Note: Programs that include classes at local universities may have different teaching, break, exam periods, and program end dates. Some dates may be subject to change pending publication of the local university academic calendar. Students receive a detailed program calendar upon arrival abroad. Use this guide for information on how to look up academic and financial deadlines for classes once you are registered and your class schedule is reflected in MySlice.
Fall 2025
Optional Pre-Semester Signature Seminar: August 23-September 2
Pre-arrival online orientation: August 27-September 1
Students arrive in Florence: September 3
Required Welcome Week in Florence: September 3-7
Classes begin on site: September 8
Semester break: October 24–November 2
Final exams begin: December 15
Program ends: December 18
(students are expected to stay in Florence until they have completed all academic commitments)
Spring 2026
Pre-arrival programming: January 7-12
- CAS 200 – Mapping Italy course content available online January 7
- Required Zoom orientation session January 7
Students arrive in Florence: January 14
(students in the Intensive Language program may need to arrive earlier, exact date TBA)
Required Welcome Week in Florence: January 14–18
Classes begin on site: January 19
Semester break: March 6–15
Final exams: April 27-29
Program ends: April 30
(students are expected to stay in Florence until they have completed all academic commitments)
Optional Post-Semester Signature Seminar: April 30-May 10