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 2022
Optional Signature Seminar: August 20 – 31
Pre-arrival online orientation: August 25 – 29
Students arrive in Florence: August 31
Required orientation in Florence: August 31 – September 2
Classes begin on site: September 5
Semester break: October 28 – November 6
Final exams begin: December 12
Program ends: December 15
Spring 2023
Pre-arrival programming: January 4-9
Students arrive in Florence: January 11
(students in the Intensive Language program arrive January 5)
Required orientation in Florence: January 11 – 13
Classes begin on site: January 16
Semester break: March 3 – 12
Final exams begin: April 22
Program ends: April 27
(students in the University of Florence direct enrollment program may need to remain in Florence until early June to complete classes)
Optional Signature Seminar: April 27 – May 7
Signature Seminar students depart program: May 8