Program Dates

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.
  • Strasbourg Fall 2024 Dates
  • Strasbourg Spring 2025 Dates
  • Strasbourg Fall 2025 Dates


Fall 2024

Pre-arrival online orientation: starts August 14

Students arrive in Strasbourg: August 22

Required orientation in Strasbourg: August 23 – 30

  • includes CAS 200 study tour: August 27 – 30

Semester Classes begin: September 2

Semester Break: October 26 – November 3

Syracuse Center Program final exams start: December 9

Syracuse Center and Discovery Programs end: December 13

Engineering Program ends: December 20

French Language Institute, Université de Strasbourg, Sciences Po-Strasbourg Programs end: December 20


Spring 2025

Pre-arrival online orientation: starts January 2 (Strasbourg, here we come!)

Students arrive in Strasbourg: January 9

Required orientation:  January 9-17

  • Including CAS 200 study tour: January 12-16 (TBC)

Semester Classes begin: January 20

Semester Break: February 15-23

Syracuse Center Program final exams start: April 28

Syracuse Center Program ends (students depart): May 3

*Université de Strasbourg Program ends: May 31

*Sciences Po-Strasbourg Program ends: May 31

*French Language Institute Program ends: May 31

*Students participating in local French university programs will have a confirmed end date once fully enrolled abroad which may differ from the dates above.


Fall 2025

Pre-arrival online orientation:  August 13 – Strasbourg, Here We Come!

Students arrive in Strasbourg: August 21

Required orientation in Strasbourg: August 21 – 29

  • includes CAS 200 study tour: August 24 – 28

Semester Classes begin: September 1

Semester Break: October 27 – November 2

Syracuse Center Program final exams start: December 8

Syracuse Center end: December 12

Engineering Program ends: December 20

French Language Institute, Université de Strasbourg, Sciences Po-Strasbourg Programs end: December 20