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 2025 Dates
- Strasbourg Spring 2026 Dates
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
*Students participating in local French university programs will have a confirmed end date once fully enrolled abroad which may differ from the dates above.
Spring 2026
Pre-arrival online orientation: starts January 2 (Strasbourg, Here We Come!)
Students arrive in Strasbourg: January 8
Required orientation: January 8-18
- includes CAS 200 study tour: January 11-15
Semester Classes begin: January 19
Semester Break: February 21 – March 1
Syracuse Center Program final exams start: April 27
Syracuse Center Program ends (students depart): May 2
*Université de Strasbourg Program ends: May 30
*Sciences Po-Strasbourg Program ends: May 30
*French Language Institute Program ends: May 30
*Students participating in local French university programs will have a confirmed end date once fully enrolled abroad which may differ from the dates above.