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.


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 (TBC)

Students arrive in Strasbourg: January 8

Required orientation:  January 8-17

  • Including CAS 200 study tour: January 12-16

Semester Classes begin: January 20

Semester Break: TBC

Syracuse Center Program final exams start: April 28

Syracuse Center Program ends: May 3

Université de Strasbourg Program ends: May 10

Sciences Po-Strasbourg Program ends: May 24

French Language Institute Program ends: May 31