Note:
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- 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.
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.
Fall 2026
Pre-arrival online orientation: August 13 – Strasbourg, Here We Come!
Students arrive in Strasbourg: August 20
Required orientation in Strasbourg: August 20 – 28
- includes CAS 200 study tour: August 23 – 27
Semester Classes begin: August 31
Semester Break: October 24 – November 1
Syracuse Center Program final exams start: December 7
Syracuse Center end (students depart): December 12
Engineering Program ends (students depart): December 19
French Language Institute, Université de Strasbourg, Sciences Po-Strasbourg Programs end (students depart*): December 19
*Students participating in local French university programs will have a confirmed end date once fully enrolled abroad which may differ from the dates above.