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 (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 10
Sciences Po-Strasbourg Program ends: May 24
French Language Institute Program ends: May 31