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 2026 Dates
- Strasbourg Spring 2027 Dates
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.
Spring 2027
Pre-arrival online orientation: starts with Zoom call on December 30, 2026 (Strasbourg, Here We Come!)
Students arrive in Strasbourg: January 7, 2027
Required orientation: January 7 – 17
- includes CAS 200 study tour: January 10 – 14
Semester Classes begin: January 18
Semester Break: February 20 – 26
Syracuse Center Program final exams start: April 26
Syracuse Center Program ends (students depart): May 1
ARTE Program ends (students depart): May 1
*Université de Strasbourg Program ends: May 29
*Sciences Po-Strasbourg Program ends: May 29
*French Language Institute Program ends: May 29
*Students participating in local French university programs will have a confirmed end date once fully enrolled abroad which may differ from the dates above.