Academic Calendar

The Academic Calendar is updated each year in October before the start of the new academic year. The calendar and course selections are similar from year to year and are an example of what you can expect in the next year although dates will change.

2017-2018

International Program in Conflict Resolution and Mediation Academic Calendar

In the Israeli system, students are expected to complete papers and assignments during the inter-semester periods; as such, please DO NOT make extensive travel plans until you have a firm understanding of the exam schedule and how much studying (including group work) you will need to do between semesters.

Please note that exams and final assignments are assigned during the inter-semester exam periods and after the graduation ceremony.

Orientation Week: October 16 - 19, 2017

Beginning of academic year; first day of the fall semester: October 22, 2017

Last day of the fall semester classes: January 18, 2018

Inter-semester exam period/paper writing: January 19 - February 17, 2018

Mediation Workshop (mandatory): February 18 - 27, 2018

Purim holiday (campus closed): March 1, 2018

First day of spring semester: March 4, 2018

Passover Holiday Break (campus closed): March 30 - April 7, 2018

Memorial and Independence Days (campus closed): April 18-19, 2018

Students' Day (no classes): TBD

Shavuot Holiday (campus closed): May 20, 2018