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. 

Program daily 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 end of year ceremony.

Orientation week: October 12-16 2026

Beginning of academic year; first day of the fall semester: October 18 2026

Last day of the fall semester classes: January 17 2027

Inter-semester exam period/paper writing: January 18 - March 8 2027

Fall Assignments Due: March 8 2027

First day of spring semester: March 9 2027

Purim holiday (campus closed): March 23 2027

Passover Holiday Break (campus closed): April 21 - May 1 2027

Memorial and Independence Days (campus closed): May 11-12 2027

Shavuot Holiday (campus closed): June 10-11, 2027

Last day of spring semester: June 27 2027

Mediation Workshop (mandatory): TBD

End of Year Ceremony: TBD

First day of summer semester: July 20 2027

Spring assignments due: TBD

Last day of summer classes: August 20, 2025

Summer vacation (university closed): August 21 - 31, 2027

Fall Semester 

TBD

Spring Semester

TBD