The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is outlined in the tables below. Additional graduate degree requirement dates (i.e., thesis, internships, etc.) vary by program. Students should consult with their program Dean or Program Director for additional details.
FALL 2026
Aix-en-Provence & Barcelona
| New Student Arrival | Friday, August 28 |
| New Student Orientation | Saturday, August 29 |
| New Student Immersive Course | Monday, August 31 - Saturday, September 5 |
| Returning Student Arrival | Friday, September 4 |
| Orientation | Saturday, September 5 - Sunday, September 6 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, September 7 |
| Last Day to Drop/Add/Change a Course Without a "W" | Wednesday, September 16 |
| Mid-Term Assessments | Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 23 |
| Fall Break | Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, November 1 |
| Last Day of Class | Wednesday, December 9 |
| Final Exam Period | Thursday, December 10 - Monday, December 14 |
| End of Term/Housing - Aix Departure | Sunday, December 13 |
| End of Term/Housing - Barcelona Departure | Tuesday, December 15 |
JANUARY TERM 2027
Multiple Locations
| Program Dates | Tuesday, December 29, 2026 - Saturday, January 16, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop/Add/Change a Course Without a "W" | Wednesday, December 30, 2026 |
SPRING 2027
Aix-en-Provence
| New Student Arrival (Undergraduate) | Friday, January 22 |
| New Student Orientation | Saturday, January 23 |
| New Student Immersive Course | Monday, January 25 - Saturday, January 30 |
| Returning Student Arrival | Friday, January 29 |
| Mandatory Meetings for All Students | Saturday, January 30 - Sunday, January 31 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, February 1 |
| Last Day to Drop/Add/Change a Course Without a "W" | Wednesday, February 10 |
| Spring Break | Saturday, March 20 - Sunday, March 28 |
| Easter Monday (No Classes) | Monday, March 29 |
| Last Day of Class | Friday, April 30 |
| Final Exam Period | Monday, May 3 - Thursday, May 6 |
| Graduation/Closing Ceremony | Thursday, May 6 |
| Closing Dinner | Friday, May 7 |
| Departure | Saturday, May 8 |
SUMMER 2027
Aix-en-Provence
| Session | 2027 Dates | Duration | Course Load |
| Internship* | Saturday, May 22 - Saturday, July 17 | 8 weeks | 2 |
| A | Saturday, June 5 - Saturday, July 17 | 6 weeks | 2 or 3 |
| B | Saturday, June 5 - Saturday, June 26 | 3 weeks | 1 |
| C | Sunday, June 27 - Saturday, July 17 | 3 weeks | 1 |
| Internship* | Session A | Session B | Session C | |
| Arrival | Saturday, May 22 | Saturday, June 5 | Saturday, June 5 | Sunday, June 27 |
| Orientation | Sunday, May 23 | Sunday, June 6 | Sunday, June 6 | Monday, June 28 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, May 24 | Monday, June 7 | Monday, June 7 | Monday, June 28 |
| Orientation Field Study | Friday, May 28 | Friday, June 11 | Friday, June 11 | Friday, July 2 |
| Final Exams | N/A | Friday, July 16 | Friday, June 25 | Friday, July 16 |
| Departure | Saturday, July 17 | Saturday, July 17 | Saturday, June 26 | Saturday, July 17 |
In Summer term, the last day to drop/add/change a course without a “W” is the third instructional day for 6-week classes, and the second instructional day for 3-week classes after the start of classes (per ACM-IAU policy).
No classes – July 14, 2027.
*Dates subject to change for graduate students based on internship placement.
Barcelona
| Session | 2027 Dates | Duration | Course Load |
| Internship* | Saturday, May 15 - Saturday, July 10 | 8 weeks | 2 |
| A | Saturday, May 29 - Saturday, July 10 | 6 weeks | 2 or 3 |
| B | Saturday, May 29 - Saturday, June 19 | 3 weeks | 1 |
| C | Sunday, June 20 - Saturday, July 10 | 3 weeks | 1 |
| Internship* | Session A | Session B | Session C | |
| Arrival | Saturday, May 15 | Saturday, May 29 | Saturday, May 29 | Sunday, June 20 |
| Orientation | Sunday, May 16 | Sunday, May 30 | Sunday, May 30 | Monday, June 21 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, May 17 | Monday, May 31 | Monday, May 31 | Monday, June 21 |
| Orientation Field Study | Friday, June 4 | Friday, June 4 | Friday, June 4 | Friday, June 25 |
| Final Exams | N/A | Friday, June 4 | Friday, June 18 | Friday, July 9 |
| Departure | Saturday, July 10 | Saturday, July 10 | Saturday, June 19 | Saturday, July 10 |
In Summer term, the last day to drop/add/change a course without a “W” is the third instructional day for 6-week classes, and the second instructional day for 3-week classes after the start of classes (per ACM-IAU policy).
*Dates subject to change for graduate students based on internship placement.