Calendars by Semester

Please note, all calendars below are subject to change. Different summer away programs may have different calendars. Please reference your program-specific website for the most accurate information. For information on refund schedules please visit the Policies and Procedures page.  

Summer 23

Calendars Subject to Change.

  • Sunday, May 21: Student Arrival
  • Monday, May 22: Mandatory Orientation 
  • Tuesday, May 23: NYU Accra Classes Begin 
  • Thursday, May 25: Last day to drop/add NYU Accra courses. Last day to drop NYU Accra courses and not receive a "W". Last day of active waitlists.
  • Friday, May 26: No Class - Local Holiday
  • Friday, June 2: Make Up Day; Classes meet according to Monday Class Schedule
  • Friday, June 9: Make Up Day; Classes meet according to Tuesday Class Schedule
  • Friday, June 16: Make Up Day; Classes meeting according to Thursday Class Schedule
  • Friday, June 23: Make Up Day; Classes meeting according to Wednesday class schedule
  • Saturday, June 24: Last day to withdraw from an NYU Accra course on 6 week1 session (with a "W" on transcript). Last day to declare pass/fail grading option for NYU Accra course on 6 week 1 session for a school that permits the pass/fail grade option (not all schools allow pass/fail in summer).
  • Monday, June 26: Last Day of NYU Accra Classes
  • Tuesday, June 27: Student Departure
  • Wednesday, August 2: Internship Program Departure

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Fall 2023

Calendar Subject to Change.

  • Saturday, August 26: Student Arrival 
  • Sunday, August 27 - Wednesday, August 30: Mandatory Orientation 
  • Thursday, August 31: NYU Accra Classes Begin
  • Wednesday, September 13: Last day to drop/add NYU Accra courses. Last day to drop NYU Accra courses and not receive a "W". Last day of active waitlists.
  • Thursday, September 21: No Classes - Local Holiday
  • Friday, September 22: Makeup Day; Classes meet according to Thursday's class schedule
  • Thursday, November 2: Fall 2023 Wasserman Center Global Internship Grant Deadline (see below for more details)
  • Thursday, November 23 - Friday, November 24: No Classes - NY Holiday
  • Monday, December 4: Last day to withdraw from an NYU Accra course (with a "W" on transcript). Last day to declare pass/fail grading option
  • Friday, December 1: No Classes - Local Holiday
  • Thursday, December 7: Last Day of NYU Accra Classes
  • Friday, December 8: Reading Day
  • Monday, December 11 - Thursday, December 14: Final Exams for NYU Accra Classes
  • Friday, December 15: Student Departure 

Wasserman Center Global Internship Grant - Fall 2023

Apply for a $1,200 grant!

DEADLINE: Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:59PM EST, Job ID 7805058

Pursuing an unpaid internship at a not-for-profit organization or within an industry that does not traditionally pay interns (arts, entertainment, media, nonprofit, education, etc.) this fall? Apply now for the Internship Grant! Check out our website for more information.

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Spring 2024

Calendar Subject to Change.

  • Saturday, January 20: Student Arrival 
  • Sunday, January 21: Mandatory Orientation 
  • Monday, January 22: NYU Accra Classes Begin
  • Friday, January 26: Mandatory Orientation
  • Sunday, February 4: Last day to drop/add NYU Accra courses. Last day to drop NYU Accra courses and not receive a "W". Last day of active waitlists.
  • Friday, February 16: Makeup day; Classes meet according to Monday class schedule.
  • Wednesday, March 6: No Classes and academic center closed - Local Holiday
  • Friday, March 8: Makeup day; Classes meet according to Wednesday class schedule.
  • Monday, March 18 - Sunday, March 24: Spring Break - No classes
  • Friday, March 29: No Classes and academic center closed - Local Holiday
  • Monday, April 1: No Classes and academic center closed - Local Holiday
  • Friday, April 19: Makeup day; Classes meet according to Monday class schedule.
  • Monday, April 22: No Classes and academic center closed - Local Holiday
  • Tuesday, April 23: Last day to withdraw from an NYU Accra course (with a "W" on transcript). Last day to declare pass/fail grading option.
  • Friday, April 26: Makeup day; Classes meet according to Monday class schedule.
  • Wednesday, May 1: No classes and Academic center closed 
  • Thursday, May 2: Last Day of NYU Accra Classes
  • Friday, May 3: Reading Day
  • Monday, May 6: Academic center closed - Local Holiday
  • Tuesday, May 7 - Thursday, May 9: Final Exams for NYU Accra Classes
  • Friday, May 10: Student Departure

Summer 2024

Calendars subject to change. Make up days will be posted closer to the start of the semester and will likely  be scheduled on Fridays.

  • Monday, May 20: Student Arrival
  • Tuesday, May 21: Mandatory Orientation 
  • Wednesday, May 22: NYU Accra Classes Begin 
  • TBA: Last day to drop/add NYU Accra courses. Last day to drop NYU Accra courses and not receive a "W". Last day of active waitlists.
  • Monday, June 17: No Class - Local Holiday
  • TBA: Last day to withdraw from an NYU Accra course on 6 week1 session (with a "W" on transcript). Last day to declare pass/fail grading option for NYU Accra course on 6 week 1 session for a school that permits the pass/fail grade option (not all schools allow pass/fail in summer).
  • Monday, July 1: Last Day of NYU Accra Classes
  • Tuesday, July 2: Student Departure
  • TBA : Internship Program Departure

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