Academic Calendar Guidelines
The NYU academic calendar is developed according to the guidelines below by the Senate Academic Affairs Committee and ratified by the University Senate. In rare cases, when approved by the University Senate, the published academic calendar may be changed.
The academic calendar advances the University's academic mission by facilitating teaching and learning at NYU. These guidelines articulate priorities for developing the academic calendar.
While the majority of the University’s schools will follow the academic calendar developed using these guidelines, some programs, professional schools, and global campuses and academic centers may adopt variations on this calendar to meet their unique academic needs or local customs.
| Term | Length | Start | End | No Class Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 15 weeks of class (i.e. 15 class meeting days for each day of the week*), including a 5-day exam period, and typically spanning 16-17 weeks | August or September, specific date varies, and allows for a 4 day NYU Welcome | December, as early as possible | 1 for Labor Day** 1 for Indigenous Peoples Day 2 for Thanksgiving 1-2 Reading Days |
| January | 10 days of class | January, specific date varies, and must allow for 7 (Mon-Fri) business days after the fall semester | January, as early as needed to accomodate spring and summer guidelines | 1 for MLK Day |
| Spring | 15 weeks of class (i.e. 15 class meeting days for each day of the week*), including a 5-day exam period, and typically spanning 16-17 weeks | January, specific date varies | May, as early as possile before University Commencement | 1 for MLK Day** 1 for Pres. Day 5 for Spring Break (in the 7th or 8th week) 1-2Reading Days |
| Summer | 12 weeks of class with 6 class meeting days for each day of the week* in the first half of the term and 6 class meeting days for each day of the week* in the subsequent second half of the term | May, specific date varies but after University Commencement | August, as early as possible with 1-2 weeks before the fall semester start | 1 for Memorial Day** 1 for Juneteenth 1 for Indep. Day |
*When necessary, Legislative "make-up days" are scheduled to compensate for no-class days (e.g. Monday classes meeting on a Tuesday)
**Applicable only when the holiday falls within a semester/term
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