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  • Academic calendars, registration dates, and grading deadlines are maintained by the Registrar’s Office. The New School academic year includes fall, spring, and summer semesters. Please note that Parsons Paris and Mannes Prep follow different calendars.

    The university has built two makeup days into the fall academic calendar, which can be used if a faculty member cannot hold class because of religious observance. Faculty can also use Canvas to deliver course content asynchronously if a class cannot meet because of religious observance. Faculty should note any changes to class session dates during their syllabus submission process.

    Current Calendars

    • University Calendar

      Access a Google calendar version of the NYC campus academic calendar here.

      FALL 2025

      DATES

      Initial Fall Registration     

      Monday, March 24

      Add/Drop Period Begins     

      Tuesday, July 29

      Orientation

      Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22

      Welcome Week

      Monday, August 25 - Friday, August 29

      First Day of Classes     

      Wednesday, August 27

      Labor Day Holiday - University Closed

      Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1

      Last Day Add/Drop Period (Pell Recalculation Date & waive health ins)*   

      Tuesday, September 9 (for full-term courses)

      Withdrawal Period Begins

      Wednesday, September 10 (for full-term courses) 

      Census

      Friday, October 3

      Initial Spring Registration     

      Monday, November 3

      Last Day to Withdraw

      Tuesday, November 18 (for full-term courses) 

      Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes

      Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30

      Make-Up Days, General

      Tuesday, December 16 - Wednesday, December 17

      Last Day of Full-Term Classes

      Wednesday, December 17

      Winter Session

      First Day of Classes: Thursday, December 18Last Day of Classes: Sunday, January 18

      Winter Break –University closed, no classes    

      Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2

      Official Last Day of Term

      Sunday, January 18

      Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - University Closed

      Monday, January 19

      Fall 2025 Degree Conferral Date    

      Saturday, January 31

      Spring 2026      

      DATES      

      Initial Spring Registration     

      Monday, November 3

      First Day of Classes     

      Wednesday, January 21

      Graduation Application Opens (for eligible Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 graduates)

      Sunday, February 1

      Last Day Add/Drop Period (Pell Recalculation Date & waive health ins)*      

      Tuesday, February 3 (for full-term courses) 

      Withdrawal Period Begins*     

      Wednesday, February 4 (for full-term courses) 

      President’s Day Holiday – University closed, no classes     

      Monday, February 16

      Census

      Friday, February 20

      Graduation Application Closes (for eligible Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 graduates)

      Sunday, March 15

      Spring Break – no classes     

      Monday, March 16 – Sunday, March 22

      Initial Fall Registration     

      Monday, April 13

      Last Day to Withdraw*     

      Tuesday, April 14 (for full-term courses) 

      Make-up Days, General 

      Wednesday, May 13 - Thursday, May 14

      Last Day of Classes

      Thursday, May 14

      Official Last Day of Term      

      Friday, May 15 

      Commencement Activities  

      Monday, May 18

      Memorial Day Holiday – University Closed      

      Monday, May 25

      Spring 2026 Degree Conferral Date     

      Sunday, May 31 

      SUMMER 2026      

      DATES 

      First Day of Classes     

      Tuesday, May 26

      Graduation Application Opens (for eligible Summer, and Fall 2026 graduates)

      Monday, June 1

      Juneteenth - University closed, no classes     

      Friday, June 19 

      Independence Day Observed - University closed, no classes

      Friday, July 3

      Independence Day – University closed, no classes     

      Saturday, July 4

      Graduation Application Closes (for eligible Summer, and Fall 2026 graduates)

      Wednesday, July 15

      Last Day of Classes, Official Last Day of Term     

      Sunday, August 16

      Summer 2026 Degree Conferral Date     

      Monday, August 31 

      Religious Observances

      Faculty Guidance: The university has built two make-up days into the fall academic calendar, which can be used if a faculty member cannot hold class because of a religious observance. Faculty may also use Canvas to deliver course content asynchronously if a class cannot meet because of religious observance. Faculty should note any changes to class session dates as part of their syllabi submission process.

      Student Guidance: Students may be absent from class for religious observance without being penalized. These absences do not count against the excused absences noted in their syllabi. Students must inform the instructor at the beginning of the course of any anticipated absences due to religious observance.  The policy for religious observances can be found in the university’s academic catalog.

    • Parsons Paris

      Access a Google calendar version of the Paris campus academic calendar here.

      FALL 2025

      DATES

      Initial Fall Registration     

      Monday, March 24

      Add/Drop Period Begins     

      Tuesday, July 29

      Orientation

      Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22

      Welcome Week

      Monday, August 25 - Friday, August 29

      First Day of Classes     

      Wednesday, August 27

      Last Day Add/Drop Period (Pell Recalculation Date & waive health ins)*   

      Tuesday, September 9 (for full-term courses)

      Withdrawal Period Begins

      Wednesday, September 10 (for full-term courses) 

      Census

      Friday, October 3

      Fall Break - No Classes

      Monday, October 20 - Sunday, October 26

      Initial Spring Registration     

      Monday, November 3

      Armistice Day - Building Closed, No Classes

      Tuesday, November 11

      Last Day to Withdraw

      Tuesday, November 18 (for full-term courses) 

      Make-Up Days, General

      Tuesday, December 16 - Wednesday, December 17

      Last Day of Full-Term Classes

      Wednesday, December 17

      Winter Session

      First Day of Classes: Thursday, December 18Last Day of Classes: Sunday, January 18

      Winter Break –University closed, no classes    

      Wednesday, December 24 - Thursday, January 1

      Official Last Day of Term

      Sunday, January 18

      Fall 2025 Degree Conferral Date    

      Saturday, January 31

      Spring 2026      

      DATES      

      Initial Spring Registration     

      Monday, November 3

      First Day of Classes     

      Wednesday, January 21

      Graduation Application Opens (for eligible Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 graduates)

      Sunday, February 1

      Last Day Add/Drop Period (Pell Recalculation Date & waive health ins)*   

      Tuesday, February 3 (for full-term courses) 

      Withdrawal Period Begins*     

      Wednesday, February 4 (for full-term courses) 

      Census

      Friday, February 20

      Work Week - no classes

      Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6

      Graduation Application Closes (for eligible Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 graduates)

      Sunday, March 15

      Spring Break – no classes     

      Monday, April 6 - Sunday, April April 12

      Initial Fall Registration     

      Monday, April 13

      Last Day to Withdraw*     

      Tuesday, April 14 (for full-term courses) 

      Labor Day - Building Closed

      Friday, May 1

      Make-up Day, General

      Wednesday, May 13

      Ascension Day - Building Closed

      Thursday, May 14

      Make-up Day, Last Day of Classes, Official Last Day of Term   

      Friday, May 15

      Commencement

      Friday, May 22

      Spring 2026 Degree Conferral Date     

      Sunday, May 31 

      SUMMER 2026      

      DATES 

      First Day of Classes     

      Tuesday, May 26

      Graduation Application Opens (for eligible Summer, and Fall 2026 graduates)

      Monday, June 1

      College/Adult Session 1

      First Day of Classes: Monday, June 1, 2026

      Last Day of Classes: Friday, June 19, 2026

      Luxury Design & Management Session

      First Day of Classes: Monday, June 8, 2026

      Last Day of Classes: Friday, June 19, 2026

      College/Adult Session 2

      First Day of Classes: Monday, June 29, 2026

      Last Day of Classes: Friday, July 17, 2026

      Pre-College Session

      First Day of Classes: Monday, June 29, 2026

      Last Day of Classes: Friday, July 17, 2026

      Introduction to Filmmaking in Cannes

      First Day of Classes: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

      Last Day of Classes: Friday, July 24, 2026

      Bastille Day - Building Closed, No Classes 

      Tuesday, July 14

      Graduation Application Opens (for eligible Summer, and Fall 2026 graduates)

      Wednesday, July 15

      Assumption Day - Building Closed, No Classes

      Saturday, August 15

      Last Day of Classes, Official Last Day of Term     

      Sunday, August 16

      Summer 2026 Degree Conferral Date     

      Monday, August 31 

      Religious Observances

      Faculty Guidance: The university has built two make-up days into the fall academic calendar, which can be used if a faculty member cannot hold class because of a religious observance. Faculty may also use Canvas to deliver course content asynchronously if a class cannot meet because of religious observance. Faculty should note any changes to class session dates as part of their syllabi submission process.

      Student Guidance: Students may be absent from class for religious observance without being penalized. These absences do not count against the excused absences noted in their syllabi. Students must inform the instructor at the beginning of the course of any anticipated absences due to religious observance.  The policy for religious observances can be found in the university’s academic catalog.

    • Class Sessions
      • 2025–2026
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      • 2024–2025

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    Registrar's Office72 Fifth Avenue, 2nd floorNew York, NY 10011212.229.5620 Fax: 212.229.5470

    In-Person Office HoursTo schedule time with a staff member, visit The New Queue.

    Virtual Office HoursTuesday 12:00–2:00 p.m.Wednesday and Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

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