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Planning & Scheduling

The D.C. Semester Program runs on the same calendar as campus.  The semester will begin/end on the same dates and all breaks/holidays are observed.

The months prior to the semester in Washington will follow this general timeline:

Overview of important DC Semester Program dates

Key Events

Fall Semester Program Deadlines

Spring Semester Program Deadlines

Student Advertising Begins

Previous Fall 

Previous Spring

Student Applications Open

Mid-January

Late August

Campus Information Session/Office Hours

Late January 

Early-September

Student Applications Close

Early March 

Late September

Student Offers Extended

Mid-March

Early October

Classes Begin

Late August/Early September

Late January

Classes End

Early December

Late April/Early May