Sessions College Admissions
Academic Calendar
When does college start? At Sessions College, you can be creative on your schedule. Our art/design programs are 100% online and offer a unique combination of structure and flexibility.
For degree students, our upcoming semester start dates for 2023-24 are as follows:
| Semester | Classes Start |
|---|---|
| Summer 2024 Begins | Monday, April 29, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 Midterm Start | Monday, June 3, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 Begins | Monday, August 26, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 Midterm Start | Monday, September 30, 2024 |
| Winter 2025 Begins | Monday, January 6, 2025 |
| Winter 2025 Midterm Start | Monday, Feburary 10, 2025 |
Looking for more flexibility? Career program students have classes starting each month on the 1st of each month.
Important Dates and Deadlines
For degree students, there are more detailed dates and deadlines below for current and upcoming terms. We suggest all students take note of holidays during which the school is closed.
Nicole Reynolds, Design and CompositionSummer 2024
| SUMMER 2024: APRIL 29 - AUGUST 11 | |
|---|---|
| Thursday, February 15, 2024 | Early application deadline |
| Friday, March 15, 2024 | Application deadline |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 | New student orientation begins |
| Friday, April 26, 2024 | End of regular registration for Summer term |
| Monday, April 29, 2024 | Classes begin |
| Friday, May 3, 2024 | Last day of late registration and drop/add period |
| Monday, June 3, 2024 | Classes begin for Mid-Term Start |
| Friday, July 19, 2024 | Course withdrawal deadline |
| Friday, August 9 2024 | Classes end |
Fall 2024
| FALL 2024: AUGUST 26 - DECEMBER 8 | |
|---|---|
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 | Early application deadline |
| Monday, July 15, 2024 | Application deadline |
| Monday, August 19, 2024 | New student orientation begins |
| Friday, August 23, 2024 | End of regular registration for Fall term |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | Classes begin |
| Friday, August 30, 2024 | Last day of late registration and drop/add period |
| Monday, September 30, 2024 | Classes begin for Mid-Term Start |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | Course withdrawal deadline |
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Classes end |
Winter 2025
| WINTER 2025: JANUARY 6 - APRIL 18 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | Early application deadline |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | Application deadline |
| Monday, Dec 30, 2024 | New student orientation begins |
| Friday, January 3, 2025 | End of regular registration for Winter term |
| Monday, January 6, 2025 | Classes begin |
| Friday, January 10, 2025 | Last day of late registration and drop/add period |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 | Classes begin for Mid-Term Start |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 | Course withdrawal deadline |
| Friday, April 18, 2025 | Classes end |
2024 and 2025 Holidays
Sessions College administrative offices are closed on the following days for 2024:
| 2024 ANNUAL HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Monday, January 1, 2024 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 15, 2024 |
| President's Day | Monday, February 19, 2024 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 27, 2024 |
| Independence Day | Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 2, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 29, 2024 |
| Christmas Eve | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
For more information on Academic Policies, please visit our Student Life area: Degree Program Policies | Career Program Policies.