Student Life
At Sessions College, we’re dedicated to helping students succeed and celebrating student success. That’s why our Student Services and Education teams maintain a range of programs and services to support online learners.
On this page, you can meet our Student Services team. Discover our Student Gallery, Outstanding Graduates, and Honor Roll. Find out about our Student Ambassadors and catch up on our blogs: Campus News and Notes on Design.
“Our Student Services team provides state of the art support to encourage student success. We continuously monitor student progress and participation to help students succeed. Our focus is ensuring that you stay on track and achieve your goals.”
Student Services
At Sessions College, you can count on a team of Student Advisors focused on your learning goals. Our Student Advisors are educators who understand the learning process and workflow for design students.
We check in often with students and we want to hear from you as well. Student Advisors can be contacted with any questions regarding program orientation, academic advisement, course access, academic grading, or transcripts.
View our Academic Policies: Degree Programs | Career Programs | Career Courses
You can contact Student Services Monday to Friday at 11am-9pm Eastern Time.
- By phone at 800-258-4115 (from the US) or 480-212-1704, option 2
- By email at advisor@sessions.edu
- By the message system in our online learning environment
Below are important dates and deadlines for students in Undergraduate Certificate, Associate Degree, and Bachelor’s Degree courses at Sessions College.
SUMMER 2025: APRIL 28 - AUGUST 10
| Priority Application Deadline | February 24, 2025 |
| Final Application Deadline | March 31, 2025 |
| End Registration | April 14, 2025 |
| New student orientation begins | April 21, 2025 |
| Classes begin | April 28, 2025 |
| Last day of drop/add period | May 2, 2025 |
| Midterm start | June 2, 2025 |
| Course withdrawal deadline | July 18, 2025 |
| Classes end | August 8, 2025 |
FALL 2025: AUGUST 25 - DECEMBER 7
| Priority Application Deadline |
June 23, 2025 |
| Final Application Deadline | July 28, 2025 |
| End Registration | August 11, 2025 |
| New student orientation begins | August 18, 2025 |
| Classes begin | August 25, 2025 |
| Last day of drop/add period | August 29, 2025 |
| Midterm start | September 29, 2025 |
| Course withdrawal deadline | November 14, 2025 |
| Classes end | December 5, 2025 |
WINTER 2026: JANUARY 5 - APRIL 17
| Priority Application Deadline | November 3, 2025 |
| Final Application Deadline | December 8, 2025 |
| End Registration | December 22, 2025 |
| New student orientation begins | December 29, 2025 |
| Classes begin | January 5, 2026 |
| Last day of drop/add period | January 9, 2026 |
| Midterm start | February 9, 2026 |
| Course withdrawal deadline | March 27, 2026 |
| Classes end | April 17, 2026 |
2025 Holidays
Sessions College administrative offices are closed on the following days for 2025:
| 2025 ANNUAL HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
| President's Day | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
Key Dates: Students Applying for 2025
Program Length: Certificate to Bachelor's
Tuition: $300 per credit- Open House: June 19
Priority Deadline:
June 23
Next Start:
August 25
Student Wellness Center
We get it, pursuing higher education can be challenging. Visit our new Student Wellness Center for resources for responding to crisis, helping others, managing stress, and practicing self-care.
Student Work
Visit our student blogs: Campus News and Notes on Design.
Honor Roll
Earning top marks is a remarkable feat. Each semester, we celebrate students who earn the highest GPAs with our Honor Roll and our President’s List.
Outstanding Graduates
Our annual Outstanding Graduate Award honors the achievement of students who go above and beyond. Nominated by Faculty and staff for creative work, academic record, and overall contribution to the school.
Highlights
Student Interview
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors are students who represent Sessions College and provide a student perspectives on Sessions College educational strategy and planning. Learn more
School Catalog
Looking for guidance? The Sessions College catalog contains a complete list of courses and programs and school policies. The catalog is provided to all new students and enrolled students are responsible for reading and understanding the policies that govern their program of study.
Career Center
Working on completing your visual arts program at Sessions College? Career resources can help you find your niche in the industry and bridge the gap between finishing your program at Sessions and finding a job. Visit our Career Center for job descriptions, salary information, interview tips, and more. The Career Center should be your first stop for job search information as you work to build a career.