| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 26 | Residence Hall opens for all new students |
| Sunday, August 27 | Orientation begins for all new students |
| Friday, September 1 | Registration for new students |
| Monday, September 4 | Labor Day (holiday) |
| Tuesday, September 5 |
First day of fall term instruction at New England Conservatory Special Student applications accepted Convocation |
| Tuesday, September 5 - Friday, September 15 |
Time to add or drop courses |
| Monday, September 18 | First day to withdraw from courses |
| Monday, October 23 - Friday, December 1 | Academic Advising and Registration for Spring 2024 |
| Saturday, October 7 - Tuesday, October 10 | Fall Break including Indigenous Peoples Day (holiday) |
| Tuesday, November 21 |
Intent to graduate deadline for December 2023 graduates Last day to withdraw from courses |
| Wednesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Monday, December 11 | Last day of instruction at Tufts University |
| Friday, December 15 | Last day of instruction at New England Conservatory |
| Monday, December 18 - Tuesday, December 19 | Examination Period |
| Wednesday, December 20 | Residence Hall closes (12:00pm noon; ET) |
Academic Calendar
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| Saturday, January 13 | Residence Hall opens (12:00pm noon; ET) |
| Monday, January 15 | Martin Luther King Day (holiday) |
| Tuesday, January 16 |
First day of spring term instruction at New England Conservatory Orientation for new students Special Student applications |
| Tuesday, January 16 – Tuesday, January 23 | Time period to add or drop courses |
| Wednesday, January 24 | First day to withdraw from courses |
| Monday, February 19 - Wednesday, February 21 | Presidents’ Day Recess (no classes held Monday-Wednesday) |
| Friday, February 23 | Intent to graduate deadline for May 2023 graduates |
| Saturday, March 16 - Sunday, March 24 | New England Conservatory and Tufts Spring Vacation |
| Monday, March 25 - Wednesday, April 24 | Academic Advising and Registration for Fall 2024 |
| Friday, April 5 | Alternate Class Day: Follow Monday Schedule |
| Thursday, April 18* | Possible Alternate Snow Day Schedule (only if needed)* |
| Friday, April 19 | Last day to withdraw from classes |
| Monday, April 29 | Last day of instruction at Tufts University |
| Friday, May 3 | Last day of instruction at New England Conservatory |
| Monday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 8 | Final examination period |
| Thursday, May 9 - Sunday, May 12 | Pre-promotional period |
| Monday, May 13 - Friday, May 17 | Promotional evaluations |
| Saturday, May 18 | Commencement Concert |
| Sunday, May 19 | New England Conservatory and Tufts Commencement |
| Monday, May 20 | Residence Hall closes (12:00pm noon; ET) |
| Monday, May 27 | Memorial Day (holiday) |
| *Possible Snow Day replacement schedule to be determined before March 15, 2024. |
Summer Offerings 2023
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| Friday, July 7 | Final Day for Summer Undergraduate and Graduate Credit Courses |
| Sunday, July 16 | NEC Summer Orchestra Institute Begins |
| Sunday, July 30 | NEC Summer Orchestra Institute Ends |
CURRENT AND FUTURE ACADEMIC CALENDARS
Please note all dates contained in future calendars are subject to change.
PREVIOUS ACADEMIC CALENDARS
Below are former academic calendars.