Academic Calendar for Study Abroad in Rome
St. John's Academic Calendars for Rome
Fall 2026
Students must arrive no later than 2pm on the first day of the program. Late arrivals at the start of the program and early departure not permitted. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, with some Friday make-up days. The semester program fee includes weekly excursions and day trips throughout the semester.
European courses do not follow the New York academic calendar. For New York-based courses, you may refer to the Registrar's calendar.
DATE | DETAILS |
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August 25 (T) | Arrival in Rome (Housing Unavailable Before Today) Check in from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
August 26 (W) - 29 (S) | Mandatory Orientation |
August 31 (M) | Rome Courses Begin |
September 4 (F) | Last Day to Add/Drop Semester Class or ITA 1010 |
September 18 (F) | Last Day to DC Rome Courses w/o Transcript Notation |
September 23 (W) | Last Day to WD-Pass/Fail ITA 1010. Papal Audience (No class between 8:30-12:00).
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October 19 (M) | ITA 1010 Course Ends. Final Exam. |
October 21 (W) | ITA 1020 Course Begins |
October 24 (S) - November 1 (Su) | Mid-Semester Break ( No Class ) |
November 2 (M) | Classes Resume |
November 3 (T) | Last Day to Add/Drop ITA 1020 |
November 11 (W) | Last Day to Withdraw – Pass/Fail – European Semester Courses |
November 20 (F) | Last Day to WD-Pass/Fail ITA 1020 |
November 26 (Th) - 27 (F) | No Class - Thanksgiving |
December 8 (M) | No Class – Immaculate Conception |
December 17 (Th) | Rome Courses End |
December 18 (F) | Semester in Rome Program Ends. Check out by 8 a.m. |
Additional Academic Calendars
Students must arrive no later than 2pm on the first day of the program. Late arrivals at the start of the program and early departure not permitted. Please refer to your course schedule in UIS for course days and times.
European courses do not follow the New York academic calendar. For New York-based courses, you may refer to the Registrar's calendar.
June 5 (F) | Summer Session I Arrival in Rome (check in no later than 2 p.m.) Orientation Welcome Dinner |
June 8 (M) | Classes Begin |
June 10 (W) | Last Day to Add/Drop Semester Class – no transcript notation |
June 23 (T) | Last Day to withdraw from a class or apply for Pass/Fail option |
July 2 (Th) | Last Day of Classes |
July 4 (S) | Summer Session 1 Check Out |
Students must arrive no later than 2pm on the first day of the program. Late arrivals at the start of the program and early departure not permitted. Please refer to your course schedule in UIS for course days and times.
European courses do not follow the New York academic calendar. For New York-based courses, you may refer to the Registrar's calendar.
July 10 (F) | Summer Session II Arrival in Rome (check in no later than 2 p.m.) Orientation Welcome Dinner |
July 13 (M) | Classes Begin |
July 15 (W) | Last Day to Add/Drop Semester Class – no transcript notation |
July 28 (T) | Last Day to withdraw from a class or apply for Pass/Fail option |
August 6 (Th) | Last Day of Classes |
August 8 (S) | Summer Session II Check Out |
Students must arrive no later than 2pm on the first day of the program. Late arrivals at the start of the program and early departure not permitted. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, with some Friday make-up days. The semester program fee includes weekly excursions and day trips throughout the semester.
European courses do not follow the New York academic calendar. For New York-based courses, you may refer to the Registrar's calendar.
Date(s) | Details |
|---|---|
January 12 (T) | Arrival in Rome (Campus Check-In 8am to 2pm) |
January 13 (W) - 16 (S) | Mandatory Orientation |
January 18 (M) | Rome Courses Begin |
January 22 (F) | Last Day to Add/Drop ITA 1010 |
February 5 (F) | Last Day to DC Rome Courses w/o Transcript Notation |
February 10 (W) | Last Day to Withdraw or Pass/Fail for ITA 1010 |
March 8 (M) | ITA 1010 Ends |
March 10 (W) | ITA 1020 Begins |
March 16 (T) | Last Day to Add/Drop ITA 1020 |
March 20 (S) – March 29 (M) | Mid-Semester Break (No Classes in Europe) |
March 30 (T) | Classes Resume in Rome Last Day to Withdraw or Pass/Fail for Rome Semester Courses |
April 9 (F) | Last Day to Withdraw or Pass/Fail for ITA 1020 |
May 5 (Th) | Rome Courses End |
May 6 (F) | End of Program (Check-Out by 8 a.m.) |