Academic Calendar | Undergraduate & Graduate Courses

Embark on a transformative educational journey at Franklin University Switzerland. Our academic calendar is meticulously crafted to navigate through essential dates, significant events, and milestones, ensuring you remain informed and prepared throughout your academic adventure. This comprehensive calendar is your guide to planning and optimizing your educational experience in every semester and term.

Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Undergraduate

Franklin University Switzerland's undergraduate program offers a vibrant academic setting. Stay on top of essential dates and activities for a successful academic year:

Fall

Fall 2024

New Students Arrive	20 August (Tue)
Orientation	21 – 25 August
Returning Students Arrive	23 August (Fri)
New Student Registration	23 August (Fri)
Classes Begin	26 August (Mon)
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add)	30 August (Fri)
Academic Travel	19 October – 2 November
November Break (Staff)	1 November (Fri)
November Break (Students only)	4 November (Mon)
Advising and Registration	5 - 15 November
Withdrawal Deadline	22 November (Fri)
Last Day of Classes	6 December (Fri)
Reading Days	7 - 8 December
Final Exams	9 - 13 December (Mon – Fri)
Residence Halls close	15 December at 12:00 pm (noon)
Offices Closed	23 December 2024 – 6 January 2025

(Last business day is Friday 20 December; offices reopen Tuesday, January 7th, 2025)

Please note: Calendar dates are binding. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted.

Spring

Spring 2025

New Students Arrive	15 January (Wed)
Orientation	16 - 19 January
Returning Students Arrive	17 January (Fri)
New Student Registration	17 January (Fri)
Classes Begin	20 January (Mon)
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add)	24 January (Fri)
February Break	21 February (Fri)
Academic Travel	8 - 22 March
Advising and Registration	24 March – 4 April
University Day	16 April (Wed) (Classes will not be held as students will participate in scheduled events)
Withdrawal Deadline	18 April (Fri)
April Break	21 April (Mon)
Last Day of Classes	2 May (Fri)
Reading Days	3 - 4 May
Senior Presentations	5 - 6 May (Mon & Tue)
Final Exams	7 - 13 May (Wed – Tue)
Residence Halls close for non-graduating students	16 May at 12:00 (noon)
Commencement	17 May (Sat)
Residence Halls close for graduating students.	19 May at 12:00 (noon)

Please note: Calendar dates are binding. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted

Summer

Summer Session 1: 3 - 26 June 2025

New Students Arrive	1 June (Sun)
Orientation	2 June (Mon)
Classes Begin	3 June (Tue)
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add)	4 June (Wed)
Withdrawal Deadline	19 June (Thu)
Last Day of Classes	26 June (Thu)
Residence Halls Close	27 June at 12:00 (Fri)

Summer Session 2: 1 - 24 July 2025

New Students Arrive	29 June (Sun)
Orientation	30 June (Mon)
Classes Begin	1 July (Tue)
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add)	2 July (Wed)
Withdrawal Deadline	17July (Thu)
Last Day of Classes	24 July (Thu)
Residence Halls Close	25 July at 12:00 (Fri)

Please note: Calendar dates are binding. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted.