The NYU Bulletin Academic Calendar is meant to provide high-level dates relevant to the academic year. For operational dates, such as add/drop and withdrawal deadlines, please refer to the Academic Calendar website. Some schools or degree programs follow specialized academic calendars that supersede the dates listed below. Please refer to the bulletins of those specific schools and/or programs for supplemental information.
2024-2025 Academic Calendar
For additional key dates and deadlines, including course registration, withdrawals, and applying for graduation, see the Office of the Registrar's Academic Calendar.
Notice: These dates are subject to change.
Fall 2024
Abu Dhabi: Calendar | Date | Event |
| September 3, 2024 | Fall semester classes begin |
| October 14, 2024 | Fall Break - No classes scheduled |
| October 15, 2024 | Legislative Day - All classes meet on a Monday schedule |
| November 28-29, 2024 | Thanksgiving Recess - No classes scheduled |
| December 12, 2024 | Fall semester classes end |
| December 16-20, 2024 | Final exam period |
January 2025
Abu Dhabi: Calendar | Date | Event |
| January 2, 2025 | January term classes begin |
| January 17, 2025 | Last day of January term classes |
| January 20, 2025 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No classes scheduled |
Spring 2025
Abu Dhabi: Calendar | Date | Event |
| January 21, 2025 | Spring semester classes begin |
| February 17, 2025 | Presidents Day - No classes scheduled |
| February 18, 2025 | Legislative Day - All classes meet on a Monday schedule |
| March 24-28, 2025 | Spring Break - No classes scheduled |
| May 6, 2025 | Spring semester classes end |
| May 8-14, 2025 | Final exam period |
Summer 2025
Abu Dhabi: Calendar | Date | Event |
| May 19, 2025 | Summer term classes begin |
| May 26, 2025 | Memorial Day - No classes scheduled |
| June 19, 2025 | Juneteenth - No classes scheduled |
| July 4, 2025 | Independence Day - No classes scheduled |
| August 13, 2025 | Summer term classes end |