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. Whether you're starting your undergraduate journey or advancing your expertise in one of our graduate programs, this comprehensive calendar is your guide to planning and optimizing your educational experience in every semester and term.

Academic Calendar 2023-2024
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 2023
New Students arrive 22 August (Tuesday)
Orientation 23 - 27 August
New students registration 25 August (Friday)
Returning students arrive 25 August at 12.00 p.m. (noon)
Classes Begin 28 August
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) 1 September
Academic Travel 21 October - 4 November
Administrative Offices Closed 1 November
November Break (students only) 6 November
Advising and Registration 7 - 17 November
Withdrawal Deadline 24 November (Friday)
Last Day of Classes 8 December (Friday)
Reading Days 9 - 10 December
Final Exams 11 - 15 December (Monday - Friday)
Residence Halls close (all students) 17 December at 12.00 p.m. (noon)
Offices Closed 25 December 2023 - 5 January 2024

(Last business day is Friday 22 December; offices reopen Monday 8 January.)

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

Spring
Spring 2024
New Students arrive 17 January (Wednesday)
Orientation 18 - 21 January
New students registration 19 January (Friday)
Returning students arrive 19 January at 12.00 p.m. (noon)
Classes Begin 22 January
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) 26 January
February Break 23 February (Friday)
Academic Travel 9 - 23 March
Advising and Registration 25 March - 5 April
Franklin closed for local holiday 1 April (Monday)
University Day (Classes will not be held as students will participate in scheduled events) 17 April (Wednesday)
Withdrawal Deadline 19 April (Friday)
Last Day of Classes 3 May
Reading Days 4 - 5 May
Final Exams 6 - 8 May, 10 -13 May (Monday - Monday)
May Break 9 May (Thursday)
Senior Presentations 14 - 15 May
Residence Halls close (non-graduating students) 17 May at 12.00 p.m. (noon)
Commencement 18 May (Saturday)
Residence Halls close (graduating students) 20 May at 12.00 p.m. (noon)

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

Summer
Summer Session 1: 4 - 27 June 2024
New Students Arrive 2 June (Sun)
Orientation 3 June (Mon)
Classes Begin 4 June (Tue)
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) 5 June  (Wed)
Withdrawal Deadline 20 June (Thu)
Last Day of Classes 27 June 
Residence Halls close (all students) 28 June at 12.00 p.m. (noon)
Summer Session 2: 2 - 25 July 2024
New Students Arrive 30 June (Sun)
Orientation 1 July (Mon)
Classes Begin 2 July (Tue)
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) 3 July (Wed)
Withdrawal Deadline 18 July (Thu)
Last Day of Classes 25 July  
Residence Halls close (all students) 26 July at 12.00 p.m. (noon)

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

Graduate

Our graduate courses are designed to offer depth, expertise, and a comprehensive educational experience. Mark your calendars with these key dates:

Fall
Fall 2023
New Students Arrive 22 August (Tues)
Orientation 23 - 27 August
Returning Students Arrive 25 August (Fri)
Classes Begin 28 August
Mid-Semester Break 23 - 27 October
Administrative Offices Closed 1 November
November Break (students only) 6 November
Last Day of Classes 8 December
Residence Halls close (all students)   17 December at 12.00 p.m. (noon)
Offices Closed 25 December 2023 – 5 January 2024

(Last business day is Friday 22 December; offices reopen Monday 8 January.) 

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

Spring
Spring 2024
New Students Arrive 7 January
Returning Graduate Students 7 January (on-campus students)
8 January (off-campus students)
Classes Begin 8 January
February Break 23 February (Fri)
Mid-Semester Break 11 - 15 March
Franklin closed for local holiday 1 April (Mon)
University Day (Classes will not be held as students will participate in scheduled events) 17 April (Weds) 
Last Day of Classes 3 May
Commencement Ceremony 18 May (Sat)

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

Summer
Summer 2024
Practical Experience (6 weeks) 6 May - 25 July
Thesis submission 5 July
Thesis defense 11 July
Last Day of Classes 25 July
Residence Hall close 26 July

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

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) 
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) 
Commencement  17 May (Sat) 

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) 
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) 

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