When do classes start? When is the school closed? View the current semester's academic calendar, or download a PDF of current and previous years.
Academic Calendar
Fall 2019
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 24 | Residence Hall opens for all new students |
| Sunday, August 25 | Orientation begins for all new students |
| Tuesday, August 27- Wednesday, August 28 | Master’s Music Theory Competency Examination |
| Friday, August 30 | Registration for new students |
| Sunday, September 1 | Residence Hall opens for returning students |
| Monday, September 2 | Labor Day (holiday) |
| Tuesday, September 3 | First day of instruction at Tufts University |
| Wednesday, September 4 |
Convocation |
| Wednesday, September 4 - Friday, September 13 | Time period to add or drop courses |
| Monday, September 16 | First day to withdraw from courses |
| Monday, October 7 - Tuesday, November 26 | Academic Advising and Registration for Spring 2020 |
| Monday, October 14 | Indigenous Peoples Day (holiday) |
| Tuesday, November 26 | Intent to graduate deadline for December 2019 graduates Last day to withdraw from courses |
| Wednesday, November 27- Sunday, December 1 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Monday, December 9 | Last day of instruction at Tufts University |
| Friday, December 13 | Last day of instruction at New England Conservatory |
| Monday, December 16 - Wednesday, December 18 | Examination Period |
| Thursday, December 19 | Residence Hall closes (12:00 Noon) |
Spring 2020
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| Saturday, January 11 | Residence Hall opens (12:00 Noon) |
| Monday, January 13 |
First day of spring term instruction at New England Conservatory |
| Monday, January 13 – Tuesday, January 21 | Time period to add or drop courses |
| Wednesday, January 15 | First day of instruction at Tufts University |
| Monday, January 20 | Martin Luther King Day (holiday) |
| Wednesday, January 22 | First day to withdraw from courses |
| Friday, February 14 - Tuesday, February 18 | Presidents’ Day Recess (no classes held Friday-Tuesday) |
| Friday, February 21 | Intent to graduate deadline for May 2020 graduates |
| Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, March 22 | New England Conservatory and Tufts Spring Vacation |
| Monday, March 23 - Wednesday, April 29 | Academic Advising and Registration for Fall 2020 |
| Wednesday, April 1 | Alternate Class Day: Follow Monday Schedule |
| Thursday, April 16 | Possible Alternate Snow Day Schedule (only if needed) |
| Friday, April 17 | Last day to withdraw from classes |
| Monday, April 27 | Last day of instruction at Tufts University |
| Friday, May 1 | Last day of instruction at New England Conservatory |
| Monday, May 4 - Wednesday, May 6 | Final examination period |
| Thursday, May 7 - Sunday, May 10 | Pre-promotional period |
| Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15 | Promotional evaluations |
| Saturday, May 16 | Commencement Concert |
| Sunday, May 17 | New England Conservatory and Tufts Commencement |
| Monday, May 18 | Residence Hall closes (12:00 Noon) |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day (holiday) |
