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 2018
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 25 | Residence Hall opens for all new students |
| Sunday, August 26 | Orientation begins for all new students |
| Tuesday, August 28- Wednesday, August 29 | Master’s Music Theory Competency Examination |
| Friday, August 31 | Registration for new students |
| Sunday, September 2 | Residence Hall opens for returning students |
| Monday, September 3 | Labor Day (holiday) |
| Tuesday, September 4 | First day of instruction at Tufts University |
| Wednesday, September 5 |
Convocation |
| Wednesday, September 5 - Friday, September 14 | Time period to add or drop courses |
| Monday, September 17 | First day to withdraw from courses |
| Monday, October 1 - Tuesday, November 20 | Academic Advising and Registration for Spring 2019 |
| Monday, October 8 | Indigenous Peoples Day (holiday) |
| Tuesday, November 20 | Intent to graduate deadline for December 2018 graduates Last day to withdraw from courses |
| Wednesday, November 21- Sunday, November 25 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Monday, December 10 | Last day of instruction at Tufts University |
| Friday, December 14 | Last day of instruction at New England Conservatory |
| Monday, December 17 - Wednesday, December 19 | Examination Period |
| Thursday, December 20 | Residence Hall closes (12:00 Noon) |
Spring 2019
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| Saturday, January 12 | Residence Hall opens (12:00 Noon) |
| Monday, January 14 |
First day of spring term instruction at New England Conservatory |
| Monday, January 14 – Tuesday, January 22 | Time period to add or drop courses |
| Wednesday, January 16 | First day of instruction at Tufts University |
| Monday, January 21 | Martin Luther King Day (holiday) |
| Monday, January 29 | First day to withdraw from courses |
| Friday, February 15 - Tuesday, February 19 | Presidents’ Day Recess (no classes held Friday-Tuesday) |
| Friday, February 22 | Intent to graduate deadline for May 2019 graduates |
| Saturday, March 16 - Sunday, March 24 | New England Conservatory and Tufts Spring Vacation |
| Monday, March 25 - Wednesday, May 1 | Academic Advising and Registration for Fall 2019 |
| Wednesday, April 3 | Alternate Class Day: Follow Monday Schedule |
| Thursday, April 18 | Possible Alternate Snow Day Schedule (only if needed) |
| Friday, April 19 | Last day to withdraw from classes |
| Monday, April 29 | Last day of instruction at Tufts University |
| Thursday, May 2 | Last day of instruction at New England Conservatory |
| Monday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 8 | Final examination period |
| Thursday, May 9 - Sunday, May 12 | Pre-promotional period |
| Monday, May 13 - Friday, May 17 | Promotional evaluations |
| Saturday, May 18 | Commencement Concert |
| Sunday, May 19 | New England Conservatory and Tufts Commencement |
| Monday, May 20 | Residence Hall closes (12:00 Noon) |
| Monday, May 27 | Memorial Day (holiday) |