Academic Calendar Highlights
2020-21 Academic Year
Please note that the university announced changes to the start of instruction and other dates for Spring 2021 on October 8th. Those changes are reflected in what is posted below. We will update this note as soon as any further changes are decided and appreciate your patience as we continue to make adjustments due to these extraordinary times.
| Highlights | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | Aug. 26 | Feb. 1 |
| No Classes | Sept. 7, Sept. 28, Nov. 23-27 | Feb. 15, Mar. 9, Mar. 29, Apr. 2, Apr. 20 |
| Brandeis Days | Sept. 10 (Monday schedule), Sept. 30 (Monday schedule) | March 31 (Monday schedule) |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 3 | May 5 |
| Study Day(s) | Dec. 4 | May 6 |
| Final Exams | Dec. 7-15 | May 7-14 |
| Commencement | None | May 23 |