Florence Academic Calendar
Join IAU for a semester, academic year, or summer in Florence, Italy! Studying abroad along the Mediterranean offers students a wide range of liberal arts and region-specific courses in English or Italian, the opportunity to participate in for-credit internships, and access to cultural and academic field studies and excursions.
A note to students: IAU advises that students do not make any travel arrangements prior to the first week of classes. Field studies and course excursions can be scheduled during weekends and breaks, so IAU recommends not purchasing any tickets or scheduling any travel until after learning of course requirements on-site.
Fall 2024
Performing Arts and Dance Program
Arrival | Friday, August 23 |
Classes Begin | Monday, August 26 |
Fall Break | Monday, October 21 - Friday, October 25 |
Last Day of Class | Thursday, December 5 |
Departure | Friday, December 6 |
Spring 2025 Semester
Business, Fashion, and Liberal Arts Program
Arrival | Wednesday, January 8 |
Orientation | Thursday, Janauary 9 - Friday, January 10 |
Classes Begin | Monday, January 13 |
Day Trip to Siena/San Gimignano | Saturday, February 8 |
Overnight Field Study to Mantua/Verona | Saturday, February 22 - Sunday, February 23 |
Overnight Field Study to Rome | Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16 |
Day Trip to Pisa/Lucca | Saturday, April 12 |
Spring Break | Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 27 |
Final Exams | Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9 |
Last Day of Class | Friday, May 9 |
Departure | Saturday, May 10 |
Performing Arts & Dance Program
Arrival | Friday, January 31 |
Orientation | TBA |
Classes Begin | Monday, February 3 |
Spring Break | Monday, March 31 - Sunday, April 6 |
Last Day of Class | Friday, May 16 |
Departure | Saturday, May 17 |