Study Abroad - Aix Semester Calendar
PLEASE NOTE NEW SPRING 2021 DATES BELOW
Join IAU for a semester or academic year in Aix-en-Provence, France. Four months in the south of France offers the opportunity to enroll in site-specific courses, live with a French host, participate in field studies and study tours, hold an internship, or volunteer!
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.
Spring 2021 Semester
Early Start Program Arrival (optional) | Monday, February 1 |
Arrival | Monday, February 8 |
Orientation | Tuesday, February 9 |
Classes Begin | Wednesday, February 10 |
Orientation Study Trip | Saturday, February 13 |
Mid-Semester Exams | Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 26 |
Easter Weekend Break | Friday, April 2 - Monday, April 5 |
Last Day of Class | Monday, May 3 |
Final Exams | Tuesday, May 4 - Friday, May 7 |
Departure | Saturday, May 8 |
*Marchutz Core Arts and MFA students: Please note that a required field study to Venice is scheduled during April 9 - 16.
Fall 2021 Semester
Early Start Program Arrival (optional) | Saturday, August 28 |
Arrival | Saturday, September 4 |
Orientation | Monday, September 6 - Tuesday, September 7 |
Classes Begin | Wednesday, September 8 |
Mid-Semester Exams |
Monday, October 11 - Friday, October 22 |
Fall Break |
Saturday, October 23 - Monday, November 1 |
Last Day of Class |
Friday, December 10 |
Final Exams |
Monday, December 13 - Wednesday, December 15 |
Departure | Thursday, December 16 |
Spring 2022 Semester
Early Start Program Arrival (optional) | Saturday, January 15 |
Arrival | Saturday, January 22 |
Orientation | Monday, January 24 - Tuesday, January 25 |
Classes Begin | Wednesday, January 26 |
Mid-Semester Exams |
Monday, March 7 - Friday, March 11 |
Spring Break |
Saturday, April 9 - Monday, April 18 |
Last Day of Class |
Monday, May 9 |
Final Exams |
Tuesday, May 10 - Friday, May 13 |
Departure | Sunday, May 15 |
*Marchutz Core Arts and MFA students: Please note that a required field study to Venice is scheduled during April 1 - 9.