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.

Spring 2026 Semester
Business, Fashion, and Liberal Arts Program
| Arrival |
January 14, 2026 |
| Orientation |
January 14-16, 2026
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| Classes Begin |
January 19, 2026
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| Spring Break |
April 3-12, 2026
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| Last Day of Class |
May 8, 2026
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| Final Exams |
May 11-14, 2026 |
| Departure |
May 15, 2026
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Performing Arts & Music Program
| Arrival |
January 30, 2026 |
| Orientation |
January 31 and February 1, 2026
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| Classes Begin |
February 2, 2026
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| Spring Break |
March 30 - April 3, 2026
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| Last Day of Class |
May 14, 2026
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| Departure |
May 15, 2026
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Summer 2026
Business, Fashion, and Liberal Arts Program
| Arrival Day |
June 10, 2026 |
| Orientation |
June 11 - 12, 2026
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| First Day of Classes |
June 15, 2026 |
| Final Exams |
July 20 - 24, 2026 |
| Departure Day |
July 25, 2026
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Fall 2025
Business, Fashion, and Liberal Arts Program
| Arrival Day |
Wednesday, September 3 |
| Orientation |
Thursday, September 4 - Friday, September 5 |
| Classes Begin |
Monday, September 8 |
| Day Trip to Siena/San Gimignano |
Saturday, September 20 |
| Overnight Field Study to Mantua/Verona |
Saturday, October 18 - Sunday, October 19 |
| Overnight Field Study to Rome |
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8 |
| Day Trip to Pisa/Lucca |
Saturday, November 22 |
| National Holiday - No Classes |
Monday, December 8 |
| Final Exams |
Tuesday, December 16 - Thursday, December 18 |
| Departure Day |
Friday, December 19 |
Performing Arts & Music Program
| Arrival Day |
Friday, August 22 |
| Orientation |
Saturday, August 23 - Sunday, August 24 |
| Classes Begin |
Monday, August 25 |
| Fall Break |
Monday, October 20 - Friday, October 24 |
| Courses End |
Thursday, December 4 |
| Departure Day |
Friday, December 5 |