Interested in pursuing an American degree in France? Learn about options through IAU's degree-granting institution - The American College of the Mediterranean.

Bachelor's and Master's Programs

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
 Classes Begin   January 19, 2026
 Spring Break  April 3-12, 2026
 Last Day of Class  May 8, 2026
Final Exams  May 11-14, 2026
 Departure  May 15, 2026



Performing Arts & Music Program

 Arrival  January 30, 2026
 Orientation  January 31 and February 1, 2026
 Classes Begin  February 2, 2026
 Spring Break  March 30 - April 3, 2026
 Last Day of Class  May 14, 2026
 Departure  May 15, 2026


Summer 2026

Business, Fashion, and Liberal Arts Program

 Arrival Day  June 10, 2026
 Orientation  June 11 - 12, 2026
 First Day of Classes  June 15, 2026
 Final Exams  July 20 - 24, 2026
 Departure Day  July 25, 2026


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