Academic Calendar

The academic year at the Arava Institute is divided into two semesters. The fall semester conventionally runs from September to January and the spring semester from February to June.

The Arava Semester/Study Abroad Program is a full time residential program. The academic week is from Sunday to Thursday. Classes typically meet twice a week for a period of 90 minutes. Periodically there are workshops or seminars on a weekend, either Friday or Saturday.

CALENDAR FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEARS

FALL 2025     1 SEPTEMBER, 2025 – 31 DECEMBER, 2025

SPRING 2026     9 FEBRUARY, 2026 – 11 JUNE, 2026

Fall Semester 2025

September 1: Start of Fall Semester 2025

September 1-4: Orientation week (mandatory)

September 7: Classes begin

December 31: Last day of semester

Spring Semester 2026

February 9: Start of Spring Semester 2026

February 9-12: Orientation week (mandatory)

February 15: Classes begin

April 1-9: Semester break (no classes)

June 11: Last day of semester

*Some events may be subject to changes