The Arava Institute is at the forefront of environmental studies and research in the Middle East.
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 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
SPRING 2023 13 FEBRUARY, 2023 – 15 JUNE, 2023
FALL 2023 4 SEPTEMBER, 2023 – 4 JANUARY, 2024
SPRING 2024 5 FEBRUARY, 2024 – 6 JUNE, 2024
Spring Semester 2023
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February 13 |
Spring semester 2023 begins |
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February 13-18 |
Orientation |
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February 19 |
Academic classes begin |
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March 6-7 |
Purim – Jewish holiday (classes as usual) |
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March 19-20 |
Dialogue Forum Trip |
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March 22 |
Ramadan Begins |
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March 26-30 |
Expedition; Biodiversity of Sand Dunes ( Elective course – not for everyone) |
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April 5-13 April 9 |
Passover – Jewish holiday (no classes) Easter |
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April 18 |
Holocaust Memorial Day (classes as usual) |
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April 20-21 |
Eid Al Fitr- Muslim holiday (no classes) |
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April 20-26 |
No classes |
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April 30-May 2 |
Semester Trip |
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May 25 |
Eve of Shavuot Jewish holiday (AM class only) |
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June 1-12 |
Final Exams |
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June13 |
Graduation Ceremony |
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June 14 |
Semester Wrap Up |
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June 15 |
Spring Semester 2023 ends |
*Some events may be subject to changes
