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 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEARS

FALL 2026     1 SEPTEMBER, 2026 – 31 DECEMBER, 2026

SPRING 2027     2 FEBRUARY, 2027 – 3 JUNE, 2027

Fall Semester 2026

September 1: Fall semester begins

September 1-6: Orientation (mandatory)

September 6: Classes begin

September 13: Rosh Hashana holiday (no classes)

September 20-21: Yom Kippur holiday (no classes)

*Classes will continue during the weeks of the Sukkot and Hanukkah holidays.

December 31: Last day of semester

Spring Semester 2027

February 2: Spring semester begins

February 2-7: Orientation (mandatory)

February 7: Classes begin

April 21-28: Semester break (no classes)

June 3: Last day of semester

*Some events may be subject to changes