Academic Calendar

The academic year at the Arava Institute is divided into two semesters. The fall semester conventionally begins in September/ October – January and the spring semester from February – 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 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR

FALL 2021           22 SEPTEMBER, 2021 – 5 JANUARY, 2022

SPRING 2022     15 FEBRUARY, 2022 – 15 JUNE, 2022

Spring semester 2021
February 8-19              Quarantine for international students (if required. For questions please contact the Admissions Coordinator.)
February 22                  First day of Spring Semester
February 22-24           Orientation
February 25-26           Purim (Jewish Holiday)
March 28-5 April         Passover Vacation (No class)
April 8                             National Holocaust memorial day
April 12                           Start of Ramadan
April 14                           National Memorial Day (No class)
April 15                           National Independence Day (No class)
May 12                            Eid Al Fitr – End of Ramadan (No class)
June 10, 2021              Last day of spring semester 2021 11