Semester System and Term Dates

Northeastern operates on the 15 to 16-week semester, plus a three to four-day final exam schedule. In addition, the college offers intensive courses, generally the two weeks prior to each term and summer: August term, January term, and May term.

Students can select courses from one or more term combinations to reach optimum enrollment. The summer term is an integral part of the yearly calendar and is designed to provide continuous educational opportunities. It provides additional opportunity for high school graduates to adjust to college-level work in a relaxed summer environment.

The start and end dates for the three terms of the 2025-2026 Academic Year are:

Summer Intercession: May 19, 2025 to May 30, 2025

Summer Session (5 week):  May 27, 2025 to June 26, 2025

Summer Session (10 week):  May 27, 2025 to August 1, 2025

Fall Intercession:  August 4, 2025 to August 15, 2025

Fall Full Term 2025:  August 18, 2025 to December 12, 2025

Spring Intercession:  January 5, 2026 to January 16, 2026

Spring Full Term 2026:  January 20, 2026 to May 15, 2026