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 designed to provide continuous educational opportunity. 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 2024-2025 Academic Year are:

Fall Intercession:  August 5, 2024 to August 16, 2024

Fall Full Term 2024:  August 19, 2024 to December 13, 2024

Spring Intercession:  January 6, 2025 to January 17, 2025

Spring Full Term 2025:  January 21, 2025 to May 16, 2025

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

Summer Session (10 week):  May 27, 2025 to August 2, 2025