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 2023-2024 Academic Year are:

Fall Intercession:  August 7, 2023 to August 18, 2023

Fall Full Term 2023:  August 21, 2023 to December 15, 2023

Spring Intercession:  January 2, 2024 to January 12, 2024

Spring Full Term 2024:  January 16, 2024 to May 10, 2024

Summer Session (5 week):  May 28, 2024 to June 25, 2024

Summer Session (7 week):  May 28, 2024 to July 16, 2024