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Planning Calendar

AdvantageVT, AdvantageVT-Master’s, Intensive English, and English Essentials operate on the standard university calendar. Dates are subject to change. 

SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN CLASSES END
Summer 2025 May 27 Aug. 15 
Fall 2025 Aug. 25 Dec 10
Spring 2026 Jan. 20 May 6
Summer 2026 May 26 Aug. 14

Students are advised to consider visa wait times posted at travel.state.gov in their travel planning. Students are expected to check in personally at the Language and Culture Institute no later than one week before the semester start date, but may arrive up to 30 days prior. Housing should be arranged well before arrival (see Housing Options).


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