Calendars & Schedules
As you plan your course schedule, research, and other commitments, please consult with the following academic calendars. The academic calendars include degree application, registration, and other important deadlines.
Doctoral Programs Academic Calendar
Fall 2025 Semester
September 2
GSAS Fall Term Begins
September 3
MIT First Day of Classes
September 9
GSAS Add/Drop Deadline. Instructor permission needed after this date
September 22
GSAS Add/Drop Deadline. After this date there is a fee to add or drop courses
October 1
Degree applications for February 2024 candidates open in my.harvard
October 13
University Holiday
October 20
GSAS Final Add Deadline
October 22
GSAS Spring Crimson Cart Opens
November 2
Weekend Sprints
November 3
Last day to drop a Fall course via my.Harvard
November 12
November Graduation
November 19
MIT Drop Date
November 26
Thanksgiving Recess Begins
November 30
Thanksgiving Recess Ends
December 1
Final degree applications for February 2025 degree candidates due in my.harvard
December 3
Last day of Fall term classes
December 4
Reading Period Begins
December 5
EC Exams Begin
December 9
Last day to submit a petition to withdraw
December 10
Fall Term Exams begin
December 11
EC Final Exams End
December 15
MIT Final Exams Start
December 19
Fall Term Exams End
December 20
Winter Recess Begins
(All dates are subject to change.)
Spring 2026 Semester
January 2
Winter Recess Ends
January 12
Add/Drop Period Begins
January 13
For February Grads, Dissertations Due on ProQuest
January 19
HBS Holiday (MLK Jr. Day)
January 20
SIPs Begin
January 23
SIPs End
January 26
Spring Term Begins.
EC Spring Term Begins.
Deadline for all students to check in for the spring term.
MIT Registration Week Begins
February 2
MIT first day of classes
February 9
Deadline to add or drop a spring course in my.harvard without paying a fee
February 10
February Graduation
February 11
Degree applications open on my.harvard for May graduates
February 16
University Holiday
February 17
MIT Monday schedule
March 6
MIT Add Deadline
March 14
Spring Break Begins
March 18
Degree applications are due on my.harvard for May graduates
March 22
Spring Break Ends
March 23
MIT Spring Break Begins
March 27
MIT Spring Break Ends
April 21
MIT Drop Deadline
April 23
EC Final Exams Begin
April 29
EC Final Exams End
May 7
GSAS Final Exams Begin
May 12
MIT Last Day of Classes
May 13
Dissertations are due on ProQuest EDT for May graduates
May 15
MIT Final Exams Begin
May 16
GSAS Final Exams End
May 20
MIT Final Exams End
May 28
Harvard University Commencement
(All dates are subject to change.)