Calendar

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Semester Dates


The upcoming semester dates for Academic Transitions with the English Language Institute at the University of Delaware follow:

Semester Orientation Dates Semester Dates
Spring 2026 January 5, 2026 January 5–April 22, 2026
Summer 2026 April 30-May 1, 2026 May 4–August 12, 2026
Fall 2026 August 19-21, 2026 August 24–December 9, 2026
Spring 2027 January 4, 2027 January 5–April 21, 2027
Summer 2027 April 29-30, 2027 May 4–August 11, 2027
Fall 2027 August 18-20, 2027 August 24–December 8, 2027
  • Students may begin Academic Transitions in any of the semesters offered each year.
  • Each semester lasts 4 months.
  • Students are expected to arrive on time for each session. Students who do not arrive on time will not be permitted to begin/resume their studies during that semester (and this can result in a loss of their visa status). For more information, contact eli-registrar@udel.edu.
  • AT1 students must check in each session (there are 2 sessions per AT semester).

Note about holidays: The English Language Institute follows the UD policy regarding religious observances. A comprehensive list of observances can be found on Interfaith Calendar, www.interfaith-calendar.org.