Performing Arts Programs Calendar
FTC Cuddebackville operates year-round with three sessions of at least 15 instructional weeks each. Students may use the third session to take their annual vacation or optional studies, including practicums and internships.
2024–2025 Academic Year
Summer 2024
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday, April 15, 2024 | New student workshops begin Dance reconditioning workshops begin |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | Falun Dafa Day |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | Orientation, registration deadline |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | Summer Semester begins, first day of classes |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 to Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Arts examinations |
| Monday, May 27, 2024 to Monday, June 10, 2024 | Reserved for Summer Break |
| Thursday, July 4, 2024 | Independence Day |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | Last day of classes, Summer Semester ends |
Fall 2024
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 12, 2024 | New student workshops begin Dance reconditioning workshops begin |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | Orientation, registration deadline (new students only) |
| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | Fall Semester begins, first day of classes |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Thursday, November 28, 2024 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | Last day of classes, Fall Semester ends |
Spring 2025
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | New student workshops begin Dance reconditioning workshops begin |
| Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | Orientation, registration deadline (new students only) |
| Thursday, January 9, 2025 | Spring Session begins, first day of classes |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | Lunar New Year’s Day |
| Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Last day of classes, Spring Session ends |
*The comprehensive examination period for degree/diploma candidates is Monday, May 19, 2025 to Sunday, May 25, 2025.
2023–2024 Academic Year
Summer 2023
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| April 17 (Mon) | New student workshops begin Dance reconditioning workshops begin |
| May 10 (Wed)–May 12 (Fri) | Orientation, registration deadline |
| May 13 (Sat) | FLDF Day |
| May 15 (Mon) | Classes begin |
| May 29 (Mon) | Memorial Day |
| May 29 (Mon)–June 11 (Sun) | Summer Break |
| July 4 (Tues) | Independence Day |
| September 2 (Sat) | Classes end |
Fall 2023
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| August 9 (Wed) | New student workshops begin Dance reconditioning workshops begin |
| September 4 (Mon) | Labor Day |
| September 6 (Wed) | Classes begin |
| November 23 (Thu) | Thanksgiving |
| December 19 (Tue) | Classes end |
Spring 2024
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| December 6 (Wed) | New student workshops begin Dance reconditioning workshops begin |
| January 3 (Wed) | Orientation and classes begin |
| April 16 (Tue) | Classes end |
| April 17 (Wed)–May 4 (Sat) | Extension classes |
| May 21 (Tue)–May 26 (Sun) | Comprehensive exams for degree candidates |