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.
Please note all dates are subject to change.
2025–2026 Academic Year
Summer 2025
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | New student workshops begin Reconditioning workshops begin |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | Falun Dafa Day |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Orientation, registration deadline |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Summer Semester begins, first day of classes |
| Monday, May 19, 2025 to Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Arts examinations |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 to Sunday, June 8, 2025 | Reserved for Summer Break |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | Independence Day |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | Last day of classes, Summer Semester ends |
Fall 2025
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | New student workshops begin Reconditioning workshops begin |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | Orientation, registration deadline (new students only) |
| Thursday, September 11, 2025 | Fall Semester begins, first day of classes |
| Monday, October 6, 2025 | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Thursday, November 27, 2025 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | Last day of classes, Fall Semester ends |
Spring 2026
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | New student workshops begin Reconditioning workshops begin |
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day |
| Thursday, January 8, 2026 | Orientation, registration deadline (new students only) |
| Friday, January 9, 2026 | Spring Session begins, first day of classes |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Chinese New Year’s Day |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Last day of classes, Spring Session ends |
*The comprehensive examination period for degree/diploma candidates is Monday, May 18, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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.