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MIT Academic Calendar 2010-2011
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Academic Year 2010-2011
MIT runs on a “4-1-4” calendar: there are two four-month terms per academic year, separated by the month-long Independent Activities Period (IAP) in January. The fall term runs from September through December, the spring term from February through May. During term-time, each month includes at least one three-day weekend -- a chance to relax, travel or catch up on work.
Classes are held on weekdays only, generally between the hours of 8AM and 5PM, though some classes are held between 7PM and 10PM. Students can expect to spend about 12-20 hours per week in class, though you are free to take as many classes as you like (with your advisor’s approval) without incurring extra tuition costs.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 6 | Labor Day |
| September 7 | Registration Day - Fall |
| September 8 | First day of classes |
| October 11 | Columbus Day - Holiday |
| November 11 | Veterans Day - Holiday |
| November 25, 26 | Thanksgiving Vacation |
| December 9 | Last day of classes |
| December 13-17 | Final Exams |
| December 18 | Winter Vacation begins |
| January 3 | IAP begins |
| January 17 | MLK, Jr. Day - Holiday |
| January 28 | IAP ends |
| January 31 | Registration Day - Spring |
| February 1 | First day of classes |
| February 21 | Presidents Day - Holiday |
| February 22 | Monday schedule of classes |
| March 21-25 | Spring Vacation |
| April 18, 19 | Patriots Day - Vacation |
| May 12 | Last day of classes |
| May 16-20 | Final Exams |
| June 3 | Commencement |
