Academic Calendar | School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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Spring 2026 Spring Break (no classes)

Monday, March 16 - Sunday, March 22 All Day

Spring 2026 Withdrawal Deadline

Friday, April 03 All Day

Summer & Fall 26 Advance Registration

Monday, April 06 - Friday, April 10 12:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. CDT

Spring 2026 Critique Week

Monday, April 27 - Friday, May 01 All Day

Spring 2026 Classes End

Saturday, May 16 All Day

Spring 2026 Commencement

Monday, May 18 All Day

Spring 2026 Grades Due

Saturday, May 23 All Day

Summer Sessions 3W1, 6W1 & 9W begin

Monday, June 08 All Day

Summer 2026 Session 3W1 Add/Drop Ends

Tuesday, June 09 All Day

Summer 2026 Session 9W Add/Drop Ends

Thursday, June 11 All Day