Academic Calendar

All dates are subject to change

Summer Term 2026

Pre–Tuck Optional Programs Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7
Tuck Launch Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 21
Core Classes Begin Monday, August 24
Labor Day (no classes) Monday, September 7
Special Day of Classes Friday, September 11
Core Term Exams To conclude by 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 10

Fall Term 2026

Core Classes Begin Monday, October 19
Student Thanksgiving Recess Wednesday, November 25 – Sunday, November 29
Core Exams To conclude by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 15

Winter Term 2027

Intern Campus Interviews Begin Monday, January 4
Elective Classes Begin Tuesday, January 5
Special Day of Classes Friday, January 8
Core Classes Begin Monday, January 11
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes) Monday, January 18
Special Day of Classes Friday, January 22
First‐Half/Second‐Half Mini Switch Monday, February 1 – Thursday, February 4
Classes End Thursday, March 4
Core and Elective Examinations To conclude by 5:00 PM on Monday, March 8
March GIX Travel Period*  Wednesday, March 10 – Thursday, March 18

*Global Insight Expeditions (GIX) bring together students and faculty in experiential courses that take place around the world.

Spring Term 2027

Core Classes Begin Monday, March 22
Elective Classes Begin Tuesday, March 23
Special Day of Classes Friday, March 26
First-Half/Second-Half Mini Switch Monday, April 19 – Thursday, April 22
Elective Classes End Thursday, May 20
Core Classes End Friday, May 21
Elective Examinations To conclude by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 25

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Tuck Voices

“From the moment I stepped into my first Tuck classroom at the start of Math Camp, it became clear that I wasn’t expected to summit this steep learning curve alone. Although the curriculum is rigorous, the unwavering support of world-class faculty and the camaraderie of classmates who are always willing to help made all the difference. This supportive environment enabled me to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in any business setting. For someone like me, and many other veterans like me, who entered the program without prior business experience, the education I have received at Tuck has truly been life changing.”

Joe Barrett T’25