IEP Semester Dates
The IEP offers two 14-to-15-week semesters in the fall and spring and one 10-week session in the summer*. Click on the link below for the upcoming semester dates. If links are not active, please scroll down to find detailed dates for each semester.
2026 Semester Dates
| Term | Orientation | First Day of Class | Last Day of Exams | Suggested Departure Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | January 9 | January 12 | April 28 | May 2 |
| Summer 2026* | May 8 | May 11 | July 21 | July 25 |
| Fall 2026 | August 13-14 | August 17 | November 24 | December 2 |
Note: This academic calendar is subject to periodic review and revision. Please email intensive-english@ncsu.edu if you have any questions about the schedule as it is posted.
*The summer session is generally recommended for returning students due to its shortened schedule. The Summer 2025 session, however, is accepting new students. Email intensive-english@ncsu.edu for more information if you are interested in applying for the summer IEP 10-week session.
The IEP semester dates below are for the following students:
- English language students
- Undergraduate conditionally admitted students
- Pathway Program students
- Semester dates are for IEP classes only.
- Credit classes follow the university’s academic calendar.
- Graduate conditionally admitted students
- Part-time students
Application Dates
2026 Spring
| Month | Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | Friday | New Student Orientation |
| January | 9 | Friday | Tuition and fees due |
| January | 12 | Monday | First day of classes |
| January | 19 | Monday | No classes - MLK Day Holiday |
| February | 17 | Tuesday | No classes - Wellness Day |
| March | 16 - 20 | Mon. - Fri. | No classes - Spring Break |
| April | 24 | Friday | Last day of IEP classes |
| April | 27 - 28 | Monday/Tuesday | Final Exams |
| April | 30 | Thursday | Final Grades Posted |
| May | 1 | Friday | Semester Performance Review |
| May | 2 | Saturday | Suggested Departure Date |
2026 Summer
| Month | Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 8 | Friday | New Student Orientation |
| May | 8 | Friday | Tuition and fees due |
| May | 11 | Monday | First day of classes |
| May | 25 | Monday | Holiday - No Classes |
| July | 3 | Friday | Holiday - No Classes |
| July | 17 | Friday | Last day of classes |
| July | 20-21 | Mon.-Tues. | Final Exams |
| July | 23 | Thursday | Final Grades Posted |
| July | 24 | Friday | Semester Performance Review |
| July | 25 | Saturday | Suggested departure date |
2026 Fall
| Month | Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 15-16 | Thurs.- Fri. | New Student Orientation |
| August | 16 | Friday | Tuition and fees due |
| August | 19 | Monday | First day of classes |
| September | 2 | Monday | Holiday - No classes |
| October | 14-15 | Mon.-Tues. | Fall Break - No classes |
| November | 27-29 | Wed.-Fri. | Thanksgiving Holiday - No classes |
| November | 26 | Tuesday | Last Day of IEP classes |
| December | 2-5 | Mon.-Thurs. | Final Exams |
| December | 10 | Tuesday | Final Grades Posted |
| December | 11-12 | Wed.-Thurs. | Semester Performance Review |
| December | 13 | Friday | Suggested Departure Date |
Calendar Terms
Official Enrollment Date
The last day for a student to withdraw without being counted as having attempted his/her current level of study. After this date, the student’s attempt at his/her current level will count as one of the three opportunities to complete a level in the IEP.
If a current student wishes to withdraw, they should first read the IEP Withdrawal Procedures in the Current Student Portal. It is important to note that there are dates during the semester where the financial and visa implications of withdrawing change.
Drop/Revision Deadline: Last Day to Request a Withdrawal
Withdrawals after this date are granted only when exceptional circumstances exist. If a current student wishes to withdraw, they should first read the IEP Withdrawal Procedures in the Current Student Portal. It is important to note that there are dates during the semester where the financial and visa implications of withdrawing change.