Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

Key dates, registration windows, and important deadlines for the 2026–2027 academic terms at The Global Conservatory.

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Spring 2026

January 13, 2026 — May 9, 2026
In Session
8 Events
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Full spring term with live instruction, masterclasses, and showcase events.

  • Jan 13
    Spring Term Begins
    Classes and private lessons commence.
  • Jan 20
    Enrollment Adjustment Deadline
    Last day to adjust your course schedule.
  • Feb 23–27
    Winter Recess
    No scheduled classes. Practice rooms available.
  • Mar 13
    Progress Reviews
    Instructor evaluations and skill assessments.
  • Mar 30
    Withdrawal Deadline
    Last day to withdraw with partial refund.
  • Apr 20–24
    Spring Break
    No scheduled classes.
  • May 4–8
    Showcase Week
    End-of-term performances and presentations.
  • May 9
    Spring Term Ends
    Official last day of spring 2026 term.
Term Start/End Deadline Break Review Final

Summer 2026

June 1, 2026 — August 7, 2026
Upcoming
8 Events
16 Weeks
Open Registration

Intensive summer session with focused programs, festivals, and workshops.

  • Jun 1
    Summer Session Begins
    Intensives, workshops, and private lessons start.
  • Jun 5
    Enrollment Adjustment Deadline
    Last day to adjust summer enrollment.
  • Jun 15–19
    Summer Festival Week
    Guest artist masterclasses and ensemble showcases.
  • Jul 3
    Independence Day Recess
    No classes. Resume Jul 6.
  • Jul 10
    Progress Check-In
    Instructor reviews for intensive students.
  • Jul 24
    Withdrawal Deadline
    Last day to withdraw from summer programs.
  • Aug 3–6
    Final Showcases
    End-of-summer performances and presentations.
  • Aug 7
    Summer Session Ends
    Official last day of summer 2026.
Term Start/End Deadline Break Review Final

Fall 2026

September 1, 2026 — December 11, 2026
Upcoming
8 Events
16 Weeks
Open Registration

Full fall term with expanded masterclass series and competition prep.

  • Sep 1
    Fall Term Begins
    Classes and private lessons commence.
  • Sep 8
    Enrollment Adjustment Deadline
    Last day to adjust fall enrollment.
  • Oct 12
    Progress Reviews
    Instructor evaluations and skill assessments.
  • Oct 26–30
    Fall Recess
    No scheduled classes.
  • Nov 6
    Withdrawal Deadline
    Last day to withdraw from fall programs.
  • Nov 26–27
    Thanksgiving Break
    No classes. Resume Nov 30.
  • Dec 7–10
    Showcase Week
    End-of-term performances and presentations.
  • Dec 11
    Fall Term Ends
    Official last day of fall 2026.
Term Start/End Deadline Break Review Final

Spring 2027

January 11, 2027 — May 7, 2027
Upcoming
8 Events
16 Weeks
Open Registration

Spring 2027 term with live instruction, masterclasses, and expanded program offerings.

  • Jan 11
    Spring Term Begins
    Classes and private lessons commence.
  • Jan 19
    Enrollment Adjustment Deadline
    Last day to adjust your course schedule.
  • Feb 22–26
    Winter Recess
    No scheduled classes.
  • Mar 12
    Progress Reviews
    Instructor evaluations and skill assessments.
  • Mar 29
    Withdrawal Deadline
    Last day to withdraw with partial refund.
  • Apr 19–23
    Spring Break
    No scheduled classes.
  • May 3–6
    Showcase Week
    End-of-term performances and presentations.
  • May 7
    Spring Term Ends
    Official last day of spring 2027.
Term Start/End Deadline Break Review Final

Summer 2027

June 2, 2027 — August 8, 2027
Upcoming
8 Events
16 Weeks
Open Registration

Intensive summer session with masterclass intensives and cross-disciplinary workshops.

  • Jun 2
    Summer Session Begins
    Intensives and workshops begin.
  • Jun 8
    Enrollment Adjustment Deadline
    Last day to adjust enrollment.
  • Jun 21–25
    Summer Festival Week
    Guest artists and showcase events.
  • Jul 5
    Independence Day Recess
    No classes. Resume Jul 6.
  • Jul 12
    Progress Check-In
    Instructor reviews and feedback sessions.
  • Jul 26
    Withdrawal Deadline
    Last day to withdraw.
  • Aug 4–7
    Final Showcases
    End-of-summer performances.
  • Aug 8
    Summer Session Ends
    Official last day of summer 2027.
Term Start/End Deadline Break Review Final

Fall 2027

September 7, 2027 — December 17, 2027
Upcoming
8 Events
16 Weeks
Open Registration

Full fall term beginning September 2027.

  • Sep 7
    Fall Term Begins
    Classes and private lessons commence.
  • Sep 13
    Enrollment Adjustment Deadline
    Last day to adjust enrollment.
  • Oct 15
    Progress Reviews
    Instructor evaluations and skill assessments.
  • Nov 1–5
    Fall Recess
    No scheduled classes.
  • Nov 12
    Withdrawal Deadline
    Last day to withdraw.
  • Nov 25–26
    Thanksgiving Break
    No classes.
  • Dec 13–16
    Showcase Week
    End-of-term performances and presentations.
  • Dec 17
    Fall Term Ends
    Official last day of fall 2027.
Term Start/End Deadline Break Review Showcase

Registration Windows

Key Deadlines

Priority registration dates for upcoming terms. Certificate programs also accept rolling enrollment.

April 1, 2026
Summer 2026 Registration Opens
Early enrollment available for returning students.
May 15, 2026
Summer 2026 Priority Deadline
Priority placement and scheduling guaranteed.
July 15, 2026
Fall 2026 Registration Opens
Begin enrollment for fall term.
August 15, 2026
Fall 2026 Priority Deadline
Secure your preferred lesson times.
November 1, 2026
Spring 2027 Registration Opens
Early enrollment for spring term.
December 15, 2026
Spring 2027 Priority Deadline
Priority scheduling and section placement.
April 1, 2027
Summer 2027 Registration Opens
Enrollment begins for summer intensives.
July 15, 2027
Fall 2027 Registration Opens
Begin enrollment for fall 2027.

Institutional Closures

Holidays & Breaks

The Global Conservatory observes the following holidays. Online resources remain available during closures.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, 2026
Presidents' Day February 16, 2026
Winter Recess February 23–27, 2026
Spring Break April 20–24, 2026
Memorial Day May 25, 2026
Independence Day July 3, 2026
Labor Day September 7, 2026
Fall Recess October 26–30, 2026
Thanksgiving November 26–27, 2026
Winter Holidays December 21, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2027
Presidents' Day February 15, 2027
Winter Recess February 22–26, 2027
Spring Break April 19–23, 2027
Memorial Day May 31, 2027
Independence Day July 5, 2027

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