Important Dates
(subject to change)
Week of May 6
Accelerated MBA Program Begins
We advise that you arrive in Ithaca early to get settled. Once classes begin you won't have time to get your phone turned on, etc. Your program starts the week of May 6, 2013, so we encourage you to look for a lease start date that will allow you to move in before the week of May 6.
July 31 - August 2
Quantitative Skills for the Core Pre-Orientation Math Review Course (aka "Math Camp")
We will begin inviting deposited students to this course in late spring, based on GMAT scores; other interested students will be able to join as seats become available in the summer.
August 2
International Student Orientation
International students who have not studied in the U.S. previously are encouraged to participate. Invitations will be issued in the spring.
Monday, August 5 – Friday, August 16, 2013
Orientation
All new students are expected to be in Ithaca for the entire orientation period.
Monday, August 19 – Thursday, October 3, 2013
First-half Fall Semester Core Courses In Session
Monday, September 2
NOTE: Core Courses Are In Session on Labor Day
Friday, October 4 – Wednesday, October 9, 2013
First-half Fall Semester Core Courses Final Exam Period
Thursday, October 10 – Sunday, October 13, 2013
First-year MBA Fall Break
Note that this differs from the second-year MBA and Cornell University fall break, and be aware that some career functions, most often finance, plan annual job search and networking trips over the first-year fall break.
Monday, October 14 – Friday, December 6, 2013
Second-half Fall Semester Core Courses In Session
Tuesday, November 26 – Sunday, December 1, 2013
First-year MBA Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 9 – Friday, December 13, 2013
Second-half Fall Semester Core Courses Final Exam Period
While first-year core course exams are currently scheduled to end by Friday, December 13, 2013, there are frequently job search and networking trips, and some international class trips scheduled after finals end and before the holidays. Our advice is to avoid booking travel for December until the fall so you may be better informed about possible programs.
