Florence Program Dates

Florence Summer Institute:

• June Session 2026

  • Departure from the US: May 20-May 21, 2026

  • Classes begin: May 25, 2026

  • Classes end: June 18, 2026

  • Departure from Florence: June 21, 2026  

• July Session 2026 (No Fashion Courses Offered)

  • Departure from the US: June 24-25, 2026

  • Classes begin: June 29, 2026

  • Classes end: July 23, 2026

  • Departure from Florence: July 26, 2026

Fall:

• Departure from the US: Mid-late August

• Classes begin: August 24, 2026

• Classes end: December 18, 2026

• Departure from Florence: Mid-late December  
   

Spring:

• Departure from the US: Early January

• Classes begin: January 29, 2027

• Classes end: May 14, 2027

• Departure from Florence: Mid May 

Students are required to be Florence a few days before the start of the semester for an orientation.

The Florence program follows the Kent State academic calendar, including breaks and holiday observances.