Academic Calendar

The MIT Sloan School generally follows the MIT Academic Calendar. However, some aspects of the M.Fin. program, such as Summer term and Orientation, follow a different schedule. Below is a listing of key dates for the 2011–2012 Academic year.

M.Fin. Program Key Dates 2011–2012

Summer Term    
July 5 Tuesday M.Fin. Summer Term Begins (9am)
July 5–8 Tue–Fri Registration/Orientation/Career Development
August 29 Monday M.Fin. Summer Term Ends
Fall Term    
September 5 Monday Labor Day—Holiday
September 6 Tuesday Registration Day—Fall Term
September 7 Wednesday First Day of Classes
September 21 Wednesday Student Holiday—No Classes
October 10, 11 Monday, Tuesday Columbus Day—Holiday
October 24-28 Mon–Fri Sloan Innovation Period (SIP)
November 11 Friday Veterans Day—Holiday
November 24, 25 Thursday, Friday Thanksgiving Vacation
December 14 Friday Last Day of Classes
December 16–22 Mon–Fri Final Exam Period
January Independent Activities Period (IAP)
January 9 Monday First Day of IAP
February 3 Friday Last Day of IAP
Spring Term    
February 6 Monday Registration Day—Spring Term
February 7 Tuesday First Day of Classes
February 20 Monday Presidents Day—Holiday
March 19–21 Mon–Wed M.Fin. Ethics Sessions
March 19–23 Mon–Fri Sloan Innovation Period
March 26–30 Mon–Fri Spring Vacation
April 16, 17 Monday, Tuesday Patriots Day—Vacation
May 17 Thursday Last Day of Classes
May 21–25 Mon–Fri Final Exam Period
May 28 Monday Memorial Day—Holiday
June 8 Friday Commencement

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