Admissions Dates & Deadlines

DATES & DEADLINES

Important Dates to Know

At CIAT, classes are designed with flexibility in mind. All classes are available online, giving you the freedom you need to balance everything in your demanding schedule.

CIAT offers accelerated programs, with new terms starting every 5 weeks. Below is a list of term start dates, term end dates, term holidays, financial deadlines, and application deadlines.

Have questions? Do not hesitate to schedule a one-on-one appointment with our Admissions Office. We’ll partner you with a dedicated Admissions Advisor who can help walk you through all important dates and deadline information and answer any questions you may have about your chosen program.

Enrollment Deadline: January 23rd, 2026

2026 Academic Calendar

TERM START DATE
TERM END DATE
TERM HOLIDAYS
January 5th - First Day of Classes
February 7th - Last Day of Classes
January 19th - Martin Luther King - Campus Closed
February 9th - First Day of Classes
March 14th - Last Day of Classes
February 16th - Presidents’ Day - Campus Closed
March 23rd - First Day of Classes
April 25th - Last Day of Classes
April 27th - First Day of Classes
May 30th - Last Day of Classes
May 25th - Memorial Day - Campus Closed
June 8th - First Day of Classes
July 11th - Last Day of Classes

June 19th - Juneteenth - Campus Closed

July 3rd - Independence Day - Campus Closed

July 13th - First Day of Classes
August 15th - Last Day of Classes
August 24th - First Day of Classes
September 26th - Last Day of Classes
September 7th - Labor Day - Campus Closed
September 28th - First Day of Classes
October 31st - Last Day of Classes
November 2nd - First Day of Classes
December 12th - Last Day of Classes

November 11th - Veteran’s Day - Campus Closed

November 22nd - 27th - Thanksgiving - Campus Closed

December 21st - January 3rd - Christmas & New Years - Campus Closed

2026 Academic Calendar

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Request an appointment with one of our Admissions Advisors for personalized guidance on building your education plan. You’ll be able to book an appointment instantly for a time that fits your schedule.

Enrollment Deadline - January 23rd, 2026

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