Summer and Fall 2016 Dates and Deadlines
This is a tentative schedule of important dates and events throughout the semester. Please note: dates are subject to change.
May 2016
Monday, May 2, 2016
Apply for and obtain Passport and Greek Visa (if Visa is required for your specific
situation)
Last day to submit $1,000 deposit for Mentorship Program in Greece
Friday, May 13, 2016
Complete the Math Placement Exam
To be distributed to students in May.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Submit travel forms to the Mentorship Program Office
To be distributed to students in mid-May.
Mid May – Early June
Receive information on class registration and flight information to Greece
You will receive information about class registration and other important registration related
documents. In addition, you will receive resources to assist in preparing for your semester abroad.
Mid June – Mid July
Eagle Summit (New Student Orientation)
Several sessions, designed to inform students and their families about academic and campus life at
American University, will be held throughout June and July. Mentorship in Greece students are
invited to attend one of the summer Eagle Summit sessions. You also will attend a Pre-Departure
Orientation in September 2016 and a Winter Orientation in January 2017 at American University.
August 2016
Arrival packet mailed to students to home address
Information includes details regarding DC Orientation, orientation in Greece, and preparing for
the semester abroad.
Monday, August 29, 2016
Tuition and fees due to American University
Sunday, September 11Monday, September 12, 2016
Mentorship in Greece Pre-Departure Orientation
Information will be announced in August. Please note the dates provided are tentative at this time.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Students arrive in Greece (leave late on September 12 with arrival in Greece on the 13th)
Please note that the dates and times provided are tentative at this time.
Thursday, September 15Friday, September 16, 2016
Orientation with the American College of Thessaloniki
Monday, September 19, 2016
Classes begin
Friday, September 23, 2016
Last day to withdraw from the program and leave Greece (i.e. last day to drop the program
without a "W" recorded on transcript). Students who withdraw from the program after this date
will forfeit 100% of their program fees and not receive a refund. Students will also be responsible
for their travel arrangements and costs back to the United States/home country.
October/November 2016
Receive spring 2017 registration information. Students will receive information from American
University concerning spring course registration, AU’s Winter Orientation, and the spring
semester schedule.
Wednesday, October 26Friday, October 28, 2016
ACT Fall Break (no classes, ACT university offices closed)
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Polytechnic Day (no classes, ACT university offices closed)
Monday, December 5, 2016
Last day of classes
Tuesday, December 6Thursday, December 8, 2016
Final examinations
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Students travel back to the U.S. or their home country (arrive in the U.S. on December 10)
Please note that the dates and times provided are tentative at this time.