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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 29, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
42 entries Aug 24 → Oct 11, 2026
Fall I 2026 - 7 Weeks
Aug 29 → Jan 4, 2027
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Aug 31 → Dec 20, 2026
Fall I 2026 Executive
Sep 21 → Dec 6, 2026
Fall 2026 - 12 Weeks (CMHC and HS)
Sep 21 → Dec 20, 2026
Fall 2026 - 12 Weeks (MFA)
Oct 19 → Dec 13, 2026
Fall II 2026 - 7 Weeks
Nov 9 → Mar 7, 2027
Fall II 2026 Executive
Jan 4 → Mar 14, 2027
Winter 2027 - 12 Weeks (CMHC and HS)
Jan 4 → Mar 28, 2027
Winter 2027 - 12 Weeks (MFA)
Jan 4 → Apr 25, 2027
Spring I 2027 Executive
Jan 4 → May 31, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Jan 11 → Feb 28, 2027
Spring I 2027 - 7 Weeks
Mar 8 → Apr 25, 2027
Spring II 2027 - 7 Weeks
Mar 15 → Jul 4, 2027
Spring II 2027 Executive
Apr 5 → Jun 13, 2027
Spring 2027 - 12 Weeks (CMHC and HS)
Apr 5 → Jun 27, 2027
Spring 2027 - 12 Weeks (MFA)
May 3 → Aug 22, 2027
Summer I 2027 Executive
May 17 → Jul 4, 2027
Summer I 2027 - 7 Weeks
Jun 28 → Sep 5, 2027
Summer 2027 - 10 Weeks (CMHC and HS)
Jun 28 → Sep 19, 2027
Summer 2027 - 12 Weeks (MFA)
Jul 6 → Aug 22, 2027
Summer II 2027 - 7 Weeks
Jul 12 → Oct 31, 2027
Summer II 2027 Executive
Aug 30 → Oct 17, 2027
Fall I 2027 - 7 Weeks
Aug 30 → Dec 19, 2027
Fall I 2027 Executive
Sep 20 → Dec 5, 2027
Fall 2027 - 10 Weeks (CMHC and HS)
Sep 20 → Dec 19, 2027
Fall 2027 - 12 Weeks (MFA)
Oct 25 → Dec 19, 2027
Fall II 2027 - 7 Weeks
Nov 8 → Mar 5, 2028
Fall II 2027 Executive
Jan 3 → Mar 12, 2028
Winter 2028 - 10 Weeks (CMHC and HS)
Jan 3 → Mar 26, 2028
Winter 2028 - 12 Weeks (MFA)
Jan 3 → Apr 23, 2028
Spring I 2028 Executive
Jan 18 → Mar 5, 2028
Spring I 2028 - 7 Weeks
Mar 13 → Apr 30, 2028
Spring II 2028 - 7 Weeks
Mar 13 → Jul 2, 2028
Spring II 2028 Executive
Apr 3 → Jun 11, 2028
Spring 2028 - 10 Weeks (CMHC and HS)
Apr 3 → Jun 25, 2028
Spring 2028 - 12 Weeks (MFA)
May 1 → Aug 27, 2028
Summer I 2028 Executive
May 15 → Jul 2, 2028
Summer I 2028 - 7 Weeks
Jun 26 → Sep 3, 2028
Summer 2028 - 10 Weeks (CMHC and HS)
Jun 26 → Sep 17, 2028
Summer 2028 - 12 Weeks (MFA)
Jul 3 → Aug 20, 2028
Summer II 2028 - 7 Weeks
Jul 10 → Oct 29, 2028
Summer II 2028 Executive
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C N S T C
CI Contemporary Improvisation, the former name of the CMA department still used by many students.
CMA Contemporary Musical Arts department (formerly Contemporary Improvisation). N
NEC Prep The New England Conservatory Preparatory School. S
SGA Student Government Association.
SLPC The Student Life and Performance Center, which houses the primary residence hall for students. T
The Bridge The glass-enclosed physical walkway connecting the SLPC to the Jordan Hall building.
The Penguin The Penguin Cafe, the main student dining area located within the SLPC.
The T The Boston MBTA subway system used by students to navigate the city. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
9 details
33 Gainsborough The administrative and classroom building located at 33 Gainsborough Street.
Brown Hall A recital hall located inside the Jordan Hall building.
Jordan Hall The historic main concert hall and primary building of the conservatory.
Mass Ave The nearby Orange Line subway station, a short walk from campus.
Penguin Pass The official student ID card used for building access, library services, and meal plans.
St. Botolph The St. Botolph Building, which houses classrooms, the library, and practice rooms.
Symphony The closest Green Line 'E' branch subway station, located immediately outside the school.
The Bridge The internal online student portal used for registration, grades, and scheduling.
Williams Hall A recital hall located inside the Jordan Hall building. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 29, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027.
How much campus context is included? 8 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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NEC Welcomes Institute for Teaching Artistry Scholars-in-Residence Stephanie Muñoz and Vijay Gupta Stephanie Muñoz and Vijay Gupta join NEC as Scholars-in-Residence for the 2026–2027 academic year to support teaching artistry.
Sep 21, 2026
Read More NEC's New Wind Ensemble Director, Kevin Fitzgerald, is an Eager Mentor Kevin Fitzgerald begins his tenure as the new Wind Ensemble Director, focusing on mentorship and artistic excellence.
Sep 14, 2026
Read More Collaboration is the Key to NEC's Beloved First Monday Series The First Monday at Jordan Hall series enters its new season with a focus on collaborative performances and celebrating major composer anniversaries.
Sep 8, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at The New England Conservatory of Music
Faculty Recital: Borromeo String Quartet September 28, 2026
A performance by NEC's faculty ensemble-in-residence, the Borromeo String Quartet.
Master Class with Soprano Maeve Hoglund October 2, 2026
Alumna Maeve Höglund visits NEC to give a Master Class to students studying voice and opera.
Recital: Caroline Finamore '27 BM, French horn October 2, 2026
A full, professional recital presented by Caroline Finamore '27, free and open to the public.
Recital: Xiaoshu Tang '27 GD Piano October 3, 2026
A professional recital by Xiaoshu Tang '27 GD, studying piano with Minsoo Sohn.
Tuesday Night New Music October 6, 2026
A concert featuring new music by NEC student composers, with amplification supported.
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