Program Calendar
The MSDS program follows USF's Academic Calendar. We observe all holidays observed by the University for academic courses. The practicums run on a company schedule, so students must negotiate time off during the breaks with their company mentor.
Summer Semester 2025
- New Student Orientation: 7/1
- Summer Boot Camp 2025: 7/2 - 8/7 (Finals take place the last week of classes)
Fall Semester 2025
- Fall Module 1: 8/19 - 10/10 (Finals take place during the last week of classes)
- Fall Break: 10/13 - 10/14
- Fall Module 2: 10/15 - 12/3
- Fall Finals Week: 12/5 - 12/11
Winter Break (for academic courses; Practicum may continue)
- Winter Break: 12/12 - 1/1
Winter Intersession 2026
- Winter Intersession 2026: 1/2 - 1/23
Spring Semester 2026
- Spring Module 1: 1/26 - 3/13 (Finals take place during the last week of classes)
- Spring Break: 3/16 - 3/20 (for academic courses; Practicum may continue)
- Spring Module 2: 3/23 - 5/14
- Spring Finals Week: 5/16 - 5/21
Summer Semester 2026
- Summer 2026: 5/26 - 7/3 (Finals take place during the last week of classes)
Data Engineering Concentration - Summer 2026
- Summer Module 1: 5/26 - 7/3 (Concurrent with the final MSDS module. Finals take place during the last week of classes)
- Summer Module 2: 7/6 - 8/14 (Finals take place during the last week of classes)