English Preparatory School Academic Calendar

English Level Placement Test for New Students

07.09.2026-07.09.2026

English Proficiency Written Exam for Newly Admitted Students

08.09.2026-08.09.2026

English Proficiency Oral Exam for Newly Admitted Students

10.09.2026-10.09.2026

The deadline for fulfilling financial obligations for the Fall semester of the 2026-2027 academic year.

11.09.2026-11.09.2026

The online registration system for the Fall 2026 semester will open at 09:00.

14.09.2026-14.09.2026

The Compulsory English Course Exemption Exam for Turkish-language programs will be held at the Şile Campus for Turkish-language undergraduate programs and at the Maslak Campus for associate degree programs.

15.09.2026-15.09.2026

Processing semester registrations of preparatory program students in the e-campus system.

15.09.2026-18.09.2026

The online registration system will be closed to all students at 5:00 PM.

18.09.2026-18.09.2026

The online registration system will be closed to consultants at 5:00 PM.

20.09.2026-20.09.2026

ACADEMIC OPENING and "FIRST LESSON" The start of the 2026-2027 academic year fall semester classes are held over 14 weeks (67.5 days).

21.09.2026-21.09.2026

Orientation for Undergraduate and Preparatory Students at Şile Campus

21.09.2026-21.09.2026

Maslak Campus Associate Degree Students Orientation

22.09.2026-22.09.2026

English Level Placement Test for International Students

05.10.2026-05.10.2026

International Students' Proficiency Exam (Tuesday: Written Exam, Wednesday: Oral Exam)

06.10.2026-07.10.2026

In associate's, bachelor's, and graduate programs, withdrawal from a course is indicated on the transcript with a 'W'.

23.10.2026-23.10.2026

REPUBLIC DAY (Official Holiday) HALF (1/2) day 12.30

28.10.2026-28.10.2026

REPUBLIC DAY (Public Holiday)

29.10.2026-29.10.2026

ATATÜRK'Ü ANMA TÖRENİ

10.11.2026-10.11.2026

According to YÖK (Council of Higher Education) regulations, today is the last day for new International Student Registrations.

27.11.2026-27.11.2026

Course Evaluation Surveys

21.12.2026-25.12.2026

Conclusion of the Preparatory Program courses for the Fall Semester of the 2026-2027 academic year

31.12.2026-31.12.2026

New Year's Holiday (Public Holiday)

01.01.2027-01.01.2027

Preparatory Program Final Exams

04.01.2027-04.01.2027

Opening of the online system for grade entry at 09:00

04.01.2027-04.01.2027

Preparatory Program Early Exit Exam + English Proficiency Written Exam for Compulsory Erasmus Students

06.01.2027-06.01.2027

Preparatory Program Early Exit Exam + English Proficiency Oral Exam for Compulsory Erasmus Students

07.01.2027-07.01.2027

2026-2027 Academic Year Spring Semester Lateral Transfer Application

07.01.2027-08.01.2027

Submission of finalized weekly course schedules for the 2026–2027 academic year Spring semester to academic units for final review.

08.01.2027-08.01.2027

Make-up exams

13.01.2027-14.01.2027

Announcement of the finalized weekly course schedule for the 2026–2027 academic year, Spring semester.

15.01.2027-15.01.2027

Announcement of Lateral Transfer Results for the 2026–2027 Academic Year Spring Semester

18.01.2027-18.01.2027

2026‐2027 Eğitim‐Öğretim Yılı Bahar yy YATAY GEÇİŞ KAYIT DÖNEMİ

18.01.2027-22.01.2027

Closing of the online system for grade entry at 17:00

20.01.2027-20.01.2027

English Proficiency Exam for International Students and Students Enrolling via Lateral Transfer for the 2026–2027 Academic Year Spring Semester

25.01.2027-25.01.2027

English Proficiency Written Exam (for students enrolling via lateral transfer and for international students)

26.01.2027-26.01.2027

English Proficiency Oral Exam (for students enrolling via lateral transfer and for international students)

27.01.2027-27.01.2027

Processing of semester registrations for preparatory program students in the e-campus system.

28.01.2027-28.01.2027

Closing of the online registration system to advisors at 17:00.

31.01.2027-31.01.2027

For the 2026–2027 academic year, classes in the spring semester are conducted over a period of 14 weeks (67 days).

01.02.2027-01.02.2027

Closure of the online registration system to students at 17:00 for course add/drop and late registration.

12.02.2027-12.02.2027

Course withdrawal procedures in associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs, recorded on the transcript with a 'W' grade.

05.03.2027-05.03.2027

Eid al-Fitr – Eve, 12:30 PM (Half-day)

08.03.2027-08.03.2027

Eid al-Fitr (Public Holiday)

09.03.2027-11.03.2027

National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Public Holiday)

23.04.2027-23.04.2027