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Academic Calendar

Official 2026–2027 academic year calendar for New Fire International Academy.

Term Exams Break Ceremony Spiritual Prayer Call
  1. Aug 18, 2026

    Fall Semester Begins

    Modules unlock for enrolled students.

    Term
  2. Aug 21, 2026

    First Live Classroom

    Opening worship & Chancellor's address.

    Spiritual
  3. Sep 7, 2026

    Labor Day β€” No Live Class

    Break
  4. Oct 1, 2026

    Online Prayer & Intercession Call (Fall)

    Academy-wide live call. Once per semester for all students and instructors. 7:00 PM ET.

    Prayer Call
  5. Oct 6–10, 2026

    Mid-Term Exam Week

    Modules 1–5 quizzes due.

    Exams
  6. Nov 25–28, 2026

    Thanksgiving Break

    Break
  7. Dec 8–12, 2026

    Final Exam Week

    All semester quizzes due by Dec 12 11:59 pm ET.

    Exams
  8. Dec 13, 2026

    Fall Semester Ends

    Term
  9. Dec 15, 2026

    Fall Grades Posted

    Ceremony
  10. Jan 12, 2027

    Spring Semester Begins

    Term
  11. Jan 15, 2027

    Week of Prayer & Fasting

    Optional 7-day fast led by faculty.

    Spiritual
  12. Feb 25, 2027

    Online Prayer & Intercession Call (Spring)

    Academy-wide live call. Once per semester for all students and instructors. 7:00 PM ET.

    Prayer Call
  13. Mar 1–5, 2027

    Mid-Term Exam Week

    Exams
  14. Mar 22–26, 2027

    Spring Break

    Break
  15. Apr 26–30, 2027

    Final Exam Week

    Exams
  16. May 1, 2027

    Spring Semester Ends

    Term
  17. May 8, 2027

    Graduation & Ordination Service

    Atlanta campus + livestream.

    Ceremony
  18. Jun 1, 2027

    Summer Intensive Begins (optional)

    Six-week accelerated track.

    Term
  19. Jun 25, 2027

    Online Prayer & Intercession Call (Summer)

    Academy-wide live call for the summer intensive cohort. 7:00 PM ET.

    Prayer Call
  20. Jul 17, 2027

    Summer Intensive Ends

    Term

Dates may shift slightly year-to-year. Final dates for your enrolled semester are confirmed by the Office of the Registrar through portal announcements.