Students hiking in Wadi Rum.

Dates

Fall 2023

Friday, Aug.25

Students Arrive in Amman

Saturday, Aug. 26 –
Thursday, Aug. 31

Fall Orientation Week

Sunday, Sept. 3 

Classes Begin

Sunday, Sept. 3 –
Wednesday, Sept. 13

Add and Drop Period

Saturday, Sept. 16

Day Trip

Friday, Sept. 29 –
Saturday, Sept. 30

Excursion to Feynan and Dead Sea

Wednesday, Sept. 27
(date may change)

Birth of the Prophet (public holiday)

Sunday, Oct. 8 –
Wednesday, Oct. 12

Mid-Term Exams (classes are in session)

Friday, Oct. 13 – 
Saturday, Oct. 21

Mid-Term Break

Thursday, Oct. 26

Reflection Day

Friday, Nov. 3 – 
Saturday, Nov. 4 

Excursion to Wadi Rum

Sunday, Nov. 5 –
Wednesday, Nov. 8

Project Week

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Last Day of Classes

Sunday, Dec. 10 –
Wednesday, Dec. 13

Final Exams

Thursday, Dec. 14

End-of-Semester Celebration (flights can be scheduled any time after this date)

Spring 2024

Friday, Jan. 26

Students Arrive in Amman

Saturday, Jan. 27 –
Thursday, Feb. 1

Spring Orientation Week

Sunday, Feb. 4

Classes Begin

Sunday, Feb. 4 –
Wednesday, Feb. 14

Add and Drop Period

Friday, Feb. 16

Day Trip

Friday, Mar. 1 – 
Saturday, Mar. 2

Excursion to Wadi Rum

Sunday, Mar. 10 – 
Wednesday, Mar. 13

Mid-Term Exams (classes are in session)

Monday, Mar. 11
(date may change)

Ramadan Begins

Friday, Mar. 15 – 
Saturday, March 23

Mid-Term Break

Saturday, Mar. 30

Reflection Day

Sunday, Mar. 31 – 
Wednesday, Apr. 3

Project Week

Wed., Apr. 10 –
Saturday, Apr. 13
(dates may change) 

Eid al Fitr

Friday, Apr. 19 -
Saturday, Apr. 20

Excursion to Feynan / Dead Sea

Wednesday, May 1

Labor Day (public holiday)

Wednesday, May 8

Last Day of Classes

Sunday, May 12 –
Wednesday, May 15

Final Exams

Thursday, May 16

End-of-Semester Celebration (flights can be scheduled any time after this date)

*Dates are subject to change.

 

2023-2024 Fees

Semester Tuition (includes health insurance): $17,985
Year Tuition (includes health insurance): $35,970

Middlebury will also bill students for their Homestay (housing and three meals a day): $2,540/semester or $5,715 for the full year; 

Middlebury College students pay an additional $1,900 study abroad fee per semester.

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses

  Semester Year
Partial Board $255 $575
Books/Supplies $75 $145
Personal $960 $2,080
Travel from New York $1,270 $1,270
Visa/Residency Permit $170 $235
Total $2,730 $4,305

Note: Personal expenses cover some basic necessities (local transportation, cell phone, bank fees, program-sponsored excursions, etc.) and do not include your discretionary spending (e.g. entertainment, fitness, and travel). All fees subject to change. Exchange rate used: $1 USD = 0.71 Jordanian Dinar.