Student Life
At Sessions College, we’re dedicated to helping students succeed and celebrating student success. That’s why our Student Services and Education teams maintain a range of programs and services to support online learners.
On this page, you can meet our Student Services team. Discover our Student Gallery, Outstanding Graduates, and Honor Roll. Find out about our Student Ambassadors and catch up on our blogs: Campus News and Notes on Design.
Student Services
At Sessions College, you can count on a team of Student Advisors focused on your learning goals. Our Student Advisors are educators who understand the learning process and workflow for design students.
We check in often with students and we want to hear from you as well. Student Advisors can be contacted with any questions regarding program orientation, academic advisement, course access, academic grading, or transcripts.
View our Academic Policies:Degree Programs|Career Programs |Career Courses
Contacting Us
You can contact Student Services Monday to Friday at 11am-9pm Eastern Time.
- By phone at 800-258-4115 (from the US) or 480-212-1704, option 2
- By email at advisor@sessions.edu
- By the message system in our online learning environment
Our Student Services team provides state of the art support to encourage student success. We continuously monitor student progress and participation to help students succeed. Our focus is ensuring that you stay on track and achieve your goals.
Academic Calendar
Below are current or upcoming terms for degree and undergraduate certificate programs.
AUGUST 2023
| FALL 2023: AUGUST 28 - DECEMBER 10 | |
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| Thursday, June 15, 2023 | Early application deadline |
| Saturday, July 15, 2023 | Application deadline |
| Monday, August 21, 2023 | New student orientation begins |
| Friday, August 25, 2023 | 常规registra年底tion for Fall term |
| Monday, August 28, 2023 | Classes begin |
| Friday, September 1, 2023 | Last day of late registration and drop/add period |
| Monday, October 2, 2023 | Classes begin for Mid-Term Start |
| Friday, November 17, 2023 | 当然撤军的最后期限 |
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Classes end |
JANUARY 2024
| WINTER 2024: JANUARY 1 - APRIL 15 | |
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| Sunday, October 15, 2023 | Early application deadline |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | Application deadline |
| Monday, Dec 25, 2023 | New student orientation begins |
| Friday, December 29, 2023 | 常规registra年底tion for Winter term |
| Monday, January 1, 2024 | Classes begin |
| Friday, January 5, 2024 | Last day of late registration and drop/add period |
| Monday, February 5, 2024 | Classes begin for Mid-Term Start |
| Friday, March 23, 2024 | 当然撤军的最后期限 |
| Friday, April 13, 2024 | Classes end |
APRIL 2024
| SUMMER 2024: APRIL 29 - AUGUST 11 | |
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| Thursday, February 15, 2024 | Early application deadline |
| Friday, March 15, 2024 | Application deadline |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 | New student orientation begins |
| Friday, April 26, 2024 | 常规registra年底tion for Summer term |
| Monday, April 29, 2024 | Classes begin |
| Friday, May 3, 2024 | Last day of late registration and drop/add period |
| Monday, June 3, 2024 | Classes begin for Mid-Term Start |
| Friday, July 19, 2024 | 当然撤军的最后期限 |
| Friday, August 9 2024 | Classes end |
General Hours and Holidays
Instructors generally work during standard business hours and are expected to respond to student emails within 1-2 business days with personalized, detailed critique and guidance. Instructors are not required to work on weekends.
Sessions College administrative offices are closed on the following days for 2023:
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| ANNUAL HOLIDAYS | |
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| New Year’s Day | Monday, January 2, 2023 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 2023 |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 4, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 23, 2023 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 24, 2023 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 2023 |
| New Year’s Day | Monday, January 1, 2024 |
Visit our student blogs: Campus News and Notes on Design.
Student Work
Honor Roll
Earning top marks is a remarkable feat. Each semester, we celebrate students who earn the highest GPAs with our Honor Roll and our President’s List.
Outstanding Graduates
我们的年度杰出Graduate Award honors the achievement of students who go above and beyond. Nominated by Faculty and staff for creative work, academic record, and overall contribution to the school.
Highlights
Student Interview
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors are students who represent Sessions College and provide a student perspectives on Sessions College educational strategy and planning.Learn more
School Catalog
Looking for guidance? TheSessions College catalogcontains a complete list of courses and programs and school policies. The catalog is provided to all new students and enrolled students are responsible for reading and understanding the policies that govern their program of study.
Career Center
Working on completing your visual arts program at Sessions College? Career resources can help you find your niche in the industry and bridge the gap between finishing your program at Sessions and finding a job. Visit our Career Center for job descriptions, salary information, interview tips, and more. TheCareer Centershould be your first stop for job search information as you work to build a career.