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.”
Below are important dates and deadlines for students in Undergraduate Certificate, Associate Degree, and Bachelor’s Degree courses at Sessions College.
FALL 2024: AUGUST 26 - DECEMBER 8
| Classes begin | August 26 |
| Last day of drop/add period | August 30 |
| Midterm start | September 30 |
| Course withdrawal deadline | November 15 |
| Classes end | December 6 |
WINTER 2025: JANUARY 6 - APRIL 18
| Priority Application Deadline | November 4 |
| Final Application Deadline | December 9 |
| End Registration | December 22 |
| New student orientation begins | December 30 |
| Classes begin | January 6, 2025 |
| Last day of drop/add period | January 10, 2025 |
| Midterm start | February 10, 2025 |
| Course withdrawal deadline | March 28, 2025 |
| Classes end | April 18, 2025 |
SUMMER 2025: APRIL 28 - AUGUST 10
| Priority Application Deadline | February 24, 2025 |
| Final Application Deadline | March 24, 2025 |
| End Registration | April 14, 2025 |
| New student orientation begins | April 21, 2025 |
| Classes begin | April 28, 2025 |
| Last day of drop/add period | May 2, 2025 |
| Midterm start | June 2, 2025 |
| Course withdrawal deadline | July 18, 2025 |
| Classes end | August 8, 2025 |
FALL 2025: AUGUST 25 - DECEMBER 7
| Priority Application Deadline |
June 23, 2025 |
| Final Application Deadline | July 21, 2025 |
| End Registration | August 11, 2025 |
| New student orientation begins | August 18, 2025 |
| Classes begin | August 25, 2025 |
| Last day of drop/add period | August 29, 2025 |
| Midterm start | September 29, 2025 |
| Course withdrawal deadline | November 14, 2025 |
| Classes end | Dec 5, 2025 |
2024-25 Holidays
Sessions College administrative offices are closed on the following days for 2024 and 2025:
| 2024 ANNUAL HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 29, 2024 |
| Christmas Eve | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
| 2025 ANNUAL HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
| President's Day | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
Key Dates: Students Applying for January 2025
Next Start:
January 6, 2025
Final Deadline:
December 9
- End Registration:
December 22
Student Wellness Center
We get it, pursuing higher education can be challenging. Visit our new Student Wellness Center for resources for responding to crisis, helping others, managing stress, and practicing self-care.
Student Work
Visit our student blogs: Campus News and Notes on Design.
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
Our annual Outstanding 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? The Sessions College catalog contains 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. The Career Center should be your first stop for job search information as you work to build a career.