Schedule
The term runs 08/31/2026 – 12/11/2026 (15 weeks). Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, in person, in Hodson 213, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Eastern.
Important dates
Three tests plus a comprehensive final exam. Each test is held at a dedicated evening time, not during the regular class period. Each test covers the material up to and including the week before the week of the test.
| Test | Date | Time | Location | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, Oct 14 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Hackerman B17 | Through Week 6 |
| 2 | Wed, Nov 4 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Hackerman B17 | Through Week 9 |
| 3 | Wed, Dec 2 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Hackerman B17 | Through Week 12 (Week 13 is Fall Recess) |
The final exam is comprehensive, covering all material from the course.
| Final Exam | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | [TBD] |
Two homework assignments, both mock system design interviews conducted with a classmate (see Homework):
| Homework | Topic | Released | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mock Interview 1 | Sat, Nov 14 | Fri, Nov 20 (end of day) |
| 2 | Mock Interview 2 | Sat, Dec 5 | Fri, Dec 11 (end of day) |
Other dates:
- First day of classes: Mon, Aug 31
- Labor Day (no class): Mon, Sep 7 (does not fall on a class day)
- Last day to add courses and waitlists end: Fri, Sep 11
- Last day to drop courses: Mon, Oct 12
- Fall Break: Thu, Oct 22 – Fri, Oct 23 (Thursday class is cancelled)
- Last day to withdraw from courses: Fri, Nov 13
- Fall Recess (no class): Mon, Nov 23 – Fri, Nov 27
- Last day of classes: Fri, Dec 11