Academic Calendar

2026–27 Academic Year

Fall 2026

Note – Classes will be held on Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2026)

Propaedeutic Seminarians Arrive Wednesday, Aug 12
Faculty Orientation Thursday, Aug 13
New Seminarians Arrive Monday, Aug 17
Returning Seminarians Arrive Monday, Aug 17
Seminarian Orientation Tuesday, Aug 18 – Saturday, August 22
Classes Begin Monday, Aug 24
Last Day for Adding and Dropping Courses Monday, Aug 31
Deadline to Resolve Incomplete Coursework Tuesday, Sept 22
No Classes Monday, Sept 21
No Classes – Mid-Semester Break Monday, Oct 12 – Tuesday, Oct 13
Last Day to Drop with a W Grade Friday, Oct 30
No Classes – Priest Day Tuesday, Nov 24
No Classes – Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, Nov 25 – Sunday, Nov 29
Classes End Friday, Dec 11
Final Examination Period Monday, Dec 14 – Thursday, Dec 17
Fall Semester Ends Friday, Dec 18
Commencement Friday, Dec 18

Spring 2027

Seminarians Return Wednesday, Jan 6
Winter Retreat Thursday, Jan 7 – Wednesday, Jan 13
Classes Begin Thursday, Jan 14
Last Day for Adding and Dropping Courses Thursday, Jan 21
No Classes – Free Weekend Monday, Feb 15
Deadline to Resolve Incomplete Coursework Thursday, Feb 11
Last Day to Drop with a W Grade Friday, Mar 20
No Classes – Holy Week/Easter Monday, Mar 22 – Tuesday, Mar 30
Monday Class Schedule Wednesday, March 31
Spring Break Thursday, Apr 22 – Sunday, Apr 25
Classes End Friday, May 7
Final Examination Period Monday, May 10 – Thursday, May 13
Spring Semester Ends Thursday, May 13

Summer 2027

CISM Preparation Period May 1 – June 27
5 Day On-Campus Class Sessions June 28 – August 6
Last Day to Drop a Course Monday of a 5-day class at 5 p.m.
Last Day to Drop with a WP Wednesday of a 5-day class at noon
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit Wednesday of a 5-day class at noon
Last Day to Change from Audit to Credit Wednesday of a 5-day class at noon
Last Day to Drop with a WF Thursday of a 5-day class at noon
Entrance Exams July 3, 10
Completion Period August 1 – 15