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Annapolis Academic Calendar

Date Event
Aug 21
Upper Class Registration

8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m.
Aug 21
First Faculty Meeting

4 p.m.
Aug 22
Archon Meetings
Aug 22
Registration

Freshman registration 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Upperclass registration 1–3:30 p.m.
Aug 22
Graduate Institute
  • Graduate students’ campus & library tour 11a.m.–12 p.m.
  • New students’ lunch 12–1 p.m.
  • New students’ campus tour 1 p.m.
  • Registration 1–2:30 p.m.
Aug 22
Convocation, Undergraduate and Graduate Institute

4:15 p.m.
Aug 23
Freshmen and New Transfer Student Orientation

8:15 a.m.–5 p.m.
Aug 23
Graduate Institute New Students' Orientation Seminar

1–2 p.m.
Aug 23
Classes Begin
  • Undergraduate classes begin with seminars at 8 p.m.
  • Graduate Institute classes begin with tutorials at 5:15 p.m.
Aug 24
Undergraduate Tutorials and Laboratories Begin

9 a.m.
Aug 24
The Christopher B. Nelson Lecture

8 p.m., Dean Joseph C. Macfarland
Aug 31
All-College Art Seminar
Sep 28
Homecoming
Sep 28, 2018 – Sep 30, 2018
Oct 01
Graduate Institute Spring Advance Deposits Due
Oct 05
Long Weekend (Undergraduates)
Oct 5, 2018 – Oct 8, 2018

Students may leave after seminar on Thursday, October 4. Students should return for seminar on Monday, October 8 at 8 p.m.
Oct 25
Board of Visitors and Governors Meetings (Annapolis)
Oct 25, 2018 – Oct 27, 2018
Oct 25
Preceptorials Begin for Juniors and Seniors
Nov 02
Parents' Weekend
Nov 2, 2018 – Nov 3, 2018
Nov 07
Graduate Institute Deadline for Spring Transfer to Santa Fe
Nov 09
Masters' Essays

 Due by 12 p.m.
Nov 15
Early Action Deadline
Nov 17
Don Rags

Undergraduate seminars meet; tutorials and labs canceled.
Nov 19
Don Rags
Nov 19, 2018 – Nov 20, 2018

Undergraduate seminars meet; tutorials and labs canceled.
Nov 20
Thanksgiving Vacation
Nov 20, 2018 – Nov 26, 2018

Classes resume Monday, November 26 at 9 a.m.
Dec 03
Master's Essay Oral Examinations Begin
Dec 12
Don Rags
Dec 12, 2018 – Dec 13, 2018

Undergraduate tutorials and labs canceled.
Dec 13
Undergraduate Seminars and Graduate Institute Classes Meet
Dec 13
Winter Vacation
Dec 13, 2018 – Jan 7, 2019

Students may leave after seminar on Thursday, December 12. Classes resume Monday, January 7 at 9 a.m.

Students must vacate dorms by 12 p.m., Saturday, December 15. Dorms reopen Saturday, January 5 at 7 p.m.
Jan 07
Second Semester Begins
Jan 07
Senior Essay Writing Period
Jan 7, 2019 – Feb 1, 2019

All senior classes canceled.
Jan 07
Graduate Institute
  • New students’ orientation seminar 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Graduate Council lunch 12–1 p.m.
  • New students’ campus tour 1 p.m.
  • Graduate Institute registration 1–2:30 p.m.
  • Graduate campus and library tour 2:30–4 p.m.
  • Convocation 4:15 p.m.
  • Graduate Institute classes begin with tutorials 5:15 p.m.
Jan 15
Regular Action Deadline
Feb 01
Deadline for Financial Aid Applications for New Students
Feb 01
Long Weekend (Undergraduates)
Feb 1, 2019 – Feb 4, 2019

Students may leave after seminar on Thursday, January 31. Students should return for seminar on Monday, February 4 at 8 p.m.
Feb 02
Senior Essays are Due
Feb 04
Senior Classes Begin with Seminar
Feb 18
Senior Orals Begin
Feb 18
Undergraduates' Last Day to Apply to Transfer to Santa Fe
Mar 01
Master's Essays

Due by 12 p.m.
Mar 01
Spring Vacation
Mar 1, 2019 – Mar 18, 2019

Students may leave after seminar on Thursday, February 28. Students should return in time for classes on Monday, March 18 at 9 a.m.

Students must vacate the dorms by Saturday, March 2 at 12 p.m. Dorms reopen Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m.
Mar 15
Graduate Institute Summer Advance Deposits Due
Mar 18
Sophomore Writing Period
Mar 18, 2019 – Mar 25, 2019

Seminars will be held; tutorials resume Tuesday, March 26 at 9 a.m.
Mar 25
Junior Essay Writing Period
Mar 25, 2019 – Apr 1, 2019

Begins after seminar on Monday, March 25. Seminars will be held; tutorials and laboratories resume Tuesday, April 2 at 9 a.m.
Mar 25
Sophomore Enabling Essays

 Due at noon in the Dean's Office.
Mar 29
Freshmen Essay Writing Period
Mar 29, 2019 – Apr 1, 2019

Seminar held; tutorials and laboratories resume Tuesday, April 2 at 9 a.m.
Apr 01
Junior and Freshmen Essays

Due at 12 p.m. in the Dean’s Office.
Apr 01
Master's Essay Oral Examinations Begin
Apr 01
Undergraduate Advance Deposit Due for 2019-20
Apr 06
Accepted Students Day

Overnight April 4 and 5
Apr 12
Graduate Institute Deadline for Summer Transfer to Santa Fe
Apr 13
Croquet Match with Naval Academy

Tentative date
May 01
Graduate Institute Fall Advance Deposits Due
May 06
Don Rags
May 6, 2019 – May 10, 2019

Undergraduate seminars meet; tutorials and labs canceled.
May 08
Sophomore Enabling
May 09
Graduate Institute Final Class Meetings
May 10
End of Second Semester
May 12
Commencement

Students must vacate dorms by Monday, May 13 at 12 p.m.
Jun 06
Spring Alumni Seminars (Annapolis)
Jun 6, 2019 – Jun 9, 2019
Jun 09
Graduate Institute Orientation Seminar

4–5 p.m.
Jun 10
Graduate Institute
  • Registration 9–10:30 a.m.
  • New students’ campus & library tour 10:30 a.m.
  • Graduate council lunch 12–1 p.m.
  • Convocation 1–2 p.m.
  • Classes begin 2 p.m.
Jun 14
Graduate Institute Deadline for Fall Transfer to Santa Fe
Jun 23
Summer Academy (1st Session)
Jun 23, 2019 – Jun 29, 2019
Jun 30
Summer Academy (2nd Session)
Jun 30, 2019 – Jul 6, 2019
Jul 05
Master's Essays

 Due by 12 p.m.
Jul 15
Master's Essay Oral Examinations Begin
Aug 01
Graduate Institute Final Class Meetings–Summer Term Ends
Aug 02
Graduate Institute Summer Commencement
Santa fe dates
August 23, 2018 First Semester Begins
December 14, 2018–January 13, 2019 Winter Vacation
January 14, 2019 Second Semester Begins
March 9–24, 2019 Spring Vacation
May 18, 2019 Commencement

 

Board of visitors and governors meetings
June 7–9, 2018 Santa Fe
October 25–27, 2018 Annapolis
February 21–23, 2019 Santa Fe
June 13–15, 2019 Annapolis