This is the 2021–22 academic calendar for the Annapolis campus of St. John’s College. A printable Microsoft Word version is available for download

Dates and times subject to change.

All times listed are Eastern Time (ET).

Fall 2021 Semester

AUGUST 2021

August 24

• First Faculty Meeting (4 p.m.)

August 24–29

• New Student Orientation (Tuesday–Sunday)

August 25

• Faculty Archon Meetings

• Graduate Institute Registration (TBD)

• Convocation, Undergraduate and Graduate Institute

August 26

• Freshmen and New Transfer Student Orientation (TBD)

• Graduate Institute New Student Orientation

• Undergraduate Classes Begin with Seminars (4 p.m. or 8 p.m.)

• Graduate Institute Classes Begin with Tutorials (5:15 p.m.)

August 27

• Tutorials and Laboratories Begin (9 a.m.)

• The Christopher B. Nelson Lecture (8 p.m.) – Dean Joseph C. Macfarland

August 28–29

• Freshman Orientation (continued)

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SEPTEMBER 2021

September 24–26

• Graduate Institute Low-residency Weekend

September 27–October 2

• Virtual Alumni Week

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OCTOBER 2021

October 1

• Graduate Institute Spring Advance Deposits Due

October 8–11

• Long Weekend (Undergraduates)
  After Seminar, Thursday, October 7–Monday, October 11 at 4 p.m.

October 18

• Master’s Essays Due to the GI Office for Fall Examination

October 22–23

• Johnnie Family Weekend (virtual event)

October 28

• Preceptorials Begin for Juniors and Seniors

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NOVEMBER 2021

November 1

• Early Decision Application Deadline

November 5

• Proposal for Spring Master’s Essay Due

November 8

• Graduate Institute Deadline for Spring Transfer to Santa Fe

November 15

• Early Action Application Deadline

November 20, 22, and 23

• Don Rags (Undergraduate Seminars Meet; Tutorials & Labs Cancelled)

November 24–28

• Thanksgiving Vacation
  6 p.m., Tuesday, November 23 – 9 a.m., Monday, November 29

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DECEMBER 2021

December 1

• Spring 2022 Fee Statement balance due in full or enrollment in a payment plan required

December 15, 16

• Don Rags (Undergraduate Tutorials and Labs Cancelled)

December 16

• Undergraduate Seminars and Graduate Institute Classes Meet

December 17–January 9

• Winter Vacation
  After Seminar, Thursday, December 16 – 9 a.m., Monday, January 10, 2022
  (Students must vacate dorms by 12 p.m., Saturday, December 18. Dorms reopen at 12 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022)

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2022 Spring Semester

JANUARY 2022

January 10

• Second semester begins for seniors and Graduate Institute only

• Graduate Institute New Student Q&A Session for Low-Residency Students

• Graduate Institute Low-Residency Classes Begin with Tutorials (6:15 p.m.)

January 10–February 4

• Senior Essay Writing Period
  All Senior Classes Cancelled

January 15

• Regular Decision Application Deadline

January 17

• Second semester begins for juniors, sophomores, and freshman

• Graduate Institute New Student Orientation

• Graduate Institute In-person Classes Begin with Tutorials (5:15 p.m.)

January 17–21

• All classes for juniors, sophomores, and freshman will be held online

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FEBRUARY 2022

February 1

• Deadline for Financial Aid Applications for New Students

February 3–7

• Long Weekend (Undergraduates)
  After Seminar, Thursday, February 3 – Monday, February 7 at 4 p.m.

February 5

• Senior Essays are due

February 7

• Senior Classes Begin with Seminar

February TBD

• Undergraduates’ Last Day to Apply to Transfer to Santa Fe

February 21

• Senior Orals Begin

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MARCH 2022

March 4–20

• Spring Vacation
  After Seminar, Thursday, March 3 – 9 a.m. Monday, March 21
  (Students must vacate the dorms by 12 p.m., Saturday, March 5. Dorms reopen at 12 p.m., Saturday, March 19)

March 20

• Master’s Essays Due to the GI Office

March 21–28

• Sophomore Writing Period
  (Seminars will be held; tutorials resume 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 29)

March 25–26

• Graduate Institute Low-residency Weekend

March 28

• Sophomore Enabling Essays Due at 12 p.m. in the Dean’s Office

March 28–April 4

• Junior Essay Writing Period
  (Begins after seminar on Monday, March 28. Seminars will be held; tutorials and laboratories resume 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 5)

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APRIL 2022

April 1

• Undergraduate Fall 2022 Advance Deposit Due

• Graduate Institute Summer Advance Deposits Due

• Graduate Institute Deadline for Summer Transfer to Santa Fe

April 1–4

• Freshmen Essay Writing Period
  (Seminar will be held; tutorials and laboratories resume 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 5)

April 4

• Freshmen Essays Due at 12 p.m. in the Dean’s Office

• Junior Essays Due at 12 p.m. in the Dean’s Office

April TBD

• Graduate Institute Deadline for Summer Transfer to Santa Fe

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MAY 2022

May 1

• Graduate Institute Fall Advance Deposits Due

May 6

• Last day for tutorials and laboratory – for Seniors ONLY – seminars do meet on May 9 and May 12

May 9

• Graduate Institute Final Seminar Class Meetings for Low-Residency Students

May 12

• Graduate Institute Final Tutorial Class Meetings for Low-Residency Students

May 13

• End of second semester for Seniors

May 15

• Commencement

May 16–20

• Don Rags (Undergraduate Seminars Meet; Tutorials & Labs Canceled)

May 18

• Sophomore Enabling

• Graduate Institute Final Preceptorial Class Meetings and End of Semester for Low-Residency Students

May 19

• Graduate Institute Final Class Meetings and End of Semester for In-Person Students

May 20

• End of Spring Semester for Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen
  (Students must vacate dorms by 12 p.m. Monday, May 23)

May 29

• Graduate Institute Orientation and Registration

May 30

• Graduate Institute Summer Convocation and Start of Summer Classes

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2022 Summer Term

JUNE 2022

June 15

• Graduate Institute Deadline for Fall Transfer to Santa Fe

June TDB

• Spring Alumni Seminars (Annapolis)

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JULY 2022

July 1

• Master’s Essays Due to the GI Office

July 10–16

• Summer Academy (1st session)

July 17–23

• Summer Academy (2nd session)

July 24–30

• Summer Academy (3rd session)

July TBD

• Graduate Institute Summer Term Ends

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Santa Fe Dates

• First Semester Begins — August 30, 2021

• Winter Vacation — December 17, 2021–January 16, 2022

• Second Term Begins — January 17, 2022

• Spring Vacation — March 12–27, 2022

• Commencement — May 21, 2022

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Board of Visitors and Governors Meetings

• November 4–6, 2021 in Annapolis

• February 24–26, 2022 in Santa Fe

• June 23–25, 2022 – Virtual

• November 3–5, 2022 in Annapolis

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