Annapolis Opening Week 2026
Classes for the 2026–27 academic year will begin on Thursday, August 27, 2026, with New Student Orientation and Convocation happening during that week. As plans and schedules are finalized, we will update this page, so check back often.
Housing, Orientation, & Convocation Information
Sunday, May 31
Housing Preference Forms to be completed and submitted through MySJC Portal by 3 p.m., Sunday, May 31.
Week of June 22
Roommate information sent to students’ SJC email accounts.
Week of August 10
Room and Resident Hall assignments sent to students’ SJC email accounts.
Wednesday, August 19
Arrival and Move-in for First-Year Students attending Pritzker Bridge Program (detailed schedule available in June)
Wednesday, August 19–Saturday, August 22
Pritzker Bridge Program in session.
Saturday, August 22–Wednesday, August 26
First Year Student Orientation (detailed schedule available in June)
Saturday, August 22
9 a.m.—12 p.m.: First-year students check in, pick up keys, and move into the residence halls.
Tuesday, August 25
9 a.m.—12 p.m.: Sophomores, juniors and seniors check in, pick up keys, and move into the residence halls.
Thursday, August 27
- 10:30 a.m.: Convocation
- 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m.: All-College BBQ
- 7:30 p.m.: All students, first seminar of the 2026–27 academic year
*All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
**Schedule is subject to change.