2023 Annapolis Opening Weeks Schedule

Below is the schedule of events for tutors and students for the opening weeks of the 2023–24 academic year in Annapolis.

All times listed are Eastern Time (ET) and are subject to change.

*Graduate Institute students will receive a separate calendar.

Opening Weeks for 2023–24 Annapolis Academic Year

Saturday, August 12

Earliest first-year international students are allowed to arrive on campus.

Wednesday, August 16

Arrival and move-in for first-year students attending the Pritzker Bridge Program.

Wednesday, August 16–Sunday, August 20

First-year Pritzker Bridge Program in session.

MONDAY, AUGUST 21

Time Audience Event Location
9 a.m.–12 p.m. First-Year Students & Families First-Year Student Check-in & Key Pick-up: Complete all the business and administrative steps to register for the fall semester and sign out your dorm room key Mellon Lobby
1–4 p.m. Upper-Class Students Upper-Class Student Check-in & Key Pick-up: Complete all the business and administrative steps to register for the fall semester and sign out your dorm room key Mellon Lobby
12–3 p.m. First-Year Students & Families First-Year Student Move-in: Time on your own to eat, unpack, and move in Campus/Residence Halls
3–3:30 p.m. First-Year Students Class of 2027 Class Photo Stairs leading from Quad to Lower Campus
3:30–4:15 p.m. First-Year Students Tour of Campus: Led by Resident Advisors Gather on Quad by tour letter noted in your folder
3:30–4:15 p.m. Families Welcome: Office/Services Fair & Reception Mellon Plaza
4:15–4:30 p.m. First-Year Students & Families Say Goodbye: Students join the reception to say goodbye to family Mellon Plaza
5:30–7 p.m. Students Dinner: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
7–8 p.m. Students Residential Community Meetings: Learn about living in the residence halls and help to create the community guidelines for your floor. Residence Halls
8–10 p.m. Students Activities with Hallmates: Get to know residents on your floor and in your residence hall Residence Halls

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 - MORNING SCHEDULE

Time Audience Event Location
7:30–8:45 a.m. Students Breakfast: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
9–9:30 a.m. First-Year Students Welcome, Introduction, and Overview of Orientation Mellon FSK Auditorium
9:45–10:30 a.m. Group A* Academics and the Program: Hear from the Dean and Assistant Dean as they talk about the Program of Instruction, academic policies, and academic support resources Mellon Conversation Room
9:45–10:30 a.m. Group B* Living in a Small Academic Community: The Vice President for Student Affairs and the Coordinator of Student Services will explain the policies and principles that guide life in the Residence Halls and on campus and discuss ways you can support each other in being strong members of the Polity Mellon Studio Theater
10:45–11:30 a.m. Group A* Living in a Small Academic Community: The Vice President of Student Affairs and the Coordinator of Student Services will explain the policies and principles that guide life in the Residence Halls and on campus and discuss ways you can support each other in being strong members of the Polity Mellon Studio Theater
10:45–11:30 a.m. Group B* Academics and the Program: Hear from the Dean and Assistant Dean as they talk about the Program of Instruction, academic policies, and academic support resources Mellon Conversation Room
11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. Students Lunch: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall

* Find your group assignment in your welcome folder

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 - AFTERNOON SCHEDULE

Time Audience Event Location
1–2 p.m. Group A What you need to know about Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination: Meet with the Vice President of Student Affairs to hear about the College policies around sexual misconduct and protected class-based discrimination McDowell Great Hall
1–2 p.m. Group B Campus Recreation & Intramurals: The Athletic Coordinator and Team Captains will discuss the gym, the boathouse, and the intramurals program and you will find out which team you are on Mellon Studio Theater
2:15–3:15 p.m. Group A Campus Recreation & Intramurals: The Athletic Coordinator and Team Captains will discuss the gym, the boathouse, and the intramurals program and you will find out which team you are on Mellon Studio Theater
2:15–3:15 p.m. Group B What you need to know about Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination: Meet with the Vice President of Student Affairs to hear about the College policies around sexual misconduct and protected class-based discrimination McDowell Great Hall
3:30–4 p.m. Group A Safety & Security: The Director of Public Safety will outline ways to keep yourself and your new community safe Mellon Studio Theater
3:30–4 p.m. Group B Career Development: Explore internships, scholarships, graduate programs, and more with the Director of Career Development McDowell Great Hall
4:15–4:45 p.m. Group A Career Development: Explore internships, scholarships, graduate programs, and more with the Director of Career Development McDowell Great Hall
4:15–4:45 p.m. Group B Safety & Security: The Director of Public Safety will outline ways to keep yourself and your new community safe Mellon Studio Theater
5:30–7 p.m. Students Dinner: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
6:30 p.m. Students Capture the Flag Front Campus

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

Time Audience Event Location
7:30–8:45 a.m. Students Breakfast: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
9–10 a.m. First-Year Students Meet the Resident Advisors: Resident Advisors will welcome you and go over strategies for living well in the residence halls and in the Polity Mellon FSK Auditorium
10–11 a.m. First-Year Students Learning at St. John's: Gather in small groups to talk about classes and schoolwork at the College; learn from upper-class students about ways to engage fully in the classroom, how to keep up with your readings, why your Core Group can be important, and more Mellon Classrooms*
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Students Lunch: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
1–2:30 p.m. Group A Campus Wellness & Student Support Overview Mellon Studio Theater
1–2:30 p.m. Group B Library Services & Tour Meet in the Mellon Conversation Room
2:45–4:15 p.m. Group A Library Services & Tour Meet in the Mellon Conversation Room
2:45–4:15 p.m. Group B Campus Wellness & Student Support Overview Mellon Studio Theater
5:30–7 p.m. Students Dinner: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
8:30–9 p.m. Students Emergency Waltz Lessons: The Waltz Committee will teach you everything you need to know about how to rip up the carpet at the Convocation Eve Waltz McDowell Great Hall
9 p.m.– Midnight Students Convocation Eve Waltz: Students gather for the first Waltz party of the year

McDowell Great Hall

Find your classroom assignment in your welcome folder

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

Time Audience Event Location
7:30–8:45 a.m. Students Breakfast: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
9–10 a.m. Students Convocation Rehearsal: First Year & First Term Graduate Institute students rehearse for convocation

Mellon FSK Auditorium
10:15 a.m. Faculty & Students Queuing Up: Faculty, First-Year & First-Term Graduate Institute students line up for convocation TBD
10:30 a.m. Faculty & Students Convocation Mellon FSK Auditorium
12–1:30 p.m. Faculty, Staff & Students Post-Convocation All-College BBQ Back Campus
4–6 p.m. Students Seminar McDowell Classrooms
5:30–7 p.m. Students Dinner: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
7:30–9:30 p.m. Students Seminar McDowell Classrooms
9:50 p.m. Students After Dark Donuts: Get to know members of the Polity and continue the discussion from seminar—coffee & donuts provided McDowell Coffee Shop

Friday, AUGUST 25

Time Audience Event Location
7:30–8:45 a.m. Students Breakfast: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
9:30 a.m.–3:40 p.m. Students Labs & Tutorials Begin: Follow the class schedule you received at registration

Mellon & McDowell Classrooms
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Students Lunch: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
5:30–7 p.m. Students Dinner: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
8–11 p.m. Faculty & Students Friday Night Lecture & Question Period: On Parts and Wholes in Living Things: Harvey, Descartes, and the Heartbeat Mellon FSK Auditorium

Saturday, August 26

Time Audience Event Location
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Students Brunch: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
1–4 p.m. Students & Staff All-College Activities Faire: Browse this year's clubs and activities, speak with archons to see how you can get involved, and drop by the staff tables to say hello and get some classic faire snacks and SJC swag Quad & Upper Back Campus
3–5 p.m. Students & Staff All-College Activities: The Extremes vs The Means Lower Back Campus
5:30–7 p.m. Students Dinner: Remember to bring your student ID Card Dining Hall
9–12 p.m. Students Bonfire & S'mores: Celebrate the conclusion of the week Back Campus

Sunday, August 27

Time Audience Event Location
7 p.m. Students Princess Bride: Movie viewing Mellon FSK Auditorium