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, and 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.