See registrar.sewanee.edu/calendars/ to view all the University calendars with detailed information about deadlines.
Advent Semester
Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| August 23-26, 2025 |
Orientation for New Students |
| August 27, 2025 |
First Day of Classes |
| September 12, 2025 |
Foundation Day Convocation |
| September 12-14, 2025 |
Family Weekend |
| October 18-21, 2025 |
Fall Break |
| October 31 - November 2, 2025 |
Homecoming |
| November 24-28, 2025 |
Thanksgiving Break |
| December 6-7, 2025 |
Services of Lessons and Carols |
| December 11, 2025 |
Last Day of Classes |
| December 12, 2025 |
Reading Day |
| December 13-19, 2025 |
Final Examinations |
Easter Semester
Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| January 12, 2026 |
First Day of Classes |
| January 16, 2026 |
Winter Convocation |
| March 5-15, 2026 |
Spring Break |
| April 29, 2026 |
Last Day of Classes |
| April 30, 2026 |
Reading Day |
| May 1-7, 2026 |
Final Examinations |
| May 9, 2026 |
Baccalaureate |
| May 10, 2026 |
Commencement |
Summer Term
Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| June 8, 2026 |
First Day of Classes in the College Summer School |
| July 18, 2026 |
Last Day of Classes in the College Summer School |
| July 19, 2026 |
Reading Day |
| July 20-21, 2026 |
Final Examinations in the College Summer School |
Academic Year
The academic year is officially defined as encompassing the Advent and Easter semesters. For those who enroll in summer school, academic credit is associated with the preceding terms as part of the same academic year.
