See registrar.sewanee.edu/calendars/ to view all the University calendars with detailed information about deadlines.
Advent Semester
Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| August 20-25, 2026 |
Orientation for New Students |
| August 26, 2026 |
First Day of Classes |
| September 18, 2026 |
Foundation Day Convocation |
| October 3-4, 2026 |
Family Weekend |
| October 22-23, 2026 |
Fall Break |
| November 6-8, 2026 |
Homecoming |
| November 23-27, 2026 |
Thanksgiving Break |
| December 5-6, 2026 |
Services of Lessons and Carols |
| December 10, 2026 |
Last Day of Classes |
| December 11, 2026 |
Reading Day |
| December 12-18, 2026 |
Final Examinations |
Easter Semester
Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| January 11, 2027 |
First Day of Classes |
| January 15, 2027 |
Winter Convocation |
| March 4-12, 2027 |
Spring Break |
| April 28, 2027 |
Last Day of Classes |
| April 29, 2027 |
Reading Day |
| April 30 - May 6, 2027 |
Final Examinations |
| May 8, 2027 |
Baccalaureate |
| May 9, 2027 |
Commencement |
Summer Term
Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| June 7, 2027 |
First Day of Classes in the College Summer School |
| July 14, 2027 |
Last Day of Classes in the College Summer School |
| July 15, 2027 |
Reading Day |
| July 16-17, 2027 |
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.
