Important Dates

The following dates will help students and parents/guardians make travel plans. Please book flexible travel plans if you can and consider travel insurance.

2025/26 Academic Year

• July 28, 2025 – Second-year Wilderness Leaders Return
• August 7, 2025 – Second-year RAs Return
• August 12, 2025 – All Other Second-year Students Return
• August 14-15, 2025 – First-years Arrival Days
• August 16-26, 2025 – Student Orientation
• August 27, 2025 – First Day of Classes
• September 21, 2025 – University Fair
• October 11-18, 2025 – Southwest Studies Week for First Years
• October 11-18, 2025 – Second Year Success Week
• November 26, 2025 – Student Thanksgiving Travel Departures Begin (3:00 PM)
• November 27, 2025 – Thanksgiving Break
• November 30, 2025 – Student Thanksgiving Travel Returns (4:00 PM)
• December 17, 2025 – Student Winter Break Begins (3:00 PM)
• January 9-10, 2026 – Arrival Days for All Students
• February 19-20, 2026 – Annual Conference (no classes)
• March 7-14, 2026 – Project Week
• April 24 – May 20, 2026 – IB Exams
• May 21, 2026 – Graduation
• May 22, 2026 – Departure Day for All Students