Important Dates

Dates

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

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