2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Fall 2026-Summer 2027
Schedule is subject to change
Adopted April 26, 2023
First Semester
| Thursday, Sept. 3 | Class of 2030 arrival day |
| Thursday, Sept. 3 – Tuesday, Sept. 8 | First-year orientation |
| Monday, Sept. 7 | Residence halls open; upper classes return |
| Wednesday, Sept. 9 | First classes |
| Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 12 and 13 | Fall recess (no classes) |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 – Sunday, Nov. 29 | Thanksgiving recess |
| Friday, Dec. 11 | Last classes of first semester |
| Saturday, Dec. 12 | Last day for scheduled events |
| Wednesday, Dec. 16 – Monday, Dec. 21 | Semester examinations |
| Tuesday, Dec. 22 | Residence halls close for winter recess |
January Term
| Sunday, Jan. 3 | Global Entry Semester arrival day |
| Monday, Jan. 4 | Residence Halls open |
| Tuesday, Jan. 5 – Thursday, Jan. 28 | January Program |
Second Semester
| Monday, Feb. 1 | Residence halls open |
| Wednesday, Feb. 3 | First classes |
| Saturday, March 20 – Sunday, March 28 | Spring recess (residence halls closed) |
| Thursday, April 29 | Colby Liberal Arts Symposium |
| Friday, May 7 | Last classes of second semester |
| Saturday, May 8 | Last day for scheduled events |
| Wednesday, May 12 – Monday, May 17 | Semester examinations |
| Saturday, May 22 | Baccalaureate |
| Sunday, May 23 | Commencement |
Summer 2027
| TBA | Reunion Weekend |
| Sem. I | Sem. II | |
|---|---|---|
| MWF | 37 | 37 |
| MW | 24 | 25 |
| TTh | 24 | 25 |
| MTWThF | 61 | 62 |
Colby College is supportive of the religious practices of its students, faculty, and staff and is committed to ensuring that all students are able to observe their religious beliefs without academic penalty. For the College’s policy on religious holidays, please click here.