2027-2028 Academic Calendar
Fall 2027-Summer 2028
Schedule is subject to change
Adopted April 25, 2024
First Semester
| Thursday, Sept. 2 | Class of 2031 arrival day |
| Thursday, Sept. 2 – Tuesday, Sept. 7 | First-year orientation |
| Monday, Sept. 6 | Residence halls open; upper classes return |
| Wednesday, Sept. 8 | First classes |
| Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 11 and 12 | Fall recess (no classes) |
| Saturday, Nov. 20 – Sunday, Nov. 28 | Thanksgiving recess |
| Friday, Dec. 10 | Last classes of first semester |
| Saturday, Dec. 11 | Last day for scheduled events |
| Wednesday, Dec. 15 – Monday, Dec. 20 | Semester examinations |
| Tuesday, Dec. 21 | Residence halls close for winter recess |
January Term
| Sunday, Jan. 2 | Global Entry Semester arrival day |
| Monday, Jan. 3 | Residence Halls open |
| Tuesday, Jan. 4 – Thursday, Jan. 27 | January Program |
Second Semester
| Monday, Jan. 31 | Residence halls open |
| Wednesday, Feb. 2 | First classes |
| Saturday, March 18 – Sunday, March 26 | Spring recess (residence halls closed) |
| Thursday, April 27 | Colby Liberal Arts Symposium |
| Friday, May 5 | Last classes of second semester |
| Saturday, May 6 | Last day for scheduled events |
| Wednesday, May 10 – Monday, May 15 | Semester examinations |
| Saturday, May 20 | Baccalaureate |
| Sunday, May 21 | 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.