2028-2029 Academic Calendar
Fall 2028-Summer 2029
Schedule is subject to change
Adopted April 29, 2025
First Semester
| Thursday, Aug. 31 | Class of 2032 arrival day |
| Thursday, Aug. 31 – Tuesday, Sept. 5 | First-year orientation |
| Monday, Sept. 4 | Residence halls open; upper classes return |
| Wednesday, Sept. 6 | First classes |
| Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 9 and 10 | Fall recess (no classes) |
| Saturday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving recess |
| Friday, Dec. 8 | Last classes of first semester |
| Saturday, Dec. 9 | Last day for scheduled events |
| Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Monday, Dec. 18 | Semester examinations |
| Tuesday, Dec. 19 | Residence halls close for winter recess |
January Term
| Sunday, Jan. 7 | Global Entry Semester arrival day |
| Monday, Jan. 8 | Residence Halls open |
| Tuesday, Jan. 9 – Thursday, Feb. 1 | January Program |
Second Semester
| Monday, Feb. 5 | Residence halls open |
| Wednesday, Feb. 7 | First classes |
| Saturday, March 17 – Sunday, March 25 | Spring recess (residence halls closed) |
| Thursday, May 3 | Colby Liberal Arts Symposium |
| Friday, May 11 | Last classes of second semester |
| Saturday, May 12 | Last day for scheduled events |
| Wednesday, May 16 – Monday, May 21 | Semester examinations |
| Saturday, May 26 | Baccalaureate |
| Sunday, May 27 | Commencement |
Summer 2029
| 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.