Annapolis Academic Calendar 2023–24

Dates and times subject to change. All times listed are Eastern Time (ET).

Fall Semester 2023

August 2023

Date Event
August 22
  • First Faculty Meeting (3 p.m.)
  • Faculty Archon Meetings (10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.)
August 21–27 New Student Orientation (Monday–Sunday)
See separate Opening Week calendar
August 23 Graduate Institute Registration (TBD)
August 24
  • Convocation, Undergraduate and Graduate Institute (10:30 a.m.)
  • Freshmen and New Transfer Student Orientation (TBD)
  • Graduate Institute New Student Orientation
  • Undergraduate Classes Begin with Seminars (4 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.)
  • Graduate Institute Classes Begin with Tutorials (5:15 p.m.)
August 25
  • Undergraduate Tutorials and Laboratories Begin (9 a.m.)
  • The Christopher B. Nelson Lecture (8 p.m.)
August 26–27 Freshman Orientation (continued)

September 2023

September 15 Graduate Institute Summer Preceptorial Essays Due (for both in-person and Low-Residency sessions)
September 29–30
  • Gratitude and Reunion Weekend
  • Graduate Institute Fall Campus Convening Weekend

October 2023

October 1 Graduate Institute Spring Advance Deposits Due
October 6–9 Long Weekend (Undergraduates)
After Seminar, Thursday, October 5–Monday, October 9 at 4 p.m.
October 20 Master’s Essays due to the GI Office for fall examination
October 26 Preceptorials begin for Juniors and Seniors
October 27–28 Annapolis Johnnie Family Weekend

November 2023

November 1 Early Decision Application Deadline
November 18, 20, and 21 Don Rags (Undergraduate Seminars Meet; Tutorials & Labs Canceled)
November 22–26 Thanksgiving Vacation
6 p.m., Tuesday, November 21 – 9 a.m., Monday, November 27
November TBD
  • Graduate Institute Deadline for Spring Transfer to Santa Fe
  • Early Action Application Deadline
  • Proposal for Spring Master’s Essay Due

December 2023

December 1 Spring 2024 Fee Statement balance due in full or enrollment in a payment plan required
December 13, 14 Don Rags (Undergraduate Tutorials and Labs Canceled)
December 14 Undergraduate Seminars and Graduate Institute Classes Meet
December 15–January 7 Winter Vacation
After Seminar, Thursday, December 14 – 9 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2024
(Students must vacate dorms by 12 p.m., Saturday, December 16. Dorms reopen at 12 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024)

Spring Semester 2024

January 2024

January 8
  • Second Semester Begins
  • Graduate Institute New Student Orientation and Registration
  • Graduate Institute Spring Convocation (3 p.m.)
  • Graduation Institute Classes Begin with Tutorials (5:15 p.m.)
January 8–February 2 Senior Essay Writing Period
All Senior Classes Canceled
January 15 Regular Decision Application Deadline

February 2024

February 1 Deadline for Financial Aid Applications for New Students
February 2–5 Long Weekend (Undergraduates)
After Seminar, Thursday, February 1 – Monday, February 5 at 4 p.m.
February 3 Senior Essays are due
February 5 Senior Classes Begin with Seminar
February 19 Senior Orals Begin

March 2024

March 1 Undergraduates’ Last Day to Apply to Transfer to Santa Fe
March 1–17 Spring Vacation
After Seminar, Thursday, February 29 – 9 a.m. Monday, March 18
(Students must vacate the dorms by 12 p.m., Saturday, March 2. Dorms reopen at 12 p.m., Saturday, March 16)
March 18–25 Sophomore Writing Period
(Seminars will be held; tutorials resume 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 26)
March 25 Sophomore Enabling Essays Due at 12 p.m. in the Dean’s Office

April 2024

April 1
  • Undergraduate Fall 2024 Advance Deposit Due
  • Graduate Institute Summer Advance Deposits Due
  • Graduate Institute Deadline for Summer Transfer to Santa Fe
April 2–8 Junior Essay Writing Period
(Begins after seminar on Monday, April 1. Seminars will be held; tutorials and laboratories resume 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 9)
April 5–6
  • Accepted Students Day/Weekend (overnight on April 5)
  • Graduate Institute Spring Campus Convening Weekend
April 5–8 Freshmen Essay Writing Period
(Seminar will be held; tutorials and laboratories resume 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 9)
April 8
  • Freshmen Essays Due at 12 p.m. in the Dean’s Office
  • Junior Essays Due at 12 p.m. in the Dean’s Office
April 13 Croquet Match with Naval Academy

May 2024

May 1 Graduate Institute Fall Advance Deposits Due
May 6–10 Don Rags (Undergraduate Seminars Meet; Tutorials & Labs Canceled)
May 8 Sophomore Enabling
May 10
  • Graduate Institute Final Class Meetings
  • End of Second Semester
May 12 Commencement
(Students must vacate dorms by 12 p.m., Monday, May 13)
May 26 Graduate Institute Orientation and Registration
May 27 Graduate Institute Low-Residency Orientation and Start of 6-Week Seminar & Tutorial Session

Summer Term 2024

June 2024

June 10 Graduate Institute On-Campus Orientation and Start of 6-Week Seminar & Tutorial Session
June 23–29 Summer Academy, Week 1
June 24 Graduate Institute Deadline for Fall Transfer to Santa Fe
June 30–July 6 Summer Academy, Week 2
June TBD Spring Alumni Seminars (Annapolis)

July 2024

July 1 Master’s Essays Due to the GI Office
July 5 Proposal for Fall Master’s Essays Due
July 7–13 Summer Academy, Week 3
July 19 End of Graduate Institute On-Campus 6-Week Session
July 22 Graduate Institute On-Campus Start of 3-Week Preceptorial Session

July 2024

August 2 End of Graduate Institute Low-Residency Summer Classes
August 9 End of Graduate Institute On-Campus 3-Week Preceptorial Session