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We designed our 3-3 academic calendar to give our students both depth and flexibility in their academic pursuits.
In each of our three 10-week terms students take only three courses (hence the 3-3), giving them time and energy for a deeper level of study than what is often possible with a semester schedule. Each course is the equivalent of a semester's worth of work. Faculty members teach only two courses each term, giving them more time for one-on-one mentoring.
The long break between the fall and winter terms lets students engage in career and graduate school exploration, pursue an independent research project, take advantage of an internship, or pursue one of our off-campus study opportunities.
Fall Term 2020
September 10-13—New student arrival and orientation begins
September 14—Classes begin
November 20-22—Final exams
Winter Term 2021
January 4—Classes begin
March 19-20—Final exams
Spring Term 2021
March 24—Classes begin
May 31-June 1—Final exams
June 6—Commencement
View the complete 2020-21 Academic Calendar.
Fall Term 2021
September 9—New student orientation begins
September 13—Classes begin
November 19-21—Final exams
Winter Term 2022
January 3—Classes begin
March 11-13—Final exams
Spring Term 2022
March 23—Classes begin
May 29-31—Final exams
June 5—Commencement