5-Year Academic Calendar 2026-2031 - Spring/Fall Semester Dates

Sep 14, 2026

A five-year academic calendar for 2026-2031 lays out key term milestones across two semesters each year, including dorm move-in and move-out dates, the first day of classes, and the end of the add/drop period. It specifies major break schedules such as Labor Day, fall break, Thanksgiving recess, spring break, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The calendar also details reading periods, examination windows, last day of classes, and senior exam or commencement timing, plus total days of classes by semester.

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Reading Time5 min

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2026-2027 Academic Year

Semester I (Fall)

Semester II (Spring)

2027-2028 Academic Year

Semester I (Fall)

Semester II (Spring)

2028-2029 Academic Year

Semester I (Fall)

Semester II (Spring)

2029-2030 Academic Year

Semester I (Fall)

Semester II (Spring)

2030-2031 Academic Year

Semester I (Fall)

Semester II (Spring)

| | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 (Leap year) | 2028-2029 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SEMESTER I (Fall) | | | | | Dorms Open | Fri, August 28 (9am) | Fri, August 27 (9am) | Fri, August 25 (9am) | | Labor Day-No Classes | Mon, September 7 | Mon, September 6 | Mon, September 4 | | Classes begin | Mon, August 31 | Mon, August 30 | Mon, August 28 | | End of Add/Drop Period | Thu, September 10 | Thur, September 9 | Thur September 7 | | Fall Break | Sat, Oct 10-Sun, Oct 18 | Sat, Oct 9-Sun, Oct 17 | Sat, Oct 7-Sun, Oct 15 | | 1st Quarter Classes End | Friday, October 23 | Friday, October 22 | Friday, October 13 | | 2nd Quarter Classes Begin | Mon, Oct 26 | Mon, Oct 25 | Mon, Oct 23 | | Thanksgiving Break (Begins after last class) | Wed, Nov 25-Sun, Nov 29 | Wed, Nov 24-Sun, Nov 28 | Wed, Nov 22-Sun, Nov 26 | | Last Day of Classes | Thursday, Dec 10 | Thursday, Dec 9 | Thursday, Dec 7 | | Reading Period | Fri, Dec 11-Sat, Dec 12 | Fri, Dec 10-Sat, Dec 11 | Fri, Dec 8-Sat, Dec 9 | | Examination Period | Sun, Dec 13-Fri, Dec 18 (12:30pm) | Sun, Dec 12-Fri, Dec 17 (12:30pm) | Sun, Dec 10-Fri, Dec 15 (12:30pm) | | Dorms Close | Fri, Dec 18 (6pm) | Fri, Dec 17 (6pm) | Fri, Dec 15 (6pm) | | SEMESTER II (Spring) | | | | | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-No Classes | Mon, January 18 | Mon, January 17 | Mon, January 15 | | Dorms Open | Fri, January 15 (noon) | Fri, January 14 (noon) | Fri, January 19 (noon) | | Classes Begin | Tues, January 19 | Tues, January 18 | Tues, January 16 | | End of Add/Drop Period | Wed, January 27 | Wed, January 26 | Wed, January 31 | | 1st Quarter Classes End | Fri, March 5 | Fri, March 3 | Fri, March 2 | | Spring Break | Sat, March 6-Sun, March 14 | Sat, March 4-Sun, March 12 | Sat, March 3-Sun, March 11 | | 2nd Quarter Classes Begin | Mon, March 15 | Mon, March 13 | Mon, March 12 | | Last Day of Classes | Fri, Apr 30 | Fri, Apr 28 | Fri, Apr 27 | | Reading Period | Sat, May 1-Sun, May 2 | Sat, Apr 29-Sun, Apr 30 | Sat, Apr 28-Sun, Apr 29 | | Exam Period | Mon, May 3-Fri, May 14 (noon) | Mon, May 1-Fri, May 12 (noon) | Mon, Apr 30-Fri, May 11 (noon) | | Last Day (Senior Exams) | Sat, May 8 (5:00pm) | Sat, May 6 (5:00pm) | Sat, May 5 (5:00pm) | | Degree Conferral* | Sat, May 15 | Sat, May 13 | Sat, May 12 | | Dorms Close | Sun, May 16 (noon) | Sun, May 14 (noon) | Sun, May 13 (noon) | | Reunion Weekend | Fri, Jun 4-Sun Jun 6 | Fri, Fri Jun 2-Sun Jun 4 | Fri, May 31-Sun Jun 1 | | DAYS OF CLASSES | | | | | Semester I | 67 | 67 | 67 | | Semester II | 69 | 69 | 69 | *Commencement information and individual ceremony dates are here ([https://www.brynmawr.e](https://www.brynmawr.e) | 2029-2030 | 2030-2031 | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | SEMESTER I (Fall) | | Fri, August 24 (9am) | Fri, August 24 (9am) | Dorms Open | | Mon, September 3 | Mon, September 2 | Labor Day-No Classes | | Mon, August 27 | Tues, September 3 | Classes begin | | Thur, September 6 | Wed, September 11 | End of Add/Drop Period | | Sat, Oct 13-Sun, Oct 21 | Sat, Oct 19-Sun, Oct 27 | Fall Break | | Friday, October 12 | Friday, October 18 | 1st Quarter Classes End | | Mon, Oct 22 | Mon, Oct 28 | 2nd Quarter Classes Begin | | Wed, Nov 21-Sun, Nov 25 | Wed, Nov 27-Sun, Dec 1 | Thanksgiving Break (after last class) | | Thursday, Dec 6 | Thursday, Dec 12 | Last Day of Classes | | Fri, Dec 7-Sat, Dec 8 | Fri, Dec 13-Sat, Dec 14 | Reading Period | | Sun, Dec 9-Fri, Dec 14 (12:30pm) | Sun, Dec 15-Fri, Dec 20 (12:30pm) | Examination Period | | Fri, Dec 14 (6pm) | Fri, Dec 20 (6pm) | Dorms Close | | | | SEMESTER II (Spring) | | Mon, January 21 | Mon, January 20 | MLK Day-No Classes | | Fri, January 11 (noon) | Fri, January 17 (noon) | Dorms Open | | Tues, January 14 | Tues, January 21 | Classes Begin | | Wed, January 23 | Wed, January 29 | End of Add/Drop Period (4pm) | | Fri, March 1 | Fri, March 7 | 1st Quarter Classes End | | Sat, March 2-Sun, March 10 | Sat, March 8-Sun, March 16 | Spring Break | | Mon, March 11 | Mon, March 17 | 2ns Quarter Classes Beg

FAQs

What dates define the start of classes for Semester I and Semester II from 2026 to 2031?

For each year, the calendar lists a specific “Classes Begin” date for Semester I (Fall) and Semester II (Spring), along with the corresponding add/drop end date.

When are the primary academic breaks and holiday no-class days scheduled?

The calendar includes Labor Day no-classes, Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Spring Break, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day no-classes, each with defined start and end dates.

How are reading periods and examination periods scheduled during each semester?

Each semester includes a “Reading Period” window followed by an “Examination Period” range with stated day spans and exam start/end times where provided.

Sep 14, 2026

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