| FALL SEMESTER | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty In-service training | Aug. 14-18 | Aug. 13-17 | Aug. 12-16 |
| Student Leaders Conference | Aug. 14-18 | Aug. 13-17 | Aug. 12-16 |
| Dorms open for new students | Aug. 17 | Aug. 16 | Aug. 15 |
| Dining Hall opens | Aug. 17 | Aug. 16 | Aug. 15 |
| New Student Reg. | Aug. 18 | Aug. 17 | Aug. 16 |
| New Student Orientation Class | Aug. 19,21 | Aug. 18, 20 | Aug. 17, 19 |
| Dorms open for returning students | Aug. 20 | Aug. 19 | Aug. 18 |
| Returning Student Registration | Aug. 21 | Aug. 20 | Aug. 19 |
| Opening Services (7:00 p.m.) | Aug. 21-23 | Aug. 20-22 | Aug. 19-21 |
| Classes begin | Aug. 22 | Aug. 21 | Aug. 20 |
| Opening Convocation (10:05 a.m.) | Aug. 22 | Aug. 21 | Aug. 20 |
| Schedule-change Deadline | Aug. 28 | Aug. 27 | Aug. 26 |
| Day of Prayer | Sept. 13 | Sept. 12 | Sept. 11 |
| Senior Days | Oct. 5-6 | Oct. 4-5 | Oct. 3-4 |
| Missions Conference | ——– | Oct. 7-9 | ——– |
| Mid-semester examinations | Oct. 16-18 | Oct. 15-17 | Oct. 14-16 |
| Fall Break* | Oct. 19-23 | Oct. 18-22 | Oct. 17-21 |
| Theological Symposium | Oct. 23-24 | TBA | TBA |
| Classes Resume | Oct. 24 | Oct. 23 | Oct. 22 |
| Welcome Days | Nov. 9-11 | Nov. 8-10 | Nov. 7-9 |
| Thanksgiving Holidays* | Nov. 21-27 | Nov. 20-26 | Nov. 19-25 |
| Classes Resume | Nov. 28 | Nov. 27 | Nov. 26 |
| Fall Senior Assessments** | Nov. 28 | Nov. 27 | Nov. 26 |
| A Welch College Christmas | Dec. 1 | Nov. 30 | Nov. 29 |
| Semester Examinations | Dec. 5-8 | Dec. 4-7 | Dec. 3-6 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Dec. 8 | Dec. 7 | Dec. 6 |
| SPRING SEMESTER | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Orientation Class | Jan. 12-13 | Jan. 11-12 | Jan. 10-11 |
| Dorms open for returning students | Jan. 14 | Jan. 13 | Jan. 12 |
| Dining Hall opens | Jan. 14 | Jan. 13 | Jan. 12 |
| Registration (all students) | Jan. 15 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 13 |
| Classes Begin | Jan. 16 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 14 |
| Schedule-change Deadline | Jan. 22 | Jan. 21 | Jan. 20 |
| Day of Prayer | Feb. 7 | Feb. 6 | Feb. 5 |
| Spring Senior Assessments*** | Feb. 19 | Feb. 18 | Feb. 17 |
| Senior Days | Mar. 1-2 | Feb. 28-Mar. 1 | Feb. 27-28 |
| Mid-semester Examinations | Mar. 7-9 | Mar. 6-8 | Mar. 4-6 |
| FORUM | Bible Conference | Mar. 11-13 | Mar. 10-12 | Mar. 8-10 |
| Spring Vacation | Mar. 14-25 | Mar. 13-24 | Mar. 11-22 |
| Choir Tour | Mar. 14-25 | TBA | TBA |
| Classes Resume | Mar. 26 | Mar. 25 | Mar. 23 |
| Welcome Days | Apr. 12-14 | Apr. 11-13 | Apr. 16-18 |
| Spring Musical | Apr. 20-22 | Apr. 11-13 | Apr. 16-18 |
| Graduate grades & transcripts due | May 4 | May 3 | May 1 |
| Semester Examinations | May 3-9 | May 2-8 | Apr. 30-May 6 |
| Graduate Breakfast (8:00 a.m.) | May 10 | May 9 | May 7 |
| Awards Chapel (10:00 a.m.) | May 10 | May 9 | May 7 |
| Baccalaureate Service (7:00 p.m.) | May 10 | May 9 | May 7 |
| Commencement (10:00 a.m.) | May 11 | May 10 | May 8 |
| Spring Semester Ends | May 11 | May 10 | May 8 |
*Begins after 7th hour.
**Required for students completing programs of study in December.
*** Required for May graduates.
Note:The college reserves the right to make changes, additions, or deletions in the calendar without notice.