Annapolis Opening Week 2025
Classes for the 2025–26 academic year will begin on Thursday, August 22, 2025, with New Student Orientation and Convocation happening during that week. As plans and schedules are finalized, we will update this page, so check back often.
Housing, Orientation, & Convocation Information
Wednesday, August 13
Arrival and move-in for first-year students attending Pritzker Bridge Program.
Wednesday, August 13–Sunday, August 17
Pritzker Bridge Program in session.
Monday, August 18
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | First-Year Student Check-in & Key Pick-up: Complete all the business and administrative steps to register for the fall semester and sign out your dorm room key. | Mellon Lobby |
| 12–2:30 p.m. | First-Year Student Move-in: Time on your own to eat, unpack, and move in. | Campus/Residence Halls |
| 1–4 p.m. | On Campus Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Check-in & Key Pick-up: Complete all the business and administrative steps to register for the fall semester and sign out your dorm room key. | Mellon Lobby |
| 2:30–3 p.m. | First Year Students to attend An Introduction to Johnnie Way | FSK Auditorium |
| 3–3:30 p.m. | Class of 2029 Class Photo near the College Seal | Stairs leading from Quad to Lower Campus |
| 3:30–4:15 p.m. | First Year Students: Tour of Campus led by Resident Advisors | Gather on Quad |
| 3:30–4:15 p.m. | Parents: Welcome, Office/Services Fair and Reception | Mellon Plaza/Lawn |
| 4:15–4:30 p.m. | Say Goodbye: Students join Reception to say goodbye to parents. | Mellon Plaza/Lawn |
| 5:30–7 p.m. | Dinner: Remember your student ID Card. | Dining Hall |
| 7–8 p.m. | Residential Community Meeting: Learn about living in the Residence Halls and help to create community guidelines for your floor. | Residence Halls |
| 8–10 p.m. | Activities with Hallmates: Get to know the residents on your floor and in your Residence Hall. | Residence Halls |
Tuesday, August 19
First-year student orientation (detailed schedule available early July 2025)
Wednesday, August 20
First-year student orientation (detailed schedule available early July 2025)
Thursday, August 21
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30–10 a.m. | Pick up academic robes in FSK Lobby | FSK Lobby |
| 10– 10:15 a.m. | Queuing Up: First Year Undergraduates and First Term Graduate Institute Students and faculty line up for Convocation | Dining Hall |
| 10:30 a.m. | Convocation | FSK Auditorium |
| 7:30–9:30 p.m. | All Students: First Seminar of the 2025–26 Academic Year | |
| 12–1:30 p.m. | All-College BBQ | Back Lawn and Mellon Plaza |
*All times are Eastern Standard Time (ET) and subject to change.
**A more detailed schedule will be made available by early July.