Academic Calendar
2020 – 2021
This academic calendar just scratches the surface of what is being offered in the 20/21 academic year. For more details, please use the links.
BLOCK ONE
September 11 – October 15, 2020
FALL BREAK
October 16 – 20, 2020
We are asking that students remain within Vermont throughout the semester, including fall break. If you need to leave the state, you will need to coordinate your travels and conditions of your return with the Dean of Student Life and the campus nurse. Returning to campus might include a self-quarantine for 7-14 days. We will be making these decisions based on the guidance of the CDC and the Vermont Department of Health.
BLOCK TWO
October 21 – November 24, 2020
November 25, 2020:
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- Students move out (except Expedition II students)
NOVEMBER BREAK
November 25 – 29, 2020
We are asking that students remain within Vermont throughout the semester, including fall break. If you need to leave the state, you will need to coordinate your travels and conditions of your return with the Dean of Student Life and the campus nurse. Returning to campus might include a self-quarantine for 7-14 days. We will be making these decisions based on the guidance of the CDC and the Vermont Department of Health.
BLOCK THREE
November 30 – December 11, 2020
At the close of Block Three, campus closes to students until the Spring Semester. The spring calendar is still being developed, but it is likely that the Spring Semester will start earlier than usual.
SPRING CALENDAR UPDATE
In order to protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and the community, all Vermont colleges and universities are required to follow state-mandated quarantine procedures for the campus arrival of students. These procedures allow the Vermont Department of Health to work with colleges to implement isolation and quarantine for ill students and any individuals who have had close personal contact with those students.
Monday, February 1, 2021
- Online Courses begin — no students in Craftsbury until 2/9
- Wendell Berry Farming Program begins in-person classes
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
- Southwest Field Semester begins in Arizona (COVID-19 protocol and travel guidance will be shared by instructors)
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
- Student leaders return to campus – If student is coming from a high risk county as indicated by the ACCD Travel Guidelines, home quarantine must begin on January 25.
Thursday, February 11 or Friday, February 12, 2021
- New students arrive on campus -If student is coming from a high risk county as indicated by the ACCD Travel Guidelines, home quarantine must begin on January 28. Please be on the lookout for more information regarding specific timing.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
- All other students return to campus – If student is coming from a high risk county as indicated by the ACCD Travel Guidelines, home quarantine must begin on January 30.
BLOCK ONE
Monday, February 15 – Monday, March 22, 2021
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 — Town Meeting Day (no classes)
SPRING WORK WEEK
Tuesday, March 23 – Sunday, March 28, 2021
BLOCK TWO
Monday, March 29 – Friday, April 30, 2021
- Monday, April 5, 2020: Summer and Fall Registration opens for Juniors and Seniors
- Monday, April 12: Summer and Fall Registration opens for Sophomores and First-Years
- Monday, April 19: Summer and Fall Registration Closes for All Students
- Wednesday, April 21: IS, CTE, and SYRP proposals for Summer and Fall due
- Sunday, May 2: Southwest Field Semester Ends
MAY INTENSIVE
Thursday, May 6 – Friday, May 21, 2021
- Tuesday, May 11: Senior Symposium Session Two 6-8 pm
- Tuesday, May 18: Senior Symposium Session Three 6-8 pm
COMMENCEMENT
- Saturday, May 15: Commencement – Wendell Berry Farming Program (Pending COVID-19 restrictions)
- Thursday, May 20: Senior Dinner (Pending COVID-19 restrictions)
- Friday, May 21: Senior Family Dinner (Pending COVID-19 restrictions)
- Saturday, May 22: Commencement in Craftsbury Common, VT (Pending COVID-19 restrictions)
- Wendell Berry Farming Program Commencement – TBD
