Calendar for 2016-2017
The calendar and this schedule will be revised as the semester progresses so please check back here frequently.
Detailed Monthly Calendar
Click here to view monthly google calendar. Includes class assignments, exams, and CDE seminars.
Academic Year Begins
Arrival, August 5, 2016:
CDE house opens for the fellows of the Class of 2017
Required Academic Orientation Begins: Wednesday, August 10
First Semester 2016
Sep. 7, Opening meeting
Sep. 8, Classes begin
Sep. 17, Convocation
Oct. 10 – Oct. 11, Fall Reading Period (no classes)
Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Recess begins (no classes)
Nov. 23 – Nov. 27, No classes, no meals served at CDE
Nov. 28, Classes resume
Dec. 9, Fall classes end
Dec. 12 – Dec. 19, Final Exams
Dec. 20, Winter Break Begins
Dec. 20 – Jan. 2, No classes, no meals served at CDE or at the College
Winter Study 2017
Jan. 3, Winter Study Classes Begin – No Late Arrivals
Jan. 26, Winter Study Classes End
Jan. 27 – Jan. 31, Winter Recess, required field trip to New York City
Second Semester 2017
Feb. 1, Second Semester Begins
Mar. 17, Spring Break Begins after classes
Mar. 19- Mar. 23, Washington, DC required field trip
Mar. 23 – Apr. 2, No meals served at CDE. Some Meals Served on Campus
Apr. 3, Spring Classes Resume
May 12, Spring Classes End
May 17 – May 22, Final Exams
May 24 – May 25, Paper Presentations (attendance required)
Graduation and Departure
June 2, CDE Class Night
June 4, Graduation, followed by luncheon at the CDE
June 5, Departures begin.
June 6, All students must vacate the CDE by 3 p.m.