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2026-2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| Fall 2026 Semester | |||
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| August | 14 | Friday | Orientation begins; residence halls open for new students |
| 16 | Sunday | Residence halls open for returning students at 12:00 noon | |
| 17 | Monday | Registration and drop/add begins for all sessions; 8 week 1 MW and 16 week 1 night hybrid classes begin | |
| 18 | Tuesday | 16 week classes, and 8 week I TR classes begin | |
| 21 | Friday | Drop/add ends at 4:00 p.m. for all sessions except 8 week 2 | |
| September | 7 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday - No Classes |
| 9 | Wednesday | Last day to withdraw officially from an 8 week 1 class with a "W" | |
| October | 6 | Tuesday | Last day for 8 week I TR classes |
| 7 | Wednesday | Last day for 8 Week 1 MW classes | |
| 8 | Thursday | Final exam: 8 week 1 TR 6:00 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 12 | Monday | Final exam: 8 week 1 MW 6:00 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 13 | Tuesday | Final exam: 8 week 1 TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 14 | Wednesday | Final exam: 8 week 1 MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 15-18 | Thursday-Sunday | Mid-semester break No 16 week classes (8 Week Session II begins) | |
| 15 | Thursday | 8 week II TR classes begin | |
| 16 | Friday | 8 week 1 final grades and 16 week mid-semester grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon | |
| 19 | Monday | 8 week II MW classes begin | |
| 22 | Thursday | Drop/add ends for 8 week II classes | |
| 26 | Monday | Last day to withdraw officially from a 16 week class with a "W" | |
| November | 3 | Tuesday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled seniors |
| 4 | Wednesday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled juniors | |
| 5 | Thursday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled sophomores; last day to withdraw from 8 week II class with a "W" | |
| 6 | Friday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled freshmen | |
| 25-29 | Wednesday-Sunday | Thanksgiving holidays - No classes | |
| December | 1 | Tuesday | Spring 2027 Payment Due |
| 3 | Thursday | Last day of TR 8 week II classes | |
| 4 | Friday | Last day of 16 week session classes | |
| 7 | Monday | Final Exams for 16 week session begin | |
| 8 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception No Exams | |
| 9 | Wednesday | Final exams- 16 week classes; last day 8 week II MW classes | |
| 10 | Thursday | Final exams- 16 week classes; Final exam: 8 week II TR 6:00 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m.; | |
| 11 | Friday | Final exams- 16 week classes | |
| 14 | Monday | Final exams - 16 week classes; Final Exam 8 week II MW 6:00 classes note: exam begins at 6 p.m. | |
| 15 | Tuesday | Residence Halls Close at 12:00 noon; 8 week II TR 8:15 p.m. class exam note: exam begins at 6 p.m. | |
| 16 | Wednesday | Final exam: 8 week II MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6 p.m. | |
| 17 | Thursday | FINAL GRADES FOR ALL CLASSES DUE AT NOON | |
| Spring 2027 Semester | |||
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| January | 10 | Sunday | Residence Halls re-open at 10:00 a.m. |
| 11 | Monday | Registration and drop/add begins for all sessions; 8 week 1 MW and 1 night a week Monday Hybrid Classes begin | |
| 12 | Tuesday | 16 week, and 8 week 1 TR classes begin | |
| 15 | Friday | Drop/add ends at 4:00 p.m. for all sessions except 8 week 2 | |
| 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Day - No classes | |
| February | 8 | Monday | Last day to officially withdraw from 8 week I class with a "W" |
| March | 2 | Tuesday | 8 week I TR classes end |
| 3 | Wednesday | 8 week I MW classes end | |
| 12 | Friday | 8 week I final grades and traditional mid-semester grades due in the Registrar's Office by noon | |
| 4 | Thursday | Final Exam: 8 week I TR 6:00 classes | |
| 6-14 | Saturday-Sunday | Mid-semester break No 16 week classes (8 Week Session II begins) | |
| 8 | Monday | Final Exam: 8 week I MW 6:00 classes | |
| 9 | Tuesday | Final Exam: 8 week I TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 10 | Wednesday | Final Exam: 8 week I MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 11 | Thursday | 8 week II TR Classes begin | |
| 15 | Monday | 8 week II MW Classes begin | |
| 18 | Thursday | Last day to drop/add 8 week II classes | |
| 22 | Monday | St. Benedict's Day - College closed, no classes for 16 week sessions; session II classes WILL be held | |
| 25-29 | Thursday-Monday | Easter Holidays Begin - No classes for Any Sessions | |
| April | 12 | Monday | Last day to withdraw officially from traditional or 8 week II classes with a "W" |
| 13 | Tuesday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled seniors and juniors | |
| 14 | Wednesday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled sophomores | |
| 15 | Thursday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled freshmen | |
| May | 3 | Monday | Last day of traditional classes; Last day for 8 week II MW classes |
| 4 | Tuesday | Reading Day for traditional classes; Last day for 8 week II TR classes | |
| 5 | Wednesday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final exam: 8 week II MW 6:00 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 6 | Thursday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final Exam: 8 week II TR 6:00 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 7 | Friday | Final exams - traditional classes | |
| 10 | Monday | Final exams - traditional classes; 8 week II MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 11 | Tuesday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final exam: 8 week II TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 12 | Wednesday | Senior grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon; Residence Halls close at 12:00 noon for all but graduating seniors | |
| 15 | Saturday | Baccalaureate Mass (9:00 am) and Commencement (11:00 am) | |
| 16 | Sunday | Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors | |
| 17 | Monday | All final grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon | |
| 31 | Monday | Memorial Day - College Closed | |
| N.B.: Fall 2027 semester payment is due on or before July 1, 2027 | |||
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Events
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Join student activities in the cafe, to write what your thankful for this homecoming week! |
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Join Student Activities in meeting our Homecoming court while enjoying yummy donuts and iced coffee in the Quad this Tuesday! |
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Build your Snack combination this Wednesday in the Cafe with Student Activities |
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Student Activities has hidden mini Jesus figures around campus! Find one with a red dot on the bottom and return it to Student Activities for a gift card! 
RAISE THE RED! Make sure to wear red this Friday to showcase your love for Belmont Abbey College. Make sure to pick a beaded necklaces up in front of the Caf. at 11am!
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Start your morning with the Color Run! Check-in begins at 7 AM. Find out more and register here.
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Join other classmates, Alumni, and outside guests in the 2nd Homecoming 5k Color Run/Walk!
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4 events,Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026, and Friday, November 13, 2026 We welcome you to our open house. This event will give you the opportunity to tour campus, talk with current students and faculty, learn about financial aid, meet with admissions counselors, attend an optional Mass, and visit with other prospective students. We hope to see you! REGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER EXPERIENCE REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER EXPERIENCE LEARN MORE
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4 events,Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Join us to learn more about BAC’s Nursing program, meet our faculty, and tour our nursing facilities. REGISTER FOR NURSING EXPLORATION DAY |
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Women's Volleyball is set to take on Lees-McRae at home on October 31st at 2:00 p.m. |
