Academic Calendar
Last updated June 10, 2026
Download the 2026-27 Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2026
| August 17-18 | Faculty conference |
| August 21 | New students arrive on the 21st with New Student Orientation through 26th |
| August 25 | Residence halls open for returning students 9:00 am; meal plan begins Tuesday, 8/25 at 5:00 pm |
| August 27 | First day of classes and Registration begins. Opening Convocation 11:00 am |
| August 28 | Last day to register without incurring a late registration fee |
| September 2 | Last day to make schedule changes without incurring a fee |
| September 9 | Last day to add a class & last day to drop a class without assignment of a “W” if still a full-time student |
| September 17 | Constitution Day Speaker – (all classes meet according to normal schedule) |
| September 18 | Sneak PEAK |
| September 25-26 | Homecoming Weekend |
| September 23 | Day of Prayer – No day classes; Evening classes starting after 5:00 pm meet. |
| October 1 | FAFSA opens for fall 2027-2028 academic year |
| October 6 | Board of Trustees meeting - dates to be finalized by the Board |
| October 16 | Last day of classes before fall break. Covenant College Sunday – October 18 |
| October 17-20 | Fall Break; Meal plan resumes Tuesday, 10/20 at 5:00 pm; Classes resume 10/21 |
| October 30 | Pre-registration for spring semester begins |
| October 30 | Last day to change to or from Pass/Fail, or drop a class with an automatic "W". After
this date a "W" or "F" will be assigned to a dropped class by the instructor Last day to withdraw from Covenant with a partial tuition refund |
| November 24 | Last day to drop a class. Instructor will assign a “W” or “F” |
| Nov 25-29 | Thanksgiving Break; Classes resume on Monday 11/30 with evening classes starting after 5:00 pm; Meal plan resumes Monday, 11/30 at 5:00 pm |
| December 9 | Last day of classes |
| December 10-11 | Reading/Snow Days – May be used for class meetings depending upon college closings |
| December 14-17 | Final examinations; meal plan concludes Thursday, 12/17 at 7:00 pm |
| December 21 | Grades for the fall semester due in Banner by 8:00 am |
Spring Semester 2027
| January 8 | New students arrive on the 8th for New Student Orientation going through the 10th |
| January 9 | Continuing students may return to campus; meal plan begins Saturday, 1/9 at 5:00 pm |
| January 11 | First day of classes and Registration begins |
| January 12 | Last day to register without incurring a late registration fee |
| January 18 | Martin Luther King Day On – Classes will not meet |
| January 19 | Last day to make schedule changes without incurring a fee |
| January 25 | Last day to add a class & last day to drop a class without assignment of a “W” if still a full-time student |
| February 9 | Day of Prayer – No day classes; Evening classes starting after 5:00 pm meet. |
| February 19-20 | Family Weekend |
| March 1 | Priority Deadline for all financial aid paperwork for 2027-2028 FAFSA |
| March 6-14 | Spring Break; Meal plan resumes Sunday 3/14 at 5:00 pm |
| March 15 | Classes resume; Room & Schedule Deposit for Fall 2027 due; Deposit required before pre-registration |
| March 17-19 | Board of Trustees meetings for the College and Foundation - dates to be finalized by the Board |
| March 22 | Priority Pre-registration Forms, and Graduation Applications for December 2027 and May 2028 graduates are due before they will be permitted to pre-register |
| March 23 | Last day to change to or from Pass/Fail, or drop a class with an automatic "W". After
this date a "W" or "F" will be assigned to a dropped class by the instructor Last day to withdraw from Covenant with a partial tuition refund |
| March 24 | Pre-registration for fall semester begins |
| March 26-29 | Easter Break; No day classes; Classes and meal plan resumes on Monday 3/29 starting after 5:00 pm |
| April 6 | Assessment Day – No day classes; Evening classes starting after 5:00 pm meet |
| April 14 | Last day to drop a class, with the instructor assigning “W” or “F” |
| April 27 | Last day of classes |
| April 28-29 | Reading/Snow Days – May be used for class meeting depending upon college closings |
| April 30 - May 5 | Final examinations |
| May 8 | Commencement Ceremony 10:00 am |
May Term 2027
| May 10-28 | First day and last day of May Term |
Graduate School of Education
Undergraduate Departments, Majors, Minors, Certificates, Concentrations, and Programs
Art
- Art, 2-D Concentration
- Art, 3-D Concentration
- Art, Art History Concentration
- Art, Graphic Design Concentration
- Art, Photography Concentration
- Art minor
- Art History minor
- Arts Administration Minor
Biblical & Theological Studies
- Biblical & Theological Studies
- Biblical & Theological Studies, Missions Concentration
- Biblical & Theological Studies minor
- Biblical Languages minor
- History of Christianity minor
- Missions minor
- Youth Ministry minor
Biology
- Biology, Biomedical Concentration
- Biology, Environmental Concentration
- Biology, General
- Biology, Health Professions Concentration
- Biology minor
- Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
- Neuroscience minor
Business
- Business
- Business, Accounting Concentration
- Business, Finance Concentration
- Business, Marketing Concentration
- Sport Management
- Business minor
- Sport Management minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
Chemistry
- Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration
- Chemistry, General
- Biochemistry minor
- Chemistry minor
Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Computer Science minor
Economics
- Economics
- Economics minor
Education
- Education Studies
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- Secondary Education Certifications through MAT program
- Education minor
Engineering 3:2 Program
- Natural Science, Pre-Engineering Studies Concentration
English
- English
- English, Writing Concentration
- English minor
- Writing minor
- Journalism and Society minor
Health, Wellness and Coaching
- Coaching minor
History, Politics, and International Studies
- History
- History, Art History Concentration
- Political Science
- International Studies
- History minor
- Political Science minor
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentrations
Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Mathematics minor
Music
- Music, Church Music Concentration
- Music, Creative Studies Concentration
- Music, General Music Concentration
- Music, Instrumental Performance Concentration
- Music, Music Education (Pre-MAT) Concentration
- Music, Organ Performance Concentration
- Music, Piano Pedagogy Concentration
- Music, Piano Performance Concentration
- Music, Vocal Performance Concentration
- Music minor
Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy minor
- Medical Ethics Consultation Minor
Physics
- Physics
- Physics minor
Poverty and Development
- Poverty and Development
- Poverty and Development
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Psychology
- Psychology
- Psychology minor
Sociology
- Sociology
- Sociology, Family Studies & Social Work Concentration
- Sociology minor
Theatre
- Theatre minor
World Languages
- French
- Spanish
- French minor
- Spanish minor
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor