Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar 2025-2026

Semester 75 & Semester 76

Fall Semester 2025

Sunday, September 7, 2025 Opening Day for Semester 75
Monday, September 22, 2025 Backcountry Expeditions
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 PSAT
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Outdoor Leadership Experience*
Friday, October 24, 2025 Solos on Chewonki Neck
Saturday, November 22, 2025 Family Day
Sunday, November 23, 2025 Thanksgiving Break; students depart from campus on Sunday by 10:30am
Monday, December 1, 2025 Thanksgiving Break ends; students return to campus on Monday by 6pm
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Closing Day for Semester 75; students depart from campus by 10:30am.
Final grades, comments and transcripts mailed in January

*subject to change

Spring Semester 2026

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Opening Day for Semester 76
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Backcountry Expeditions
Friday, March 13, 2026 Spring Break; students depart from campus on Friday by 10:30am
Monday, March 23, 2026 Spring Break ends; students return to campus on Monday by 6pm
Saturday, April 11, 2026 ACT
Saturday, May 2, 2026 SAT
TBD Outdoor Leadership Experience*
TBD Solos on Chewonki Neck*
Saturday, May 16, 2026 Family Day
Sunday, May 17, 2026 Closing Day for Semester 76; students depart from campus by 10:30am.
Final grades, comments and transcripts mailed in June

*subject to change

Info for Accepted Students

Welcome to Maine Coast Semester

Welcome to your Maine Coast Semester! Congratulations on officially joining Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki! We’re thrilled to have you as part of our vibrant learning community. The “For Enrolled ...

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Documents and Forms

Course Registration & Placement Forms For Reference OnlyIf you are a Fall 2025 (Semester 75) or Spring 2026 (Semester 76) student, you will have access to all forms on April ...

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Required, Sequential, and Elective Courses

Required Courses All students will be enrolled in the following required courses: Science: Natural History and Ecology of the Maine Coast (H) English: Literature and the Land (H) Human Ecology: ...

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Places to Stay

Families arriving or departing from Maine Coast Semester often take the opportunity to stay for an extra day or two and explore the beautiful mid-coast Maine area. Here are a ...

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Billing & Payment Plan Support

Billing & Payment Plan Support Meet Deb Baron, our very friendly Business Office partner who is here to make your payment process smooth sailing. Deb will proactively reach out with ...

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