Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Spring Semester 76, Fall Semester 77, & Fall Semester 78
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 |
| 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 |
Fall Semester 2026
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Opening Day for Semester 77 |
| Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Family Day |
| Sunday, November 22, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break Begins |
| Monday, November 30, 2026 | Students Return to Campus |
| Saturday, December 19, 2026 | Departure Day for Semester 77 |
Spring Semester 2027
| Sunday, January 24, 2027 | Opening Day for Semester 78 |
| Friday, March 12, 2027 | Spring Break Begins |
| Monday, March 22, 2027 | Students Return to Campus |
| Saturday, May 15, 2027 | Family Day |
| Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Departure Day for Semester 78 |
*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 ...
Documents and Forms
Course Registration & Placement Forms Semester 77 (Fall 2026) students need to complete the Course Registration form, Learning Accommodations form and all applicable placement forms, as indicated below by May 1. ...
Required, Sequential, and Elective Courses
Required CoursesAll 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) Physical Education: Outdoor Education, ...
Places to Dine and Stay
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. ...
Communication Timeline
Communication Timeline for Students and Families Spring 2026 (Semester 76) Date Event Monday, March 10, 2025 Virtual Event: • Virtual Reception for Accepted Students Tuesday, April 22, 2025 In-Person Event ...
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 ...