Williams College Calendar for 2007-2008
This schedule will be revised as the semester progresses so please check it frequently
Academic Year Begins
Arrival: August 17, 2007 CDE house open for the fellows of the Class of 2008
Required Academic Orientation Begins: August 20
First Semester 2007
Sept. 4, Opening meeting
Sept. 6, Classes begin
Sept. 8, Convocation
Oct. 8-9, Fall Reading Period, no classes
Nov. 21, Thanksgiving Recess begins
Nov. 22-25, No classes, no meals served at CDE
Nov. 26, Classes resume
Dec. 7, Fall classes end
Dec. 8-14, Final Exams
Dec. 14, Last Final Exam and Holiday party
Dec. 15, Winter Break Begins
Dec. 16- Jan. 2, No classes, no meals served at CDE or at the College
Winter Study 2008
Jan. 3, Winter Study Classes Begin-No Late Arrivals
Jan. 25, Winter Study Classes End
Jan.26-Jan. 30, Winter Recess with required field trip to New York City (26th-29th), per diem provided for field trip meals, no meals at CDE
Second Semester 2008
Jan. 31, Second Semester Begins
Mar. 14, Spring Break Begins after classes
Mar. 16-21, Washington, DC required field trip (5 nights), per diem provided for field trip meals, no meals at CDE
Mar. 22-30, No meals served at CDE or the College
March 31, Spring Classes Resume
May 9, Spring Classes End
May 10-19, Final Exams &
May 21, Paper Presentations
Graduation and Departure
May 26-28, Optional excursion to Niagara Falls
May 30, Class Night
June 1, Graduation followed by luncheon at the CDE
June 1, Departures begin after 3 p.m.
June 2, All students must vacate the CDE by 6 p.m.