In addition to the hundreds of performances we host every year, SFCM offers many academic and student life events such as resume workshops, yoga classes, off-campus field trips, and English conversation lunches for international students. See the academic calendar below for the most up-to-date information on school events and special classes taking place at SFCM. (Be sure to see the performance calendar for performance-specific events.)

Academic Calendar

2026-27 Featured Events

• Aug 24 - 28 | New Student Orientation; Auditions and Placement Exams
• Aug 29 | Registration for New Students
• Sep 7 | Labor Day Holiday
• Aug 31 | Fall Main Classes and Module 1 classes begin
• Oct 17 - 18 | Concert Free Weekend
• Oct 19 | Final Day of Module 1 Classes
• Oct 20 | Module 2 Classes Begin
• Nov 23 - 27 | Fall Break (Thanksgiving)
• Dec 14 | Fall Main and Module 2 Final Day of Classes
• Dec 15 - 18 | Fall Juries Evaluations and Exams
• Dec 19 | Winter Break Begins
• Jan 11 | Winter Term Begins
• Jan 21 | Spring Orientation and Placement Exams for New Students
• Jan 22 | Winter Term Ends
• Jan 25 | Spring Main Session and Module 3 Classes Begins
• Mar 12 | Module 3 Final Day of Classes
• Mar 15 - 19 | Spring Break
• Mar 22 | Module 4 Classes Begin
• May 7 | Spring Main and Module 4 Final Day Classes
• May 10 - 20 | Spring Juries, Evaluations, and Exams
• May 21 | Commencement