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

2025 - 26 Featured Events

• Aug 25 - Aug 30 | New Student Orientation; Auditions and Placement Exams; Advising
• Aug 30 | Registration for New Students
• Sep 1 | Labor Day Holiday
• Sep 2 | Fall Main Classes and Module 1 classes begin
• Oct 19 - 20 | Concert Free Weekend
• Oct 20 | Final Day of Module 1 Classes
• Oct 21 | Module 2 Classes Begin
• Nov 24 - 28 | Fall Break (Thanksgiving)
• Dec 15 | Fall Main and Module 2 Final Day of Classes
• Dec 16 - 19 | Fall Juries Evaluations and Exams
• Dec 20 | Winter Break Begins
• Jan 12 | Winter Term Begins
• Jan 22 | Spring Orientation and Placement Exams for New Students
• Jan 23 | Winter Term Ends
• Jan 26 | Spring Main Session and Module 3 Classes Begins
• Mar 14 | Module 3 Final Day of Classes
• Mar 16 - 20 | Spring Break
• Mar 23 | Module 4 Classes Begin
• May 8 | Spring Main and Module 4 Final Day Classes
• May 11 - 21 | Spring Juries, Evaluations, and Exams
• May 22 | Commencement