• The academic calendar of the new curriculum is based on the following considerations:
• That a semester hour be “at least 15 hours (of 50 minutes each) of instruction and at least 30 hours of supplementary assignments,” in accordance with section 50.1(o) of Title 8, Chapter II, Regulations of the Commissioner [New York Board of Regents].
• That an orientation retreat be of sufficient duration to schedule structured activities for students to explore the nature of Christian vocation, to begin building community, and to engage in at least one outreach project; that sufficient time be set aside before commencement for similar activities for the graduating class.
• That reading days be scheduled for the Monday after Ed day, the day before the beginning of exams, the Wednesday following the annual (Lenten) retreat, and the days of Holy Thursday and Holy Friday in the “Armenian” calendar.
• That the refectory would be open except during those periods designated as “recess,” i.e., Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The academic calendar for 2008-09 is now published and available on this web site.