Stephens College

2016 THROWBACK Late Night Breakfast
2026-05-04 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Lela Raney Wood Hall (LRW), 6 N. College Ave, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Students, we’re ending the year the only way that makes sense… a 2016 THROWBACK Late Night Breakfast 💅. Join us on May 4th from 9-11pm in the ballroom for our final event of the year. Think peak 2016 vibes, chaotic fun, and the perfect study break before finals hit.

What’s waiting for you:

🍳 FREE breakfast food (because we care about you fr)
🎮 Games & activities
🎁 Big prizes + giveaways
👑 Drag queen show (yes… it’s going to be THAT good)

Pull up in your best 2016 era fit. Think messy bun, Adidas track pants, chokers, Vine energy, whatever feels iconic to you. Come eat, laugh, vibe, and celebrate making it through the year 🫶

Hosted by the Office of Student Experience.

May 2026 Graduate Commencement Ceremony
2026-05-08 17:00 | Lela Raney Wood Hall (LRW), 6 N. College Ave, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Please join us in celebrating our graduates!
Our May 2026 Graduate Commencement Ceremony will be held:
Friday, May 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Kimball Ballroom inside Lela Raney Wood Hall on the Stephens College campus.

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May 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
2026-05-09 11:00 | Missouri Theatre, 203 S. 9th Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Please join us in celebrating our graduates!
Our May 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be held:
Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. at the Missouri Theatre (203 S. 9th Street, Columbia, Missouri).

Graduating Students: There will be a mandatory undergraduate commencement rehearsal held at the Missouri Theatre on Friday, May 8th at 11 a.m.

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STARt Day
2026-06-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Students who have confirmed their enrollment at Stephens by submitting their deposit are encouraged to attend one of the following STARt Days. STARt Day was created to help first-year students get ahead and feel fully prepared for their first semester—long before move-in day.
During Start Day, students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with key campus offices and get everything in place for a successful start:

Faculty / Academic Affairs will review transfer credits and help students create their class schedules
Accounting will assist with deposits, student ID creation, and payment plan setup
Financial Aid will be available to answer questions and provide guidance on financial aid options
Student Ambassadors & Admissions Counselors will offer tours of important campus spaces, including residence halls, to help students feel comfortable and confident navigating campus
Meet your future classmates!

Register for a date below:

June 3, 2026 – *Registration for the June 3, 2026 STARt Day is full.
June 10, 2026
June 17, 2026

Juneteenth Holiday: Campus Closed
2026-06-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Stephens College will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. All administrative offices will be closed and no classes will be held.

Independence Day Holiday: Campus Closed
2026-07-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Stephens College will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day (observed). All administrative offices will be closed and no classes will be held.

Fall 2026 Move-In Day
2026-08-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
We are excited to welcome you to Stephens College!

Move-In Day for new students will be Thursday, August 20, 2026. Please mark your calendars and begin preparing for an exciting start to the academic year.

In the meantime, you have several steps to complete. Please review our Incoming Student Checklist and complete all the steps that are relevant to you. And please reach out if you need assistance — we are more than happy to help!

If you have not already done so, please make sure to join the incoming student GroupChat. You can find the link in the Navigating Stephens Module section under “Add Yourself to the GroupChat.” This will be one of the primary ways we share reminders, updates, and connect you with other new students before you arrive on campus.

More information about Move-In Day, Orientation Weekend, and what to expect will be shared soon. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Stephens community!

Block 1 Starts
2026-08-24 00:00 - 23:59
Block 1: August 24 – September 16, 2026

Labor Day Holiday
2026-09-07 08:00 - 17:00
Labor Day; No classes, campus offices are closed.

Block 2 Starts
2026-09-21 00:00 - 23:59
Block 2: September 21 – October 14, 2026

Block 3 Starts
2026-10-19 00:00 - 23:59
Block 3: October 19 – November 11, 2026

Thanksgiving Break
2026-11-21 00:00 - 2026-11-29 23:59
Thanksgiving Break is Saturday, November 21 through Sunday, November 29; No classes.

Winter Break
2026-12-17 00:00 - 2027-01-10 23:59
Winter Break is Thursday, Dec 17 through Sunday, January 10; No classes.

December 2026 Commencement
2026-12-18 18:00 | Lela Raney Wood Hall (LRW), 6 N. College Ave, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Please join us in celebrating our graduates!

Our December Graduation Commencement Ceremony will be held Friday, December 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Kimball Ballroom inside Lela Raney Wood Hall on the Stephens College campus.

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Block 5 Starts
2027-01-11 00:00 - 23:59
Block 5: January 11 – February 3, 2027

Block 6 Starts
2027-02-08 00:00 - 23:59
Block 6: February 8 – March 3, 2027

Block 7 Starts
2027-03-08 00:00 - 23:59
Block 7: March 8 – April 7, 2027

Spring Break
2027-03-27 00:00 - 2027-04-04 23:59
Spring Break is Saturday, March 27 through Sunday, April 4; No classes, campus offices remain open.

Block 8 Starts
2027-04-12 00:00 - 23:59
Block 8: April 12 – May 5, 2027

Alumni Weekend 2027
2027-04-22 00:00 - 2027-04-24 23:59 | Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Save the Date: Alumni Weekend is April 22-24, 2027!

Mark your calendars and make plans to return to campus for Alumni Weekend 2027—a time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate all things Stephens. Whether you’re catching up with classmates, cheering on our students, or simply taking in the beauty of campus in spring, this will be a weekend to remember.

May 2027 Graduate Commencement
2027-05-07 17:00 | Lela Raney Wood Hall (LRW), 6 N. College Ave, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Please join us in celebrating our graduates!

Our May 2027 Graduate Commencement Ceremony will be held Friday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. in the Kimball Ballroom inside Lela Raney Wood Hall on the Stephens College campus.

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May 2027 Undergraduate Commencement
2027-05-08 11:00 | Missouri Theatre, 203 S. 9th Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Please join us in celebrating our graduates!

Our May 2027 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 8 at 11:00 a.m., at the Missouri Theatre (203 South 9th Street, Columbia, MO 65211, USA).

Graduating Students: There will be a mandatory undergraduate commencement rehearsal held on Friday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Missouri Theatre.

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