Student Life Events • Southwestern University

November 26th, 2025

SU Closed for Thanksgiving - No Classes

Date & Time

November 26 - All Day

December 1st, 2025

Classes Resume

Date & Time

December 1 - All Day

Funded Internship Info Session

Mark your calendar to attend the Funded Internship Info Session to learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program, which provides students the opportunity to apply through a rigorous application process to receive funding for unpaid and low-paying internships during the summer semester.

In this session, we will discuss the history of the program, the application process, and strategies for submitting a strong application.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Funded Internship Info Session is offered monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Visit the Funded Internship Program page for a full list of 2025-26 Info Session dates.

*Please note that students participating in the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) and New York Arts Program (NYAP) may apply for funding through the Funded Internship Program during the fall and spring semesters. SU London Program students are eligible to apply during the fall semester.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

December 1 - 4:00pm

December 2nd, 2025

Southwestern University Jazz Band

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a concert with the Southwestern University Jazz Band under the direction of Christopher Washington.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

December 2 - 7:30pm

December 3rd, 2025

Internships 101 Info Session

In this Info Session you will learn about strategies for finding internship opportunities, plus how you can earn academic credit towards your degree for your internship experience through the university’s Academic Internship Program. We will also discuss the Funded Internship Program, which allows students to apply for supplemental funding during the summer semester for unpaid and low-paying internships.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Internships 101 Info Session is offered the first Wednesday of every month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm during the fall and spring semesters.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

December 3 - 4:00pm

December 5th, 2025

Last Day of Class

Date & Time

December 5 - All Day

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

December 5 - 2:00pm

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department proudly presents Musicale.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

December 5 - 7:30pm

December 6th, 2025

Study Days - No Classes

Date & Time

December 6 - All Day

December 8th, 2025

Final Examinations

Date & Time

December 8 - All Day

December 12th, 2025

December Graduation Ceremony

Date & Time

December 12 - All Day

January 15th, 2026

2025 SOAR Summit

The SOAR Summit offers sophomores an immersive, two-day professional development conference to kick start their career exploration and pursuit of skill-building experiences. For more information and to apply, visit www.southwestern.edu/soar.

Location

McCombs Campus Center

Date & Time

January 15, 2026 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

January 16th, 2026

2026 SOAR Summit

The SOAR Summit offers sophomores an immersive, two-day professional development conference to kick start their career exploration and pursuit of skill-building experiences. For more information and to apply, visit www.southwestern.edu/soar.

Location

McCombs Campus Center

Date & Time

January 16, 2026 - 8:30am - 7:00pm

January 19th, 2026

SU Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes)

Date & Time

January 19, 2026 - All Day

January 20th, 2026

Classes Begin

Date & Time

January 20, 2026 - All Day

January 27th, 2026

Funded Internship Info Session

Mark your calendar to attend the Funded Internship Info Session to learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program, which provides students the opportunity to apply through a rigorous application process to receive funding for unpaid and low-paying internships during the summer semester.

In this session, we will discuss the history of the program, the application process, and strategies for submitting a strong application.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Funded Internship Info Session is offered monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Visit the Funded Internship Program page for a full list of 2025-26 Info Session dates.

*Please note that students participating in the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) and New York Arts Program (NYAP) may apply for funding through the Funded Internship Program during the fall and spring semesters. SU London Program students are eligible to apply during the fall semester.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

January 27, 2026 - 4:00pm

February 4th, 2026

Internships 101 Info Session

In this Info Session you will learn about strategies for finding internship opportunities, plus how you can earn academic credit towards your degree for your internship experience through the university’s Academic Internship Program. We will also discuss the Funded Internship Program, which allows students to apply for supplemental funding during the summer semester for unpaid and low-paying internships.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Internships 101 Info Session is offered the first Wednesday of every month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm during the fall and spring semesters.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

February 4, 2026 - 4:00pm

February 6th, 2026

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

February 6, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department proudly presents Musicale.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 6, 2026 - 3:00pm

February 18th, 2026

Funded Internship Info Session

Mark your calendar to attend the Funded Internship Info Session to learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program, which provides students the opportunity to apply through a rigorous application process to receive funding for unpaid and low-paying internships during the summer semester.

In this session, we will discuss the history of the program, the application process, and strategies for submitting a strong application.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Funded Internship Info Session is offered monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Visit the Funded Internship Program page for a full list of 2025-26 Info Session dates.

*Please note that students participating in the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) and New York Arts Program (NYAP) may apply for funding through the Funded Internship Program during the fall and spring semesters. SU London Program students are eligible to apply during the fall semester.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

February 18, 2026 - 12:30pm

Exploring Majors Fair

Visit with faculty from each major as you explore options before registration begins. Learn about the relationship between majors and careers, and access self-assessment tools to help you identify possibilities. Sophomores, first-years, and new transfer students may find this event especially helpful.

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Bishops Lounge

Date & Time

February 18, 2026 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Register

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February 21st, 2026

Sarofim Music Series: Dáithí Sproule

Location

Davidson Stage at Alma Thomas Theater

Date & Time

February 21, 2026 - 2:00pm

February 27th, 2026

TASP 2026: 52nd Annual Conference of The Association for the Study of Play

Join us as we celebrate the power and purpose of play in shaping human experience at the 52nd Annual Conference of The Association for the Study of Play (TASP)!

Date & Time

February 27, 2026 - All Day

Register

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February 28th, 2026

Southwestern University Choirs

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 28, 2026 - 2:00pm

March 4th, 2026

Internships 101 Info Session

In this Info Session you will learn about strategies for finding internship opportunities, plus how you can earn academic credit towards your degree for your internship experience through the university’s Academic Internship Program. We will also discuss the Funded Internship Program, which allows students to apply for supplemental funding during the summer semester for unpaid and low-paying internships.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Internships 101 Info Session is offered the first Wednesday of every month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm during the fall and spring semesters.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

March 4, 2026 - 4:00pm

March 6th, 2026

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

March 6, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department proudly presents Musicale.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 6, 2026 - 3:00pm

March 8th, 2026

Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 8, 2026 - 2:00pm

March 10th, 2026

Southwestern University Jazz Band

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a concert with the Southwestern University Jazz Band under the direction of Christopher Washington.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 10, 2026 - 7:30pm

March 12th, 2026

Funded Internship Info Session

Mark your calendar to attend the Funded Internship Info Session to learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program, which provides students the opportunity to apply through a rigorous application process to receive funding for unpaid and low-paying internships during the summer semester.

In this session, we will discuss the history of the program, the application process, and strategies for submitting a strong application.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Funded Internship Info Session is offered monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Visit the Funded Internship Program page for a full list of 2025-26 Info Session dates.

*Please note that students participating in the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) and New York Arts Program (NYAP) may apply for funding through the Funded Internship Program during the fall and spring semesters. SU London Program students are eligible to apply during the fall semester.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

March 12, 2026 - 4:00pm

March 13th, 2026

Spring Break

Date & Time

March 13, 2026 - All Day

March 14th, 2026

Spring Break Trip - Hawaii

Location

Hawaii - Kona

Date & Time

March 14, 2026 - All Day

Register

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March 23rd, 2026

Classes Resume

Date & Time

March 23, 2026 - All Day

March 24th, 2026

Sarofim Music Series: Eunghee Cho

Location

Davidson Stage at Alma Thomas Theater

Date & Time

March 24, 2026 - 7:30pm

March 27th, 2026

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department proudly presents Musicale.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 27, 2026 - 3:00pm

March 28th, 2026

Student Recitals

Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is pleased to present student recitals.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 28, 2026 - All Day

April 1st, 2026

Internships 101 Info Session

In this Info Session you will learn about strategies for finding internship opportunities, plus how you can earn academic credit towards your degree for your internship experience through the university’s Academic Internship Program. We will also discuss the Funded Internship Program, which allows students to apply for supplemental funding during the summer semester for unpaid and low-paying internships.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Internships 101 Info Session is offered the first Wednesday of every month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm during the fall and spring semesters.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

April 1, 2026 - 4:00pm

April 3rd, 2026

SU Closed - No Classes

Date & Time

April 3, 2026 - All Day

April 7th, 2026

Sarofim Music Series: Gina Williams

Location

Davidson Stage at Alma Thomas Theater

Date & Time

April 7, 2026 - 7:30pm

April 10th, 2026

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

April 10, 2026 - 2:00pm

April 13th, 2026

Funded Internship Info Session

Mark your calendar to attend the Funded Internship Info Session to learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program, which provides students the opportunity to apply through a rigorous application process to receive funding for unpaid and low-paying internships during the summer semester.

In this session, we will discuss the history of the program, the application process, and strategies for submitting a strong application.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Funded Internship Info Session is offered monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Visit the Funded Internship Program page for a full list of 2025-26 Info Session dates.

*Please note that students participating in the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) and New York Arts Program (NYAP) may apply for funding through the Funded Internship Program during the fall and spring semesters. SU London Program students are eligible to apply during the fall semester.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

April 13, 2026 - 4:00pm

April 25th, 2026

Southwestern University Choirs

Date & Time

April 25, 2026 - 2:00pm

April 26th, 2026

Student Recital

Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is pleased to present student recitals.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 26, 2026 - All Day

April 28th, 2026

Southwestern University Jazz Band

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a concert with the Southwestern University Jazz Band under the direction of Christopher Washington.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 28, 2026 - 7:30pm

May 2nd, 2026

Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

May 2, 2026 - 2:00pm

May 4th, 2026

Funded Internship Info Session

Mark your calendar to attend the Funded Internship Info Session to learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program, which provides students the opportunity to apply through a rigorous application process to receive funding for unpaid and low-paying internships during the summer semester.

In this session, we will discuss the history of the program, the application process, and strategies for submitting a strong application.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Funded Internship Info Session is offered monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Visit the Funded Internship Program page for a full list of 2025-26 Info Session dates.

*Please note that students participating in the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) and New York Arts Program (NYAP) may apply for funding through the Funded Internship Program during the fall and spring semesters. SU London Program students are eligible to apply during the fall semester.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

May 4, 2026 - 4:00pm

May 6th, 2026

Last Day of Classes

Date & Time

May 6, 2026 - All Day

Internships 101 Info Session

In this Info Session you will learn about strategies for finding internship opportunities, plus how you can earn academic credit towards your degree for your internship experience through the university’s Academic Internship Program. We will also discuss the Funded Internship Program, which allows students to apply for supplemental funding during the summer semester for unpaid and low-paying internships.

Can’t make this session? No problem. The Internships 101 Info Session is offered the first Wednesday of every month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm during the fall and spring semesters.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Conference Room #233

Date & Time

May 6, 2026 - 4:00pm

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department proudly presents Musicale.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

May 6, 2026 - 7:00pm

May 7th, 2026

Study Days

Date & Time

May 7, 2026 - All Day

May 8th, 2026

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

May 8, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

May 11th, 2026

Final Examinations

Date & Time

May 11, 2026 - All Day

May 16th, 2026

Commencement

Date & Time

May 16, 2026 - All Day