Calendar 2026 | September Sessions Skip to main content Skip to secondary navigation September Sessions Search this site Submit Search Menu Home SoCo 2026 CoursesAmerican Voices Project Artificial Intelligence and Deliberative Democracy The Bizarre Story of Prion Disease Classical California Culture, Climate, and Food Security in the Alaskan Arctic Discover Monterey Bay through Oceanography, Ecology, and Literature Learning Theater Parks and Peoples in Patagonia Policing, Migration, and Violence in Latin America Reason and Faith: Questions of Political Theology Remix | Writing and Reading the DJ The Uncertain Future of Humanity Arts Intensive 2026 CoursesBeyond the Garment: A Wearable Art Exploration Design for Silver and Bronze Immersive Music Production and Performance Key-Notes: A Piano and Voice Exploration SFx LA Arts Immersion Narrative Filmmaking: From Script to Screen Calendar 2026 Learn MoreProgram Cost and Financial Support After You're AcceptedAccommodation Requests Living and Eating On Campus Move into Autumn Housing Early SoCo Photo GallerySoCo in the News Arts Intensive Photo GalleryArts Intensive in the News Contact Us and About September Sessions ApplyApply Student ApplicantHow to Apply Eligibility and Commitment Tips on Applying Staff SeptemberBeing an SCA or AIA Submit SCA or AIA ApplicationSubmit Transcript For Staff Application For Graduate SCA or AIA Applicants Working for the Program Waitlisted? Didn't Apply? Second Round Applications Withdrawal Policy TeachTeaching Resources Key Dates and Deadlines Teach SoCo Teach Arts IntensiveWhat Faculty Say Arts Intensive Course Archive Calendar 2026 Main content start You'll have 11 weeks in June, July, and August to spend on relaxation, jobs, internships, or whatever you please, before coming to campus for SoCo or Arts Intensive. However, many classes will have you do some summer reading and short assignments before arriving—ask your faculty in the spring class meeting. Once you arrive on campus on Sunday 30 August, most classes meet every weekday. Don't plan any travel—many classes will hold field trips or movie nights on weekends and evenings, plus organize social events. Program-wide events let you catch up with friends in other classes. Move-Out gives you a chance to settle into your academic year housing early. Want a glimpse into the classes? SoCo Photo Gallery and Instagram feed, and tag #socoStanford Arts Intensive Photo Gallery and Instagram feed Calendar in September 2026 We expect SoCo and Arts Intensive to look like a lot like this calendar. Classes will each have a unique schedule, but program events on-campus include:  Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday August 30 Arrive on campus Required Welcome August  31  First class meeting Class Opening Dinner September 1   2   3 SoCo & Arts Intensive Picnic. All 200+ students, games, food 4   5 6 7 8 Cabaret! Special Dinner and performances from Sophomore College and Arts Intensive 9 10 11 Move into Fall Housing Early (except travel classes) 12 13 14   15 16   17 Closing Showcase: Arts Intensive and SoCo, show off what you've done to friends and family! Incoming frosh welcome too. 18 Last Official Day of Arts Intensive and Sophomore College 19 20   21   22 Academic Year Begins 23 24 25 26 Special Events In addition to your class syllabus, you should expect.... Move-In SoCo and Arts Intensive Check in are on Sunday, August 30, 12noon-4pm, location TBD. Learn more about living and eating on campus Welcome/House Meeting After dinner on Move-In Day, we'll gather as a program to meet the staff team and go over some basics. Class Community Meeting After the Welcome on Move-In Day, your SCAs and AIAs will gather your class for the first community meeting, getting to know your classmates. Class Opening Dinner The evening of the first class, you'll have dinner with your faculty to begin getting to know them outside of the classroom. Some faculty select a restaurant in Palo Alto, others opt for an on-campus picnic. SoCo & Arts Intensive Picnic All 200 students gather for dinner, lawn games, and arts and crafts. Get Your Move On Move into Fall Housing early, yay! You can start settling in for the academic year. But remember to pack light--you have to tote your stuff across campus. On-Campus classes move on the second Friday; travel classes will move into autumn housing when they return from travel. Learn more about moving Symposium and Showcase Show off what you've been doing for the last three weeks! We'll have performances, exhibits, and poster sessions. Invite your friends and family to see. After September SoCo and Arts Intensive fund a reunion with your faculty each year until you graduate. Many students remain friends, and faculty often become advisors and mentors. What's a Symposium Like? 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