Episcopal AcademyStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Episcopal Academy. Core organization is free for students.

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Student guide · Academic Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Episcopal Academy

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Academic Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
8
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

5 entries
  1. Academic Year 2026-2027School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
  2. Upper School 2026-2027
  3. Lower School 2026-2027
  4. Middle School 2026-2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

E

EA/Haverford Day
The annual day of athletic rivalry competitions against The Haverford School.
EAPA
Episcopal Academy Parents' Association, the primary organization for parent involvement.

G

GSA
Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club focused on LGBTQ+ support and advocacy.

J

J-Term
January Term, a two-week period of intensive, immersive elective courses following winter break.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

T

The Dining Hall
The main cafeteria located within the Crawford Campus Center where students eat lunch.
The Stripe
The official student-run newspaper of Episcopal Academy.

V

Vestry
A student leadership group responsible for assisting with and leading Chapel services.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Advisory
A small group meeting between students and a faculty mentor for academic and social support.
Annenberg
The Annenberg Library, the central research and study facility on campus.
Chapel
A mandatory regular assembly for the school community held in the campus chapel.
Crawford
The Crawford Campus Center, which serves as the central hub for student life and dining.
Dixon
The Dixon Athletic Center, the primary facility for indoor sports, gym classes, and swimming.
The Chapel
The Class of 1944 Chapel, used for regular spiritual gatherings and community meetings.
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The Canteen
Tierney
Tierney Hall, the main academic building housing the Upper School classrooms.
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Tierney Dining Hall
Veracross
The primary online portal used by students and parents for schedules, grades, and attendance.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Newtown Square for Episcopal Academy Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Newtown Square.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,900

Cost of Living Index

132

Student Population

65,000

City Transportation

Walkability

28

Bikeability

30

Public Transit

SEPTA bus routes 104 and 120, Regional Rail nearby (Media/Elwyn Line, Paoli/Thorndale Line)

Nearest Airports

Philadelphia International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

53°F

Avg Snowfall

28 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

P1 - P6

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Designated lots for faculty, students, and visitors; permits are generally required for regular campus users.

Campus News

Latest updates from Episcopal Academy

Crawford Campus Center Gallery Kicks Off 2026-27 Season

The gallery opened its season with 'Take It Easy,' featuring works by alumna Callie Avellino '14.

Oct 1, 2026

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2026-27 Parent Education Sessions Announced

EA announced a series of free educational sessions for parents, including topics on executive function and core beliefs.

Sep 18, 2026

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Class of 2026 Celebrated at 241st Commencement

The Episcopal Academy celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 in June.

Jun 12, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Episcopal Academy

Tennis - Girls MS A v Agnes Irwin

October 5, 2026

Tennis Courts

Middle School A Girls Tennis match against Agnes Irwin School.

Volleyball - MS A v Agnes Irwin

October 5, 2026

O'Neill Gym

Middle School A Volleyball match against Agnes Irwin School.

Faculty Professional Day

October 9, 2026

Campus-wide

Professional development day for faculty; no classes for students.

Fall Break

October 12, 2026

Campus-wide

School closed for Fall Break.

Parent Education Session: Executive Function

October 29, 2026

Zoom Webinar

EAPA parenting event focusing on executive function skills needed for school success.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@episcopalacademy.org

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