Semester 56 Calendar
Dates: Wednesday, January 21 – Sunday, May 24, 2026
Students arrive in Denver by 2 pm, depart for Leadville
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Please book inbound flights that arrive at Denver International Airport between 10 am and 2 pm MT.
- If you are dropping your student off on campus on January 21, it must be between no earlier than 1 pm and before 5 pm MT.
Orientation and expedition preparation
Thursday, January 22 – Saturday, January 24
First Expedition: Canyons of Southeastern Utah
Sunday, January 25 – Friday, February 6
Classes begin on campus
Monday, February 9
Ski Expedition: Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges, Colorado
Wednesday, March 4 – Friday, March 13
Classes resume on campus
Monday, March 16
Family Weekend
Friday, April 3- Saturday, April 4
- Details for Family Weekend will be shared in February. You can tentatively plan for programming to begin Friday evening at 5 pm MT.
- Students can stay with their families off-campus Friday and Saturday evenings, with all students departing campus for Spring Break the evening of Saturday, April 4.
Spring Break (all students depart)
Sunday, April 5 – Sunday, April 12
- Students are expected to travel home for Spring Break with their families following Family Weekend. If a family member is not able to attend Family Weekend, please reach out to the Semester Director for instruction on how to proceed.
- Incoming flights to Denver International Airport on Sunday, April 12, should be booked to arrive between 10 am – 2 pm MT
- HMI will provide transportation from the airport to HMI for any student flying back from Spring Break.
- If you are dropping your student off on campus on April 12, it must be between no earlier than 1 pm and before 5 pm MT.
Expedition preparation
Monday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 14
Third Expedition: Canyons of Southeastern Utah
Wednesday, April 15 – Friday, April 24
Classes resume on campus
Monday, April 27
Full Circle and closing ceremonies
Saturday, May 23
Students depart
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Please book outbound flights that depart Denver International Airport between 11:30 am and 6 pm MT. If you are picking up your student from campus, it must be by 8 am MT.