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Whether you are looking for academic policies, accessing the Populi Learning Portal, requesting an official transcript, or finding other essential resources, this page brings together the tools and information you need throughout your time at St. Tikhon's Seminary. Use the links below to quickly access the resources that support your academic path and daily life at the Seminary.

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Student Resources

Access the essential tools, academic resources, and student services you need throughout your time at St. Tikhon's Seminary.

  • Populi Login

    Log in to the Populi Learning Portal to access your courses, academic records, assignments, and other essential student resources.

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  • Academic Bulletin

    Access the official Academic Bulletin for academic policies, degree requirements, course descriptions, graduation requirements, and other essential information for students.

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  • Transcripts

    Submit a transcript request and access official academic records from St. Tikhon's Seminary.

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  • Library

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St. Tikhon's Seminary academic resources
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Year At A Glance

2026-27 Academic Calendar

Stay informed about important academic dates, deadlines, holidays, and seminary events throughout the academic year.

89th Academic Year 2026-27

Fall Semester 2026

August 31

Monday

Family Orientation Day

August 31 - September 4

Monday - Friday

Orientation Week/
Beautification Week

September 7

Monday

Labor Day

September 8

Tuesday

Nativity of the Theotokos
No classes

September 9

Wednesday

Fall semester classes begin

September 14

Monday

Elevation of the Cross
No classes

October 2

Friday

Last day for drop/add without penalty

October 19 - 23

Monday - Friday

Midterm week

October 13

Tuesday

Annual Founder's Lecture

TBD

Saturday

Fall Festival

November 15

Sunday

Nativity Fast begins

November 21

Saturday

Entry of the Theotokos

November 25 - 29

Wednesday - Sunday

Thanksgiving break

December 6

Sunday

Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra

December 13

Sunday

Feast of St. Herman of Alaska

December 14 - 18

Monday - Friday

Last week of classes / Final examinations

December 22

Tuesday

End of semester faculty meeting; faculty grades due; incompletes filed with the Office of the Registrar

Spring Semester 2027

January 18

Monday

Spring semester classes begin

February 2

Monday

Meeting of the Lord in the Temple
No classes

February 12

Friday

Last day for drop/add without penalty

February 15

Monday

President's Day
No classes

March 1 - 5

Monday - Friday

Midterm week

March 10 - 14

Wednesday - Sunday

Pre-Lenten break
All students return for Forgiveness Vespers on Sunday

March 15 - 21

Monday - Sunday

First week of Great Lent
No classes; all seminarians on campus

March 18

Thursday

Feast of St. Nicholai

March 23 (subject to change)

Tuesday

Annual St. Nicholai Lecture

March 25

Thursday

Annunciation
No classes

April 26 - May 2

Monday - Sunday

Holy Week and Pascha
No classes; all seminarians on campus

May 3 - 9

Monday - Sunday

Bright Week and St. Thomas Sunday
No classes

May 17 - 21

Monday - Friday

Last week of classes / Final examinations

May 24 - 28

Monday - Friday

Beautification Week; all seminarians on campus

May 25

Tuesday

End of semester faculty meeting; faculty grades due; incompletes filed with Office of the Registrar

May 28 - 29

Friday - Saturday

85th Commencement Festivities

May 28 - 31

Friday - Monday

123rd Memorial Day Pilgrimage

Summer 2027

June 1 - 30


August 3 - 31

August 3 - 31


Late summer term





Addressing Issues

Student Concerns

St. Tikhon’s Seminary is committed to providing students with clear avenues for seeking guidance, addressing difficulties, and bringing forward concerns that may arise during their time at the Seminary. Students have access to resources, policies, and established processes designed to help them identify the appropriate support or course of action for academic, personal, community, or other concerns. We invite students to explore the available resources and processes and learn how to bring forward and formally submit a concern.

St. Tikhon's Seminary student concerns seminary entryway.

Questions?

Have questions about academic policies, registration, transcripts, or other student records? The Registrar's Office is here to help.

If you need additional assistance or cannot find the information you are looking for, please contact Katherine Cardell, Registrar and Director of Institutional Assessment and Effectiveness.

KatherineCardell@gmail.com
570.561.1818, ext. 105


St. Tikhon's Seminary Registrar and Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Katherine Cardell.