August 20 – August 21

New students will move in on Thursday, August 20. Returning students will move in on Friday, August 21.

We are excited to welcome you to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø! Please mark your calendars and begin preparing for an exciting start to the academic year.

New Incoming Students:

In the meantime, you have several steps to complete. Please review our Deposited Student Checklist and complete all the steps that are relevant to you. And please reach out if you need assistance — we are more than happy to help!

If you have not already done so, please make sure to join the incoming student GroupChat. You can find the link in the  section under “Add Yourself to the GroupChat.” This will be one of the primary ways we share reminders, updates, and connect you with other new students before you arrive on campus.

More information about Move-In Day, Orientation Weekend, and what to expect will be shared soon. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Stephens community!

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August 20 – August 23

Welcome to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø! Orientation Weekend is your official introduction to life as a Stephens Star – a three-day experience designed to help new students move in, find their community, and feel at home before classes begin.

The weekend kicks off on Thursday with move-in and campus exploration. You’ll also take part in signature Stephens traditions, including the Crossing the Bridge Ceremony and an evening of games and music.

Friday dives into academics, with time dedicated to connecting with your major, meeting faculty, and getting oriented to your program. Leadership and community-building activities continue, and the evening brings friendly competition and campus fun.

Saturday and Sunday will allow you to connect with the broader Stephens and Columbia community, and celebrate everything you’ve experienced over the past three days. Throughout the weekend, you’ll share meals, explore campus, and build friendships that will carry you through your Stephens journey.

More details, including a full schedule and location information, will be shared closer to the event.

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August 24 All day

Block 1: August 24 – September 16, 2026

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September 7 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Labor Day; No classes, campus offices are closed.

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September 21 All day

Block 2: September 21 – October 14, 2026

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October 2 – October 4

Join the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø for Season 79!

Spring Awakening follows a group of teenagers in late 19th-century Germany as they struggle with the pressures of growing up, strict social expectations, and the confusion surrounding love, sexuality, and identity. At the center of the story are Melchior, an intelligent and rebellious student; Wendla, a curious and sheltered young girl; and Moritz, a sensitive boy overwhelmed by academic pressure and anxiety. As the adults around them refuse to openly discuss important issues, the teenagers are left to navigate their emotions and experiences alone.

Through a powerful contemporary rock score and emotional storytelling, the musical explores themes of self-discovery, repression, mental health, and the consequences of silence between generations. As the characters search for freedom and understanding, their choices lead to both moments of hope and heartbreaking tragedy, making Spring Awakening a deeply moving coming-of-age story.

Spring Awakening is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Showtimes

• 11 a.m. on Oct. 2
• 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 & 3
• 2 p.m. Oct. 3 & 4

Tickets will go on sale August 15, 2026.

Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind

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October 19 All day

Block 3: October 19 – November 11, 2026

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October 30 – November 1

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Eurydice reimagines the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice from Eurydice’s perspective. After falling deeply in love with Orpheus, a gifted musician, Eurydice dies unexpectedly on her wedding day and journeys to the Underworld. There, she reunites with her father, who has been waiting for her and helps her rediscover her memories and sense of self. As Eurydice adjusts to the strange rules of the Underworld, she struggles between her love for Orpheus and her growing connection to her father.

The play explores themes of love, loss, memory, and the difficulty of letting go. Through poetic dialogue and imaginative staging, Sarah Ruhl creates a dreamlike version of the myth that focuses on family relationships and human emotion rather than heroic adventure. As Orpheus attempts to bring Eurydice back to the world of the living, the story builds toward a bittersweet ending that highlights the fragility of memory and the enduring power of love.

Eurydice is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
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Showtimes

• 11 a.m. on Oct. 30
• 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30
• 2 p.m. on Oct. 31 & Nov. 1

Tickets will go on sale August 15, 2026.

By Sarah Ruhl

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November 21 – November 29

Thanksgiving Break is Saturday, November 21 through Sunday, November 29; No classes.

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December 11 – December 13

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She Loves Me is a romantic musical comedy set in a 1930s perfume shop in Budapest. The story follows Georg Nowack and Amalia Balash, two employees who constantly argue and clash at work. Unbeknownst to them, however, they have been anonymously exchanging heartfelt letters through a lonely-hearts correspondence and have fallen in love as secret pen pals. As misunderstandings and workplace tensions continue to grow, neither realizes that the person they are searching for is standing right in front of them.

Filled with humor, charm, and heartfelt songs, the musical explores themes of love, identity, and human connection. Alongside the romance between Georg and Amalia, the lives of the other shop employees unfold with moments of comedy and emotional honesty. As the truth about the letters is finally revealed, the story ends with reconciliation, warmth, and the hopeful promise of new love.

She Loves Me is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Showtimes

• 11 a.m. on Dec. 11
• 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 & 12
• 2 p.m. on Dec. 12 & 13

Tickets will go on sale August 15, 2026.

Book by Joe Masteroff
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on a play by Miklos Laszio

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