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The College ’ s Routine
The Academic Year
The academic year consists of fall and spring semesters . Classes regularly begin the week preceding Labor Day and run until just before Christmas . Classes resume in mid-January and conclude with Commencement in May . Williamson ’ s annual academic calendar is available for review on the Student Management System ( Blackbaud ) and the college website .
The Daily Routine
To prepare students for full-time employment , Williamson requires its students to follow a structured daily schedule . The typical daily schedule is as follows :
Breakfast ( Optional )
6:30 - 7:15 a . m .
Lineup
7:15 a . m .
Chapel
7:30 a . m .
Classes / Shops :
Period 1
8:00 - 8:50 a . m .
Period 2
8:55 - 9:45 a . m .
Period 3
9:50 - 10:40 a . m .
Period 4
10:45 - 11:35 a . m .
Lunch
11:45 a . m . – 12:30 p . m .
Period 5
12:45 - 1:35 p . m .
Period 6
1:40 - 2:30 p . m .
Period 7
2:35 - 3:25 p . m .
Period 8
3:30 - 4:20 p . m .
Athletics / Study Hall / Shop
4:45 – 6:30 p . m .
( Mon-Thurs )
Dinner ( Mon-Wed )
6:15 – 7:00 p . m .
Dinner ( Thurs )
General
5:00 – 5:30 p . m .
Athletes
6:30 – 7:00 p . m .
Evening Study Hall / Shop
7:00 – 10:00 p . m .
Lights Out
10:30 p . m .
Morning Lineup
The day at Williamson begins with lineup at 7:15 a . m ., Monday through
Friday . Students stand in front of Rowan Hall for roll call and are inspected
to ensure that they comply with the college ’ s dress code and grooming
regulations . Lineup is held indoors in the event of inclement weather or
darkness .
Chapel
As part of Williamson ’ s commitment to providing moral and character 36