At Canterbury, what you wear in class should show that you're here to focus and take your academics seriously. That means dressing neat, clean, and put-together from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and for Sunday Mass and Brunch.

Classroom Dress – Keep It Polished

Wear this:

• A button-down shirt, polo, or blouse (tucked in)
• Chinos, corduroys, or a skirt
• Dresses (as long as they’re not strapless)
• Sweaters (cardigans, quarter-zips, or V-necks) over a collared shirt or blouse
• Canterbury gear that follows these rules

Not allowed: Hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, joggers, leggings, jeans, shorts, slippers, flip-flops, baseball hats, or headphones in class.

Saints Formal Dress – Dress to Impress

At least once a week (usually Tuesdays) and for special events, you’ll need to step it up with:

• A dress or skirt with a dress shirt and formal shoes (strapless dresses need a cardigan or blazer)
• A blazer, button-down shirt, tie, chinos/khakis, and formal shoes
   

Saints Spirit Dress – Show Your School Pride

On Spirit Dress days (like game days), you can swap the formal look for Canterbury gear:
A Canterbury top, sweatshirt, or shirt with jeans, sweatpants, joggers, or leggings

Move-in day is an exciting and busy time at Canterbury! You and your family will be greeted by our welcoming Student Life team, who will guide you through the registration process. After you've registered, you can start moving your belongings into your dorm. And don't worry, there will be plenty of faculty and student volunteers around to give you a hand and make sure you feel at home.

At Canterbury, the school year is structured to keep you engaged, challenged, and supported, with a balance of academics, athletics, activities, and time to recharge.

Each year is divided into two semesters—fall and spring—packed with exciting traditions, competitive sports seasons, and plenty of opportunities to grow inside and outside the classroom.

We publish a Preliminary Calendar with all the major dates for each semester:

PRELIMINARY 2025-26 calendar

We know that starting a new school is a big deal—it's exciting but can also be a bit daunting. At Canterbury, we're all about making you feel welcome and supported. Our orientation program is here to help you get used to life on campus, meet your new classmates, and discover all the resources you have at your fingertips. Plus, our amazing faculty—your teachers, coaches, advisors, and dorm parents—are always ready to help you out, whether it's with your studies, making friends, or just dealing with all the emotions that come with this new chapter at Canterbury.

Definitely! You'll have plenty of opportunities to meet other new students before classes begin. Your first chance is during one of our Accepted Student Days (Wednesday, April 2, or Saturday, April 5).  We're also planning a special event on campus in June just for you and your family as newly accepted Saints. It's a fun and laid-back way to meet the people you'll be going to school with, so make sure to watch for that invite! Plus, before classes start, we've set aside two days on campus for orientation activities. These are all about helping you meet other students, get to know each other, and start building friendships.

We're excited that you're eager to start learning at Canterbury! After you've officially enrolled, you'll begin choosing your classes. Our academic advising team will help you figure out what you're interested in and what you're good at, and they'll guide you through picking your classes for the upcoming school year. They'll look at your transcripts and teacher recommendations from last year to create a suggested class schedule for you. Over the summer, they'll send you this proposed schedule. If you're happy with it, great! If you have any questions or concerns, just reach out to them, and they'll work with you to make any necessary adjustments. Don't worry if you're not sure about the level of a particular course—there's a two-week Add/Drop period at the start of the year, so you can make changes to your schedule if needed.