The OCA’s three seminaries have begun the 2026–2027 academic year. The update brings together news from the institutions and describes activity in several locations. St. Vladimir’s began its year on September 7, welcoming 33 new students. St. Tikhon’s welcomed 18 new seminarians to its residential program in South Canaan. The seminary also opened a Chicago M.Div. program, which began with 12 seminarians. In August, St. Herman’s welcomed new and returning seminarians to Kodiak. The report covers two distinct St. Tikhon’s programs, located in South Canaan and Chicago, alongside updates from the other two seminaries. For St. Vladimir’s, it gives both a specific start date and the number of new students; the St. Herman’s update identifies the month and place of its welcome. Taken together, the news provides a concise view of the start of the academic year at all three institutions, including the opening of a new program and the arrival of seminarians.