Academic Calendar
Summer 2009 | Fall 2009 | Spring 2010
Summer 2009
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 19 -June2 | Tuesday - Tuesday |
Summer Interim Classes - All fees for interim classes must be paid by the first class meeting of the interim session. |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Rental Textbook Pick-up Begins May 26 |
| June 1 - 2 | Monday-Tuesday | Final Registration and Freshman Orientation |
| June 2 | Tuesday | Enrollment Confirmation Deadline - Students who decide not to enroll in the Summer must cancel their enrollment by 6:00 p.m. |
| June 2 | Tuesday | Last day for undergraduate students to remove "I" grades. |
| June 3 | Wednesday | First Day of Classes; Term I begins. |
| June 15 | Monday | Graduation Audits for Summer 2009 graduation candidates begin. No graduation application for Summer 2009 will be accepted after this date. |
| June 17 - 18 | Wednesday - Thursday | Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program I Fall 2009 Freshman by Invitation. |
| June 18 | Thursday | Last day to withdraw from Term I Classes. |
| June 24 - 25 | Wednesday - Thursday | Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program II Fall 2009 Freshman by Invitation. |
| June 25 | Thursday | Term I Classes End |
| June 29 | Monday | Term I Classes: Final Examinations. |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Term II Classes Begin |
| July 2 | Thursday | Regular Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes or resign from the University. |
| July 3 | Friday | Independence Day Holiday |
| July 6 | Monday | Term I grades due by 9:00 a.m. |
| July 8 - 9 | Wednesday - Thursday | Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program III Fall 2009 Freshman by Invitation. |
| July 15 - 16 | Wednesday - Thursday | Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program IV Fall 2009 Freshman by Invitation. |
| July 16 | Thursday | Last Day to withdraw from Term II Classes. |
| July 22 - 23 | Wednesday - Thursday | Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program V Fall 2009 Freshman by Invitation. |
| July 23 | Thursday | Last Day of Classes |
| July 27 | Monday | Term II Classes: Final Examinations |
| July 27 | Monday | Deadline for Graduate Theses and Graduate Comprehensive Exams. |
| July 27 - 28 | Monday - Tuesday | Regular Classes - Final Examinations. |
| July 29 | Wednesday |
Last day to return rental textbooks without a fine. |
| July 30 | Thursday | Grades due by 9:00 a.m. |
| August 4 | Tuesday | Rental Books must be purchased if not returned by 4:30 p.m. |
See page 4 for "Registration Procedures" terminology, definitions, and responsibilities.
NOTE: UNIVERSITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS DURING THE SUMMER TERM. CAMPUS DINING OPERATIONS WILL ALSO BE CLOSED WHEN UNIVERSITY CLASSES ARE NOT IN SESSION.
ALL RENTAL TEXTBOOKS MUST BE RETURNED TO TEXTBOOK RENTAL ON OR BEFORE 6:00 P.M. ON THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THE LAST DAY OF FINAL EXAMINATIONS. HOURS OF OPERATION EACH DAY DURING FINAL EXAMS: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
RETURN BOOKS MUST BE PURCHASED AT FULL RETAIL PRICE IF NOT RETURNED BY 4:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009.
Fall 2009
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
August 3 - 17 |
Monday-Monday |
Fall Interim Classes - All fees for interim classes must be paid by the first class meeting of the interim session. |
|
August 10 - 14 |
Monday -Friday |
Rental textbook pickup begins August 10; Open registration ends August 14. |
|
August 14 |
Friday |
Early Fee Payment Deadline 4:30 p.m. |
|
August 14 - 16 |
Friday - Sunday |
Final Schedule Adjustments 4:30 p.m. Friday - Midnight Sunday. Only for students who paid fees by the early fee payment deadline. |
|
August 17 - 18 |
Monday - Tuesday |
Final Registration; Freshman Orientation; New Faculty/Staff Orientation. |
|
August 18 |
Tuesday |
Enrollment Confirmation Deadline; Students who decide not to enroll in the Fall must cancel their enrollment by 6:00 p.m. |
|
August 18 |
Tuesday |
Last day for undergraduate students to remove I grades |
|
August 19 |
Wednesday |
First Day of Classes - Regular semester and Term I |
|
August 19 |
Wednesday |
Interim grades due by 9:00 a.m. |
|
September 7 |
Monday |
Labor Day Holiday |
|
September 15 |
Tuesday |
Graduation Audits for Fall 2009 Graduation Candidates begin. No graduation applications for Fall 2009 will be accepted after this date. Last day to apply for Spring 2010 graduation without late fee. |
|
September 25 |
Friday |
Last day to withdraw from Term I Classes. |
|
October 1 -2 |
Thursday - Friday |
Fall Break. |
|
October 7 |
Wednesday |
Term I Classes End. |
|
October 12 |
Monday |
Term I Classes: Final Examinations; M-W schedule. |
|
October 13 |
Tuesday |
Term I Classes: Final Examinations; T-TH schedule. |
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October 14 |
Wednesday |
Term II Classes Begin. |
|
October 23 |
Friday |
Regular Classes: Last day to withdraw or resign from the University. |
|
October 23 |
Friday |
Term I grades due by 9:00 a.m. |
|
November 16 - 20 |
Monday - Friday |
Priority Registration for Spring 2010 Classes. |
|
November 18 |
Wednesday |
Term II Classes: Last day to withdraw or resign from the University. |
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November 25 - 27 |
Wednesday - Friday |
Thanksgiving Holiday. |
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December 4 |
Friday |
Last Day of Classes. |
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December 5 |
Saturday |
Saturday Only Classes - Final Examinations. |
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December 7 |
Monday |
Deadline for Graduate Theses and Graduate Comprehensive Exams. |
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December 7 - 11 |
Monday - Friday* |
Final Examinations. |
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December 12 |
Saturday |
Commencement 10:00 a.m. |
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December 14 |
Monday |
Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. - Last day to return rental textbooks without a fine. |
|
December 18 |
Friday |
Rental Books must be purchased if not returned by 4:30 p.m. |
*Grades of prospective graduating students are due by 9:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2009.
See page 4 for "Registration Procedures" terminology, definitions, and responsibilities.
NOTE: UNIVERSITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON LABOR DAY - SEPTEMBER 7; FALL BREAK - OCTOBER 1 - 2; THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 25-27; AND CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS - DECEMBER 21, 2009 - JANUARY 1, 2010. CAMPUS DINING OPERATIONS WILL BE CLOSED WHEN UNIVERSITY CLASSES ARE NOT IN SESSION. PLEASE REFER TO AUXILIARY SERVICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
ALL RENTAL TEXTBOOKS MUST BE RETURNED TO TEXTBOOK RENTAL ON OR BEFORE 6:00 P.M. ON THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THE LAST DAY OF FINAL EXAMINATIONS. HOURS OF OPERATION EACH DAY DURING FINAL EXAMS: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
RENTAL TEXTBOOKS MUST BE PURCHASED AT FULL RETAIL PRICE IF NOT RETURNED BY 4:30 P.M. ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009.
Spring 2010
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
January 8 |
Friday |
Early Fee Payment Deadline 4:30 p.m. Open Registration Ends. |
|
January 8 - 10 |
Friday - Sunday |
Final Schedule Adjustments 4:30 p.m. Friday - Midnight Sunday. Only for students who paid fees by the early fee payment deadline. |
|
January 11 |
Monday |
Rental Textbook pick-up begins. |
|
January 11 - 12 |
Monday -Tuesday |
Freshman Orientation; New Faculty/Staff Orientation. |
|
January 11 - 14 |
Monday - Thursday |
Final Registration. |
|
January 14 |
Thursday |
Enrollment Confirmation Deadline - Students who decide not to enroll in the Spring must cancel their enrollment by 6:00 p.m. |
| January 14 | Thursday |
Last day for undergraduate students to remove "I" grades. |
| January 18 | Monday |
Martin Luther King Holiday. |
|
January 19 |
Tuesday |
First Day of Classes - Regular semester and Term I. |
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February 11 |
Thursday |
Last day to withdraw from Term I Classes. |
|
February 15 - 17 |
Monday - Wednesday |
Mardi Gras Holidays. |
|
February 17 |
Wednesday |
Graduation Audits for Spring 2010 graduation candidates begin. No graduation applications will be accepted for Spring 2010 after this date. Last day to apply for Summer/Fall 2010 graduation without late fee. |
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March 8 |
Monday |
Term I Classes End. |
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March 9 |
Tuesday |
Term I Classes: Final Examinations: T-TH schedule. |
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March 10 |
Wednesday |
Term I Classes: Final Examinations: M-W schedule. |
|
March 12 |
Friday |
Regular Classes: Last Day to withdraw or resign from the University. |
|
March 15 |
Monday |
Term II Classes Begin. |
|
March 17 |
Wednesday |
Term I grades due by 9:00 a.m. |
|
March 22-26 |
Monday - Friday |
Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2010 Classes. |
|
April 2 - 9 |
Friday - Friday |
Spring Break |
|
April 29 |
Thursday |
Term II: Last Day to withdraw or resign from the University. |
| May 7 |
Friday |
Last Day of Classes. |
|
May 8 |
Saturday |
Saturday Only Classes - Final Examinations. |
|
May 10 |
Monday |
Deadline for Graduate Theses and Graduate Comprehensive Exams. |
|
May 10 - 14 |
Monday - Friday* |
Final Examinations. |
|
May 15 |
Saturday |
Commencement 10:00 a.m. |
|
May 17 |
Monday |
Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. - Last day to return rental textbooks without a fine. |
|
May 21 |
Friday |
Rental Books must be purchased if not returned by 4:30 p.m. |
*Grades of prospective graduating students are due by 9:00 a.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010.
See page 4 for "Registration Procedures" terminology, definitions, and responsibilities.
NOTE: UNIVERSITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY - JANUARY 18, 2010; MARDI GRAS - FEBRUARY 15-16, 2010, AND EASTER - APRIL 2-5, 2010. CAMPUS DINING OPERATIONS WILL BE CLOSED WHEN UNIVERSITY CLASSES ARE NOT IN SESSION.
ALL RENTAL TEXTBOOKS MUST BE RETURNED TO TEXTBOOK RENTAL ON OR BEFORE 6:00 P.M. ON THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THE LAST DAY OF FINAL EXAMINATIONS. HOURS OF OPERATION EACH DAY DURING FINAL EXAMS: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
RENTAL TEXTBOOKS MUST BE PURCHASED AT FULL RETAIL PRICE IF NOT RETURNED BY 4:30 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010.