January 2, 2009, Friday
University Offices Open
January 2, Friday – January 9, Friday
Registration/Schedule Adjustment
January 11, Sunday, 9 a.m.
Residence Hall Open
January 12, Monday
First Day of Class
January 12, Monday – January 16, Friday
Late Registration and Add/Drop (Schedule Adjustment)
January 16, Friday
Last Day to Add Classes (Withdrawals Only After This Date)
January 19, Monday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – University Closed
January 20, Tuesday
“W” Withdrawal Period Begins
February 6, Friday
Application for May Graduation Due in Academic Dean’s Office
February 13, Friday
Last Day to Drop 1st 8 Weeks Courses
March 4, Wednesday
Mid-Semester, 1st 8 Weeks Courses End
March 5, Thursday
2nd 8 Weeks Courses Begin
March 9, Monday, Noon
Deadline for Submitting Freshmen Mid Term Grades
March 16, Monday
Final Draft of Thesis Due in Advisor’s Office
March 20, Friday
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Individual Course
March 21, Saturday, Noon
Residence Halls Close
March 22, Sunday – March 29, Sunday
Spring Break – Classes Dismissed
March 23, Monday – May 1, Friday
Complete Withdrawals Only
March 29, Sunday, Noon
Residence Halls Open
March 30, Monday
Classes Resume
March 30, Monday
Students should schedule appointments with advisors to prepare for advance registration (Required for students who have mandatory advising holds)
March 30, Monday – April 3, Friday
Advance Registration For Summer Session for Currently Enrolled Students
April 6, Monday
Recommended Date to Apply for December 2009 Graduation
April 6, Monday
Advance Registration for Summer Session Open to All Admitted/Re-admitted Sudents
April 8, Wednesday
Assessment Day – Classes Cancelled for University-Wide Assessment Activities. Students obtain list of activities from department chair. Undecided students should go to their college office for a list. (Evening Classes 4:00 p.m. or Later Will Meet)
April 10, Friday
Last Day to Drop 2nd 8 Weeks Courses
April 13, Monday – April 24, Friday
Advance Registration Fall Semester for Currently Enrolled Students
April 23, Thursday
Last Day for Defense of Dissertation
April 27, Monday
Last Possible Date for Thesis/Dissertation Defense
April 27, Monday – May 1, Friday
“Dead Week”
April 27, Monday – May 8, Friday
Advance Registration for Fall Semester Open to All Admitted/Re-Admitted Students Except First Time Fall Undergraduates
May 1 , Friday
Last Class Day and Last Day to Completely Withdraw For Spring Semester
May 2 , Saturday
Exam Day for Saturday Classes (and some common finals)
May 4 , Monday
Exam Day
May 5, Tuesday
Exam Day
May 6, Wednesday
Study Day – Exams for Wednesday Classes 3 p.m. and After Will Be Held
May 7, Thursday
Exam Day
May 7, Thursday
Approved Thesis/Dissertation Must Be Submitted Electronically And All Paperwork/Checks Must Be in Graduate College Office
May 8, Friday
Exam Day
May 9, Saturday – May 17, Sunday
Advance Registration/Schedule Adjustment for Fall Semester is Suspended
May 9, Saturday
172nd Commencement Exercises
May 9, Saturday, Noon
Residence Halls Close
May 11, Monday
Intersession Begins
May 12, Tuesday
Deadline for Submitting Final Set of Grades
May 18, Monday
Registration/Schedule Adjustment Resumes for Fall Semester for All Students Except First-Time Fall Undergraduates
May 23, Saturday – May 25, Monday
University Computer Services Unavailable
May 25, Monday
Memorial Day Holiday – University Closed