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Academic Calendar - 2010-2011

Fall 2010 - First Semester

Monday, August 16 through Friday, August 20, 2010

 

Returning and Continuing Students Obtain Schedules in French Hall (only if proof of payment is verified)

Friday, August 20

 

President’s State-of-the-Campus Address & First Faculty Assembly Meeting

Saturday, August 21 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

 

New Resident Students Check Into Residence Halls

Sunday, August 22

 

New Student Orientation

Monday, August 22 (Noon to 4 p.m.)

 

Returning Resident Students Check Into Residence Halls

Monday, August 23 (8 a.m.)

 

Classes Begin

Monday, August 23 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

 

Add/Drop Sessions

Monday, August 23, 4:30 p.m.

 

Curriculum Meetings - All New & Transfer Students Meet With Advisors

Wednesday, August 25

 

Last Day for Late Registrants

Friday, August 27

 

Change Period Ends (Five Class Days)

Monday, September 6

 

Last Day to Make Up Spring 2010 Incompletes

Friday, September 24 through Sunday, September 26

 

Family and Community Weekend

Friday, October 1

 

Last Day to Withdraw from First Seven-Week Courses

Monday, October 11

 

Fall Recess - No Classes

Tuesday, October 12

 

Second Seven-Week Courses Begin

Friday, October 15 (Noon)

 

Midterm Grades Entry Completed by Faculty Online

Friday, October 15 (Noon)

 

Midterm Grades Available for Students Online

Monday, November 1 through Friday, November 5

 

Pre-scheduling for Spring 2011

Monday, November 15

 

Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty

Monday, November 22 through Sunday, November 28

 

Thanksgiving Recess - No Classes
(Residence Halls Close at 5 p.m. on Friday November 19 and Reopen at 3 p.m. on Sunday)

Monday, December 6

 

Instruction Ends

Tuesday, December 7 through Saturday, December 11

 

Final Exam Week

Saturday, December 11 (noon)

 

Residence Halls Close - Students are expected to vacate residence halls 24 hrs. after completing their last final exam.

Tuesday, December 14 (9 a.m.)

 

Final Grade Entry Completed by Faculty Online

Wednesday, December 15 (Noon)

 

Grade Composites to School Offices

Wednesday, December 15 (Noon)

 

Final Grades Available for Students Online

Friday, December 17

 

Semester Ends

Monday, December 20, 2010 through Sunday, January 16, 2011

 

Winterterm Classes

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 (8:00 a.m.)

 

Winterterm Final Grades Entry Completed by Faculty Online

Monday, February 7, 2011

 

Last Day to Make Up Fall 2010 Incompletes

Spring 2011 - Second Semester

Tuesday, January 18 through Friday, January 21, 2011 (MLK Day, Mon., Jan 17)

 

Schedules Available for Continuing/Returning Students

Thursday, January 20 (Noon to 4 p.m.)

 

New Resident Students Check Into Residence Halls

Friday, January 21 (1 p.m.)

 

Academic Expectations/Mandatory Curriculum Meetings - All New and Transfer Students Meet With Their Advisors - New Student Add/Drop Sessions

Sunday, January 23 (Noon to 4 p.m.)

 

Returning Resident Students Check Into Residence Halls

Sunday, Jan. 23, 1- 4 p.m., and Monday, Jan. 24 - Wed., Jan. 26

 

Add/Drop Sessions - Registrar's Office

Monday, January 24

 

Classes Begin

Wednesday, January 26

 

Last Day for Late Registrants

Friday, January 28

 

Change Period Ends (Five Class Days)

Monday, February 7

 

Last Day to Make Up Fall 2010 Incompletes

Saturday, February 26, Noon, through Sunday, March 6

 

Winter Break - No Classes - Residence Halls Will Remain Open

Friday, March 11

 

Last Day to Withdraw from First Seven-Week Courses

Monday, March 21

 

Second Seven-Week Courses Begin

Tuesday, March 22 (Noon)

 

Midterm Grades Entry Completed by Faculty Online

Tuesday, March 22 (Noon)

 

Midterm Grades Available for Students Online

Saturday, April 9, Noon, through Sunday, April 17

 

Spring Break - No Classes
(Residence Halls Close 5 p.m. on Friday and Reopen 3 p.m. on Sunday)

Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29

 

Pre-scheduling for Fall 2011

Friday, April 29

 

Last Day to Withdraw Without Penalty

Wednesday, May 4

 

Honors Convocation

Friday, May 13 (Noon)

 

Instruction Ends

Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 20

 

Final Exam Week

Saturday, May 21 (10:30 a.m.)

 

Commencement

Saturday, May 21 (3 p.m.)

 

Residence Halls Close - Students are expected to vacate residence halls 24 hrs. after completing their last final exam, unless they are a graduating senior.

Monday, May 23, 9 a.m.

 

Final Grade Entry Completed by Faculty Online

Tuesday, May 24 (Noon)

 

Grade Composites to School Offices

Thursday, May 26 (Noon)

 

Final Grades Available for Students Online

Thursday, May 26

 

List of Candidates Distributed to Deans’ Offices

Friday, May 27

 

Last Faculty Assembly - Certification of Graduates

Friday, May 27

 

Semester Ends

Tuesday, May 31 (Memorial Day, Monday, May 30)

 

Summer Classes Begin (Tentative)

Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12

 

Alumni Weekend

Monday, September 5, 2011

 

Last Day to Make Up Spring 2011 Incompletes