First Semester 2007-2008

August 13, Monday – August 17, Friday
Registration/Schedule Adjustment

August 17, Friday, 9 a.m.
Residence Halls Open for Freshmen

August 20, Monday, 8 a.m.
First Day of Classes

August 20, Monday – August 24, Friday
Late Registration and Add/Drop (Schedule Adjustment)

August 24, Friday
Last Day to Add Classes (Withdrawals Only After This Date)

August 27, Monday
“W” Withdrawal Period Begins

September 1, Saturday – September 3, Monday
University Computer Services Unavailable

September 3, Monday
Labor Day Holiday – University Closed

September 14, Friday
Application for December Graduation Due in Academic Dean’s Office

September 21, Friday
Last Day to Drop 1st 8 Weeks Courses

October 8, Monday
Final Draft of Thesis Due in Advisor’s Office

October 9, Tuesday
Mid-Semester, 1st 8 Weeks Courses End

October 10, Wednesday
2nd 8 Weeks Courses Begin

October 15, Monday
Deadline for Submitting Freshmen Mid Term Grades

October 22, Monday
Students should schedule appointments with advisors to prepare for advance registration (Required for students who have mandatory advising holds)

October 26, Friday
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Individual Course

October 29, Monday
Recommended Date to Apply for May 2008 Graduation

October 29, Monday – December 4, Tuesday
Complete Withdrawals Only

November 5 , Monday – November 16, Friday
Advance Registration for Spring Semester for Currently Enrolled Students

November 9, Friday
Last Day to Drop 2nd 8 Weeks Courses

November 17, Saturday, Noon
Residence Halls Close

November 19, Monday
Last day for Defense of Dissertation

November 19, Mon – December 11, Tuesday
Advance Registration for Spring Semester Open to All Admitted/Re-Admitted Students

November 19, Monday – November 24, Saturday
Thanksgiving/Fall Break - Classes Dismissed

November 22, Thursday – November 25, Sunday
University Computer Services Unavailable

November 22, Thursday
Thanksgiving Holiday – University Closed

November 23, Friday
University Holiday – University Closed

November 25, Sunday, Noon
Residence Halls Open

November 26, Monday
Classes Resume

November 28, Wednesday – December 4, Tuesday
“Dead Week”

December 4, Tuesday
Last Class Day and Last Day to Completely Withdraw for Fall Semester

December 5, Wednesday
Study Day - Exams for Wednesday Classes 3 p.m. and After Will Be Held

December 6, Thursday
Exam Day

December 6, Thursday
Approved Thesis/Dissertation Must Be Submitted Electronically and all Paperwork/Checks Must Be In Graduate College Office

December 7, Friday
Exam Day

December 8, Saturday
Exam Day for Saturday Classes (and some common finals)

December 10, Monday
Exam Day

December 11, Tuesday
Exam Day – Fall Semester Closes – Official Graduation Date For Fall Semester

December 12, Wednesday 12 p.m..
Residence Halls Close

December 12, Wednesday – December 26, Wednesday
Advance Registration/Schedule Adjustment for Spring Semester is Suspended

December 13, Thursday, Noon
Deadline for Submitting Final Set of Grades

December 21, Friday – January 1, 2008, Tuesday
University Closed

December 27, Thursday – December 28, Friday
On-Line Registration Resumes