First Semester 2010-2011

August 16, Monday -- August 20, Friday
Registration/Schedule Adjustment

August 20, Friday, 9 a.m.
Residence Halls Open for Freshmen

August 21, Saturday, 9 a.m.
Residence Halls Open for Upperclassmen

August 23, Monday, 8 a.m.
First Day of Classes

August 23, Monday -- August 27, Friday 
Late Registration and Add/Drop (Schedule Adjustment)

August 27, Friday
Last Day to Add Classes (Withdrawals Only After This Date)

August 30, Monday 
“W” Withdrawal Period Begins

September 4, Saturday -- September 6, Monday
University Computer Services Unavailable

September 6, Monday 
Labor Day Holiday -- University Closed

September 17, Friday 
Application for December Graduation Due in Academic Dean’s Office

September 24, Friday
Last Day to Drop 1st 8 Weeks Courses

October 4, Monday
Final Draft of Thesis Due in Advisor’s Office

October 12, Tuesday  
Mid-Semester, 1st 8 Weeks Courses End

October 13, Wednesday
2nd 8 Weeks Courses Begin

October 18, Monday, Noon
Deadline for Submitting Freshmen Mid Term Grades

October 25, Monday
Students should schedule appointments with advisors to prepare for advance registration (Required for students who have mandatory advising holds)

October 29, Friday
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Individual Course

November 1, Monday
Recommended Date to Apply for May 2011 Graduation

November 1, Monday - December 7, Tuesday
Complete Withdrawals Only

November 8, Monday - November 19, Friday
Advance Registration for Spring Semester for Currently Enrolled Students

November 12, Friday 
Last Day to Drop 2nd 8 Weeks Courses

November 19, Friday 
Last Day for Defense of Dissertation

November 20, Saturday, Noon 
Residence Halls Close

November 22, Monday - December 22, Tuesday  
Advance Registration for Spring Semester Open to All    Admitted/Re-Admitted Students

November 22, Monday - November 27, Saturday
Thanksgiving/Fall Break - Classes Dismissed
  
November 25, Thursday -- November 28, Sunday 
University Computer Services Unavailable

November 25, Thursday
Thanksgiving Holiday -- University Closed

November 26, Friday 
University Holiday -- University Closed

November 28, Sunday, Noon
Residence Halls Open

November 29, Monday 
Classes Resume 

December 1, Wednesday -- December 7, Tuesday 
“Dead Week”

December 3, Friday
Last Possible Date for Thesis/Dissertation Defense

December 4, Saturday  
Commencement for December Graduation

December 7, Tuesday
Last Class Day and Last Day to Completely Withdraw for Fall Semester

December 8, Wednesday 
Study Day -- Exams for Wednesday Classes 3 p.m. and After Will Be Held

December 9, Thursday
Exam Day

December 9, Thursday
Approved Thesis/Dissertation Must Be Submitted Electronically and all Paperwork/Checks Must Be In Graduate College Office

December 10, Friday
Exam Day

December 11, Saturday
Exam Day for Saturday Classes (and some common finals)

December 13, Monday
Exam Day

December 14, Tuesday
Exam Day -- Fall Semester Closes -- Official Graduation Date For Fall Semester

December 15, Wednesday, Noon
Residence Halls Close

December 16, Thursday, Noon
Deadline for Submitting Final Set of Grades

December 23, Thursday - December 26, Sunday
Advance Registration/Schedule Adjustment for Spring  Semester is Suspended

December 23, Thursday - December 31, 2010, Friday
University Closed
 
December 27, Monday - December 29, Wednesday
Student Service Offices Open 10:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. (Admissions, Advising at Registrar Office only, Bursar, Financial Aid, Registrar)