Second Semester 2007-2008

January 2, 2008, Wednesday
University Offices Open

January 2, Wednesday – January 11, Friday
Registration/Schedule Adjustment

January 13, Sunday, 9 a.m.
Residence Halls Open

January 14, Monday
First Day of Class

January 14, Monday – January 18, Friday
Late Registration and Add/Drop (Schedule Adjustment)

January 18, Friday
Last Day to Add Classes (Withdrawals Only After This Date)

January 21, Monday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – University Closed

January 22, Tuesday
“W” Withdrawal Period Begins

February 8 , Friday
Application for May Graduation Due in Academic Dean’s Office

February 15, Friday
Last Day to Drop 1st 8 Weeks Courses

March 5, Wednesday
Mid-Semester, 1st 8 Weeks Courses End

March 6, Thursday
2nd 8 Weeks Courses Begin

March 10, Monday, Noon
Deadline for Submitting Freshmen Mid Term Grades

March 17, Monday
Final Draft of Thesis Due in Advisor’s Office

March 21, Friday
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Individual Course

March 22, Saturday, Noon
Residence Halls Close

March 23, Sunday – March 30, Sunday
Spring Break – Classes Dismissed

March 24, Monday
Holiday Added to Calendar – University Closed

March 24, Monday – May 2, Friday
Complete Withdrawals Only

March 30, Sunday, Noon
Residence Halls Open

March 31, Monday
Classes Resume

March 31, Monday
Students should schedule appointments with advisors to prepare for advance registration (Required for students who have mandatory advising holds)

March 31, Monday – April 4, Friday
Advance Registration For Summer Session for Currently Enrolled Students

April 7, Monday
Recommended Date to Apply for December 2008 Graduation

April 7, Monday
Advance Registration for Summer Session Open to All Admitted/Re-admitted Students

April 9, 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 11, Friday
Last Day to Drop 2nd 8 Weeks Courses

April 14, Monday – April 25, Friday
Advance Registration Fall Semester for Currently Enrolled Students

April 24, Thursday
Last Day for Defense of Dissertation

April 28, Monday – May 2, Friday
“Dead Week”

April 28, Monday – May 9, Friday
Advance Registration for Fall Semester Open to All Admitted/Re-Admitted Students Except First-Time Fall Undergraduates

May 2 , Friday
Last Class Day and Last Day to Completely Withdraw For Spring Semester

May 3 , Saturday
Exam Day for Saturday Classes (and some common finals)

May 5 , Monday
Exam Day

May 6, Tuesday
Exam Day

May 7, Wednesday
Study Day – Exams for Wednesday Classes 3 p.m. and After Will Be Held

May 8, Thursday
Exam Day

May 8, Thursday
Approved Thesis/Dissertation Must Be Submitted Electronically And All Paperwork/Checks Must Be in Graduate College Office

May 9, Friday
Exam Day

May 10, Saturday – May 18, Sunday
Advance Registration/Schedule Adjustment for Fall Semester is Suspended

May 10, Saturday
171st Commencement Exercises

May 10, Saturday, Noon
Residence Halls Close

May 12, Monday
Summer 1 Begins

May 13, Tuesday
Deadline for Submitting Final Set of Grades

May 19, Monday
Registration/Schedule Adjustment Resumes for Fall Semester for All Students Except First-Time Fall Undergraduates

May 24, Saturday – May 26, Monday
University Computer Services Unavailable

May 26, Monday
Memorial Day Holiday – University Closed