August 15, Monday – August 19, Friday
Registration/Schedule Adjustment

August 20, Saturday, 9 a.m.
Residence Halls Open

August 22, Monday, 8 a.m.
First Day of Classes

August 22, Monday-August 26, Friday
Late Registration and Add/Drop (Schedule Adjustment)

August 26, Friday
Last Day to Add Classes (Withdrawals Only After This Date)

August 29, Monday
“W” Withdrawal Period Begins

September 3 – September 5
University Computer Services Unavailable

September 5, Monday
Labor Day Holiday – University Closed

September 16, Friday
Application for December Graduation Due in Academic Dean’s Office

September 23, Friday
Last Day to Drop 1st 8 Weeks Courses

October 10, Monday
Final Draft of Thesis/Dissertation Due in Advisor’s Office

October 11, Tuesday
Mid-Semester, 1st 8 Weeks Courses End

October 12, Wednesday
2nd 8 Weeks Courses Begin

October 17, Monday
Deadline for Submitting Freshmen Mid Term Grades

October 28, Friday
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Individual Course

October 31 – December 6
Complete Withdrawals Only

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

November 7 – November 18
Advance Registration for Spring Semester for Currently Enrolled Students

November 18, Friday, 9 p.m.
Residence Halls Close

November 21 – December 2
Advanced Registration for Spring Semester Open to All Admitted/Re-Admitted Students

November 21, Mon– November 26, Sat
Thanksgiving/Fall Break – Classes Dismissed

November 24 – November 27
University Computer Services Unavailable

November 23, Wednesday
University Holiday – University Closed

November 24, Thursday
Thanksgiving Holiday – University Closed

November 25, Friday
University Holiday – University Closed

November 27, Sunday, Noon
Residence Halls Open

November 28, Monday
Classes Resume

November 30, Wednesday – December 6, Tuesday
“Dead Week”

December 6, Tuesday Last Class Day and Last Day to Completely Withdraw for Fall Semester

December 6, Tuesday
Last Possible Date for Thesis/Dissertation Defense

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

December 8, Thursday
Exam Day

December 9, Friday
Exam Day

December 10, Saturday
Exam Day for Saturday Classes (and some common finals)

December 12, Monday
Exam Day

December 13, Tuesday
Exam Day – Fall Semester Closes – Official Graduation Date For Fall Semester

December 13, Tuesday
Approved Thesis/Dissertation Must Be Submitted Electronically and all Paperwork/Checks Must Be in Graduate College office

December 14 – December 26
Advance Registration/Schedule Adjustment for Spring Semester is Suspended

December 14, Wednesday 9 a.m.
Residence Halls Close

December 15, Thursday, noon
Deadline for Submitting Final Set of Grades

December 23, Fri – January 1, 2006, Sun
University Closed

December 27 – 30
On-Line Registration (myMU) Resumes