Marshall University Academic Calendar for 2002-2003

FIRST SEMESTER 2002-2003

August 19, Monday _ August 23, Friday
 Registration/Schedule Adjustment

August 24, Saturday, 9 a.m.
Residence Halls Open

August 26, Monday, 8 a.m.
First Day of Classes

August 26, Monday _ August 30, Friday
Late Registration and Schedule Adjustment

August 31 _ September 2
University Computer Services Unavailable

September 2, Monday
Labor Day Holiday _ University Closed

September 3, Tuesday
"W" Withdrawal Period Begins

September 20, Friday
Application for December Graduation Due in Academic Dean's Office

September 27, Friday
Last Day to Drop 1st 8 Weeks Courses

October 11, Friday
Fall Break, Classes Dismissed

October 12, Saturday
Classes Resume

October 15, Tuesday
Mid-Semester, 1st 8 Weeks Courses End

October 16, Wednesday
2nd 8 Weeks Courses Begin

October 21, Monday
Deadline for Submitting Freshmen Mid Term Grades

November 1, Friday
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Individual Course

November 4 _ December 2
Complete Withdrawals Only

November 15, Friday
Last Day to Drop 2nd 8 Weeks Courses

November 11 _ November 22
Advance Registration for Spring Semester for Currently Enrolled Students

November 26, Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Residence Halls Close

November 26, Wednesday _ November 30, Saturday
Thanksgiving Break _ Classes Dismissed

November 28 _ December 1
University Computer Services Unavailable

November 28, Thursday
Thanksgiving Holiday _ University Closed

November 29, Friday
University Holiday _ University Closed

December 1, Sunday,
Noon Residence Halls Open

December 2, Monday
Classes Resume

December 2 _ December 6
Advance Registration for Spring Semester Open
to All Admitted/Re-Admitted Students

December 2, Monday _ December 6, Friday
"Dead Week"

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

December 7, Saturday
Exam Day for Saturday Classes

December 9 _ December 25
Advance Registration/Schedule Adjustment for Spring Semester is Suspended

December 9, Monday
Exam Day

December 10, Tuesday
Exam Day

December 11, Wednesday
Study Day—Exams for Wednesday Classes 3 p.m. and After Will be Held

December 12, Thursday
Exam Day

December 13, Friday
Exam Day—Fall Semester Closes—Official Graduation Date for Fall Semester

December 13, Friday, 6 p.m.
Residence Halls Close

December 16, Monday
Deadline for Submitting Final Set of Grades

December 23, Monday _ January 1, 2003,
Wednesday University Offices Closed

January 2, 2003, Thursday
University Offices Open