January 4, 2010, Monday
University Offices Open
January 4, Monday — January 8, Friday
Registration/Schedule Adjustment
January 10, Sunday, 9 a.m.
Residence Halls Open
January 11, Monday
First Day of Classes
January 11, Monday — January 15, Friday
Late Registration and Add/Drop (Schedule Adjustment)
January 15, Friday
Last Day to Add Classes (Withdrawals Only After This Date)
January 18, Monday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday — University Closed
January 19, Tuesday
“W” Withdrawal Period Begins
February 5, Friday
Application for May Graduation Due in Academic Dean’s Office
February 12, Friday
Last Day to Drop 1st 8 Weeks Courses
March 3, Wednesday
Mid-Semester, 1st 8 Weeks Courses End
March 4, Thursday
2nd 8 Weeks Courses Begin
March 8, Monday, Noon
Deadline for Submitting Freshmen Mid Term Grades
March 15, Monday
Final Draft of Thesis Due in Advisor’s Office
March 19, Friday
Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Individual Course
March 20, Saturday, Noon
Residence Halls Close
March 21, Sunday – March 28, Sunday
Spring Break — Classes Dismissed
March 22, Monday – April 30, Friday
Complete Withdrawals Only
March 28, Sunday, Noon
Residence Halls Open
March 29, Monday
Classes Resume
March 29, Monday
Students should schedule appointments with advisors to prepare for advance registration (Required for students who have mandatory advising holds)
March 29, Monday – April 2, Friday
Advance Registration For Summer Session for Currently Enrolled Students
April 5, Monday
Recommended Date to Apply for December 2010 Graduation
April 5, Monday
Advance Registration for Summer Session Open to All Admitted/Re-admitted Students
April 7, 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 9, Friday
Last Day to Drop 2nd 8 Weeks Courses
April 12, Monday – April 23, Friday
Advance Registration Fall Semester for Currently Enrolled Students
April 22, Thursday
Last Day for Defense of Dissertation
April 26, Monday
Last Possible Date for Thesis/Dissertation Defense
April 26, Monday – April 30, Friday
“Dead Week”
April 26, Monday — May 7, Friday
Advance Registration for Fall Semester Open to All Admitted/Re-Admitted Students Except First-Time Fall Undergraduates
April 30, Friday
Last Class Day and Last Day to Completely Withdraw For Spring Semester
May 1, Saturday
Exam Day for Saturday Classes (and some common finals)
May 3, Monday
Exam Day
May 4, Tuesday
Exam Day
May 5, Wednesday
Study Day — Exams for Wednesday Classes 3 p.m. and After Will Be Held
May 6, Thursday
Exam Day
May 6, Thursday
Approved Thesis/Dissertation Must Be Submitted Electronically And All Paperwork/Checks Must Be in Graduate College Office
May 7, Friday
Exam Day
May 8, Saturday – May 9, Sunday
Advance Registration/Schedule Adjustment for Fall Semester is Suspended
May 8, Saturday
173rd Commencement Exercises
May 8, Saturday, Noon
Residence Halls Close
May 10, Monday
Registration/Schedule Adjustment Resumes for Fall Semester for All Students Except First-Time Fall Undergraduates
May 11, Tuesday, Noon
Deadline for Submitting Final Set of Grades
May 29, Saturday – May 31, Monday
University Computer Services Unavailable
May 31, Monday
Memorial Day Holiday – University Closed
July 5, Monday
Independence Day Holiday Observed — University Closed
May 10, Monday – August 13, Friday
Summer School Sessions – Details Will Be Available At www.marshall.edu/registrar