Spring 2012 Academic Calendar

October 31-Nov. 4Advisement for continuing students
November 7-11Web registration via SOAR for continuing students
(By Enrollment Appointment only)
Nov. 14 - Jan. 20Open enrollment begins
(No enrollment appointment necessary)
Tuesday, Jan. 3Mini session classes begin
Wednesday, Jan.4

Last day to add mini session class

Last day to drop mini session classes and receive 100% financial credit

Thursday, Jan. 5Last day to drop mini session class without academic penalty
Saturday, Jan 7Mini Session classes starting Tuesday January 3, 2012 meet
Friday, Jan. 13, 2012Final orientation and registration for new undergraduate students
Monday, Jan. 16 Martin Luther King holiday
Tuesday, Jan. 17

Classes begin, including first half-semester (8W1) classes
Add/drop and late registration begin

Wednesday, Jan. 18Last day to register for first half-semester (8W1) classes
Friday, Jan. 20Last day to register late for full-semester classes
Saturday, Jan. 21Saturday classes begin
Monday, Jan. 30

Last day to drop full semester classes and receive 100% financial credit

Tuesday, Feb. 7Last day to drop first half-semester (8W1) classes without academic penalty
Monday -Tuesday,
Feb. 20-21		Mardi Gras holiday
Wednesday, Feb. 29Last day to drop full-semester classes without academic penalty
Friday, March 9

Last day of and final examinations for first half-semester (8W1) classes

Midpoint in semester
Monday - Friday,
March 12-16

Spring Break holiday

Monday, March 19Second half-semester (8W2) classes begin
Tuesday, March 20Last day to register for second half-semester (8W2) classes
Wednesday, March 21

Mid-term grades are due by 5:00 p.m.

Friday, March 23

Last day to drop 8W2 classes and receive 100% financial credit

March 26-30Priority Advisement for summer and fall
April 2-6Enrollment appointment registration for summer and fall
Friday, April 6Good Friday holiday
Monday, April 9Last day to drop second half-semester (8W2) classes without academic penalty
Monday, April 16Open registration for summer and fall
Wednesday, April 25Last day to add/drop classes with permission or withdraw from the University
Tuesday, May 1Tuesday night class examinations
Wednesday, May 2Wednesday night class examinations
Thursday, May 3

Thursday night class examinations

Friday, May 4

Last day of full term and second half-semester (8W2) classes

Last day to file application for degree for summer 2012 commencement

Monday, May 7Monday night class examinations

Monday - Thursday,
May 7-10

Exams
Friday, May 11

Commencement - Reed Green Coliseum
10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 12Residence halls close at noon
Monday. May 14

Final grades are due by 11:00 a.m.

Dates are subject to change. Please check back for updates.