Academic Calendar 2005-2006

Fall Term 2005

September 3, Saturday	New students arrive. Residence halls open at 10:00 a.m. Board begins with lunch for new students.
September 3-7, Saturday-Wednesday	New student orientation, new student registration check-in Wednesday a.m.
September 6, Tuesday	Residence halls open for returning students at noon. Board for returning students begins with supper.
September 7, Wednesday	Returning student registration, afternoon
September 8, Thursday, 8:00 a.m.	Classes begin. Wednesday classes Thursday, Thursday classes Friday. Opening Convocation 11:00 a.m.
September 14, Wednesday	Last day to add or drop a class or elect S/U grading
October 15, Saturday	Homecoming
November 5-6, Saturday, Sunday	Family Weekend
October 17-October 28, Monday-Friday	Pre-enrollment for Winter Term 2006
October 24-October 28, Monday-Friday	Pre-enrollment for December Break classes 2005
November 2, Wednesday	Last day to withdraw from a class without approval of the Academic Standing Committee
November 15, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.	Classes end
November 16, Wednesday	Reading Day
November 17-19, Thursday-Saturday	Final examination period
November 20, Sunday	Winter vacation begins. Board ends with breakfast. Residence halls close November 20 at noon.

December Break 2005 (Optional)

November 28, Monday	Classes begin. Residence halls open, and board begins with breakfast.
December 16, Friday	Classes end. Residence halls close, and board ends with supper.

Winter Term 2006

January 2, Monday	Residence halls open 10:00 a.m. Board begins with supper.
January 3, Tuesday	Classes begin
January 3-9, Tuesday-Monday	Registration check-in
January 9, Monday	Last day to add or drop a class or elect S/U grading
February 6-17, Monday-Friday	Pre-enrollment for Spring Term 2006
February 27, Monday	Last day to withdraw from a class without approval of the Academic Standing Committee
March 7, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.	Classes end
March 8, Wednesday	Reading Day
March 9-11, Thursday-Saturday	Final examination period
March 12, Sunday	Spring vacation begins. Residence halls close Sunday at noon. Board ends with breakfast Sunday, March 13.

Spring Term 2006

March 21, Tuesday	Residence halls open 10:00 a.m. Board begins with supper.
March 22, Wednesday	Classes begin
March 22-28, Wednesday-Tuesday	Registration check-in
March 28, Tuesday	Last day to add or drop a class or elect S/U grading
April 24-May 5, Monday-Friday	Pre-enrollment for Fall Term 2006
May 16, Tuesday	Last day to withdraw from a class without approval of the Academic Standing Committee
May 26, Friday, 5:00 p.m.	Classes end
May 27, Saturday	Reading Day
May 28 - May 30, Sunday-Tuesday	Final examination period
May 31, Wednesday	Residence halls close close 5:00 p.m., and board ends with lunch except for seniors and those with permission from the Dean of Students.
May 31, Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.	Senior grades due
June 3, Saturday	Commencement
June 4, Sunday	Residence halls close 1:00 p.m. No meals served.