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Academic Calendar 2011-2012

Fall Term 2011 -- First Term
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 advising, Monday 8a.m.-5p.m. On-line registration check-in begins Monday.
September 6, Tuesday Residence halls open for returning students at noon; board for returning students begins with supper
September 8, Thursday 8:00a.m. - Classes Begin
11:00a.m. - Opening Convocation
September 14, Wednesday Last day to add or drop a class
September 28, Wednesday Last day to declare a class elective S/U
October 15, Saturday Homecoming
October 17-28, Monday-Friday Pre-enrollment for Winter 2012
October 19, Wednesday Fall Institute Day
October 22-23, Saturday-Sunday Family Weekend
November 2, Wednesday Last day to withdraw from a class without permission of Academic Standing Committee
November 18, Friday Classes End at 5:00p.m.
November 19, Saturday Reading Day
November 20-22, Sunday-Tuesday Final Examination Period
November 23, Wednesday Winter vacation begins. Board ends with breakfast. Residence halls close at noon.

Winter Term 2012 -- Second Term
January 2, Monday Residence halls open at 10:00 a.m. Board opens with supper.
January 3, Tuesday Classes begin
January 2-9, Monday-Monday On-line registration check-in
January 9, Monday Last day to add or drop a class
January 23, Monday Last day to declare a class elective S/U
February 6-17, Monday-Friday Pre-enrollment for Spring 2012
February 27, Monday Last day to withdraw from a class without permission of Academic Standing Committee
March 6, Tuesday Classes end at 5:00 p.m.
March 7, Wednesday Reading Day
March 8-10, Thursday-Saturday Final Examination Period
March 11, Sunday Spring vacation begins. Residence halls close Sunday at noon. Board ends with breakfast.

Spring Term 2012 -- Third Term
March 20, Tuesday Residence halls open at 10:00 a.m. Board begins with supper.
March 21, Wednesday Classes begin
March 20-27, Tuesday-Tuesday On-line registration check-in
March 27, Tuesday Last day to add or drop a class
April 10, Tuesday Last day to declare a class elective S/U
April 23-May 4, Monday-Friday Pre-enrollment for Fall 2012
May 15, Tuesday Last day to withdraw from a course without permission of Academic Standing Committee
May 25, Friday Classes end at 5:00 p.m.
May 26, Saturday Reading Day
May 27-29, Sunday-Tuesday Final Examination Period
May 30, Wednesday Residence halls close at 5:00 p.m. Board ends with lunch, except seniors and those with permission from Dean of Students. Senior grades due.
June 2, Saturday Commencement
June 3, Sunday Residence halls close at 1:00 p.m. No meals served.