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Academic Calendar 2012-2013

Fall Term 2012 -- First Term
September 5, Wednesday New students arrive. Residence halls open at 10:00 a.m. Board begins with lunch for new students.
September 5-9, Wednesday-Sunday New student orientation, New student advising. On-line registration check-in begins Friday.
September 8, Saturday Residence halls open for returning students at noon; board for returning students begins with supper
September 10, Monday 8:00a.m. - Classes Begin
11:00a.m. - Opening Convocation
September 14, Friday Last day to add or drop a class
September 28, Friday Last day to declare a class elective S/U
October 13-14, Saturday-Sunday Family Weekend
October 20, Saturday Homecoming
October 22-November 2, Monday-Friday Pre-enrollment for Winter 2013
October 24, Wednesday Fall Institute Day
October 29, Monday Last day to withdraw from a class without permission of Academic Standing Committee
November 14, Wednesday Classes End at 5:00p.m.
November 15-16, Thursday-Friday Reading Days
November 17-19, Saturday-Monday Final Examination Period
November 20, Tuesday Winter vacation begins. Board ends with breakfast. Residence halls close at noon.

Winter Term 2013 -- Second Term
January 2, Wednesday Residence halls open at 10:00 a.m. Board begins with supper.
January 3, Thursday Classes begin
January 2-9, Wednesday-Wednesday On-line registration check-in
January 9, Wednesday Last day to add or drop a class
January 23, Wednesday Last day to declare a class elective S/U
February 11-22, Monday-Friday Pre-enrollment for Spring 2013
February 13, Wednesday Reading Day
February 27, Wednesday Last day to withdraw from a class without permission of Academic Standing Committee
March 12, Tuesday Classes end at 5:00 p.m.
March 13-14, Wednesday-Thursday Reading Days
March 15-17, Friday-Sunday Final Examination Period
March 18, Monday Spring vacation begins. Residence halls close Monday at noon. Board ends with breakfast.

Spring Term 2013 -- Third Term
March 26, Tuesday Residence halls open at 10:00 a.m. Board begins with supper.
March 27, Wednesday Classes begin
March 26-April 2, Tuesday-Tuesday On-line registration check-in
April 2, Tuesday Last day to add or drop a class
April 16, Tuesday Last day to declare a class elective S/U
April 29-May 10, Monday-Friday Pre-enrollment for Fall 2013
May 21, Tuesday Last day to withdraw from a course without permission of Academic Standing Committee
May 30, Thursday Classes end at 5:00 p.m.
May 31-June 1, Friday-Saturday Reading Days
June 2-4, Sunday-Tuesday Final Examination Period
June 5, 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 8, Saturday Commencement
June 9, Sunday Residence halls close at 1:00 p.m. No meals served.