Academic Calendar

Fall 2008 Semester

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April 7

Monday

Pre-registration

August 23

Saturday

Saturday classes begin

August 24

Sunday

Mass of the Holy Spirit

August 25

Monday

Classes Begin

August 25-29

Monday-Friday

Final Registration

August 29

Friday

Latest date to register, change class schedule, and declare pass/fail or audit options

Last day for registration cancellation and full tuition refund for the term

September 1

Monday

Holiday:  Labor Day

September 5

Friday

Latest date for 80% tuition refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University

September 12

Friday

Latest date for 40% tuition refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University

September 19

Friday

Latest date for 20% tuition refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University

October 10

Friday

Latest date for reporting undergraduate mid-term grades

Latest date for students to obtain an Incomplete Grade Removal Form and to complete “I” graded undergraduate courses for the Spring and Summer 2008 terms.  Undergraduate “I” graded courses not completed by this date will receive a permanent grade of “F”.

Latest date for prospective December graduates to submit thesis outlines and schedule comprehensives.

October 17

Friday

Due date for instructors to submit final grades for incomplete undergraduate ("I" grade) courses from the Spring and Summer 2008 terms.

October 31

Friday

Latest date for undergraduates other than first semester freshmen to withdraw with a “W” grade

November 1

Saturday

Holy Day:  All Saints Day

November 3

Monday

Latest date for prospective December graduates to apply for graduation

Spring 2009 Pre-registration

November 14

Friday

Latest date for graduate students to withdraw with a “W” grade

November 24-29

Monday-Saturday

Holiday:  Thanksgiving (No classes.  Offices closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.)

December 1

Monday

Latest date for prospective December graduates to submit approved thesis and to take comprehensives

December 8

Monday

Holy Day:  Immaculate Conception

December 9

Tuesday

Latest date for first semester freshmen to withdraw with a “W” grade

Classes meet according to Monday class schedule

December 10

Wednesday

Reading Day

December 11-17

Thursday-Wednesday

Final Examinations

December 17

Wednesday

Latest date for change of Incomplete (I) grades from Fall 2007 for graduate level courses. Graduate “I” graded courses not completed by this date will receive a permanent grade of “F”.

Latest date for graduating students to complete degrees and pay accounts

December 19

Friday

Official graduation date