2012-2013 University Calendar

The calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies. (TBR 2:04:00:01)

AUGUST 23: New faculty orientation, 8:30 A.M.
AUGUST 23: General Faculty meeting, 2:00 P.M.
AUGUST 25: Classes begin, full and first sessions
SEPTEMBER 3: Holiday: Labor Day
OCTOBER 12: Last day of classes/exams, first session
OCTOBER 13-16: Fall Break
OCTOBER 17: First day of classes, second session
NOVEMBER 22-25: Holiday: Thanksgiving
DECEMBER 5: Classes end, full and second sessions
DECEMBER 5: Second session exams
DECEMBER 6: Study Day
DECEMBER 7-13: Final examinations
DECEMBER 16: Commencement

SPRING SEMESTER 2013

JANUARY 17: Classes begin, full and first sessions
JANUARY 21: Holiday: M. L. King, Jr.
MARCH 8: Last day of classes/exams, first session
MARCH 11-17: Spring Break
MARCH 18: First day of classes, second session
MAY 1: Classes end, full and second sessions
MAY 1: Second session exams
MAY 2: Study Day
MAY 3-9: Final examinations
MAY 11: Commencement

PRE-SUMMER SESSION 2013

MAY 13: First Day of Classes 
MAY 27: Memorial Day Holiday 
MAY 30: Last Day of Classes
MAY 31: Exams 
AUGUST 11: Commencement

FULL SUMMER SESSION 2013

JUNE 3: First Day of Classes 
JULY 4-7: Break 
AUGUST 8: Last Day of Classes 
AUGUST 9: Exams
AUGUST 11: Commencement

FIRST SUMMER SESSION 2013

JUNE 3: First Day of Classes 
JULY 3: Last Day of Classes 
JULY 4: Independence Day Holiday 
JULY 5: Exams 
AUGUST 11: Commencement

SECOND SUMMER SESSION 2013

JULY 9: First Day of Classes 
AUGUST 8: Last Day of Classes 
AUGUST 9: Exams 
AUGUST 11: Commencement

Study Day. Definition: The day prior to final examinations during most regular semesters. No academic activities shall be scheduled on Study Day. No study or review sessions that the student may feel obligated to attend may be scheduled.

Final Examination Period. No examination shall be given at a time other than the scheduled time except with written permission from the department chair and the college dean. No social or athletic functions shall be scheduled during the Final Examination Period.

Intercollegiate athletics are excepted from the above policies.