2011-2012 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 25: New faculty orientation, 8:30 A.M.
AUGUST 25: General Faculty meeting, 2:00 P.M.
AUGUST 27: Classes begin, full and first sessions
SEPTEMBER 5: Holiday: Labor Day
OCTOBER 14: Last day of classes/exams, first session
OCTOBER 15-18: Fall Break
OCTOBER 19: First day of classes, second session
NOVEMBER 24-27: Holiday: Thanksgiving
DECEMBER 7: Classes end, full and second sessions
DECEMBER 7: Second session exams
DECEMBER 8: Study Day
DECEMBER 9-15: Final examinations
DECEMBER 17: Commencement

SPRING SEMESTER 2012

JANUARY 12: Classes begin, full and first sessions
JANUARY 16: Holiday: M. L. King, Jr.
MARCH 2: Last day of classes/exams, first session
MARCH 5-11: Spring Break
MARCH 12: First day of classes, second session
APRIL 25: Classes end, full and second sessions
APRIL 25: Second session exams
APRIL 26: Study Day
APRIL 27-MAY 3: Final examinations
MAY 5: Commencement

PRE-SUMMER SESSION 2012

MAY 14: Classes begin
MAY 28: Holiday: Memorial Day
MAY 31: Classes end
JUNE 1: Final examinations

FULL SUMMER SESSION 2012

JUNE 4: Classes begin
JULY 4-8: Holiday: Independence Day and Summer Break
AUGUST 9: Classes end
AUGUST 10: Final examinations
AUGUST 12: Commencement

FIRST SUMMER SESSION 2012

JUNE 4: Classes begin
JULY 4: Holiday: Independence Day
JULY 5: Classes end
JULY 6: Final examinations

SECOND SUMMER SESSION 2012

JULY 10: Classes begin
AUGUST 9: Classes end
AUGUST 10: Final examinations

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.