
Fall Semester 2008 |
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| Residence Halls Open/ New Students Arrive | Sat | 30-Aug |
| Orientation for New Students | Sat - Tues | 30-Aug-2-Sep |
| Returning Students Arrive | Mon | 1-Sep |
| Registration for Returning Students | Tues | 2-Sep |
| Registration for New Students | Tues | 2-Sep |
| Classes Begin | Wed | 3-Sep |
| Family Weekend | Fri - Sun | 26-28-Sep |
| Fall Break Day Alumni and Reunion Weekend |
Mon Fri-Sun |
13-Oct |
| Admissions Open House | Sat | 8-Nov |
| Last Days of Classes Before Thanksgiving | Tues | 25-Nov |
| Residence Halls Re-Open | Sun | 30-Nov |
| Classes Resume | Mon | 1-Dec |
| Last Day of Classes | Fri | 12-Dec |
| Reading Day (End of Classes - 7PM the Next Day) | Fri - Sat | 12-13-Dec |
| Final Examinations (Begin Sat at 7PM) | Sat - Wed | 13-17-Dec |
| Residence Halls Close/ Winter Break Begins | Wed | 17-Dec |
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Spring Semester 2009 |
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| Orientation for New Students | Mon | 19-Jan |
| Residence Halls Open for Returning Students | Tues | 20-Jan |
| Registration for New and Returning Students | Tues | 20-Jan |
| Classes Begin | Wed | 21-Jan |
| Presidents' Holiday | Mon | 16-Feb |
| Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break | Fri | 13-Mar |
| Residence Halls Re-Open | Sun | 22-Mar |
| Classes Resume | Mon | 23-Mar |
| Admissions Open House | Sat | 18-Apr |
| Awards Convocation | Wed | 6-May |
| Last Day of Classes | Wed | 6-May |
| Reading Day (End of Classes - 7PM the Next Day) | Wed-Thur | 6-7-May |
| Final Examinations (Begin Thu at 7PM, half-day Sat&Sun) | Thur - Tues | 7-12-May |
| Senior Breakfast | Fri | 15-May |
| Baccalaureate | Fri | 15-May |
| Commencement | Sat | 16-May |
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Summer Sessions 2009 |
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| Summer Session 1 Begins | Mon | 1-Jun |
| Summer Session 1 Ends | Fri | 26-Jun |
| Summer Session 2 Begins | Mon | 29-Jun |
| Summer Session 2 Ends | Fri | 24-Jul |
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| Undergraduate Studies (8-week terms) |
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| Term 1, Sept. 2 - Oct. 27 | ||
| Term 2, Oct. 28 - Dec. 22 | ||
| Term 3, Jan. 5 - Feb. 28 | ||
| Term 4, March 2 - April 25 | ||
| Term 5, April 27 - June 20 | ||
| Term 6, June 22 - Aug. 15 | ||
| Graduate Studies (12-week terms) | ||
| Term 1, Sept. 2 - Nov. 25 | ||
| Term 2, Dec. 1 - Feb. 28 | ||
| Term 3, March 9 - May 30 | ||
| Term 4, June 1 - Aug. 29 | ||
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Franklin Pierce University | 40 University Drive | Rindge, New Hampshire 03461-0060
