Important Dates 

Fall Semester

2008-09
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 New Students Tues 2-Sep
Classes Begin Wed 3-Sep
Family Weekend Fri - Sun 26-28-Sep
Fall Break Day Mon 8-Nov
Alumni and Reunion Weekend Fri - Sun 17-19-Oct
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 - 7 p.m. the next day) Fri - Sat 12-13-Dec
Final Examinations (Begin Sat at 7 p.m.) Sat - Wed 13-17-Dec

Residence Halls Close / Winter Break Begins

Wed 18-Apr

Spring Semester
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 12-Apr
Awards Convocation Wed 6-May
Last Day of Classes Wed 6-May
Reading Day (End of Classes - 7 p.m. the next day) Wed-Thur 6-7-May
Final Examinations (Begin Thu at 7 p.m., half-day Sat & Sun) Thur-Tue 7-12-May
Senior Breakfast Fri 15-May
Baccalaureate Fri 15-May
Commencement Sat 16-May

Summer Sessions
Summer Session 1 Begins Mon Tues 1-Jun
Summer Session 1 Ends Fri 26-Jun
Summer Session 2 Begins Mon 29-Jun
Summer Session 2 Ends Fri 24-Jul