Fall 2008 Academic Calendar
Mon Aug 11
Last Payment Date for Early Registered Students
Fri Aug 15
Last Day for Completed Admissions Applications for Fall Semester
Tue Aug 19
Opening Faculty Meeting
Wed Aug 20
Dining and Residence Halls Open for New Resident Students
Thu Aug 21
Academic Orientation for New Students 9:00-12:00
Advising and Registration for New Students Only 1:00-5:00
Fri Aug 22
Registration for New and Returning Students through Departmental Offices 9:00-6:00
End of 100% Withdrawal Refund Period
Fri Aug 22 - Tue Aug 26
Online/Telephone Schedule Adjustment (“Add/Drop”) for All Registered Students FSSunMT 7:00am-10:30pm
Sun Aug 24
Dining and Residence Halls Open for Returning Students
Mon Aug 25
First Day of Classes
Mon Aug 25 - Tue Aug 26
(Late Registration through Advisors in Departmental Offices 9:00-7:00
Late Fee Applies for Late Registration)
Tue Aug 26
Last Day to Add Classes and Change Sections
Last Day to Change Programs and Institutions for Fall Semester
Mon Sep 1
Labor Day Holiday: No Classes
Mon Sep 15
Beginning of Ongoing Advising for Spring Semester
Fri Sep 19
Deadline to Apply for December Graduation
Fri Oct 3
Final 40% of Tuition/Fees Due on Installment Plan
Fri Oct 10
Advisory Grades (D's & F's) Due to Registrar
Wed Oct 15
1st Half Classes End
Thu Oct 16
2nd Half Classes Begin
Tue Oct 28
End of Prorated Refund Period for Total Withdrawal: No Refund After This Date
Fri Oct 31
W Period Ends: Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw from School
Mon Nov 3
Electronic Registration for Spring Semester Begins
Sun Nov 23 - Sun Nov 30
Thanksgiving Holiday: No Classes
Sat Dec 13
Last Day of Classes
Sat Dec 13 - Sun Dec 14
Study Days
Mon Dec 15 - Thu Dec 18
Final Examinations
Sun Dec 21
Commencement 2:00