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Fall Semester 2009

Wed. Aug. 26New students arrive, orientation begins, 4pm
Thur. Aug. 27Registration for new students
Mon. Aug. 31Classes begin
Fri. Sept. 4Last day to add a semester long class without the instructor's signature
Mon. Sept. 7Labor day, no classes
Fri. Sept. 11Language Examinations
Fri. Sept. 14Last day to add a semester long class with instructor’s signature, to change P/U option, Enroll from Wait List or drop a semester long class without a “W” (Note: No reduction in charges for any reduced load after this date)

 
Mon. Sept. 28Yom Kippur, no classes
M.-F. Oct. 12-16Reading Week, no classes
T.-TH. Sept. 20-22Tipple Vosburgh Lectures, Final Dissertation & Thesis submission-defended & edited.
Mon. Oct. 19
Language Examinations
Fri. Nov. 6Last day to drop semester long course with a “W.” (Courses discontinued after this date earn a grade of “U”).
Wed. Nov. 25Thanksgiving recess begins, no classes.
Mon. Nov. 30Classes resume.
M.-Th. Nov. 30-Dec. 3Registration for Spring 2010 semester (Materials available 2 weeks before, clear accounts required to register.)
Mon. Dec. 7Last Classes Meet
T.-F. Dec. 8-11Reading days, no classes.
Fri. Dec. 18Semester ends

January Term 2010

Mon. Jan. 4
Thur. Jan. 21		January Term 2010 begins & Non-credit Language Institute courses begin
Language Institute courses end
Fri. Jan. 22Language examinations

Spring Semester 2010

Mon. Jan. 25Classes Begin
Application due for May commencement
Fri. Jan. 29Last day to add a semester long class without instructor’s signature
Fri. Feb. 5Last day to add a semester long class with instructor’s signature, to change P/U option, Enroll from Wait List or drop a semester long class without a “W” (Note: No reduction in charges for any reduced load after this date).
F.-F. March 5-12Spring recess begins at 5:00 p.m.
Mon. March 15Classes resume
Mon. March 22Doctoral Dissertation defense copy due for May candidates
Mon. March 29-Fri. April 2Holy week, no classes
Mon. April 5All outstanding work from previous semesters due for May candidates for Graduation. Last day to withdraw from a semester long class with a grade of “W” (courses discontinued after this date earn the grade of “U”)
M.-Th. Apr. 19-22Registration for the Fall 2010 term. Materials ready one week before. Clear financial accounts required to register.
Fri. April 23Language Examinations
Fri. April 30Last classes meet, Final Dissertation & Thesis Copies due-defended & edited
M.-W. May 3-5Reading days, no classes
Wed. May 12Semester ends.
Fri. May 14 Baccalaureate Service
Fri. May 28
Language Examinations