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SIPA Academic Calendar
Fall 2011 | Spring 2012 | Summer 2012
| Tuesday, Aug. 30- Friday, Sept. 2 | New Student Orientation Because we will need time to check you in Tuesday morning, please plan to arrive no later than 8.00am and come directly to the 4th floor of the International Affairs Building. |
| Monday, Sept. 5 | Labor Day - University Holiday |
| Tuesday, Sept. 6 | First Day of Classes |
| Friday, Sept. 16 | Last day to add a class/ internship credit. |
| Thursday, Oct. 11 | Last day to drop a course (W posted). Students may not drop a course past this date. Submit add/drop form to Student Affairs Office, 6th floor. No approval necessary. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 19 | October Degrees Conferred |
| Thursday, Oct. 20 | Midterm Date |
| Tuesday Nov. 1 | Application for degree and Concentration Audit Deadline for February 2012 Graduation |
| Monday, Nov. 7 | Academic Holiday |
| Tuesday, Nov. 8 | Election Day - University Holiday |
| Thursday, Nov. 17 | Last day to change grading option to pass/fail. |
| Thursday, Nov. 24 | Thanksgiving Day - University Holiday |
| Friday, Nov. 25 | University Holiday |
| Thursday, Dec. 1 | Application for degree deadline for May 2012 Graduation |
| Monday, Dec.12 | Last Day of Classes |
| Tuesday, Dec.13- Thursday, Dec. 15 | Study Days |
Friday, Dec.16- Friday, Dec. 23 |
Final Exams |
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Spring Term 2012
| Monday, Jan 16 | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed - University Holiday |
| Tuesday, Jan 17 | First Day of Classes |
| Thursday, Jan. 26 | Concentration Audit form deadline for May 2012 Graduation |
| Friday, Jan 27 | Last day to add a class/ internship credit. |
| Wednesday, Feb. 8 | February Degrees Conferred |
| Tuesday, Feb. 21 | Last day to drop a course (W posted). Students may not drop a course past this date. Submit add/drop form to Student Affairs Office, 6th floor. No approval necessary. |
| Monday, Mar. 5 | Midterm Date |
| Monday, Mar. 12 - Friday, Mar.16 | Spring Recess |
| Thursday, March 22 | Last day to change grading option to pass/fail. |
| Monday, April 30 | Last Day of Classes |
| Tuesday, May 1 - Thursday, May 3 | Study Days |
| Friday, May 4 - Friday, May 11 | Final Examinations |
| Wednesday, May 16 | University Commencement |
| Thursday, May 17 | SIPA Graduation |
* For details and updates about registration please refer to the registration page.
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Summer Term 2012
PEPM
| Tuesday, July 3 | PEPM Orientation for 2012-2013 Incoming Class |
| Wednesday, July 4 | University Holiday |
Thursday, July 5 |
Proficiency Exams |
| Friday, July 6 | Social Activities |
| Monday, July 9 | First Day of Summer Classes |
Monday, July 23-Friday, July 27 |
Summer Midterms |
| Monday, Aug 13 - Friday, Aug 17 | Final Exams |
| Friday, Aug 17 | Last Day of Summer Classes |
| Monday, Aug 20 - Thursday, Aug 24 | Summer Tutoring and Exam Retakes (if necessary) |
PESP
| Tuesday, May 29 | PESP Orientation for 2012-2013 Incoming Class |
| Wednesday, May 30 | First Day of Summer Classes |
| Friday, Aug. 10 |
Last Day of Class |
| Monday, Aug. 13 - Friday, Aug. 17 | Final Exams |
EMPA Program
| Saturday, Aug. 25 | Orientation for 2012-2013 Incoming Class |
| Saturday, Sept. 8 | First Day of Classes |
| Saturday, May 4 |
Last Day of Spring Class |
MPA DP Program
Monday, Aug. 20-Friday, Aug. 24 |
MPA-DP "Getting Started' |
MIA & MPA Program
Monday, July 23-Friday, Aug.17 |
ALP Summer Language Session for 2012-2013 Incoming Class |