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2011-2012


Fall 2011 | Spring 2012 | Summer 2012



Fall Term 2011

Tuesday, Aug. 30- Friday, Sept. 2

New Student Orientation

Important Note: MIA/MPA orientation, scheduled to begin Monday, August 29th, has been postponed until Tuesday, August 30th

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.

Last day to drop a class without receiving the grade of W.

Last day to drop a class without incurring financial responsibility for those credits. 

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
* For details and updates about registration please refer to the registration page

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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.

Last day to drop a class without receiving the grade of W.

Last day to drop a class without incurring financial responsibility for those credits. 

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

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