Graduate Calendar
Graduate School Deadlines
- University and Graduate School Calendar 2011-2012
- Winter Session 2011-2012
- Summer Intersession 2012
- Holidays
Please Note:
- Some graduate programs may have earlier application deadlines. Please check with your specific program for exact dates.
- Graduating students should always consult the final semester checklist. The Office of Graduate Studies may change this calendar if conditions warrant.
- For other important dates, please see the University Academic Calendar.
| Fall 2011 | Spring 2012 | Summer 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Student and Legal Permanent Resident Application and Readmission Deadline | April 1 | September 15 | February 1 |
| U.S. Student Application Deadline and Readmission Deadline | June 1 | October 15 | April 1 |
| Registration Begins | Apr 4 (Fall Term) |
Oct 24 (Spring Term) |
Apr 2 (Summer Term) |
| First Day of Classes | August 25 | January 17 | 1st 5-wk, 11-wk: June 4 2nd 5-wk: July 10 |
| Late Registration | August 25-31 | January 17-22 | 1st 5-wk, 11-wk: June 4-5 2nd 5-wk: July 10-11 |
| Census Date | September 12 | Feb 1 | 1st 5-wk, 11-wk: June 7 2nd 5-wk: July 16 |
| Deadline for Graduation: Last Date to File Application for Graduation | September 12 | Feb 1 | June 7 |
| Final Day to Reserve Graduate Courses for Graduate Credit | September 12 | Feb 1 | 1st 5-wk, 11-wk: June 7 2nd 5-wk: July 16 |
| Mid-semester Leave of Absence | October 14 | March 9 | |
| Last Date to Drop or Withdraw | November 4 | March 30 | 1st 5-wk: June 25 2nd 5-wk: July 31 11-wk: July 19 |
| Final Date to Request Master's Exam/Dissertation Defense and Submit Copy to Supervising Committee | November 14 | April 6 | July 6 |
| Final Date to Hold Master's Exam/Dissertation Defense and Submit Copy of Thesis/Dissertation to Graduate School for First Mechanical Check | November 23 | April 20 | July 20 |
| Final Date to Submit Approved Thesis/Dissertation to Graduate School and Submit Report of Final Master's Examination/Dissertation Defense | December 9 | May 4 | August 10 |
| Final Exams | December 10-16 | May 5-11 | 1st 5-wk: July 9 2nd 5-wk: August 13 11-wk: August 13-14 |
| End of Semester Deadline | December 21 | May 16 | August 17 |
| Graduation Exercises | December 15-19 | May 11-14 |
| Late Registeration | October 24 - December 19, 2011 |
| Winter Session (First Day of Class) | December 19, 2011 |
| Census Date | December 20, 2011 |
| Classes Continue | December 19-22, 2011 |
| Classes Continue | January 2-6, 2012 |
| Classes Continue | January 9-10, 2012 |
| Last Date to Drop or Withdraw | January 4, 2012 |
| Final Exams | January 11, 2012 |
| Last Day to Register | May 14 |
| Maymester (First Day of Class) | May 14 |
| Census Date | May 15 |
| Last Date to Drop or Withdraw | May 22 |
| Classes Continue | May 16-18 |
| Classes Continue | May 21-25 |
| Final Exams | May 30 |
| Labor Day | September 5, 2011 |
| Thanksgiving | November 24-27, 2011 |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 16, 2012 |
| Spring Vacation | March 12-16, 2012 |
| Memorial Day | May 28, 2012 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2012 |