Fall Semester 2008

August 1, Friday
First deferred payment due for Fall 2008

August 13, Wednesday
First Year Orientation and Registration of New Entrants,
Through
August 15, Friday
Transfer Students, Former Students Returning (FSR), and Visiting and Exchange Students

August 14, Thursday to August 15, Friday
Orientation for L.L.M. Students

August 16, Saturday* to August 19, Tuesday
Payment of tuition/fees for new students, transfer and Former Students Returning (FSR). Initial Financial Aid disbursement for Fall 2008.

August 18, Monday
INSTRUCTION BEGINS FOR ALL STUDENTS

First Day to ADD/DROP a Course
First Day of Late Registration – Late Fee Effective
Intensive Legal Methods Course Begins for 1Ls

August 22, Friday
Last Day to Add a Course
Last Day of Late Registration and FSR Registration
Last Day to Drop a Course without a “W”

August 29, Friday
Last Day for Intensive Legal Methods Classes

August 30, Saturday*
COURSE WITHDRAWAL FEE EFFECTIVE

August 31, Sunday*
Deadline for 100% refund of tuition/fees

September 1, Monday
LABOR DAY – LEGAL HOLIDAY

September 2, Tuesday
All Other First-Year Classes Begin

September 15, Monday
Financial Aid files closed for determination of credit hours for Fall 2008 aid disbursements.

September 26, Friday
OPENING CONVOCATION – Cramton Auditorium 11:00 a.m. (Classes suspended between 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

October 3, Friday
Deadline for 50% refund of tuition/fees

October 13, Monday
COLUMBUS DAY OBSERVED – LEGAL HOLIDAY

October 14, Tuesday
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course and Receive a “W.”

October 23, Thursday
Deadline for 25% refund of tuition/fees (Last day for refunds).

October 28, Tuesday
Second Deferred payment due for Fall 2008.

October 31, Friday
Deadline for petitions to study abroad/visit another institution for Spring 2009. Submit petitions to the Office of Student Affairs.

October 31, Friday
Deadline for petitions for readmission to the law school. Submit petitions to the Office of Student Affairs.

October 31, Friday
Deadline for submitting Independent Study proposal for spring 2009 to the Office of Academic Affairs.

November 1, Saturday*
Deadline for receipt of Federal Stafford and Federal PLUS loan applications for Spring 2009.

November 3, Monday through November 14, Friday
GENERAL REGISTRATION (Course Selections for Spring 2009)

November 11, Tuesday
VETERAN’S DAY – LEGAL HOLIDAY

November 14, Friday
Last Day to Complete a Total Withdrawal from the University.

November 25, Tuesday
LAST DAY OF FORMAL CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS

Last Day to Remove Incomplete (“I”) Grades Earned for Spring 2008.

November 26, Wednesday to November 28, Friday
THANKSGIVING RECESS

November 29, Saturday through December 1, Monday
Reading Period

December 2, Tuesday through December 17, Wednesday
FINAL EXAMINATIONS

December 15, Monday
First deferred payment due for Spring 2009.

December 17, Wednesday
SEMESTER ENDS AT THE CLOSE OF EXAMINATIONS.

*Date Policy:
Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall, even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of business, the day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday.

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Spring Semester 2009

January 5, Monday
INSTRUCTION BEGINS FOR 2L & 3L STUDENTS
Registration for New Entrants, Former Students Returning (FSR), and Transfer Students

January 5, Monday
Late Registration Begins – Late Fee Effective
First Day to ADD/DROP a Course

January 5, Monday
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION – PART II

January 6, Tuesday
INSTRUCTION BEGINS FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

January 7, Wednesday
Initial Financial Aid disbursement for Spring 2009.

January 12, Monday
- Last Day to Add a Course
- Last Day to Drop a Course without a Grade of “W”
- Last Day of Late Registration and FSR Registration

January 13, Tuesday
Deadline for 100% refund of tuition/fees

January 15, Thursday
COURSE WITHDRAWAL FEE EFFECTIVE

January 19, Monday
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’S BIRTHDAY – LEGAL HOLIDAY

January 20, Tuesday
INAUGURATION DAY

February 6, Friday
Financial Aid files closed for determination of credit hours for Spring 2008 and disbursements.

February 15, Sunday*
Deadline for 50% refund of tuition/fees

February 16, Monday
PRESIDENT’S DAY OBSERVED – LEGAL HOLIDAY

February 23, Monday
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course and Receive a “W”

February 27, Friday
Deadline for petitions to study abroad/visit at another institution for Summer 2009/Fall 2009.
Submit petitions to the Office of Student Affairs.

February 27, Friday
Deadline for petition for readmission. Submit petitions to the Office of Student Affairs.

March 6, Friday
CHARTER DAY CONVOCATION – 11:00 a.m., Cramton Auditorium
(Classes suspended between 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

March 7, Saturday*
Deadline for 25% refund of tuition/fees. (Last day for refunds.)

March 14, Saturday*
Priority Deadline for receipt of the 2009-10 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – for continuing students and Former Students Returning (FSRs)

Deadline for submitting applications to the Office of Student Affairs for study abroad programs or taking courses at other law schools for fall 2009.

March 14, Saturday*
Second deferred payment due for Spring 2009.

March 14, Saturday*
Deadline for submission of Independent Study Projects for Fall 2009.
Submit proposals to the Office of the Academic Dean.

March 13, Friday
Spring Recess Begins at the Close of Classes

March 16, Monday to March 20, Friday
SPRING RECESS

March 23, Monday
Classes Resume at 9:00 a.m.

March 23, Monday through April 3, Friday
GENERAL REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2009

April 6, Monday
Last Day to Complete a Total Withdrawal from the University

April 16, Thursday
LAST DAY OF FORMAL CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS

Last Day to Remove Incomplete (“I”) Grades Earned for Fall 2008

April 17, Friday through April 20, Monday
Reading Period

April 21, Tuesday
FINAL EXAMINATIONS BEGIN

April 30, Thursday
Second and Third Year Examinations End

May 4, Monday
First Year Examinations End

SEMESTER ENDS AT CLOSE OF EXAMINATIONS

May 8, Friday
SCHOOL OF LAW BACCALAUREATE – 11:00 a.m.

May 9, Saturday
COMMENCEMENT-UPPER QUADRANGLE-MAIN CAMPUS – 10:00 a.m.

LAW SCHOOL DEGREE PRESENTATION CEREMONY – 2:30 p.m.

*Date Policy:
Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall, even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of business, the day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday.

revised July 24, 2008