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Important Dates
2008 - 2009
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Fall semester 2008
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| Thurs., Aug. 28 |
New students check-in |
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Please note: Requests for early move-in cannot be accommodated. Special arrangements are made for athletes and International students.
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| Sun., Aug. 31 - Tues. Sept. 2 |
Returning students check-in |
| Tues., Sept. 2 |
Opening convocation, 4:30 p.m. |
| Wed., Sept. 3 |
Fall semester classes begin |
| Thurs., Oct. 16- Sun., Oct. 19 |
Fall Break (residence halls remain open) |
| Fri., Oct. 31 Sun., Nov. 1 |
Family Weekend |
| Sat., Nov. 22 - Sun., Nov. 30 |
Thanksgiving Break |
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Please note: Residence halls close at 12 noon on Saturday, November 22 and re-open on Sunday, November 30. Students are expected to make their travel plans accordingly. |
| Thurs., Dec. 11 |
Last day of fall classes |
| Fri., Dec. 12 |
Reading day |
| Sat., Dec. 13- Thurs., Dec. 18 |
Fall semester exams |
| Fri., Dec. 19 |
Winter Break |
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Please note: Residence halls close at 12 noon on Friday, December 19, and re-open on Sunday, January 4 for Short Term. Students are expected to make their travel plans accordingly.
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| Short Term 2009 |
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| Sunday, Jan. 4 |
Residence halls open for Short Term |
| Mon., Jan. 5 |
Short Term begins |
| Fri., Jan. 30 |
Short Term ends (residence halls remain open) |
| Spring semester 2009 |
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| Weds., Feb. 4 |
Spring semester classes begin |
| Thurs., Feb. 26 |
Founder's Day Convocation, 4:30 p.m. |
| Sat., March 14 - Sun., March 22 |
Spring Break |
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Please note: Residence halls close at 12 noon on Saturday, March 14 and re-open on Sunday, March 22. Students are expected to make their travel plans accordingly.
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| Tues., April 28 |
Honors Convocation, 4:30 p.m. |
| Tues., May 5 |
Last day of spring classes |
| Weds., May 6 |
Reading day |
| Thurs., May 7 - Mon., May 11 |
Spring semester exams |
| Tues., May 12 |
Residence halls close |
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Please note: Residence halls close at 12 noon on Tuesday, May 12 for all non-graduating students. Students are expected to make their travel plans accordingly. |
| Sun., May 17 |
Commencement, 10:00 a.m. |
| Mon., May 18 |
Residence halls close at 12 noon for summer |
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Dates are subject to change at the discretion of the university. Students will be notified of closing and opening dates and times by the housing and residence life staff. |

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HRL Staff Duties
Residence Halls
Building Community
Student Handbook
Packing Made Easy
FAQs
Important HRL Dates
Academic Calendar
2008-09
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