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Important Dates
2008 - 2009

Fall semester 2008

Thurs., Aug. 28 New students check-in
Please note: Requests for early move-in cannot be accommodated. Special arrangements are made for athletes and International students.
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
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
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.
Short Term 2009
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
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
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.
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
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
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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