Academic Calendar 2018-2019 FALL SEMESTER 2018 Adult Degree Programs: Evening and Online Only Tue., Aug. 14 Thurs., Aug. 16 Fri., Aug. 24 Mon., Aug. 27 Thurs., Aug. 30 Mon., Sept. 3 Thurs., Sept. 6 Mon., Sept. 10 President s Opening School Conference for Faculty and Staff FACULTY REPORT FOR DUTY Faculty Report for MANDATORY Opening School Workshops FIRST DAY OF CLASSES for Fall Term I Last Day to admit into the University for Fall Term I Last Day to Add/Drop a Course for Fall Term I Last Day to financially clear for Fall Term I Last Day to Request Book Store Voucher for Fall Term I Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins for Fall Term I Day of Commitment and Celebration Annual Ecumenical Breakfast and Fall Convocation/Freshman Pinning Ceremony Labor Day (University Closed) Fall Term I Midterm Examinations for Tuesday/Thursday Courses Fall Term I Midterm Examinations for Monday/Wednesday Courses Tue., Sept. 11 Tue., Sept. 25 Fall Term I Course Evaluations Administered Thurs., Sept. 13 Sun., Sept. 16 Mon., Sept. 17 Mon., Sept. 17 Fri., Sept. 21 Thurs., Sept. 20 Wed., Sept. 26 Jenzabar Fall Term I Midterm Grades Entry Due in the Registrar s Office by (12:00pm/noon) ONLINE in web portal Constitution Day Official Course Withdrawal Deadline for Fall Term I Major Emphasis Week/Academic Department Open House Events Career Fair/Graduate and Professionals Day 10:00 am 2:00 pm Jack Brayboy Hall/Gymnasium Assessment Day Fri., Sept. 28 Last Day to Remove Incomplete Grade from Spring or Summer Semester 2018 Thurs., Oct. 4 Final Exams for Tuesday/Thursday Courses for Fall Term I
Wed., Oct. 10 Fri., Oct. 12 Sun., Oct 14 Mon. Oct. 15 Fri., Oct. 19 Sat., Oct. 20 Sat., Oct. 27 Mon., Nov. 5 Tues., Nov. 6 Thurs., Nov. 8 Mon., Nov. 12 Mon., Nov. 12 Mon., Nov. 26 Wed., Nov. 21 Thurs., Nov. 22- Fri. Nov. 23 Mon., Nov. 26 Mon., Dec. 3 Final Exams for Monday/Wednesday Courses For Fall Term I Jenzabar Fall Term I Final Grades Entry Due in the Registrar s Office by (9:00am) Mr. & Miss JCSU Coronation FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR FALL TERM II Last Day To Add/Drop a course for Fall Term II Last Day to Financially Clear for Fall Term II Last day to Request a Book Voucher for Fall Term II Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins for Fall Term II HOMECOMING GAME DAY Midterm Examination for Monday/Wednesday Courses for Fall Term II Midterm Examination for Tuesday/Thursday Courses for Fall Term II Seniors Only Advising and Registration for Spring Semester 2019 Begins Jenzabar Midterm Grades Entry Due in the Registrar s Office by (12:00pm/noon) ONLINE in web portal Open Advising and Registration for all Students for Spring Semester 2019 Begins Official Course Withdrawal Deadline for Fall Term II Fall Term II Course Evaluations Administered No Classes. Thanksgiving Holiday-University Closes at 3:00 pm (Residence Halls Remain Open) Thanksgiving Holiday (Residence Halls Remain Open) Classes Resume Financial Clearance Process begins for Spring Semester 2019 Last Day to file for December Graduation Last Day to submit completed Senior Paper for December Graduation to the Deans. 2
Wed., Dec. 5 Thurs., Dec. 6 Mon., Dec. 10 Final Exams for Monday/Wednesday Courses for Fall Term II Final Exams for Tuesday/Thursday Courses for Fall Term II Jenzabar Fall Term II Final Grades Entry due in the Registrar's Office by (9:00am) FALL SEMESTER FINAL DAY FOR FACULTY Tue., Dec. 11 Mon., Dec. 17 Department Planning and Assessment Workshops (Chairs/Deans only) Wed., Dec. 12 Tue., Dec. 18 Wed., Dec. 26 Academic Sanctions Report to Deans from the Office of the Registrar Academic Recess Winter Break Begins (University Closed) Academic Appeals letters from students due to the Academic Standards Committee Designated faculty, staff and administrators may be required to report for duty during the University breaks/closings. SPRING SEMESTER 2019 Wed., Jan. 2 Thurs., Jan. 3 Tue., Jan. 8 University Reopens Staff Reports for Duty FACULTY REPORT FOR DUTY Academic Standards Committee Meet Continuation of Advising/Registration/Financial Clearance FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR SPRING TERM I Wed., Jan. 16 Thurs., Jan. 17 Mon., Jan. 21 Tues., Jan. 29 Last Day to Add/Drop a Course Spring Term I Last Day to Request a Book Voucher for Spring Term I Last day to Financially Clear for Spring Term I Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins for Spring Term I Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day (University Closed) Midterm Examinations for Tuesday/Thursday Courses for Spring Term I 3
Wed., Jan. 30 Fri., Feb. 1 Mon., Feb. 4 Fri., Feb. 8 Mon., Feb. 4 Thurs., Feb. 7 Mon., Feb. 11 Mon., Feb. 25 Midterm Examinations for Monday/Wednesday Courses for Spring Term I Jenzabar Spring Term I Midterm Grades Entry Due in the Registrar s Office by (12:00pm/noon) ONLINE in web portal Academic Center of Excellence (ACE) Major Exploration Week Official Course Withdrawal Deadline for Spring Term I Majors Fair Spring Term I Course Evaluations Administered Fri., Feb. 15 Last Day to Remove Incomplete Grade from Fall 2018 Tues., Feb. 26 Wed., Feb. 27 Wed., Mar. 6 Mon., Mar. 11 Fri., Mar. 15 Sat., Mar. 16 Mon., Mar. 18 Wed., Mar. 27 Mon., Apr. 1 Tues., Apr. 2 Fri., Apr. 5 Sun., Apr. 7 Final Exams for Tuesday/Thursday Courses for Spring Term I Final Exams for Monday/Wednesday Courses for Spring Term I Jenzabar Spring Term I Final Grades Entry Due in the Registrar s Office by 9:00am FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR SPRING TERM II Last day to Add/Drop a Course for Spring Term II Last day to Request a Book Voucher for Spring Term II Last day to Financially Clear for Spring Term II Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins for Spring Term II Summer School Registration Begins Assessment Day Midterm Examinations for Monday/Wednesday Courses for Spring Term II Midterm Examinations for Tuesday/Thursday Courses for Spring Term II Jenzabar Spring Term II Midterm Grades Entry Due in the Registrar s Office by (12:00pm/noon) ONLINE in web portal Founders' Day 4
Mon., Apr. 8 Mon., Apr. 8 Mon., Apr. 22 Mon., Apr. 15 Wed., Apr. 17 Fri., Apr. 19-Mon., Apr. 22 Mon., Apr. 22 Official Course Withdrawal Deadline for Spring Term II Honors Convocation Spring Term II Course Evaluations Administered Rising Seniors Only-Registration for Fall Semester 2019 Begins Open Advising and Registration for Fall Semester Easter Break University Closed (Residence Halls Remain Open) LAST DAY to Submit Completed Senior Paper for May Graduation To Deans Mon., Apr. 29 Financial Clearance Process will begin for Summer Semester 2019 Tues., Apr. 30 Wed., May 1 Wed., May 8 Fri., May 11 Mon., May 13- Fri., May 17 Fri., May 17 Sun., May 19 Mon., May 20 Fri., May 24 Mon., May 27 Final Examinations for Tuesday/Thursday Courses for Spring Term II Final Examinations for Monday/Wednesday Courses for Spring Term II Jenzabar Final Grades Entry Due in the Registrar s Office by 9:00am Residence Halls Close for All Students at 12:00 pm (Except Graduating Seniors) Senior Week Faculty Assessments and Evaluations BACCALAUREATE SERVICE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Academic Sanctions due to Deans from the Office of the Registrar Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon 12 noon 2 pm SPRING SEMESTER FINAL DAY FOR REGULAR FACULTY SPRING SEMESTER FINAL DAY FOR DEPARTMENT CHAIRS Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed) SUMMER SCHOOL 2019 5
Thur., May 30 Wed., June 5 Wed., June 5 Thurs., June 6 Thurs., June 20 Mon., June 24 Thurs. June 27 Mon., July 1 Thurs. July 4 Mon., July 22 Tues. July 23 Fri., July 26 Mon., July 29 SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES BEGIN Summer School Registration and Financial Clearance process Last Day to Admit into the University Last Day to Add/Drop a Course for Summer Last Day to Request a Book Voucher for Summer Last Day to Financially Clear for Summer Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins Midterm Examinations for Tuesday/Thursday Courses Midterm Examinations for Monday/Wednesday Courses Jenzabar Midterm Grades Entry Due in the Registrar s Office by (12:00pm/noon) ONLINE in web portal Official Course Withdrawal Deadline 4 th of July Holiday (University Closed) Final Examinations for Monday/Wednesday Courses Final Examinations for Tuesday/Thursday Courses Jenzabar Final Grades Entry Due in the Registrar s Office by 9:00am Academic Appeals Due for Fall 2019 Semester 6