Fall 2010

University calendars are accurate at the time of publication/posting, but subject to change. Some school and/or departmental calendars may differ from the university's academic calendar. Please check with the specific program of study to ensure the appropriate calendar is followed. [ OTHER SEMESTERS ]

August 2010

R-M	19 - 23	Advising and registration for new undergraduate students – Monroe Park campus
F	20	Orientation for new graduate students – Monroe Park campus
Sa	21	Official date for certifying August diplomas
T	24	Registration for continuing students – Monroe Park campus
R	26	Fall classes begin
R-W	26 - Sep 1	Add/drop and late registration

September 2010

W	1	Deadline for dean/departmental offices to submit all approved undergraduate change of major requests effective for the fall 2010 semester
M	6	University closed
F	10	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays*
F	10	Monroe Park campus students - last day for fall degree candidates to submit graduation applications to their advisers for December degrees. MCV campus students - fall degree candidates should follow departmental deadlines.
T	14	Faculty Convocation
F	24	Last day for undergraduate students to submit work for removal of incomplete grades from spring semester or summer sessions

October 2010

R-F	21 - 22	Reading days, no day or evening classes held – Monroe Park campus
M-F	25 - 29	Monroe Park campus students - advising for spring semester. MCV campus students - follow departmental advising schedule.

November 2010

F	5	Last day to withdraw from a course with a mark of “W” – both campuses (except for courses not scheduled for the full semester)
M	8	Spring semester advance registration begins
R	11	Veterans Day. University open. Classes in Session. Honor American Veterans of all Wars. Learn more about Veterans Day
W-Sn	24 - 28	University closed at noon. (classes end at noon)

December 2010

Sa	11	Last day of classes for fall semester – both campuses
Sa	11	December Commencement
M-F	13 - 17	Final examinations for fall semester – MCV campus
M-Sa	13 - 18	Final examinations for fall semester – evening classes
M-T	13 - 21	Final examinations for fall semester – Monroe Park campus
F	17	Final date for graduate dean’s approval signature on completion of graduate thesis/dissertation for December degree candidates (check with graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense and school/college dean approval)
W	22	Final grades are due by noon using grade sheets available on Faculty eServices
F-Sn	24 - Jan 2	University closed
Sa	25	Official date for certifying December diplomas
M	27	Holiday intersession classes begin
W	29	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – holiday intersession*

* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays. A partial list of major religious holidays is provided on the Web.