Academic Calendar
Planning ahead?
| Do you need to book your student’s trip home, plan a visit to campus, or send that much needed care package during Finals? Below are selected dates for the 2008-2009 academic year. A link to the full calendar is available at the bottom of this page. | ![]() |
Select Dates for 2008 - 2009
Fall 2008
| Saturday, August 30 – Tuesday, September 2 | Orientation for New Students |
| Wednesday, September 3 | Classes begin |
| Friday, October 17 | Fall Holiday (no classes) |
| Friday, October 31 – Sunday, November 2 | Family Weekend |
| Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Friday, December 12 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, December 15 – Friday, December 19 | Final Examinations |
Intersession 2009
| Thursday, January 5 – Friday, January 23 | Intersession classes |
Spring 2009
| Thursday, January 22 – Saturday, January 24 | Orientation for New Students |
| Monday, January 26 | Classes begin |
| Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13 | Spring Break |
| Thursday, April 9 – Monday, April 13 | Easter Break |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Last day of classes |
| Wednesday, May 13 & Thursday, May 14 | Study Days (Designated study days to prepare for final exams) |
| Friday, May 15 – Thursday, May 21 | Final Examinations |
| Saturday, May 23 – Sunday, May 24 | Commencements |
Summer Session, 2009
| Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 21 | Summer Session classes |
Click here for the complete 2008-2009 Academic Calendar
Click here to visit the Office of Special Sessions for information regarding Intersession and Summer Session courses and course dates.


