Fall 2009
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 2009
| R-M | 13 - 17 | Advising and registration for new undergraduate students – Monroe Park campus |
| F | 14 | Orientation for new graduate students – Monroe Park campus |
| M-W | 17 - 19 | Orientation for new freshmen, transfer and readmitted students – Monroe Park campus |
| T | 18 | Registration for continuing students – Monroe Park campus |
| R | 20 | Fall classes begin |
| R-W | 20 - 26 | Add/drop and late registration |
| W | 26 | Deadline for dean/departmental offices to submit all approved undergraduate change of major requests effective for the fall 2009 semester |
September 2009
| F | 4 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays* |
| F | 4 | 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. |
| M | 7 | University closed |
| R | 10 | Faculty Convocation |
| F | 18 | Last day for undergraduate students to submit work for removal of incomplete grades from spring semester or summer sessions |
October 2009
| R-F | 15 - 16 | Reading days, no day or evening classes held – Monroe Park campus |
| M-F | 19 - 23 | Monroe Park campus students - advising for spring semester.
MCV campus students - follow departmental advising schedule. |
| F | 30 | Last day to withdraw from a course with a mark of “W” – both campuses (except for courses not scheduled for the full semester) |
November 2009
| M | 2 | Spring semester advance registration begins |
| W | 11 | Veterans Day. University open. Classes in Session. Honor American Veterans of all Wars. Learn more about Veterans Day
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| W-Sn | 25 - 29 | University closed at noon. (classes end at noon) |
December 2009
| Sa | 5 | Last day of classes for fall semester – both campuses |
| M-F | 7 - 11 | Final examinations for fall semester – MCV campus |
| M-Sa | 7 - 12 | Final examinations for fall semester – evening classes |
| M-T | 7 - 15 | Final examinations for fall semester – Monroe Park campus |
| F | 11 | 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) |
| Sa | 12 | December Commencement |
| Sa | 19 | Official date for certifying December diplomas |
| Sa-Sn | 19 - Jan 3 | University closed |
| M | 28 | Holiday intersession classes begin |
| W | 30 | 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.