Students should check the Schedule of Classes each semester for any calendar changes which may have been approved after publication of this Bulletin. The approved Calendar for the academic year 2003-2004 will be published in the Schedule of Classes.
2003 Spring Semester
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
June 15, 2002SaturdayDeadline for international applications to be submitted to the Graduate School for the 2003 Spring Semester
September 15, 2002SundayDeadline for applying with college deans for reinstatement after a second academic suspension for the Spring Semester
October 31, 2002ThursdayDeadline for international applications to be submitted to the Graduate School for 2003 Summer School
December 9, 2002MondayDeadline for applying for admission to a program in the Graduate School for the 2003 Spring Semester. Applications for readmission, post-baccalaureate status, and visiting student status will be accepted after the deadline.
December 18, 2002WednesdayDeadline for applying to the Graduate School for readmission, post-baccalaureate status, and visiting student status for the 2003 Spring Semester in order to register before the beginning of classes and avoid late fee
February 1SaturdayDeadline for international applications to be submitted to the Graduate School for the 2003 Fall Semester
April 11FridayDeadline for applying for admission to a program in the Graduate School for the 2003 Summer Sessions. Applications for readmission, post-baccalaureate status, and visiting student status will be accepted after the deadline.
April 30WednesdayDeadline for applying to the Graduate School for readmission, post-baccalaureate status, and visiting student status for the 2003 First Summer Session in order to register May 12 and avoid late fee
REGISTRATION
January 8-13Wednesday through MondayRegistration for new program graduate students
January 9-13Thursday through MondayRegistration for new post-baccalaureate students
January 10-11Friday and SaturdayRegistration for Evening/Weekend and new graduate students
January 13MondayRegistration for new students who have been cleared for admission but did not priority register
January 15-22Wednesday through WednesdayLate registration for returning students who did not priority register and new applicants cleared late for admission. A late fee is assessed students who register during this time period.
February 5WednesdayLast day to change grading option (pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to pass/fail; credit to audit or audit to credit)
March 31-April 23Monday through FridayPriority registration for the 2003 Fall Semester and both 2003 Summer Sessions
May 1-12Tuesday through MondayFirst Summer Session registration and add/drop continue for students enrolled in the 2003 Spring Semester
May 6-June 11Tuesday through WednesdaySecond Summer Session registration and add/drop continue for students enrolled in the 2003 Spring Semester
ADD/DROP AND WITHDRAWAL
December 4-11, 2002Wednesday through WednesdayAdd/Drop for registered students for the 2003 Spring Semester
January 13-14Monday and TuesdayOpening-of-term add/drop for registered students
January 14TuesdayLast day a student may officially drop a course or cancel registration with the University Registrar for a full refund of fees
January 22WednesdayLast day to add a class for the 2003 Spring Semester
January 22WednesdayLast day to officially withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive an 80 percent refund
February 5WednesdayLast day to drop a course without it appearing on the student's transcript
March 14FridayLast day to withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive any refund. Students can withdraw or reduce course load after this date only for "urgent non-academic reasons."
May 6-June 21Tuesday through SaturdayAdd/Drop for priority registered students for the 2003 Fall Semester
FEE PAYMENT
December 19, 2002ThursdayPayment deadline for registration fees and/or housing and dining fees
January 14TuesdayLast day a student may officially drop a course or cancel registration with the University Registrar for a full refund of fees
January 22WednesdayLast day to officially withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive an 80 percent refund
February 7*FridayLast day for reinstatement of students cancelled for nonpayment of registration fees and/or housing and dining fees. Requires payment of fees and may require payment of a reinstatement fee.
March 14FridayLast day to withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive any refund. Students can withdraw or reduce course load after this date only for "urgent non-academic reasons."
DEGREES AND GRADUATION
February 13ThursdayLast day for filing an application for a May degree in college dean's office
February 27ThursdayLast day for doctoral candidates for a May degree to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School
April 10ThursdayLast day for candidates for a May degree to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School
April 24ThursdayLast day for candidates for a May graduate degree to sit for a final examination
May 9FridayLast day for candidates for a May degree to submit a thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School
May 10SaturdayCommencement Day
OTHER IMPORTANT DATESBeginning and End of Semester and Academic Holidays
December 11, 2002WednesdayLast day for students in the Employee Educational Program registered through December 11 to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services to confirm 2003 Spring Semester registration and tuition defrayal
January 13-17Monday through FridayApproved time period for students to change academic majors (note: please check with college for admission deadline)
January 15WednesdayFirst day of classes
January 20MondayMartin Luther King BirthdayAcademic Holiday
January 22WednesdayLast day for students in the Employee Educational Program who registered and/or changed schedules after December 11 to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services to confirm 2003 Spring Semester registration and tuition defrayal
February 13ThursdayDeadline for submission of application and all required documents to the Office of the Registrar for change of residency status for 2003 Spring Semester
March 10MondayMidterm of 2003 Spring Semester
March 11-31Tuesday through MondayApproved time period for students to change academic majors (note: please check with college for admission deadline)
March 17-22Monday through SaturdaySpring VacationAcademic Holidays
May 2FridayLast day of classes
May 5-9Monday through FridayFinal Examinations
May 9FridayEnd of 2003 Spring Semester
May 12MondayFinal deadline for submission of grades to the Registrar's Office by 4 p.m.
May 12-August 23College of Pharmacy 15-Week Summer Term
*These dates are subject to change.
2003 First Summer Session
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
October 31, 2002ThursdayDeadline for international applications to be submitted to the Graduate School for 2003 Summer School
April 11FridayDeadline for applying for admission to a program in the Graduate School for the 2003 Summer Sessions. Applications for readmission, post-baccalaureate status, and visiting student status will be accepted after the deadline.
April 30WednesdayDeadline for applying to the Graduate School for readmission, post-baccalaureate status, and visiting student status for the 2003 First Summer Session in order to register May 6 and avoid late fee
May 28WednesdayDeadline for applying to the Graduate School for readmission, post-baccalaureate status, and visiting student status for the 2003 Second Summer Session in order to register before the beginning of classes and avoid late fee
June 15SundayDeadline for international applications to be submitted to the Graduate School for the 2003 Spring Semester
REGISTRATION
May 6-12Tuesday through MondayFirst Summer Session registration and add/drop continue for students enrolled in the 2003 Spring Semester
May 12MondayRegistration for new students
May 13-14Tuesday through FridayLate registration for returning students not already registered and new applicants cleared late for admission. A late fee is assessed students who register late.
May 19MondayLast day to change grading option (pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to pass/fail; credit to audit or audit to credit) in college dean's office
May 21-June 11Wednesday through WednesdaySecond Summer Session registration and add/drop for students who entered the University in the 2003 First Summer Session
ADD/DROP AND WITHDRAWAL
May 13TuesdayLast day a student may officially drop a course or cancel registration with the University Registrar for a full refund of fees
May 14WednesdayLast day to enter an organized class for the 2003 First Summer Session
May 14WednesdayLast day to officially withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive an 80 percent refund
May 19MondayLast day to drop a course without it appearing on the student's transcript
May 28WednesdayLast day to withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive any refund. Students can withdraw or reduce course load after this date only for "urgent non-academic reasons."
FEE PAYMENT
May 12MondayPayment deadline for payment of registration fees and/or housing and dining fees
May 13TuesdayLast day a student may officially drop a course or cancel registration with the University Registrar for a full refund of fees
May 14WednesdayLast day to officially withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive an 80 percent refund
May 28TuesdayLast day to withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive any refund. Students can withdraw or reduce course load after this date only for "urgent non-academic reasons."
June 5*ThursdayLast day for reinstatement of students cancelled for nonpayment of registration fees and/or housing and dining fees. Requires payment of fees and may require payment of a reinstatement fee.
OTHER IMPORTANT DATESBeginning and End of Semester and Academic Holidays
May 12MondayBeginning of College of Pharmacy 15-Week Summer Term
May 13TuesdayFirst day of classes
May 14WednesdayLast day for students in the Employee Educational Program to submit EEP form to Human Resources Services for tuition defrayal for the 2003 First Summer Session
May 26MondayMemorial DayAcademic Holiday
May 27TuesdayMidterm of 2003 First Summer Session
June 10TuesdayFinal Examinations
June 10TuesdayEnd of the 2003 First Summer Session
June 13FridayFinal deadline for submission of grades to the Registrar's Office by 12 noon
*These dates are subject to change.
2003 Second Summer Session
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
October 31, 2002ThursdayDeadline for international applications to be submitted to the Graduate School for 2003 Summer School
April 11FridayDeadline for applying for admission to a program in the Graduate School for the 2003 Summer Sessions. Applications for readmission, post-baccalaureate status, and visiting student status will be accepted after the deadline.
May 26WednesdayDeadline for applying to the Graduate School for readmission, post-baccalaureate status, and visiting student status for the 2003 Second Summer Session in order to register before the beginning of classes and avoid late fee
June 15SundayDeadline for international applications to be submitted to the Graduate School for the 2003 Spring Semester
July 25FridayDeadline for applying for admission to a program in the Graduate School for the 2003 Fall Semester. Applications for readmission, post-baccalaureate status, and visiting student status will be accepted after the deadline
REGISTRATION
May 6-June 11Tuesday through WednesdaySecond Summer Session registration and add/drop continue for students enrolled in the 2003 Spring Semester
May 21-June 11Wednesday through WednesdaySecond registration and add/drop for students who entered the University in the 2003 First Summer Session
June 10TuesdayRegistration for Evening/Weekend and new graduate students
June 11WednesdayRegistration for new students
June 12-13Thursday through FridayLate registration for returning students not already registered and new applicants cleared late for admission. A late fee is assessed students who register late.
June 23MondayLast day to change grading option (pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to pass/fail; credit to audit or audit to credit)
ADD/DROP AND WITHDRAWAL
June 12ThursdayLast day a student may officially drop a course or cancel registration with the University Registrar for a full refund of fees
June 13MondayLast day to enter an organized class for the 2003 Second Summer Session
June 13MondayLast day to officially withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive an 80 percent refund
June 23MondayLast day to drop a course without it appearing on the student's transcript
July 16WednesdayLast day to withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive any refund. Students can withdraw or reduce course load after this date only for "urgent non-academic reasons."
FEE PAYMENT
June 11WednesdayPayment deadline for registration fees and/or housing and dining fees
June 12ThursdayLast day a student may officially drop a course or cancel registration with the University Registrar for a full refund of fees
June 13FridayLast day to officially withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive an 80 percent refund
July 3*ThursdayLast day for reinstatement of students cancelled for nonpayment of registration fees and/or housing and dining fees. Requires payment of fees and may require payment of a reinstatement fee
July 16WednesdayLast day to withdraw from the University or reduce course load and receive any refund. Students can withdraw or reduce course load after this date only for "urgent non-academic reasons."
DEGREES AND GRADUATION
June 4WednesdayLast day for doctoral candidates for an August degree to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School
June 27FridayLast day for filing an application for an August degree in college dean's office
July 2WednesdayLast day for doctoral candidates for an August degree to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School
July 16WednesdayLast day for candidates for an August degree to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School
July 30WednesdayLast day for candidates for an August graduate degree to sit for a final examination
August 7ThursdayLast day for candidates for an August degree to submit a thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School
OTHER IMPORTANT DATESBeginning and End of Semester and Academic Holidays
June 12ThursdayFirst day of classes
June 13FridayLast day for students in the Employee Educational Program to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services for tuition waiver for the 2003 Second Summer Session
July 4FridayIndependence DayAcademic Holiday
July 10ThursdayMidterm of 2003 Second Summer Session
August 6WednesdayLast day for registered students in the Employee Educational Program who registered through August 6 to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services to confirm 2003 Fall Semester registration and tuition waiver
August 7ThursdayEnd of the 2003 Second Summer Session
August 7ThursdayFinal Examinations
August 11MondayFinal deadline for submission of grades to the Registrar's Office by 12 noon
August 23SaturdayEnd of College of Pharmacy 15-Week Summer Term
*These dates are subject to change.