Academic Calendar 2016 - 2017 T Traditional Undergraduate Only FALL SEMESTER 2016 Tues., July 19
Last day for Biddle Institute (Sit Lux and Biddle Freshmen) students to be Financially Cleared
Fri., July 22
Biddle Institute students check-in and move-in to Residence halls(10:00am-4:00pm)
Sat., July 23
Biddle Institute Pre-Semester Orientation
Tues., July 26
Biddle Institute Pre-Semester-Classes Begin
Mon., August 8
Department Chairs Report For Duty
Tues., August 9
The 2016 9th Annual Title III Administrative/Council of Deans Retreat
Thur., August 11
Biddle Institute Pre-Semester Classes End/Exam Day
Fri., August 12
New and Transfer Student Weekend Begins Last Day to Financially Clear for on Campus Housing
New Students Move into Residence Halls(9:00 am-5:00 pm)-Financially Cleared Students ONLY Academic Advising/Registration and Financial Clearance Process Continuation (9:00am – 5:00pm) Sat., August 13
Continuation of New Students Academic Advising/Registration and Financially Clearing (9:00am – 1:00pm)
Mon., August 15
Residence Halls Open for Upper Class Students – Financially Cleared Students ONLY
Mon., August 15
President’s Opening School Conference for Faculty and Staff FACULTY REPORT FOR DUTY Faculty Report for Opening School Workshops
Tues., August 16
SGA Fall Election Interest Meeting
Thurs., August 18
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
Fri., August 19
Student Organization Fair
Wed., August 24
Last Day to enroll into the University
Revised 8/18/2016
Fri., August 26
Last Day to add/drop a Course Last Day to financially clear for Fall semester Last Day to Request Book Store Voucher Last Day to change meal plan Last Day to submit proof of immunizations records
Sat., August 27
Official Withdrawal Period Begins Student Organization Training
Mon., Sept. 5
Labor Day (University Closed)
Thurs., Sept. 15
Day of Commitment and Celebration – Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast -7:30am
Convocation 11:00am, Coronation 7:00 pm Sat., Sept. 17
Constitution Day
Mon., Sept. 19 – Fri., Sept. 23
Major Emphasis Week/Academic Department Open House Events
Thurs., Sept. 22
Career Fair/Graduate and Professionals Day 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Jack Brayboy Hall/Gymnasium
Wed., Sept 28
Assessment Day
Thurs., Sept. 29
Graduating Meeting (11:00am/Required for Graduating Students) Biddle Auditorium
Fri., Sept. 30
Last Day to Remove Academic Incomplete from Spring Semester 2016
Wed., Oct. 12
Jenzabar Mid-term Grades Entry Due in the Registrar’s Office by (9:00am)
Thurs., Oct. 13 – Fri., Oct. 14
FALL SEMESTER BREAK (Residence Halls remain open no classes)
Fri., Oct. 21
Last Day to Withdraw (from a course(s) or the University with a grade of "W" 5:00pm. Official Withdrawal Period Ends Last Day to file for December Graduation
Sat., Oct. 29
HOMECOMING
Mon., Nov. 7 – Mon., Nov. 21
Fall Semester Course Evaluation Administered
Tues., Nov. 8 – Wed. Nov. 9
Seniors Only Advising and Registration for Spring Semester 2017 Begins
Thurs. Nov. 10
Open Advising and Registration for all Students for Spring Semester 2017 Begins
Financial Clearance Process begins for Spring Semester 2017
Revised 8/18/2016
Tue., Nov. 22
Classes End for Thanksgiving
Wed., Nov. 23
Thanksgiving Holiday- University Closes at 3:00 pm (Residence Halls remain open)
Thurs., Nov. 24- Fri. Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Holiday (Residence Halls remain open)
Mon., Nov. 28
Financial Clearance Process begins for Spring Semester 2017
Fri., Dec. 2
Last Day of Course Instruction
Mon. Dec. 5
Reading Day Chairs, Last Day to submit completed Senior Paper for December Graduation (1:00pm) (Dept. Chairs must turn in all completed SIP’s to Deans by Deadline.)
Tues, Dec. 6 – Sat., Dec. 10
FINAL EXAMINATIONS FOR FALL SEMESTER
Sat., Dec. 10
Residence Halls Close (12:00pm)
Mon., Dec. 12
Jenzabar Final Grades due in the Registrar's Office by (9:00am) FALL SEMESTER FINAL DAY FOR FACULTY
Tues., Dec. 13 – Fri., Dec. 16
Department Planning and Assessment Workshops (Chairs/Deans only)
Wed., Dec. 21
Academic Recess Winter Break Begins (University Closed)
Wed., Dec. 28
Academic Appeals letters from students due to the Academic Standards Committee
Designated faculty, staff and administrators may be required to report for duty during University breaks/closings.
SPRING SEMESTER 2017 Tues., Jan. 3
Staff Reports for Duty
Wed., Jan. 4
FACULTY REPORT FOR DUTY Academic Standards Committee Meet
Thur., Jan. 5
New Students Move into Residence Halls (9:00am-5:00pm) Financially Cleared Students Only Academic Advising/Registration/Financially Cleared Last Day to Financially Clear for On Campus Housing Assigment Continuation of Advising/Registration/Financial Clearance (9:00am – 4:00pm)
Fri., Jan. 6
Returning Students Check into Residence Halls (9:00am-5:00pm) Financially Cleared Students Only Continuation of Academic Advising/Registration/ Financial Clearance for all students (9:00am – 4:00pm)
Revised 8/18/2016
Tues., Jan. 10
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
Fri., Jan. 13
Last day to Enroll into the University
Mon. Jan. 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day (University Closed)
Fri., Jan. 20
Last Day to Add/Drop a Course Spring Semester 2016 at 5:00pm Last Day to Change Meal Plan Last Day to Book Store Voucher-Last day to Financially Clear
Sat., Jan. 21
Official Withdrawal Period Begins
Mon., Feb. 6 – Fri., Feb. 10
Academic Center of Excellence (ACE) Major Exploration Week
Thurs., Feb 9
Majors Fair
Fri., Feb. 17
Last Day to Remove Incomplete from Fall 2016
Mon., Feb. 20
Summer School Registration (9:00am – 4:00pm)
Mon., Feb. 20 – Sat. Feb. 25
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)
Thurs. Feb. 23
CIAA Career Expo (Charlotte Convention Center)
Mon., March 6 -10
SACSCOC/Reaffirmation
Wed., March 8
Jenzabar Mid-Term Grades due in Registrar's Office (9:00am)
Thurs., March 9
Senior Meeting (11:00am/Required for Graduating Seniors) Biddle Hall Auditorium
Fri., March 17
Last Day to Withdraw (from a course(s) or the University with a grade of "W" 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Fri., March 17
Last Day to File for May Graduation
Major Declaration Week
Wed., Mar. 29
Assessment Day
Mon., Mar. 20 – Fri., Mar. 24
Spring Semester Break (Residence Halls no classes/Administrative Offices remain Opened)
Mon., April 3 – Mon., April 17
Spring Semester Course Evaluations Administered
Sun., April 9
Founders' Day Observation
Revised 8/18/2016
Mon., April 10
Honors Convocation, 11:00 am
Fri., April 14 – Mon., April 17
Easter Holiday (University Closed) (Residence Halls Remain Open)
Tue., April 18 – Fri., April 21
Advisement Week for Fall Registration
Wed., April 19 – Thurs., April 20
Rising Seniors Only-Registration for Fall Semester 2017 Begins
Fri., April 21
Open Advising and Registration for Fall Semester
Financial Clearance Process will begin for Fall Semester 2017
Mon., Apr. 24
LAST DAY to Submit Completed Senior Paper for May Graduation (Dept. Chairs submit SIP's to Deans)
Mon., May 1
Financial Clearance Process begins for Summer Semester 2017
Sat., May 6
Last Day of course Instruction
Mon., May 8
Reading Day
Tues., May 9 – Sat., May 13
FINAL EXAMINATIONS FOR SPRING SEMESTER
Fri., May 12
Jenzabar Final Grades due for Graduating Seniors (9:00am)
Sat., May 13
Residence Halls Close for all Students 12:00pm (Except for Graduating Seniors)
Mon., May 15
Jenzabar Final Grade Entry for all Students Due in Registrar’s Office (9:00am)
Mon. May 15 – Fri. May 19
Senior Week Program and Faculty Assessments
Tues., May 16
Faculty Vote-Graduating Seniors (3:00pm)
Fri., May 19
BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
Sun., May 21
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Residence Halls Close for Seniors (5:00 pm)
Mon., May 22
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon 12 noon – 2 pm SPRING SEMESTER FINAL DAY FOR REGULAR FACULTY
Mon., May 29
Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed)
Designated faculty, staff and administrators may be required to report for duty during University breaks/closings.
Revised 8/18/2016
SUMMER SCHOOL 2017 Tues., May 30
Summer School Students check into Residence Halls (9:00am-5:00pm)
Wed., May 31
SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES BEGIN
Summer School Registration and Financially Cleared process will begin (9:00am-4:00pm)
Fri. June 2
Last Day to Add/Drop and Enroll Last Day to Drop (With Tuition Adjustment) Courses & Financially Cleared
Wed. June 7
Last Day to Withdraw (from a course(s) or the University with a grad of “W” 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed. June 7
Last Day to file for Summer Graduation
Tues. July 4
4th of July Holiday (University Closed)
Fri., July 14
Final Examinations
Sat. July 16
Residence Hall Close for all students (12:00 pm)
Mon., July 17
Jenzabar Final Summer School Grades Entry are due in the Registrar's Office (9:00am)
Wed., July 5 – Sat., July 8
Golden Bull Express (GBE)
Academic Appeals Due for Fall Semester
Revised 8/18/2016
