Fall Semester 2011

Friday, August 19
First-year students move into residences and dining centers open.

Sunday, August 21
University residences open at 9 a.m. for continuing upperclass students.

Monday, August 22
Classes begin, 8 a.m.

Monday, September 5
Labor Day. No classes. Weekend hours in selected dining centers.

Monday, October 10-Tuesday, October 11
Fall semester break. No classes. Weekend hours in selected dining centers.

Wednesday, October 12
Classes resume, 8 a.m.

Friday, November 11
Veterans Day. No classes. Weekend hours in selected dining centers.

Tuesday, November 22
Dining centers close for Thanksgiving recess. Selected dining centers provide service through the evening meal.

Wednesday, November 23
Students must sign-up online to stay over break. Many University residences except Greek Units will be open. 

Sunday, November 27
University residences reopen at noon. Selected dining centers open for dinner.

Monday, November 28
Classes resume, 8 a.m.

Monday, December 11
Beginning of fall semester exams. Students are asked to vacate their University residence the day following their last examination.

Friday, December 16
End of fall semester. Dining centers close after the noon meal.

Saturday, December 17
Commencement. All University residences close by 10 a.m. (except Ashley, Batchelder, Compton, Darrow, Chapman and Dunbar halls).

Spring Semester 2012

Sunday, January 8
University residences reopen at noon. First meal served in selected dining centers will be at noon. Last day to process meal plan downgrades for spring semester.

Monday, January 9
Classes begin, 8 a.m.

Monday, January 17
Martin Luther King Day. No classes. Weekend hours in selected dining centers.

Saturday, March 4
University residences close at 10 a.m. for spring recess.

Sunday, March 11
University residences reopen at noon. First meal served in selected dining centers will be at noon.

Monday, March 12
Classes resume, 8 a.m.

Monday, April 30
Beginning of final exams. Students are asked to vacate their University residence the day following their last examination.

Saturday, May 5
Commencement. All University residences close by 10 a.m.

Note: All dates are subject to change.