Calendars & Events -- Academic Calendars

Fri., August 1	$40 Late Fee to Register for Fall 2008 Courses Begins for Returning Students
Mon., August 25	ALL CLASSES BEGIN Add/Drop Begins - No Fees Charged
Sat., August 30	Saturday Classes are in Session
Mon., September 1	LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - No Classes
Tues., September 2	Add/Drop Fees Begin (Students Must Obtain Instructor's Signature to Add a Course) $40 Late Fee Charged for ALL Students Registering for Fall 2008
Mon., September 8	Last Day to Add/Register for Courses and Last Day to Drop Without Academic Record
Mon., September 15	Last Day to Drop Without Academic Record
Tues., September 16	Withdrawal (W Grade) from Courses Begins
Fri., October 10	Last Day of Classes for First Half Semester Courses
Sat. - Tues., October 11-14	Mid-Semester Break
October 15	First Day of Classes for Second Half Semester Courses Incomplete Grades from Spring & Summer 2008 Revert to "F" Grades
Thur., October 31	Last Day to Officially Withdraw (W Grade) from Courses
Fri., November 3	Last Day to File for May 2009 Graduation
Mon. - Fri., November 10-14	Advance Registration - Spring 2009 (Matriculated Students: See Academic Department for Advising Schedule)
Wed. - Sun., November 26-30	THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY RECESS* *(Recess begins at 8 a.m., Wed., November 26)
Thur. - Fri., November 27-30	College Closed for ALL Business
Mon., December 1	Classes Resume
Sat., December 6	Classes End
Mon., December 8	Final Exams Begin
Thur., December 11	Final Exams End
Sat., December 13	Commencement - 10 a.m.
Mon., December 15	Final Grades Due - 2 p.m.

LATE REGISTRATION begins August 1 and a late registration fee of $40 will be charged for returning students approved to register after that date. Beginning September 4, the $40 late registration fee will be charged for ALL students approved to register.

ADDING classes occurs through the first week without charge. Starting the second week of classes (9/2 - 9/8/08), students will be charged an add fee of $20 and must also OBTAIN THE INSTRUCTOR'S SIGNATURE.

DROPPING classes occurs through the first week without charge. Starting the second week of classes (9/2 - 9/15/08), students will be charged a drop fee of $20. STUDENTS MAY DROP A COURSE WITHOUT ACADEMIC RECORD DURING THE FIRST THREE WEEKS OF CLASSES (through 9/15/08).

Officially dropping from a course beginning the third week of classes through the tenth week (9/16 - 10/31/08) will result in a W grade being assigned. There is a $20 fee to process a withdrawal form.

DECEMBER 2008 GRADUATES - SHOULD HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO GRADUATE AS OF JUNE 1, 2008. CONTACT THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE NOT YET APPLIED.

Fri., August 1	$40 Late Fee to Register for Fall 2008 Courses Begins for Returning Students
Mon., August 25	Classes Begin Add/Drop Begins
Fri., September 29	Last Day to Add/Register for Courses AND
Mon., September 1	LABOR DAY HOLIDAY- No Classes
Thurs., September 4	Last Day to Drop Without Academic Record*
Fri., September 5	Withdrawal (W Grade) from Courses Begins*
Fri., September 26	Last Day to Officially Withdraw (W Grade) from Courses*
Fri., October 10	Last Day of Classes for First Half Semester Courses

*Add/Drop/Withdrawal Fees Charged to ALL Students

Wed., October 15	Classes Begin Add/Drop Begins
Tues., October 21	Last Day to Add/Register for Courses AND
Wed., October 23	Last Day to Drop Without Academic Record*
Tues., October 24	Withdrawal (W Grade) from Courses Begins*
Sat., November 21	Last Day to Officially Withdraw (W Grade) from Courses*
Sat., December 6	Classes End

*Add/Drop/Withdrawal Fees Charged to ALL Students