Academic Timeline

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Enrollment for all students - August 21st through August 28th.
Classes begin on August 22nd.
Last day to add classes on PRISM - August 28th.
Deadline for pass/fail option - September 2nd.
(First Years) Learn your instructors' office hours and drop in with any questions you may have.
(First Years) Work with your roommate to set up quiet hours to study or find alternate places on campus.
Visit the Writing Center, Math Center, and Cushwa-Leighton Library for additional help and resources.
(First Years) Feeling overwhelmed? Make an appointment to see your Faculty Advisor, Academic Affairs and First Year Studies advisor or meet with your instructor for help with specific classes.
Last day to drop classes - September 23rd.

Meet with your professor if you are having difficulty in a class.
Mid-semester break - October 15th to 23rd.
Classes resume - October 24th.
After mid-semester break, make an appointment with your advisor to plan your spring class schedule.

Search the Schedule of Classes on the web to see what courses interest you for the spring term.
After meeting with an advisor and reviewing the schedule of classes, plan your spring semester schedule.
Pre-registration for Spring 2017 begins November 14th.
Thanksgiving Holiday - November 23rd to November 27th.
Classes resume - November 28th.

Plan your time wisely so that you are fresh and well-prepared for your exams.
Check your final exam schedule. Visit the Academic Affairs and First Year Studies office if you have 3 exams on the same day or two exams at the same time.
Last day of classes - December 8th.
Study days - December 9th through 11th.
Final exams - December 12th through 16th.

Enrollment for all students - January 15th through January 22nd.
Classes begin - January 16th.
Start off the semester on a positive note. Set up a study plan and put into practice the study habits you developed from the Fall term.
Last day to add classes on PRISM - January 22nd.
Deadline for pass/fail option - January 27th.
Review the syllabus' for your classes and write down your instructors' office hours.

Last day to drop classes - February 17th.
Visit on-campus resource centers if you need help in strengthening your academic performance.
Mid-semester break - March 11th to March 19th.
Classes resume March 20th.

Easter Holiday April 14th to 17th.
Classes resume April 18th.
Pre-registration for Fall 2017 begins - April 18th.
Are you considering summer school? Be sure to talk to an advisor about what courses to take.
Talk to an advisor about your classes for next year.