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Graduate Engineering Academic Calendar - Fall

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In any semester, Fall or Spring, where the University calendar does not naturally include a total of 14 weekly class meetings, plus a final exam period, the instructor is expected to schedule an additional class meeting time.

Fall 2011
August
24   Classes Begin
30   Last day for changes in registration status (drop, add)
Refer to "Refunds"
31   Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination
September
2   Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination
5   Labor Day - No Classes
30   Last day for application made at the office of the department chairperson, for graduation for students expecting to complete degree requirements by the end of the Fall Semester, Graduation Application
October
10   Mid-Term recess begins after last class (Saturday)
17   Classes Resume (Monday)
November
9   Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without academic penalty (WX)
Refer to "Refunds"
22   Thanksgiving Recess begins after last class (Tuesday)
26   Last day to submit Application for Ph.D. Qualifying Examination for exams in January 2012
28   Classes resume (Monday)
December
15-21   Final Examinations
22   Thesis/Dissertation (one copy) in the final form due in the Dean's Office for those expecting to complete degree requirements by the end of the Fall Semester
January 2012
3   Final Grades Due, 12:00 noon
27   Last day for submission of work to remove "N" grade (Fall 2011 Semester)
February
10   Last day for "N" grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Fall 2011
Semester)