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Graduate Engineering Academic Calendar - Spring

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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.

Spring 2012
January
17   Classes Begin (Tuesday)
22   Last day for changes in registration status (drop, add) Refer to "Refunds"
25   Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination
27   Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination
31   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 Spring Semester, Graduation Application
March
5   Mid-Term recess begins after last class (Saturday)
12   Classes resume (Monday)
April
4   Easter Recess begins after last class (Wednesday)
    Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without academic penalty (WX) Refer to "Refunds"
10   Classes resume (Tuesday)
May
5-11   Final Examinations
11   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 Spring Semester
14   Final Grades Due, 12:00 noon
19   College of Engineering Recognition Ceremony
20   University Commencement Exercises
June
29   Last day for submission of work to remove "N" grade (Spring 2012 Semester)
July
13   Last day for "N" grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Spring 2012
Semester)