Registration begins	Tuesday, April 9, 2002
Last day for new and former Graduate and Undergraduate students to complete application & file intent to return for Fall Semester	Tuesday, August 6, 2002
Deadline for applying for graudation in May 2003	Friday, August 9, 2002
Faculty Orientation/Development	Monday - Friday, August 26-30, 2002
New Student Orientation/Registration	Monday - Friday, August 26-30, 2002
Final application deadline for Arranged Classes, Internships Independent Studies (Graduate and Undergraduate)	Friday, August 30, 2002
Labor Day Holiday	Monday, September 2, 2002
Day classes begin	Tuesday, September 3, 2002
Evening classes begin	Tuesday, September 3, 2002
Last day to add classes without approval of instructor	Friday, September 6, 2002
Approval of instructor needed to add classes	Monday & Tuesday, September 9 & 10, 2002
Last day to drop classes with tution refund	Tuesday, September 10, 2002
Last day to drop or add on-campus classes	Tuesday, September 10, 2002
Financial Aid Disbursement	Monday, September 16, 2002
Fall Term tution payment due	Friday, October 4, 2002
Non-Class Faculty Duty Day - Student Fall Break Day	Friday, October 11, 2002
Midterm Day (Last day for undergraduates to make up work from Spring, & Summer Terms)	Tuesday, October 22, 2002
*Last day to notify the Office of Graduate Studies of intent to take Spring Semester Comprehensive Examinations	Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Veterans' Day Holiday (observed - no classes)	Monday, November 11, 2002
Last day to withdraw from classes	Friday, November 15, 2002
Registration for Spring Semester begins	Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Thanksgiving break begins at 10:00 p.m.	Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Faculty Duty Day	Wednesday, November 27, 2002
Classes resume	Monday, December 2, 2002
Deadline for applying for graduation in December 2003	Friday, December 13, 2002
Final Examinations	Monday - Thursday, December 16-19, 2002
Fall Semester Commencement	Friday, December 20, 2002
Non-Class Faculty Duty Day	Monday, December 23, 2002
Grades Due 9:00 a.m.	Monday, December 23, 2002

Spring Semester 2002-2003

Registration begins	Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Last day for new and former Graduate and Undergraduate students to complete application and file intent to return for Spring Semester	Monday, December 9, 2002
Deadline for applying for graduation in December 2003	Friday, December 13, 2002
Non-Class Faculty Duty Days	Monday - Friday, January 6-10, 2003
Final application deadline for Arranged Classes, Internships, Independent Studies (Graduate and Undergraduate)	Friday, January 10, 2003
New Student Registration	Friday, January 10, 2003
Evening classes begin	Monday, January 13, 2003
Day classes begin	Monday, January 13, 2003
Last day to add classes without approval of instructor	Thursday, January 16, 2003
Approval of instructor needed to add classes	Friday & Tuesday, January 17 & 21, 2003
Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes)	Monday, January 20, 2003
Last day to drop classes with tution refund	Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Last day to drop or add classes	Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Financial Aid Disbursement	Monday, January 27, 2003
All University Assessment Day	Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Spring Term tution payment due	Friday, February 14, 2003
Midterm Day (Last day for undergraduates to make up incompletes)	Thursday, March 6, 2003
*Last day to notify the Office of Graduate Studies of intent to take Summer Comprehensive Examinations	Thursday, March 6, 2003
Spring Break begins at 10:00 p.m.	Friday, March 7, 2003
Classes resume	Monday, March 17, 2003
Last day to withdraw from classes	Friday, April 4, 2003
Registration for Fall Semester 2003 begins	Tuesday, April 15, 2003
Final Examinations	Monday-Thursday, May 5-8, 2003
Spring Semester Commencement	Friday, May 9, 2003
Non-Class Faculty Duty Days	Monday-Wednesday, May 12-14, 2003
Grades Due 9:00 a.m.	Monday, May 12, 2003

The University calendar is subject to modification or interruption due to occurrences such as fire, flood, labor disputes, interruption of utility services, acts of God, civil disorder, and war. In the event of such occurrences, the University will attempt to accommodate its students. It does not, however, guarantee that courses of instruction, extra curricular activities or other University programs or events will be completed or rescheduled. Refunds will be made to eligible students in accordance with our governing board's policy.

*Pertains to Graduate students ONLY.

In general election years, no classes may be held after 6:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday in March due to the precinct caucus.