2011-2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR - Stetson University

2011-2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall Term 2011
(70 class days—42 MWF and 28 TTH)
Wednesday, August 17 International Students Arrive (Residence Halls open for International Students ONLY)
Thursday-Friday, August 18-19 International Student Orientation at Center for International Education, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 20 Residence Halls Open (NEW STUDENTS ONLY)
New Student Orientation Begins
OPENING CELEBRATION 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 21 Residence Halls Open (RETURNING STUDENTS)
Monday-Tuesday, August 22-23 Academic Advising and Registration
New Student Registration
Monday, August 22 Start of FSEM classes
Thursday, August 25 CLASSES BEGIN
Wednesday, August 31 Last Day to ADD Course for Credit
Last Day to DROP Course without Financial Penalty
Last Day to Change Meal Plan Selection
Monday, September 5 LABOR DAY (University Holiday—No Classes)
Wednesday, September 7 Census Date
Wednesday, September 14 Deadline to Apply for December Graduation
Tuesday, October 4 VALUES DAY
Thursday, Friday, October 13-14 FALL BREAK
Friday, October 14 Mid-term Grade Reports Due to Registrar via my.stetson.edu
Friday, October 28 Last Day to Drop Course without Academic Penalty
Monday-Friday, October 24-28 Academic Advising for Upper-class Students for Spring Semester
Monday-Wednesday, Oct 31-Nov 2 Registration for Upper-class Students for Spring Semester
Monday-Wednesday, November 7-9 Academic Advising for First Year Students for Spring Semester
Thursday, November 10 Registration for First Year Students for Spring Semester
Tuesday, November 22 End of FSEM classes
Wednesday, November 23 No Classes
Thursday, Friday, November 24-25 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Friday, December 9 CLASSES END
Friday, December 9 Spring Registration Deadline for Currently Enrolled Undergraduate Students
Saturday, December 10 Study Day
Monday-Thursday, December 12-15 FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Friday, December 16 Residence Halls Close 5:00 p.m. for ALL STUDENTS
Friday-Saturday, December 16-17 Hurricane Make-Up Days (if needed)
Wednesday, December 21 All Grades Due to Registrar via my.stetson.edu by 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 22 Fall Graduation Date (No Fall Commencement)
Spring Term 2012
(69 class days—41 MWF and 28 TTH)
Sunday, January 15 Residence Halls Open
Monday, January 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY (University Holiday)
Tuesday, January 17 New Student Registration
Wednesday, January 18 CLASSES BEGIN
Wednesday, January 25 Last Day to ADD Course for Credit
Last Day to DROP Course without Financial Penalty
Last Day to Change Meal Plan Selection
Wednesday, February 1 Census Date
Wednesday, February 15 Deadline to Apply for May Graduation
Monday, March 5 Mid-Term Grade Reports Due to Registrar via my.stetson.edu
Monday-Friday, March 5-9 SPRING HOLIDAYS
Monday, March 12 Classes Resume
Wednesday, March 21 Last Day to Drop Course without Academic Penalty
Monday-Thursday, April 2-5 Academic Advising for Summer Session and Fall Semester
Friday, April 6 GOOD FRIDAY (University Holiday—No Classes)
Monday, April 9 Academic Advising for Summer Session and Fall Semester
Tuesday-Thursday, April 10-12 Registration for Summer Session and Fall Semester
Wednesday, April 18 STETSON SHOWCASE – No Classes
Wednesday, May 2 CLASSES END
Wednesday, May 2 Summer/Fall Registration Deadline for Currently Enrolled Undergraduate Students
Thursday, May 3 Study Day
Friday-Tuesday, May 4, 5; 7, 8 FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Thursday, May 10 Final Grades for Graduating Students Due to Registrar via my.stetson.edu by 9:00 a.m.
Residence Halls Close at 6:00 p.m. (except for those students participating in Commencement)
Friday, May 11 Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 12 Undergraduate & Graduate Commencement for July 2011; December 2011 and May 2012
candidates
Academic Year Leases End & Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15 Grades for All students Due to Registrar via my.stetson.edu by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 2012
Tuesday, May 15 Residence Halls Open 12:00 noon
Session 1 – Wednesday, May 16—Thursday, June 7
Wednesday, May 16 CLASSES BEGIN FOR SESSION 1
Thursday, May 17 Last Day to ADD Course for Credit
Monday, May 21 Last Day to DROP Course without Financial Penalty for Courses in Progress
Friday, May 25 Last Day to DROP Course without Academic Penalty
Monday, May 28 MEMORIAL DAY (University Holiday—No Classes)
Friday, June 8 FINAL EXAMS FOR SESSION 1
Wednesday, June 13 Deadline to Apply for Summer Graduation
Friday, June 15 Undergraduate Final Grades for Session 1 Due to Registrar via my.stetson.edu by 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25 Summer Graduation Date (No Summer Commencement)
Session 2 – Monday, June 11—Monday, July 2
Monday, June 11 CLASSES BEGIN FOR SESSION 2
Tuesday, June 12 Last Day to ADD Course for Credit
Wednesday, June 13 Deadline to Apply for Summer Graduation
Thursday, June 14 Last Day to DROP Course without Financial Penalty for Courses in Progress
Thursday, June 21 Last Day to DROP Course without Academic Penalty
Tuesday, July 3 FINAL EXAMS FOR SESSION 2
Wednesday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY Holiday
Thursday, July 12 Undergraduate Final Grades for Session 2 Due to Registrar via my.stetson.edu by 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25 Summer Graduation Date (No Summer Commencement)
Session 3 – Wednesday, May 16—Friday, June 29
Wednesday, May 16 CLASSES BEGIN FOR SESSION 3
Thursday, May 17 Last Day to ADD Course for Credit
Monday, May 21 Last Day to DROP Course without Financial Penalty for Courses in Progress
Friday, May 25 Last Day to DROP Course without Academic Penalty
Monday, May 28 MEMORIAL DAY (University Holiday—No Classes)
Wednesday, June 13 Deadline to Apply for Summer Graduation
Monday-Tuesday, July 2-3 FINAL EXAMS FOR SESSION 3
Wednesday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY Holiday
Thursday, July 12 Undergraduate Final Grades Due to Registrar via my.stetson.edu by 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 24 Graduate Final Grades Due to Registrar via my.stetson.edu by 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25 Summer Graduation Date (No Summer Commencement)
M.B.A. Term Dates
The M.B.A. Advanced Level classes are offered during non-traditional terms. The below dates apply to the
DeLand, Celebration, and Gulfport campuses unless otherwise noted. Dates are subject to change if deemed
necessary by the Office of Graduate Business Programs. Changes will be electronically communicated with
enrolled students and faculty through their Stetson University email accounts at the time the change is made.
Any questions should be directed to the Office of Graduate Business Programs.
FALL 2011
Last day to register: Monday, August 15
First day of classes: Monday, August 22
Last day to add course for credit: Monday, August 29
Last day to drop without financial penalty: Wednesday, August 31
Application for Dec. 2011 Graduation deadline: Wednesday, September 14
Holiday – No Classes – Labor Day: Monday, September 5
Last day to drop without academic penalty: Friday, September 30
Fall Break—DeLand and Celebration: Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14
Holiday Make-up Days: Monday, November 14 and Thursday, November 17
Last day of class: Thursday, November 17
Final Exams: Tuesday, November 15; Wednesday, November 16; Monday, November 21; Thursday,
December 1 (during normal class time)

SPRING 2012
Last day to register: Tuesday, January 3
First day of classes: Monday, January 9
Holiday – No Classes – MLK, Jr. Day: Monday, January 16
Last day to add course for credit: Tuesday, January 17
Last day to drop without financial penalty: Tuesday, January 24
Application for May 2012 Graduation deadline: Wednesday, February 15
Last day to drop without academic penalty: Friday, February 17
Spring Break – DeLand & Celebration: Monday, March 5 – Friday, March 9
Spring Break – Gulfport: Monday, March 19 – Friday, March 23
Holiday Make-up Day: Monday, April 9
Last day of class: Monday, April 9
Final Exams: Tuesday, April 10 – Monday, April 16 (during normal class time)
SUMMER 2012
DeLand & Celebration
Session 3:
Last day to register: Monday, May 7
First day of classes: Monday, May 14
Last day to add course for credit: Monday, May 21
Last day to add/drop without financial penalty: Monday, May 21
Holiday – No Classes – Memorial Day: Monday, May 28
Last day to drop without academic penalty: Friday, June 8
Application for July 2012 Graduation deadline: Wednesday, June 13
Holiday – No Classes –Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4
Holiday Make-up Days: Monday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 11
Last day of class: Wednesday, July 11
Final Exams: Tuesday, July 10; Thursday, July 12; Monday, July 16; and Wednesday, July 18 (during normal
class time)
Gulfport
Session 1:
Last day to register: Monday, May 7
First day of classes: Monday, May 14
Last day to add course for credit: Tuesday, May 15
Last day to drop without financial penalty: Monday, May 21
Last day to drop without academic penalty: Friday, May 25
Holiday – No Classes – Memorial Day: Monday, May 28
Holiday Make-up Day: Wednesday, May 30
Last day of class: Tuesday, June 5
Final Exam: Wednesday, June 6 (during normal class time)
Application for July 2012 Graduation deadline: Wednesday, June 13
Session 2:
Last day to register: Monday, May 7
First day of classes: Monday, June 11
Last day to add course for credit: Tuesday, June 12
Application for July 2012 Graduation deadline: Wednesday, June 13
Last day to drop without financial penalty: Thursday, June 14
Last day to drop without academic penalty: Thursday, June 21
Last day of class: Tuesday, July 3
Final Exam: Monday, July 9 (during normal class time)
International Study Dates:
Summer Innsbruck: July 9 - August 2
Spring Break Trip: March 2 – March 10 (tentative China and Korea)
Revised – Office of the Registrar 01-05-12
Changed last day to add/drop for spring 2012 from Tuesday to Wednesday
Changed Census date to Wednesday, February 1st
Revised – Office of the Registrar 01/16/12
Changed SURCAS to STETSON SHOWCASE for spring 2012
Revised – Office of the Registrar 02-06-12
Removed Session 1 in Summer 2012 for Graduate- DeLand and Celebration