Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2008
| Registration begins | August 23 |
| Registration ends, Student Orientation | August 30 |
| Classes begin | September 6 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24-29 |
| Last day of classes | December 20 |
| Winter vacation begins | December 22 |
Spring Semester 2009
| Registration begins | January 24 |
| Registration ends, Student Orientation | January 31 |
| Classes begin | January 31 |
| Easter Break | April 6-12 |
| Last day of classes | May 15 |
| Seventy-second Annual Commencement | May 16 |
Summer Term (Intensive Courses) 2009
| Registration begins | May 30 |
| Registration ends, Student Orientation | June 6 |
| Intensive Course 1 | June 15-17 |
| Intensive Course 2 | June 22-24 |
| Intensive Course 3 | July 13-15 |
| Intensive Course 4 | July 20-22 |
Fall Semester 2009
| Registration begins | August 22 |
| Registration ends, Student Orientation | August 29 |
| Classes begin | September 5 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23-28 |
| Last day of classes | December 19 |
| Winter vacation begins | December 20 |
Spring Semester 2010
| Registration begins | January 23 |
| Registration ends, Student Orientation | January 30 |
| Classes begin | January 30 |
| Easter Break | March 29-April 3 |
| Last day of classes | May 15 |
| Seventy-third Annual Commencement | May 22 |