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Academic Calendar 2009-2010
- 2009 - 2010 ( Spring / Summer )
- 2010 - 2011 (Fall / Spring / Summer )
- Academic Calendars from Previous Terms
| Registration for Spring Begins | Oct. 19 |
|---|---|
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or Lose your Spring Classes | Dec. 23 |
| Term Opens | Jan. 6 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee) | Jan. 11 |
| First Class Day | Jan. 11 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Begin | Jan. 11 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | Jan. 15 |
| M.L. King's Birthday Observed/No Classes | Jan. 18 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit Requests 4:00 P.M. | Jan. 20 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | Jan. 25 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University OR Reduce Load/Full Refund of Tuition & Fees * | Jan. 25 |
| Deadline to Drop Hours and Not Be Charged * | Jan. 25 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) 4:30 P.M. | Jan. 25 |
| Deadline to Submit Credit/No Credit Requests 4 P.M. | Jan. 25 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade * | Jan. 25 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins * | Jan. 26 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (all classes)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance * | Feb. 8 |
| Lincoln's Birthday Observed/No Classes | Feb. 12 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from First-Half-Term Course with W * | Feb. 15 |
| Mid-Term | Mar. 4 |
| Deadline to Drop a Second-Half-Term Course with No Grade * | Mar. 4 |
| Deadline to Add a Second-Half-Term Course | Mar. 4 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Begin | Mar. 5 |
| Deadline to initiate Late Retroactive Withdrawal Request for Fall 2009 semester | Mar. 15 |
| Spring Break | Mar. 15 - 19 |
| Deadline to Apply or Re-Apply for Graduation | Mar. 24 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | Apr. 2 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W * | Apr. 2 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Second-Half-Term Course with W * | Apr. 9 |
| Last Class Day | Apr. 30 |
| Final Examinations | May 3 - 7 |
| Deadline to Return Books/TRS/No Fine 3 P.M. | May 7 |
| Commencement | May 8 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | May 10 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | May 10 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES. NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | May 14 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | June 1 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartments, University Court , Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing. |
* For weekend or short format courses, the following will apply.
For courses more than 2 days, a student may register or drop the course through the first class day and withdraw from the second class day through the last class day.
For courses 2 days or fewer, a student may register for a course through the first class day. A student may drop such courses through the day prior to the first class day and may withdraw from the course the first class day through the last class day.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.
| 4-WK | 6-WK | 8-WK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration for Summer Begins | Mar. 22 | Mar. 22 | Mar.22 |
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or Lose your Summer Classes | May 7 | May 7 | May 7 |
| Term Opens | May 12 | June 14 | June 14 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee) | May 17 | June 14 | June 14 |
| First Class Day | May 17 | June 14 | June 14 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | May 18 | June 16 | June 16 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit or Credit/No Credit Requests 4:00 P.M. | May 18 | June 21 | June 21 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | May 18 | June 21 | June 21 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University OR Reduce Load/Full Refund of Tuition & Fees * | May 18 | June 21 | June 21 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) 4:30 P.M. | N/A | June 21 | June 21 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade * | May 18 | June 21 | June 21 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins * | May 19 | June 22 | June 22 |
| Memorial Day Observance/No Classes | May 31 | ||
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (all classes)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance * | June 29 | June 29 | |
| Independence Day Observance/No Classes | July 5 | July 5 | |
Deadline to Apply or Re-Apply for Graduation |
July 14 | July 14 | July 14 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W * | June 4 | July 14 | July 23 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | June 4 | July 14 | July 23 |
| Last Class Day (Mon. - Fri. Courses) | June 11 | July 23 | Aug. 6 |
| Last Class Day ( Courses that meet Saturdays) | June 12 | July 24 | Aug. 7 |
| Final Examinations (During Last Class Meeting) |
June 11, 12 | July 23, 24 | Aug. 6, 7 |
| Deadline to Return Books/TRS/No Fine 4 P.M. | Aug. 9 | Aug. 9 | Aug. 9 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | June 16 | July 28 | Aug. 11 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | June 16 | July 28 | Aug. 11 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES. NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | Aug. 20 | Aug. 20 | Aug. 20 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartments, University Court , Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing. |
* For weekend or short format courses, the following will apply.
For courses more than 2 days, a student may register or drop the course through the first class day and withdraw from the second class day through the last class day.
For courses 2 days or fewer, a student may register for a course through the first class day. A student may drop such courses through the day prior to the first class day and may withdraw from the course the first class day through the last class day.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it
- 2009 - 2010 (Fall / Spring / Summer )
- 2010 - 2011 (Fall / Spring / Summer )
- Academic Calendars from Previous Terms
| Registration for Fall Begins | Mar. 22 |
|---|---|
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or Lose your Fall Classes | July 28 |
| Term Opens | Aug. 18 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee) | Aug. 23 |
| First Class Day | Aug. 23 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Begin | Aug. 23 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | Aug. 27 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit Requests 4:00 P.M. | Aug. 31 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | Sept. 3 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University OR Reduce Load/Full Refund of Tuition & Fees * | Sept. 3 |
| Deadline to Drop Hours and Not Be Charged * | Sept. 3 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) 4:30 P.M. | Sept. 3 |
| Deadline to Submit Credit/No Credit Requests 4 P.M. | Sept. 3 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade * | Sept. 3 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins * | Sept. 4 |
| Labor Day Observance/No Classes | Sept. 6 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (all classes)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance * | Sept. 20 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from First-Half-Term Course with W * | Sept. 27 |
| Fall Break/No Classes | Oct. 8 |
| Mid-Term | Oct. 13 |
| Deadline to Drop with No Grade/Add Second-Half-Term Courses * | Oct. 13 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Begin | Oct. 14 |
| Deadline to initiate Late Retroactive Withdrawal Request for Spring and Summer 2010 semester | Oct. 15 |
| Deadline to Apply or Re-Apply for Graduation | Nov. 2 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | Nov. 5 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W * | Nov. 5 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Second-Half-Term Course with W * | Nov. 18 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 22 - 26 |
| Last Class Day | Dec. 10 |
| Final Examinations |
Dec. 13 - 17 |
| Deadline to Return books/TRS/No Fine 3 P.M. | Dec. 17 |
| Commencement | Dec. 18 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | Dec. 20 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | Dec. 20 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES, NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | Dec. 22 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | Jan. 7, 2011 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartment, University Court, Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing . |
* For weekend or short format courses, the following will apply.
For courses more than 2 days, a student may register or drop the course through the first class day and withdraw from the second class day through the last class day.
For courses 2 days or fewer, a student may register for a course through the first class day. A student may drop such courses through the day prior to the first class day and may withdraw from the course the first class day through the last class day.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.
| Registration for Spring Begins | Oct. 18, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or Lose your Spring Classes | Dec. 22, 2010 |
| Term Opens | Jan. 5 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee Begins) | Jan. 10 |
| First Class Day | Jan. 10 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Begin | Jan. 10 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | Jan. 14 |
| M.L. King's Birthday Observed/No Classes | Jan. 17 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit Requests | Jan. 19 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | Jan. 24 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University OR Reduce Load/Full Refund Tuition & Fees * | Jan. 24 |
| Deadline to Drop Hours and Not Be Charged * | Jan. 24 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) | Jan. 24 |
| Deadline to Submit Credit/No Credit Requests 4 P.M. | Jan. 24 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade * | Jan. 24 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins * | Jan. 25 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (all classes)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance * | Feb. 7 |
| Lincoln's Birthday Observed/No Classes | Feb. 11 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from First-Half-Term Course with W * | Feb. 14 |
| Mid-Term | Mar. 3 |
| Deadline to Drop with No Grade/Add Second-Half-Term Courses * | Mar. 3 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Begin | Mar. 4 |
| Deadline to initiate Late Retroactive Withdrawal Request for Fall 2010 semester | Mar. 15 |
| Spring Break | Mar. 14 - 18 |
| Deadline to Apply or Re-Apply for Graduation | Mar. 23 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | Apr. 1 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W * | Apr. 1 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Second-Half-Term Course with W * | Apr. 8 |
| Last Class Day | Apr. 29 |
| Final Examinations | May 2 - May 6 |
| Deadline to Return Books/TRS/No Fine 3 P.M. | May 6 |
| Commencement | May 7 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | May 9 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | May 9 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES. NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | May 13 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | May 31 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartments, University Court , Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing. |
* For weekend or short format courses, the following will apply.
For courses more than 2 days, a student may register or drop the course through the first class day and withdraw from the second class day through the last class day.
For courses 2 days or fewer, a student may register for a course through the first class day. A student may drop such courses through the day prior to the first class day and may withdraw from the course the first class day through the last class day.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.
| 4-WK | 6-WK | 8-WK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration for Summer Begins | Mar. 21 | Mar. 21 | Mar.21 |
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or lose Summer Classes | May 6 | May 6 | May 6 |
| Term Opens | May 11 | June 13 | June 13 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee) | May 16 | June 13 | June 13 |
| First Class Day | May 16 | June 13 | June 13 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | May 17 | June 15 | June 15 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit or Credit/No Credit Requests - 4 PM | May 17 | June 20 | June 20 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | May 17 | June 20 | June 20 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University OR Reduce Load/Full Refund of Tuition & Fees * | May 17 | June 20 | June 20 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) - 4:30 PM | N/A | June 20 | June 20 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade/No Charge * | May 17 | June 20 | June 20 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins * | May 18 | June 21 | June 21 |
| Memorial Day Observance/No Classes | May 30 | ||
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (all classes)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance * | June 28 | June 28 | |
| Independence Day Observance/No Classes | July 4 | July 4 | |
Deadline to Apply or Re-Apply for Graduation |
July 13 | July 13 | July 13 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W * | June 3 | July 13 | July 22 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | June 3 | July 13 | July 22 |
| Last Class Day (Mon. - Fri. Courses) | June 10 | July 22 | Aug. 5 |
| Last Class Day ( Courses that meet Saturdays) | June 11 | July 23 | Aug. 6 |
| Final Examinations (During Last Class Meeting) |
June 10,11 | July 22, 23 | Aug. 5, 6 |
| Deadline to Return Books/TRS/No Fine 4 P.M. | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | June 15 | July 27 | Aug. 10 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | June 15 | July 27 | Aug. 10 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES. NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | Aug. 13 | Aug. 13 | Aug. 13 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | Aug. 19 | Aug. 19 | Aug. 19 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartments, University Court , Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing. |
* For weekend or short format courses, the following will apply.
For courses more than 2 days, a student may register or drop the course through the first class day and withdraw from the second class day through the last class day.
For courses 2 days or fewer, a student may register for a course through the first class day. A student may drop such courses through the day prior to the first class day and may withdraw from the course the first class day through the last class day.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.
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