Academic Calendar - Southern University

Academic CalendarFall Semester 2018(August 20-November 30)JulyOrientation Session 1Orientation Session 2Orientation Session 3Orientation Session 4Transfer and adult students onlyAUGUSTFirst Priority Payment due dateBook VouchersOrientation Session 5Out of state students onlyWelcome WeekRegistration WeekFaculty Reports/ConvocationNew freshman move-inAnd new SUSLA-ConnectReturning student move-inTuition and fees must be paid in fullSecond Priority Payment Due DateNon-Payment PurgeLast day to register for fall semesterLate fees Begin ( 100)100% refund for classes dropped for FallsemesterAdd/drop period beginsJuly 8 – 10July 15 – 17July 22 – 24July 27Sunday – TuesdaySunday – TuesdaySunday – TuesdayFridayAugust 3August 8-31August 13 – 15Friday by 5:00 pmWednesday – FridaySunday – WednesdayAugust 13-17August 13-17August 13August 15Monday – FridayMonday – FridayMondayWed (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)August 16Thurs (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)August 17Friday by 5:00 p.m.August 17August 18August 19FridaySaturdaySunday by midnightAugust 20MondayClasses BeginAugust 20September* Attendance Reporting Period (NS/SH)Aug 20 – Sept. 7MondayMonday – FridayStudents who do not report to classes during this period will have their classes removed and financial aid reduced or cancelled.75% refund for classes dropped for FalllLaborDay HolidayFinal day to add classesFinal day to Drop Courses withoutReceiving a Grade of “W”Withdrawal period beginsDeadline for Receiving Applications forGraduation for Fall 2018August 20- Sept 5September 3September 4September 6Monday-WednesdayMondayTuesdayThursdaySeptember 7September 7FridayFridayCalendars subject to change**

50% refund for classes dropped forFall semesterDeadline for Paying Tuition andFees (including late fee)Sept 6-11September 7Friday by 5:00 p.m.Census DateStudent Refunds BeginCareer FairSeptember 10September 17September 19MondayMondayWednesdayOCTOBERLast day to apply for Summer AdmissionFall HolidayClasses ResumeMid-semester examinationsMid-semester grades dueRegistration for spring 2019 semester beginsOctober 1October 4-5October 8October 8-11October 16October 22MondayThursday – Friday ber 2FridayNovember 21-23November 22-23November 26November 28 – 30Wednesday-FridayThursday-FridayMonday (8:00 a.m.)Wednesday – FridayNOVEMBERLast day to Withdraw from Coursesor from the UniversityThanksgiving BreakCollege closed for ThanksgivingClasses resume**Concentrated Study PeriodThursday – TuesdayNo meetings, social activities, athletic events, or other extracurricular activities requiring student participation will be scheduled; nomajor examinations will be given in academic courses other than labsLast day of classesNovember 30FridayDECEMBERFinal examinations for fall semesterNon-graduating students depart housingFinal grades due (degree candidate)Final grades due (non-degree candidate)Graduating students depart housingFall 2018 CommencementCollege closed for winter breakDecember 3-7December 7December 11December 12December 14December 14TBDMonday – FridayFriday by 5:00 p.m.Tuesday (9:00 a.m. deadline)Wednesday (9.00 a.m. deadline)Friday by 5:00 p.m.FridayWintersession 2018(December 10 – January 2)DecemberClasses beginFinal day to Drop Courses withoutReceiving a Grade of “W”Final day to add classes for creditWithdrawal period beginsDecember 10December 10MondayMondayDecember 11December 11TuesdayTuesdayCalendars subject to change**

Last day to Withdraw from Coursesor from the UniversityWinter holiday beginsCollege closed for winter breakJanuaryClasses resumeLast day of classesFinal examinations for wintersessionFinal grades dueDecember 18TuesdayDecember 21TBDFridayJanuary 2January 2January 3January 4WednesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySpring Semester 2019(January 16-April 26)DecemberFirst Priority Payment due dateJANUARYBook VouchersStudents report to housingTuition and fees must be paid in fullDining hall opensSpring orientationRegistration WeekFaculty ReportsSecond Priority Payment Due DateNon-Payment PurgeLast day to register for spring semester100% refund for classes dropped for springsemesterClasses BeginLate fees Begin ( 100)Add/drop period begins*Attendance Reporting Period (NS/SH)December 21Friday by 5:00 p.m.January 8-29January 14Tuesday – TuesdayMon (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)January 14January 14January 9-15January 9January 15MondayMonday Wednesday–Tuesday WednesdayTuesday by 5:00 p.m.January 15January 15January 16January 16January 16January 16 – 30TuesdayTuesday by midnightWednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday - WednesdayStudents who do not report to classes during this period will have their classes removed and financial aid reduced or cancelled.75% refund for classes dropped for springMartin Luther King Day holidayClasses resumeFinal day to add classes for Credit50% refund for classes dropped for springsemesterFinal day to Drop Courses withoutReceiving a Grade of “W”Withdrawal period beginsJanuary 16- 22January 21January 22January 25January 23 ondayJanuary 25FridayJanuary 26SaturdayCalendars subject to change**

Deadline for Receiving Applications forGraduation for Spring 2019FEBRUARYDeadline for Paying Tuition and Fees(including late fee)Census DateStudent Refunds BeginCareer FairMARCHMardi Gras holidayCollege closed for Mardi Gras holidayClasses resumeMid-semester examinationsMid-semester grades dueAPRILLast day to apply for admissionsLast day to Withdraw from Coursesor from the UniversityRegistration for fall and summer 2019 beginsSpring Break (no classes)College Closed for Good FridayClasses resume**Concentrated Study PeriodJanuary 30WednesdayFebruary 5TuesdayFebruary 6February 13February 20WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayMarch 4-5March 4-5March 6March 11-15March 19Monday – TuesdayMonday – TuesdayWednesdayMonday-FridayTuesday by 9:00 a.mApril 1April 5FridayFridayApril 8April 15-19April 19April 22April 24 – 26MondayMonday – FridayFridayMondayWednesday – FridayNo meetings, social activities, athletic events, or other extracurricular activities requiring student participation will bemajor examinations will be given in academic courses other than labsscheduled; noLast day of classesFinal examinations for fall semesterApril 26April 29- May 1FridayMonday - FridayMAYNon-graduating students depart housingFinal grades due (degree candidate)Final grades due (non-degree candidate)Graduating students depart housingSpring 2019 CommencementMay 3May 7May 8May 10May 10Friday by 5:00 p.m.Tuesday (9:00 a.m. deadline)Wednesday (9.00 a.m. deadline)Friday by 5:00 p.m.FridayMaymester 2019(May 13 – May 24)MayClasses beginFinal day to Drop Courses withoutReceiving a Grade of “W”Final day to add classes for creditMay 13May 13MondayMondayMay 14TuesdayCalendars subject to change**

Withdrawal period beginsMay 14TuesdayLast day to Withdraw from Coursesor from the UniversityClasses endMemorial Day holidayCollege closed for Memorial DayFinal examinations for maymesterFinal grades dueMay 21TuesdayMay 24May 27May 27May 28May 29FridayMondayMondayTuesdayWednesday (9:00 a.m.)Summer 2019(June 3 – July 22)MayBook VouchersRegistration for all studentsPayment Due Date Non-Payment PurgeJuneLate fee begins ( 100)Students report to housingTuition and fees must be paid in fullDining hall opensSummer orientationSummer semester students onlyClasses begin*Attendance Reporting Period (NS/SH)May 22 – 31May 28-31May 31Wednesday – FridayTuesday - FridayFriday by 5:00 p.m.June 1June 2SaturdaySunday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)June 2June 2SundaySundayJune 3June 3-11MondayMonday - TuesdayStudents who do not report to classes during this period will have their classes removed and financial aid reduced or cancelled.Final day to add classes for creditFinal day to Drop Courses withoutReceiving a Grade of “W”Withdrawal period beginsDeadline for Paying Tuition and Fees(including late fee)Census DateMid-term examination periodJulyLast day to apply for Fall AdmissionsMid-term grade dueIndependence Day Holiday beginsCollege closed for Independence Day HolidayClasses ResumeLast day to Withdraw from Coursesor from the UniversityClasses endJune 6June 6ThursdayThursdayJune 7June 11FridayTuesday by 5:00 p.m.June 12June 24-26WednesdayMonday – WednesdayJuly 1July 1July 4July 4July 5July 10MondayMonday by 9:00 a.m.)ThursdayThursdayFridayWednesdayJuly 22MondayCalendars subject to change**

Concentrated Study DayFinal examinations periodStudents depart housingFinal grades due (degree candidate)Final grades due (non-degree candidate)July 23July 24-25July 25July 29July 30AugustOfficial Summer 2019 graduation dateAugust 2TuesdayWednesday – ThursdayThursday by 5:00 p.m.Monday (9:00 a.m.)Tuesday (9:00 a.m.)Calendars subject to change**

Fall Semester 2018 (August 20-November 30) July. Orientation Session 1 July 8 – 10 Sunday – Tuesday . November 21-23 November 22-23 November 26 November 28 – 30 Wednesday-Frida