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January 2010

January 5

New Student Orientation - 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Presentation to begin at 5:30 P.M.

January 6

New Student Orientation - 9:00 A.M. -11:00 A.M.

Presentation to begin at 9:30 A.M.

January 13

UC Spring 2010 Semester Begins at 8:00 A.M.

All Wednesday classes will meet regardless of time. The only exceptions will be that the Science Labs will not meet unless otherwise posted; and DDN classes scheduled between 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. will not meet. DDN classes will begin at 4:00 P.M.

January 13 - March 5

1st 8 weeks

January 13 - January 15

Tuition Payment

January 15

Deadline for payment or payment arrangements to avoid cancellation of registration and having a late fee assessed

January 17

Last day to drop a 1st 8 week class and receive a full tuition refund. Courses dropped AFTER this date will receive a grade of "W" and NO REFUND.

Last day to add a 1st 8 week class

January 18

Martin Luther Kings, Jr. Day Holiday - OFFICES CLOSED

January 22

Last day to drop a full semester (16 weeks) class and receive a full tuition refund. Courses dropped AFTER this date will receive a grade of "W" and NO REFUND.

Last day to add a full semester (16 weeks) class

February 2010

February 15

Presidents' Day Holiday - NO CLASSES / OFFICES CLOSED

March 2010

March 1 - March 5

Mid-term Week

March 8 - March 14

Spring Break - NO CLASSES

UC Offices	8:00 am-7:00 pm	Monday-Thursday
	8:00 am-5:00 pm	Friday
Open Computer Lab	8:00 am-8:30 pm	Monday-Thursday
& Resource Center	8:00 am-5:00 pm	Friday
	8:00 am-4:00 pm	Saturday

March 9 - March 20

Proficiency Testing

1st Time Testers - Friday, March 19	1:00 p.m.	UC-N Rm #247, #250, #253
1st Time Testers - Saturday, March 20	9:00 a.m.	UC-N Rm #245, #250
Retest - Tuesday, March 16	5:00 p.m.	UC-N Rm #250
Retest - Wednesday, March 17	9:00 a.m.	UC-N Rm #165
ESL Retest - Thursday, March 18	9:00 a.m.	UC-N Rm #165
Prep Sessions - Tuesday, March 9	12:00 noon & 5:00 p.m.	UC-N Rm #250

Click here to register online

March 15 - May 7

2nd 8 weeks

March 18

Mid-term Deficiencies Due

March 19

Last day to drop a 2nd 8 week class and receive a full tuition refund. Courses dropped AFTER this date will receive a grade of "W" and NO REFUND.

Last day to add a 2nd 8 week class

March 25

Last day to withdraw from the University (ALL FULL SEMESTER CLASSES)(16 weeks) and be eligible for a prorated refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy

March 25 - April 10

Summer and Fall 2010 early registration period for current students by priority date

April 2010

April 2 - April 5

Easter Recess - NO CLASSES

Thursday before Easter - Classes meeting at 5:00 PM or later will not meet (classes scheduled to start prior to 5:00 PM will meet.
- UC Office open from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Open Computer Labs/Resource & Testing Center open from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

April 6

Easter Recess Ends, Classes Resume at 8:00 AM

April 7

Last day to drop a full semester class or withdraw from all classes/University and receive a grade of "W" - NO REFUND

April 12

Open registration for Summer and Fall 2010

May 2010

May 3 - May 7

Final Exams Week

May 7

Spring 2010 Semester Ends

May 9 - May 15

Break between Spring and Summer Terms

UC Offices	8:00 am-7:00 pm	Monday-Thursday
	8:00 am-5:00 pm	Friday
Open Computer Lab	8:00 am-8:30 pm	Monday-Thursday
& Resource Center	8:00 am-5:00 pm	Friday
	8:00 am-4:00 pm	Saturday

May 12

Spring 2010 Final Grades Due

May 17

Summer 2010 Semester Begins 8:00 A.M.

May 17 - August 6

Full Summer Session (12 weeks, standard courses)

May 24 - Last day to add a class or drop a class with a full tuition refund
July 14 - Last day to drop a class or withdraw from ALL classes and receive a "W" - NO REFUND
Aug 11 - Final Grades Due

For non standard courses - please see your academic advisor or main office for add/drop and withdrawal dates

May 17 - June 25

Summer Session 1 (1st 6 weeks, standard courses)

May 20 - Last day to add a class or drop a class with a full tuition refund
June 14 - Last day to drop a class or withdraw from ALL classes and receive a "W" - NO REFUND
June 30 - Final Grades Due

For non standard courses - please see your academic advisor or main office for add/drop and withdrawal dates

May 31

Memorial Day Holiday - NO CLASSES / OFFICES CLOSED

June 2010

June 28 - August 6

Summer Session 2 (2nd 6 weeks, standard courses)

July 1 - Last day to add a class or drop a class with a full tuition refund
July 26 - Last day to drop a class or withdraw from ALL classes and receive a "W" - NO REFUND
Aug 11 - Final Grades Due

For non standard courses - please see your academic advisor or main office for add/drop and withdrawal dates

July 2010

July 5

Observance of Independence Day Holiday - NO CLASSES / OFFICES CLOSED

August 2010

August 6

Summer 2010 Semester Ends

August 8 - August 28

Break between Summer and Fall Terms

UC Offices	8:00 am-7:00 pm	Monday-Thursday
	8:00 am-5:00 pm	Friday
Open Computer Lab	8:00 am-8:30 pm	Monday-Thursday
& Resource Center	8:00 am-5:00 pm	Friday
	Closed	Saturday

August 30

UC Fall 2010Semester Begins at 8:00 A.M.

All Monday classes will meet regardless of time. The only exceptions will be that the Science Labs will not meet unless otherwise posted; and DDN classes scheduled between 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. will not meet. DDN classes will begin at 4:00 P.M.

August 30 - September 1

Tuition Payment

September 2010

September 1

Deadline for payment or payment arrangements to avoid cancellation of registration and having a late fee assessed

September 6

Labor Day Holiday - NO CLASSES / OFFICES CLOSED

September 9

Last day to drop a full semester (16 weeks) class and receive a full tuition refund. Courses dropped AFTER this date will receive a grade of "W" and NO REFUND.

Last day to add a full semester (16 weeks) class

For non standard courses - please see your academic advisor or main office for add/drop and withdrawal dates

October 2010

October 11

Native American Day Holiday - NO CLASSES / OFFICES CLOSED

October 18 - October 22

Mid-term Week

October 27

Mid-term Deficiencies Due

November 2010

November 1 - November 19

Spring 2011 early registration period for current students by priority date.

November 3

Last day to withdraw from the University (ALL FULL SEMESTER CLASSES)(16 weeks) and be eligible for a prorated refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy

November 11

Veterans Day Holiday - NO CLASSES / OFFICES CLOSED

November 15

Last day to drop a full semester-16 week class or withdraw from ALL full semester-16 week classes/University and receive a grade of "W" - NO REFUND

November 22

Open registration for Spring 2011

November 25 - November 28

Thanksgiving Recess

Wednesday before Thanksgiving

· Classes that start before 5:00 pm will meet at usual.

· Classes that begin at 5:00 pm or later will not meet

· Offices will close at 7:00 pm.

· Open lab and resource center will close at 7:00 pm.

Thanksgiving Day Holiday - NO CLASSES / OFFICES CLOSED

Friday after Thanksgiving - No classes, offices closed if granted by the Governor and BOR

Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving - NO CLASSES/OFFICE CLOSED - including Open Lab and Resource Center

November 29

Thanksgiving Recess Ends, Classes Resume at 8:00 AM

December 2010

December 13 - December 17

Final Exams Week

December 17

Fall 2010 Semester Ends

December 19 - January 8

Break between Fall and Spring Terms

UC Offices	8:00 am-7:00 pm	Monday-Thursday
	8:00 am-5:00 pm	Friday
Open Computer Lab	8:00 am-8:30 pm	Monday-Thursday
& Resource Center	8:00 am-5:00 pm	Friday
	Closed	Saturday

Note: Christmas Eve/Day - Offices closed · (If Christmas falls on a Saturday, we will be closed the Friday prior.)

Note: New Year's Eve/Day - Offices closed - (If New Year's Day falls on a Saturday, we will be closed the Friday prior.)

December 22

Fall 2010 Final Grades Due

January 2011

January 12

UC Spring 2011 Semester Begins at 8:00 A.M.

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