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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

2015-2016 Academic Calendar

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Summer 2015 Session

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Summer Regular Session (6 Weeks)
May 2015
20 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference A, 8:00 a.m.
25 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
29 Friday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference B, 8:00 a.m.
June 2015
1 Monday Last date to apply for admission for regular session
3 Wednesday Summer Orientation, 8:00 a.m.
3 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference C, 8:00 a.m.
5 Friday Late registration begins
8 Monday Classes begin
9 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes
16 Tuesday Official Reporting Day (7th Class Day)
19 Friday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference D, 8:00 a.m.
19 Friday Last date to file for summer degree completion
23 Tuesday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for summer degree completion
25 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference E, 8:00 a.m.
26 Friday Mid-Term
July 2015
2 Thursday Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
3 Friday Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
7 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from courses
7 Tuesday Last date for departments to submit comprehensive final examination approvals for summer degree completion
7 Tuesday Last date to submit final thesis for binding for completion of degree requirements in summer
15 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference F, 8:00 a.m.
17 Friday Classes end
20 Monday Final examinations begin
21 Tuesday Final examinations end
27 Monday Grades due by 9:00 a.m.
28 Tuesday Degree certifications due in the Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3P (3 Weeks)
May 2015
5 Tuesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3P
12 Tuesday Session 3P classes begin
13 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3P
20 Wednesday Session 3P Mid-Term
21 Thursday Session 3P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
22 Friday Last date to withdraw from Session 3P courses
25 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
June 2015
1 Monday Session 3P classes end
2 Tuesday Session 3P final examinations
4 Thursday Session 3P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3A (3 Weeks)
June 2015
1 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3A
5 Friday Late registration begins for Session 3A
8 Monday Session 3A classes begin
9 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3A
16 Tuesday Session 3A Mid-Term
19 Friday Session 3A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
22 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 3A courses
25 Thursday Session 3A classes end
26 Friday Session 3A final examinations
29 Monday Session 3A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3B (3 Weeks)
June 2015
22 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3B
29 Monday Session 3B classes begin
29 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3B
July 2015
3 Friday Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
8 Wednesday Session 3B Mid-Term
13 Monday Session 3B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
14 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session 3B courses
17 Friday Session 3B classes end
20 Monday Session 3B final examinations
23 Thursday Session 3B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 4A (4 Weeks)
May 2015
19 Tuesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4A
25 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
27 Wednesday Session 4A classes begin
27 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4A
June 2015
9 Tuesday Session 4A Mid-Term
12 Friday Session 4A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
15 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4A courses
22 Monday Session 4A classes end
23 Tuesday Session 4A final examinations
25 Thursday Session 4A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 4B (4 Weeks)
June 2015
18 Thursday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4B
25 Thursday Session 4B classes begin
25 Thursday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4B
July 2015
3 Friday Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
9 Thursday Session 4B Mid-Term
13 Monday Session 4B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
14 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session 4B courses
22 Wednesday Session 4B classes end
23 Thursday Session 4B final examinations
27 Monday Session 4B grades due by 9:00 a.m.


Fall 2015 Semester

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Fall Regular Semester*
August 2015
17 Monday Last date to apply for admission for regular session
18 Tuesday General Faculty Meeting and Retreat
20 Thursday Freshman Orientation, 8:00 a.m.
21 Friday Late registration begins
24 Monday Classes begin
25 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes
September 2015
7 Monday Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
11 Friday Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day)
14 Monday Last date to file for fall degree completion
18 Friday Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester
October 2015
7 Wednesday Mid-Term
14 Wednesday Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
15-16 Thur-Fri Fall Break (Evening classes will meet on Wed, Oct 14. University offices closed Oct 16.)
26 Monday Last date to withdraw from courses
29 Thursday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for fall degree completion
November 2015
12 Thursday Last date for departments to submit comprehensive final examination approvals for fall degree completion
12 Thursday Last date to submit final thesis for binding for for fall degree completion
23-27 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes will not meet Saturday, Nov 28. University offices closed Nov 25-27.)
December 2015
2 Wednesday Classes end (Evening classes will meet.)
3 Thursday Study Day (Final examinations for evening classes begin.)
4 Friday Final examinations begin
9 Wednesday Final examinations end
9 Wednesday Last date for faculty to remove previous semester “I” grades for currently enrolled students
9 Wednesday Grades for degree candidates due by 2:00 p.m.
10 Thursday Degree certifications due in the Registrar’s Office by 12:00 p.m. 
12 Saturday Commencement exercises, 10:00 a.m.
14 Monday All remaining grades due by 9:00 a.m.
18 Friday University closes at 4:30 p.m. and reopens on Monday, January 4 at 7:45 a.m.

*Note: Fall 2015 regular semester Thursday night classes must meet weekly for 3 hours.

Fall Session 7A (7 Weeks)
August 2015
17 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7A
21 Friday Late registration begins for Session 7A
24 Monday Session 7A classes begin
25 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7A
September 2015
7 Monday Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
15 Tuesday Session 7A Mid-Term
22 Tuesday Session 7A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
23 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session 7A courses
October 2015
8 Thursday Session 7A classes end
9 Friday Session 7A final examinations
12 Monday Session 7A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 7B (7 Weeks)
October 2015
5 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7B
12 Monday Session 7B classes begin
12 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, make schedule changes for Session 7B
15-16 Thur-Fri Fall Break (University offices closed Oct 16.)
November 2015
4 Wednesday Session 7B Mid-Term
11 Wednesday Session 7B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
13 Friday Last date to withdraw from Session 7B courses
23-27 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Holiday (University offices closed Nov 25-27.)
December 2015
4 Friday Session 7B classes end
7 Monday Session 7B final examinations
9 Wednesday Session 7B final grades due by 2:00 p.m.

Fall Session 4P (4 Weeks)
July 2015
16 Thursday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4P
23 Thursday Session 4P classes begin
23 Thursday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4P
August 2015
4 Tuesday Session 4P Mid-Term
7 Friday Session 4P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
10 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4P courses
18 Tuesday Session 4P classes end
19 Wednesday Session 4P final examinations
21 Friday Session 4P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 4A (4 Weeks)
August 2015
17 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4A
24 Monday Session 4A classes begin
25 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4A
September 2015
3 Thursday Session 4A Mid-Term
7 Monday Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
10 Thursday Session 4A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
11 Friday Last date to withdraw from Session 4A courses
18 Friday Session 4A classes end
21 Monday Session 4A final examinations
23 Wednesday Session 4A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

 

Fall Session 4B (4 Weeks)
September 2015
21 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4B
28 Monday Session 4B classes begin
28 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4B
October 2015
8 Thursday Session 4B Mid-Term
14 Wednesday Session 4B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
15-16 Thur-Fri Fall Break (University offices closed Oct 16.)
19 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4B courses
26 Monday Session 4B classes end
27 Tuesday Session 4B final examinations
29 Thursday Session 4B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 4C (4 Weeks)
October 2015
26 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4C
November 2015
2 Monday Session 4C classes begin
2 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4C
12 Thursday Session 4C Mid-Term
17 Tuesday Session 4C mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
18 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session 4C courses
23-27 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Holiday (University offices closed Nov 25-27.)
December 2015
3 Thursday Session 4C classes end
4 Friday Session 4C final examinations
9 Wednesday Session 4C grades due by 2:00 p.m.

 

Spring 2016 Semester

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Spring Regular Semester*
January 2016
4 Monday University reopens at 7:45 a.m.
11 Monday Last date to apply for admission for regular session
14 Thursday Freshman Orientation, 8:00 a.m.
15 Friday Late registration begins
18 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University offices closed.) 
19 Tuesday Classes begin 
20 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes
February 2016
1 Monday Last date to file for spring degree completion
5 Friday Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day)
8-10 Mon-Wed Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
17 Wednesday Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester
March 2016
8 Tuesday Mid-Term 
15 Tuesday Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
22 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from courses
25-31 Fri-Thur Spring Vacation (Evening classes will not meet on Thurs, Mar 24, and Saturday classes will not meet on Mar 26 and Apr 2. University offices closed Mar 25 and 28.)
April 2016
1 Friday Spring Vacation (Classes will not meet Sat, Apr 2.)
4 Monday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for spring degree completion
18 Monday Last date for departments to submit comprehensive final examination approvals for spring degree completion
18 Monday Last date to submit final thesis for binding for spring degree completion
May 2016
3 Tuesday Classes end (Evening classes will meet.)
4 Wednesday Study Day (Final examinations for evening classes begin.)
5 Thursday Final examinations begin
10 Tuesday Final examinations end
10 Tuesday Last date for faculty to remove previous semester “I” grades for currently enrolled students 
11 Wednesday Grades for degree candidates due by 9:00 a.m.
12 Thursday Degree certifications due in Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m.
13 Friday All remaining grades due by 9:00 a.m.
14 Saturday Commencement exercises, 10:00 a.m.

Spring Session 7A (7 Weeks)
January 2016
11 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7A
15 Friday Late registration begins for Session 7A
18 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University offices closed.) 
19 Tuesday Session 7A classes begin
20 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7A
February 2016
8-10 Mon-Wed Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
15 Monday Session 7A Mid-Term
19 Friday Session 7A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
22 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 7A courses
March 2016
9 Wednesday Session 7A classes end
10 Thursday Session 7A final examinations
14 Monday Session 7A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 7B (7 Weeks)
March 2016
7 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7B
14 Monday Session 7B classes begin
14 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7B
25-31 Fri-Thur Spring Vacation (University offices closed Mar 25 and 28.)
April 2016
1 Friday Spring Vacation
13 Wednesday Session 7B Mid-Term 
20 Wednesday Session 7B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
22 Friday Last date to withdraw from Session 7B courses
May 2016
6 Friday Session 7B classes end
9 Monday Session 7B final examinations
11 Wednesday Session 7B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4P (4 Weeks)
December 2015
3 Thursday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4P
10 Thursday Session 4P classes begin
10 Thursday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4P
18 Friday University offices close at 4:30 p.m. and re-open on Mon, Jan 4, at 7:45 a.m. (Classes continue to meet.)
22 Tuesday Session 4P Mid-Term
23-25 Wed-Fri Christmas Holiday
31 Thursday New Year’s Eve Holiday
January 2016
1 Friday New Year’s Day Holiday
4 Monday Session 4P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
4 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4P courses
12 Tuesday Session 4P classes end
13 Wednesday Session 4P final examinations
15 Friday Session 4P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4A (4 Weeks)
January 2016
12 Tuesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4A
19 Tuesday Session 4A classes begin
20 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4A
29 Friday Session 4A Mid-Term
February 2016
4 Thursday Session 4A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
8-10 Mon-Wed Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
11 Thursday Last date to withdraw from Session 4A courses
17 Wednesday Session 4A classes end
18 Thursday Session 4A final examinations
22 Monday Session 4A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4B (4 Weeks)
February 2016
19 Friday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4B
26 Friday Session 4B classes begin
26 Friday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4B
March 2016
9 Wednesday Session 4B Mid-Term
14 Monday Session 4B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
15 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session 4B courses
23 Wednesday Session 4B classes end
24 Thursday Session 4B final examinations
April 2016
4 Monday Session 4B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4C (4 Weeks)
April 2016
4 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4C
11 Monday Session 4C classes begin
11 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4C
21 Thursday Session 4C Mid-Term
27 Wednesday Session 4C mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
28 Thursday Last date to withdraw from Session 4C courses
May 2016
5 Thursday Session 4C classes end
6 Friday Session 4C final examinations
11 Wednesday Session 4C grades due by 9:00 a.m.

  

Summer 2016 Session

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Summer Regular Session (6 Weeks)
May 2016
18 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference A, 8:00 a.m.
26 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference B, 8:00 a.m.
30 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
June 2016
6 Monday Last date to apply for admission for regular session
8 Wednesday Summer Orientation, 8:00 a.m.
8 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference C, 8:00 a.m.
10 Friday Late registration begins
13 Monday Classes begin
14 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes
17 Friday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference D, 8:00 a.m.
21 Tuesday Official Reporting Day (7th Class Day)
24 Friday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference E, 8:00 a.m.
24 Friday Last date to file for summer degree completion
28 Tuesday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for summer degree completion
30 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference F, 8:00 a.m.
30 Thursday Mid-Term
July 2016
4 Monday Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
6 Wednesday Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
11 Monday Last date to withdraw from courses
12 Tuesday Last date for departments to submit comprehensive final examination approvals for summer degree completion
12 Tuesday Last date to submit final thesis for binding for completion of degree requirements in summer
13 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference G, 8:00 a.m.
22 Friday Classes end
25 Monday Final examinations begin
26 Tuesday Final examinations end
28 Thursday Grades due by 9:00 a.m.
28 Thursday Term ends
29 Friday Degree certifications due in the Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3P (3 Weeks)
May 2016
11 Wednesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3P
18 Wednesday Session 3P classes begin
19 Thursday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3P
26 Thursday Session 3P Mid-Term
30 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
31 Tuesday Session 3P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
June 2016
1 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session 3P courses
7 Tuesday Session 3P classes end
8 Wednesday Session 3P final examinations
10 Friday Session 3P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3A (3 Weeks)
June 2016
6 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3A
10 Friday Late registration begins for Session 3A
13 Monday Session 3A classes begin
14 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3A
21 Tuesday Session 3A Mid-Term
23 Thursday Session 3A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
27 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 3A courses
30 Thursday Session 3A classes end
July 2016
1 Friday Session 3A final examinations
5 Tuesday Session 3A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3B (3 Weeks)
June 2016
27 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3B
July 2016
5 Tuesday Session 3B classes begin
5 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3B
13 Wednesday Session 3B Mid-Term
15 Friday Session 3B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
19 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session 3B courses
22 Friday Session 3B classes end
25 Monday Session 3B final examinations
28 Thursday Session 3B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 4P (4 Weeks)
May 2016
4 Wednesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4P
11 Wednesday Session 4P classes begin
12 Thursday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4P
23 Monday Session 4P Mid-Term
25 Wednesday Session 4P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
27 Friday Last date to withdraw from Session 4P courses
30 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
June 2016
7 Tuesday Session 4P classes end
8 Wednesday Session 4P final examinations
10 Friday Session 4P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 4A (4 Weeks)
May 2016
18 Wednesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4A
25 Wednesday Session 4A classes begin
25 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4A
30 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
June 2016
7 Tuesday Session 4A Mid-Term
9 Wednesday Session 4A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
13 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4A courses
21 Tuesday Session 4A classes end
22 Wednesday Session 4A final examinations
24 Friday Session 4A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 4B (4 Weeks)
June 2016
17 Friday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4B
24 Friday Session 4B classes begin
24 Friday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4B
July 2016
4 Monday Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
7 Thursday Session 4B Mid-Term
11 Monday Session 4B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
13 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session 4B courses
21 Thursday Session 4B classes end
22 Friday Session 4B final examinations
28 Thursday Session 4B grades due by 9:00 a.m.
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McNeese - Fort Polk Education Center

Summer 2015 Session

Summer Session M1 (8 Weeks)
May 2015
26 Tuesday Session M1 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
26 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M1
June 2015
18 Thursday Session M1 Mid-Term
24 Wednesday Session M1 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
25 Thursday Last date to withdraw from Session M1 courses
29-30 Mon-Tues Independence Day Holiday
July 2015
1-5 Wed-Sun Independence Holiday
22 Wednesday Session M1 ends
24 Friday Session M1 grades due by 9:00 a.m.
*Note: For Fort Polk sessions, final exams will take place at the last class meeting for each course offered.

Fall 2015 Semester

Fall Session M1 (8 Weeks)
August 2015
10 Monday Session M1 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
10 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M1
September 2015
3 Thursday Session M1 Mid-Term
5-7 Sat-Mon Labor Day Holiday
14 Monday Session M1 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
15 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session M1 courses
October 2015
5 Monday Session M1 ends
7 Wednesday Session M1 grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session M2 (8 Weeks)
October 2015
6 Tuesday Session M2 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
6 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M2
10-12 Sat-Mon Columbus Day Holiday
30 Friday Session M2 Mid-Term
November 2015
9 Monday Session M2 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
10 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session M2 courses
11 Wednesday Veterans Day Holiday
23-29 Mon-Sun Thanksgiving Holiday
December 2015
7 Monday Session M2 ends
9 Wednesday Session M2 grades due by 9:00 a.m.
*Note: For Fort Polk sessions, final exams will take place at the last class meeting for each course offered.

Spring 2016 Semester

Spring Session M1 (8 Weeks)
January 2016
11 Monday Session M1 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
11 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M1
18 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
February 2016
5 Friday Session M1 Mid-Term
8-9 Mon-Tues Mardi Gras Holiday
13-15 Sun-Mon Washington’s Birthday-Holiday
16 Tuesday Session M1 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
17 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session M1 courses
March 2016
9 Wednesday Session M1 ends
11 Friday Session M1 grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session M2 (8 Weeks)
March 2016
10 Thursday Session M2 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
10 Thursday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M2
25-28 Fri-Mon Easter Holiday
April 2016
6 Wednesday Session M2 Mid-Term
12 Tuesday Session M2 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
13 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session M2 courses
May 2016
2 Monday Session M2 ends
4 Wednesday Session M2 grades due by 9:00 a.m.
*Note: For Fort Polk sessions, final exams will take place at the last class meeting for each course offered.

Summer 2016 Session

Summer Session M1 (8 Weeks)
May 2016
25 Wednesday Session M1 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
25 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M1
28-30 Sat-Mon Memorial Day Holiday
June 2016
20 Monday Session M1 Mid-Term
23 Thursday Session M1 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
29 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session M1 courses
July 2016
2-8 Sat-Fri Independence Holiday
25 Monday Session M1 ends
28 Thursday Session M1 grades due by 9:00 a.m.
*Note: For Fort Polk sessions, final exams will take place at the last class meeting for each course offered.