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2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

2016-2017 Academic Calendar

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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 day 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 Thursday 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.

 

Fall 2016 Semester

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Fall Regular Semester*
August 2016
15 Monday Last date to apply for admission for regular session
16 Tuesday General Faculty Meeting and Retreat
18 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference H, 8:00 a.m.
19 Friday Late registration begins
22 Monday Classes begin
23 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes
September 2016
5 Monday Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
9 Friday Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day)
12 Monday Last date to file for fall degree completion
16 Friday Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester
October 2016
5 Wednesday Mid-Term
6-7 Thur-Fri Fall Break (Evening classes will meet on Wed, Oct 5. University offices closed Oct 7.)
12 Wednesday Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
21 Friday Last date to withdraw from courses
27 Thursday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for fall degree completion
November 2016
10 Thursday Last date for departments to submit comprehensive final examination approvals for fall degree completion
10 Thursday Last date to submit final thesis for binding for for fall degree completion
21-25 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes will not meet Saturday, Nov 26. University offices closed Nov 23-25.)
30 Wednesday Classes end (Evening classes will meet.)
December 2016
1 Thursday Study Day (Final examinations for evening classes begin.)
2 Friday Final examinations begin
7 Wednesday Final examinations end
7 Wednesday Last date for faculty to remove previous semester “I” grades for currently enrolled students
7 Wednesday Grades for degree candidates due by 2:00 p.m.
8 Thursday Degree certifications due in the Registrar’s Office by 12:00 p.m. 
10 Saturday Commencement exercises, 10:00 a.m.
12 Monday All remaining grades due by 9:00 a.m.
12 Monday Semester ends
16 Friday University closes at 4:30 p.m. and reopens on Monday, Jan 2, at 7:45 a.m.

*Note: Fall 2016 regular semester Thursday night classes must meet weekly for 3 hours.

Fall Session 7A (7 Weeks)
August 2016
15 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7A
19 Friday Late registration begins for Session 7A
22 Monday Session 7A classes begin
23 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7A
September 2016
5 Monday Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
13 Tuesday Session 7A Mid-Term
15 Thursday Session 7A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
20 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session 7A courses
October 2016
6-7 Thur-Fri Fall Break (Evening classes will meet on Wed, Oct 5. University offices closed Oct 7.)
10 Monday Session 7A classes end
11 Tuesday Session 7A final examinations
12 Wednesday Session 7A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 7B (7 Weeks)
October 2016
3 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7B
6-7 Thur-Fri Fall Break (Evening classes will meet on Wed, Oct 5. University offices closed Oct 7.)
12 Wednesday Session 7B classes begin
12 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, make schedule changes for Session 7B
November 2016
2 Wednesday Session 7B Mid-Term
4 Friday Session 7B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
10 Thursday Last date to withdraw from Session 7B courses
21-25 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Holiday (University offices closed Nov 23-25.)
December 2016
2 Friday Session 7B classes end
5 Monday Session 7B final examinations
7 Wednesday Session 7B grades due by 3:30 p.m.

Fall Session 3P (3 Weeks)
July 2016
22 Friday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3P
29 Friday Session 3P classes begin
29 Friday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3P
August 2016
8 Monday Session 3P Mid-Term
9 Tuesday Session 3P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
10 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session 3P courses
17 Wednesday Session 3P classes end
18 Thursday Session 3P final examinations
19 Friday Session 3P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 4A (4 Weeks)
August 2016
15 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4A
22 Monday Session 4A classes begin
23 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4A
September 2016
1 Thursday Session 4A Mid-Term
5 Monday Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
6 Tuesday Session 4A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
12 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4A courses
16 Friday Session 4A classes end
19 Monday Session 4A final examinations
21 Wednesday Session 4A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 4B (4 Weeks)
September 2016
19 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4B
26 Monday Session 4B classes begin
26 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4B
October 2016
6-7 Thur-Fri Fall Break (Evening classes will meet on Wed, Oct 5. University offices closed Oct 7.)
10 Monday Session 4B Mid-Term
12 Wednesday Session 4B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
17 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4B courses
24 Monday Session 4B classes end
25 Tuesday Session 4B final examinations
27 Thursday Session 4B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 4C (4 Weeks)
October 2016
24 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4C
31 Monday Session 4C classes begin
31 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4C
November 2016
10 Thursday Session 4C Mid-Term
14 Monday Session 4C mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
16 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session 4C courses
21-25 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Holiday (University offices closed Nov 23-25.)
December 2016
1 Thursday Session 4C classes end
2 Friday Session 4C final examinations
7 Wednesday Session 4C grades due by 3:30 p.m.

 

Spring 2017 Semester

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Spring Regular Semester*
January 2017
2 Monday University reopens at 7:45 a.m.
9 Monday Last date to apply for admission for regular session
12 Thursday Freshman Orientation, 8:00 a.m.
13 Friday Late registration begins
16 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University offices closed.) 
17 Tuesday Classes begin 
18 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes
30 Monday Last date to file for spring degree completion
February 2017
3 Friday Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day)
10 Friday Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester
27-28 Mon-Tues Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
March 2017
1 Wednesday Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
7 Tuesday Mid-Term 
10 Friday Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
23 Thursday Last date to withdraw from courses
27 Monday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for spring degree completion
April 2017
10 Monday Last date for departments to submit comprehensive final examination approvals for spring degree completion
10 Monday Last date to submit final thesis for binding for spring degree completion
14-23 Fri-Sun Spring Vacation (Evening classes will not meet on Thurs, Apr 13, and Saturday classes will not meet on Apr 15 and Apr 22. University offices closed Apr 14 and 17.)
May 2017
2 Tuesday Classes end (Evening classes will meet.)
3 Wednesday Study Day (Final examinations for evening classes begin.)
4 Thursday Final examinations begin
9 Tuesday Final examinations end
9 Tuesday Last date for faculty to remove previous semester “I” grades for currently enrolled students 
10 Wednesday Grades for degree candidates due by 9:00 a.m.
11 Thursday Degree certifications due in Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m.
12 Friday All remaining grades due by 9:00 a.m.
12 Friday Semester ends
13 Saturday Commencement exercises, 10:00 a.m.

Spring Session 7A (7 Weeks)
January 2017
9 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7A
13 Friday Late registration begins for Session 7A
16 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University offices closed.) 
17 Tuesday Session 7A classes begin
18 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7A
February 2017
8 Wednesday Session 7A Mid-Term
10 Friday Session 7A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
20 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 7A courses
27-28 Mon-Tues Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
March 2017
1 Wednesday Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
8 Wednesday Session 7A classes end
9 Thursday Session 7A final examinations
13 Monday Session 7A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 7B (7 Weeks)
March 2017
6 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7B
13 Monday Session 7B classes begin
13 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7B
April 2017
3 Monday Session 7B Mid-Term 
5 Wednesday Session 7B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
10 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 7B courses
14-23 Fri-Sun Spring Vacation (University offices closed Apr 14 and 17.)
May 2017
4 Thursday Session 7B classes end
5 Friday Session 7B final examinations
10 Wednesday Session 7B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4P (4 Weeks)
December 2016
6 Tuesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4P
13 Tuesday Session 4P classes begin
13 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4P
16 Friday University offices close at 4:30 p.m. and re-open on Mon, Jan 2, at 7:45 a.m. (Classes continue to meet.)
23-26 Fri-Mon Christmas Holiday
27 Tuesday Session 4P Mid-Term
28 Wednesday Session 4P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
30 Friday New Year’s Eve Holiday
January 2017
3 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session 4P courses
11 Wednesday Session 4P classes end
12 Thursday Session 4P final examinations
13 Friday Session 4P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4A (4 Weeks)
January 2017
10 Tuesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4A
17 Tuesday Session 4A classes begin
18 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4A
27 Friday Session 4A Mid-Term
31 Tuesday Session 4A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
February 2017
6 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4A courses
10 Friday Session 4A classes end
13 Monday Session 4A final examinations
15 Wednesday Session 4A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4B (4 Weeks)
February 2017
14 Tuesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4B
21 Tuesday Session 4B classes begin
21 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4B
27-28 Mon-Tues Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
March 2017
1 Wednesday Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.​)
8 Wednesday Session 4B Mid-Term
10 Friday Session 4B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
13 Monday 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.

Spring Session 4C (4 Weeks)
March 2017
24 Friday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4C
31 Friday Session 4C classes begin
31 Friday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4C
April 2017
11 Tuesday Session 4C Mid-Term
13 Wednesday Session 4C mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
14-23 Fri-Sun Spring Vacation (University offices closed Apr 14 and 17.)
24 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4C courses
May 2017
4 Thursday Session 4C classes end
5 Friday Session 4C final examinations
10 Wednesday Session 4C grades due by 9:00 a.m.

  

Summer 2017 Session

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Summer Regular Session (6 Weeks)
May 2017
17 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference A, 8:00 a.m.
25 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference B, 8:00 a.m.
29 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
June 2017
5 Monday Last date to apply for admission for regular session
7 Wednesday Summer Orientation, 8:00 a.m.
7 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference C, 8:00 a.m.
9 Friday Late registration begins
12 Monday Classes begin
13 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes
15 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference D, 8:00 a.m.
20 Tuesday Official Reporting Day (7th Class Day)
23 Friday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference E, 8:00 a.m.
23 Friday Last date to file for summer degree completion
27 Tuesday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for summer degree completion
29 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference F, 8:00 a.m.
29 Thursday Mid-Term
July 2017
3-4 Mon-Tues Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
5 Wednesday Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
11 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from courses
12 Wednesday Last date for departments to submit comprehensive final examination approvals for summer degree completion
12 Wednesday Last date to submit final thesis for binding for completion of degree requirements in summer
12 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference G, 8:00 a.m.
24 Monday Classes end
25 Tuesday Final examinations begin
26 Wednesday Final examinations end
28 Friday Grades due by 9:00 a.m.
28 Friday Term ends
31 Monday Degree certifications due in the Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3P (3 Weeks)
May 2017
10 Wednesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3P
17 Wednesday Session 3P classes begin
18 Thursday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3P
25 Thursday Session 3P Mid-Term
29 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
30 Tuesday Session 3P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
31 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session 3P courses
June 2017
6 Tuesday Session 3P classes end
7 Wednesday Session 3P final examinations
9 Friday Session 3P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3A (3 Weeks)
June 2017
5 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3A
9 Friday Late registration begins for Session 3A
12 Monday Session 3A classes begin
13 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3A
20 Tuesday Session 3A Mid-Term
22 Thursday Session 3A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
26 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 3A courses
29 Thursday Session 3A classes end
30 Friday Session 3A final examinations
July 2017
5 Wednesday Session 3A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3B (3 Weeks)
June 2017
26 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3B
July 2017
5 Wednesday Session 3B classes begin
5 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3B
13 Thursday Session 3B Mid-Term
17 Monday Session 3B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
19 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session 3B courses
24 Monday Session 3B classes end
25 Tuesday Session 3B final examinations
28 Friday Session 3B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 4A (4 Weeks)
May 2017
17 Wednesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4A
24 Wednesday Session 4A classes begin
24 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4A
29 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
June 2017
6 Tuesday Session 4A Mid-Term
8 Thursday Session 4A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
12 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4A courses
20 Tuesday Session 4A classes end
21 Wednesday Session 4A final examinations
23 Friday Session 4A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 4B (4 Weeks)
June 2017
19 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4B
26 Monday Session 4B classes begin
26 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4B
July 2017
3-4 Mon-Tues Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
10 Monday Session 4B Mid-Term
12 Wednesday Session 4B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
17 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4B courses
24 Monday Session 4B classes end
25 Tuesday Session 4B final examinations
28 Friday Session 4B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

 

McNeese - Fort Polk Education Center
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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.

Fall 2016 Semester

Fall Session M1 (8 Weeks)
August 2016
8 Monday Session M1 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
8 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M1
September 2016
1 Thursday Session M1 Mid-Term
3-5 Sat-Mon Labor Day Holiday
6 Tuesday Session M1 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
12 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session M1 courses
October 2016
2 Sunday Session M1 ends
4 Tuesday Session M1 grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session M2 (8 Weeks)
October 2016
3 Monday Session M2 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
3 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M2
8-10 Sat-Mon Columbus Day Holiday
27 Thursday Session M2 Mid-Term
31 Monday Session M2 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
November 2016
7 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session M2 courses
11 Friday Veterans Day Holiday
21-27 Mon-Sun Thanksgiving Holiday
December 2016
5 Monday Session M2 ends
7 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 2017 Semester

Spring Session M1 (8 Weeks)
January 2017
9 Monday Session M1 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
9 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M1
16 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
February 2017
3 Friday Session M1 Mid-Term
7 Tuesday Session M1 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
15 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session M1 courses
18-20 Sun-Mon Washington’s Birthday - Holiday
27-28 Mon-Tues Mardi Gras Holiday
March 2017
8 Wednesday Session M1 ends
10 Friday Session M1 grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session M2 (8 Weeks)
March 2017
9 Thursday Session M2 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
9 Thursday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M2
April 2017
4 Tuesday Session M2 Mid-Term
6 Thursday Session M2 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
14 Friday Last date to withdraw from Session M2 courses
14-17 Fri-Mon Easter Holiday
May 2017
4 Thursday Session M2 ends
8 Monday 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 2017 Session

Summer Session M1 (8 Weeks)
May 2017
24 Wednesday Session M1 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
24 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M1
27-29 Sat-Mon Memorial Day Holiday
June 2017
20 Tuesday Session M1 Mid-Term
22 Thursday Session M1 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
28 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session M1 courses
July 2017
1-7 Sat-Fri Independence Holiday
25 Tuesday Session M1 ends
27 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.