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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

2017-2018 Academic Calendar

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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
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 day 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.
August 2017
17 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference H, 8:00 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
17 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3P
25 Thursday Session 3P Mid-Term
39 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.
June 2017
1 Thursday Last date to withdraw from Session 3P courses
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 begin
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 Thursdaay 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.

 

Fall 2017 Semester

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Fall Regular Semester*
August 2017
14 Monday Last date to apply for admission for regular session
15 Tuesday General Faculty Meeting and Retreat
17 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference H, 8:00 a.m.
19 Friday Late registration begins
21 Monday Classes begin
22 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes
September 2017
4 Monday Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
5 Tuesday Last date to file for fall degree completion
8 Friday Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day)
15 Friday Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester
October 2017
4 Wednesday Mid-Term
5-6 Thur-Fri Fall Break (Evening classes will meet on Wed, Oct 4. University offices closed Oct 6.)
11 Wednesday Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
23 Monday Last date to withdraw from courses
26 Thursday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for fall degree completion
November 2017
9 Thursday Last date for departments to submit comprehensive final examination approvals for fall degree completion
9 Thursday Last date to submit final thesis for binding for for fall degree completion
20-24 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes will not meet Saturday, Nov 25. University offices closed Nov 22-24.)
29 Wednesday Classes end (Evening classes will meet.)
30 Thursday Study Day (Final examinations fo evening clases begin.)
December 2017
1 Friday Final examinations begin
6 Wednesday Final examinations end
6 Wednesday Last data for faculty to remove previous semester “I” grades fo currently enrolled students
6 Wednesday Grades for degree candidates due by 2:00 p.m.
7 Thursday Degree certifications due to the Rgistrar’s Office by 12:00 p.m.
9 Saturday Commencement excercises, 10:00 a.m.
11 Monday All remaining grades due by 9:00 a.m.
11 Monday Semester ends
15 Friday University closes at 4:30 p.m. and reopens on Tuesday, Jan 2, at 7:45 a.m.

*Note: Fall 2017 regular semester Thursday night classes must meet weekly for 3 hours.

Fall Session 7A (7 Weeks)
August 2017
14 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7A
18 Friday Late registration begins for Session 7A
21 Monday Session 7A classes begin
22 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7A
September 2017
4 Monday Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
12 Tuesday Session 7A Mid-Term
14 Thursday Session 7A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
22 Friday Last date to withdraw from Session 7A courses
October 2017
5-6 Thur-Fri Fall Break (Evening classes will meet on Wed, Oct 4. University offices closed Oct 6.)
9 Monday Session 7A classes end
10 Tuesday Session 7A final examinations
11 Wednesday Session 7A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 7B (7 Weeks)
October 2017
2 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7B
5-6 Thur-Fri Fall Break (Evening classes will meet on Wed, Oct 4. University offices closed Oct 6.)
11 Wednesday Session 7B classes begin
11 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, make schedule changes for Session 7B
November 2017
1 Wednesday Session 7B Mid-Term
3 Friday Session 7B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
10 Friday Last date to withdraw from Session 7B courses
20-24 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Holiday (University offices closed Nov 22-24.)
December 2017
1 Friday Session 7B classes end
4 Monday Session 7B final examinations
6 Wednesday Session 7B grades due by 2:00 p.m.

Fall Session 3P (3 Weeks)
July 2017
21 Friday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3P
28 Friday Session 3P classes begin
28 Friday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3P
August 2017
7 Monday Session 3P Mid-Term
8 Tuesday Session 3P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
11 Friday Last date to withdraw from Session 3P courses
16 Wednesday Session 3P classes end
17 Thursday Session 3P final examinations
18 Friday Session 3P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 4A (4 Weeks)
August 2017
14 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4A
21 Monday Session 4A classes begin
22 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4A
31 Thursday Session 4A Mid-Term
September 2017
4 Monday Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
5 Tuesday Session 4A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
11 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4A courses
15 Friday Session 4A classes end
18 Monday Session 4A final examinations
20 Wednesday Session 4A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 4B (4 Weeks)
September 2017
18 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4B
25 Monday Session 4B classes begin
25 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4B
October 2017
5-6 Thur-Fri Fall Break (Evening classes will meet on Wed, Oct 4. University offices closed Oct 6.)
9 Monday Session 4B Mid-Term
11 Wednesday Session 4B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
16 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4B courses
23 Monday Session 4B classes end
24 Tuesday Session 4B final examinations
26 Thursday Session 4B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session 4C (4 Weeks)
October 2017
23 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4C
30 Monday Session 4C classes begin
30 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4C
November 2017
9 Thursday Session 4C Mid-Term
13 Monday Session 4C mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
16 Thursday Last date to withdraw from Session 4C courses
20-24 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Holiday (University offices closed Nov 22-24.)
30 Thursday Session 4C classes end
December 2017
1 Friday Session 4C final examinations
6 Wednesday Session 4C grades due by 2:00 p.m.

 

Spring 2018 Semester

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Spring Regular Semester*
January 2018
2 Tuesday University reopens at 7:45 a.m.
8 Monday Last date to apply for admission for regular session
11 Thursday Freshman Orientation, 8:00 a.m.
12 Friday Late registration begins
15 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University offices closed.) 
16 Tuesday Classes begin 
21 Sunday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes
29 Monday Last date to file for spring degree completion
February 2018
2 Friday Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day)
9 Friday Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester
12-14 Mon-Wed Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
March 2018
6 Tuesday Mid-Term 
9 Friday Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
21 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from courses
26 Monday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for spring degree completion
30-31 Fri-Sat Spring Vacation (Evening classes will not meet on Thurs, Mar 29, and Saturday classes will not meet on Mar 31. University offices closed Mar 30.)
April 2018
1-8 Sun-Sat Spring Vacation (Saturday classes will not meet on Apr 7 University office closed Apr 2.)
11 Wednesday Last date for departments to submit comprehensive final examination approvals for spring degree completion
11 Wednesday Last date to submit final thesis for binding for spring degree completion
May 2018
1 Tuesday Classes end (Evening classes will meet.)
2 Wednesday Study Day (Final examinations for evening classes begin.)
3 Thursday Final examinations begin
8 Tuesday Final examinations end
8 Tuesday Last date for faculty to remove previous semester “I” grades for currently enrolled students 
9 Wednesday Grades for degree candidates due by 9:00 a.m.
10 Thursday Degree certifications due in Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m.
11 Friday All remaining grades due by 9:00 a.m.
11 Friday Semester ends
12 Saturday Commencement exercises, 10:00 a.m.

Spring Session 7A (7 Weeks)
January 2018
8 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7A
12 Friday Late registration begins for Session 7A
15 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University offices closed.) 
16 Tuesday Session 7A classes begin
17 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7A
February 2018
7 Wednesday Session 7A Mid-Term
9 Friday Session 7A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
12-14 Mon-Wed Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
20 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session 7A courses
March 2018
7 Wednesday Session 7A classes end
8 Thursday Session 7A final examinations
12 Monday Session 7A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 7B (7 Weeks)
March 2018
2 Friday Last date to apply for admission for Session 7B
9 Friday Session 7B classes begin
9 Friday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7B
30-31 Fri-Sat Spring Vacation (University offices closed Mar 30.)
April 2018
1-8 Sun-Sun Spring Vacation (University offices closed Apr 2.)
10 Tuesday Session 7B Mid-Term 
12 Thursday Session 7B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
18 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session 7B courses
May 2018
3 Thursday Session 7B classes end
4 Friday Session 7B final examinations
9 Wednesday Session 7B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4P (4 Weeks)
December 2017
5 Tuesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4P
12 Tuesday Session 4P classes begin
12 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4P
15 Friday University offices close at 4:30 p.m. and re-open on Tues, Jan 2, at 7:45 a.m. (Classes continue to meet.)
22 Friday Session 4P Mid-Term
25-26 Mon-Tues Christmas Holiday
28 Thursday Session 4P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
January 2018
1 Monday New Year’s Day Holiday
2 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session 4P courses
10 Wednesday Session 4P classes end
11 Thursday Session 4P final examinations
12 Friday Session 4P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4A (4 Weeks)
January 2018
9 Tuesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4A
16 Tuesday Session 4A classes begin
17 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4A
26 Friday Session 4A Mid-Term
30 Tuesday Session 4A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
February 2018
5 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4A courses
9 Friday Session 4A classes end
12-14 Mon-Wed Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed.)
15 Thursday Session 4A final examinations
19 Monday Session 4A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4B (4 Weeks)
February 2018
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
March 2018
8 Thursday Session 4B Mid-Term
12 Monday Session 4B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
15 Thursday Last date to withdraw from Session 4B courses
22 Thursday Session 4B classes end
23 Friday Session 4B final examinations
26 Monday Session 4B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session 4C (4 Weeks)
March 2018
26 Friday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4C
April 2018
9 Monday Session 4C classes begin
9 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4C
19 Thursday Session 4C Mid-Term
23 Monday Session 4C mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
26 Thursday Last date to withdraw from Session 4C courses
May 2018
3 Thursday Session 4C classes end
4 Friday Session 4C final examinations
9 Wednesday Session 4C grades due by 9:00 a.m.

  

Summer 2018 Session

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Summer Regular Session (6 Weeks)
May 2018
16 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference A, 8:00 a.m.
24 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference B, 8:00 a.m.
28 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
June 2018
4 Monday Last date to apply for admission for regular session
6 Wednesday Summer Orientation, 8:00 a.m.
6 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference C, 8:00 a.m.
8 Friday Late registration begins
11 Monday Classes begin
12 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes
14 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference D, 8:00 a.m.
19 Tuesday Official Reporting Day (7th Class Day)
22 Friday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference E, 8:00 a.m.
22 Friday Last date to file for summer degree completion
26 Tuesday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for summer degree completion
28 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference F, 8:00 a.m.
28 Thursday Mid-Term
July 2018
2 Monday Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
4 Wednesday Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
9 Monday Last date to withdraw from courses
11 Wednesday Last date for departments to submit comprehensive final examination approvals for summer degree completion
11 Wednesday Last date to submit final thesis for binding for completion of degree requirements in summer
11 Wednesday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference G, 8:00 a.m.
20 Friday Classes end
23 Monday Final examinations begin
24 Tuesday Final examinations end
26 Thursday Grades due by 9:00 a.m.
26 Thursday Term ends
27 Friday Degree certifications due in the Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m.
August 2018
16 Thursday Fall Freshman Orientation Conference H, 8:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3P (3 Weeks)
May 2018
9 Wednesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3P
16 Wednesday Session 3P classes begin
16 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3P
24 Thursday Session 3P Mid-Term
28 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
29 Tuesday Session 3P mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
31 Thursday Last date to withdraw from Session 3P courses
June 2018
5 Tuesday Session 3P classes end
6 Wednesday Session 3P final examinations
8 Friday Session 3P grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3A (3 Weeks)
June 2018
4 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3A
8 Friday Late registration begins for Session 3A
11 Monday Session 3A classes begin
12 Tuesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3A
19 Tuesday Session 3A Mid-Term
21 Thursday Session 3A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
25 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 3A courses
28 Thursday Session 3A classes end
29 Friday Session 3A final examinations
July 2018
2 Monday Session 3A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 3B (3 Weeks)
June 2018
25 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 3B
July 2018
2 Monday Session 3B classes begin
2 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3B
4 Wednesday Independance Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
11 Wednesday Session 3B Mid-Term
13 Friday Session 3B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
17 Tuesday Last date to withdraw form Session 3B courses
20 Friday Session 3B classses end
23 Monday Session 3B final examinations
26 Thursday Session 3B final grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 4A (4 Weeks)
May 2018
16 Wednesday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4A
23 Wednesday Session 4A classes begin
23 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4A
28 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
June 2018
5 Tuesday Session 4A Mid-Term
7 Thursday Session 4A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
11 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4A courses
19 Tuesday Session 4A classes end
20 Wednesday Session 4A final examinations
22 Friday Session 4A grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Summer Session 4B (4 Weeks)
June 2018
19 Monday Last date to apply for admission for Session 4B
25 Monday Session 4B classes begin
25 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 4B
July 2018
4 Wednesday Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed.)
5 Thursday Session 4B Mid-Term
9 Monday Session 4B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
16 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session 4B courses
20 Friday Session 4B classes end
23 Monday Session 4B final examinations
26 Thursday Session 4B grades due by 9:00 a.m.

 

McNeese - Fort Polk Education Center
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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.

Fall 2017 Semester

Fall Session M1 (8 Weeks)
August 2017
7 Monday Session M1 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
7 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M1
31 Thursday Session M1 Mid-Term
September 2017
2-4 Sat-Mon Labor Day Holiday
5 Tuesday Session M1 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
11 Monday Last date to withdraw from Session M1 courses
October 2017
1 Sunday Session M1 ends
3 Tuesday Session M1 grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Fall Session M2 (8 Weeks)
October 2017
2 Monday Session M2 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
2 Monday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M2
7-9 Sat-Mon Columbus Day Holiday
27 Friday Session M2 Mid-Term
31 Tuesday Session M2 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
November 2017
7 Tuesday Last date to withdraw from Session M2 courses
10 Friday Veterans Day Holiday
20-26 Mon-Sun Thanksgiving Holiday
December 2017
4 Monday Session M2 ends
6 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 2018 Semester

Spring Session M1 (8 Weeks)
January 2018
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
15 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
February 2018
2 Friday Session M1 Mid-Term
6 Tuesday Session M1 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
12-13 Mon-Tues Mardi Gras Holiday
14 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session M1
17-19 Sat-Mon Washington’s Birthday - Holiday
March 2018
7 Wednesday Session M1 ends
9 Friday Session M1 grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring Session M2 (8 Weeks)
March 2018
8 Thursday Session M2 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
8 Thursday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M2
30-31 Fri-Sat Easter Holiday
April 2018
1-2 Sun-Mon Easter Holiday
5 Tuesday Session M2 Mid-Term
9 Thursday Session M2 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
13 Friday Last date to withdraw from Session M2 courses
May 2018
3 Thursday Session M2 ends
7 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 2018 Session

Summer Session M1 (8 Weeks)
May 2018
23 Wednesday Session M1 classes begin at Fort Polk Education Center
23 Wednesday Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session M1
26-28 Sat-Mon Memorial Day Holiday
June 2018
19 Tuesday Session M1 Mid-Term
21 Thursday Session M1 mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 9:00 a.m.
27 Wednesday Last date to withdraw from Session M1 courses
30 Saturday Independence Holiday
July 2018
1-6 Sun-Fri Independence Holiday
24 Tuesday Session M1 ends
26 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.