Annual Class Schedule

Fall 2012 Academic Calendar

 

Registration & Drop/Add March 19- August 31
Payment Deadline August 17 at 5:00 PM
Convocation August 24
Classes Begin August 27
Last day to Add, Register or Pay August 31 at 5:00 PM
100% Tuition Refund Deadline* August 31**
Labor Day Recess September 2-4
75% Tuition Refund Deadline* September 21**
Mid-term Evaluations October 8-13
Mid-term Grades due from faculty October 16
Drop Deadline - grade W October 26
Thanksgiving Recess November 21-25
Classes End December 8
Commencement December 8 (VanAndel Arena, Grand Rapids)
Examinations December 10-15
Semester Ends December 15
Grades due from Faculty December 18 by 12 PM
Grades Available to Students December 20

*Tuition refunds are based on the difference between the amount paid and the amount due for credits remaining after courses are dropped.  The block tuition rate may result in a smaller or no refund being available for dropping a course.

** The posted refund deadlines apply to courses that meet the entire semester.  Classes that meet for only part of the semester have different refund deadlines.  Please contact the Registrar's office for more information.