Academic Calendars

Records & Registration

Semester: Fall 2008

DateEvent
Fri, Feb 1, 2008WUE deadline
Final day to submit WUE application for Fall semester.
Mon, Aug 18, 2008Fall Semester faculty reporting date
First day faculty is required to be on campus for Fall semester.
Wed, Aug 20, 2008Transfer Student Orientation
Non-traditional new student orientation is a mandatory event for all new and transfer students to the university. This evening event allows students to meet with academic advisors from their college, a chance to meet current students and learn about the services offered by the university.
Wed, Aug 20, 2008Residence Halls open
Residence Halls open for the Fall semester.
Thu, Aug 21, 2008New Graduate Student Orientation/Reception
New graduate student orientation and reception.
Thu, Aug 21, 2008-
Fri, Aug 22, 2008		New Student Orientation sessions
New student orientation is a mandatory event for all new and transfer students to the university. This two day event allows students to meet with academic advisors from their college, a chance to meet current students and learn about the services offered by the university.
Fri, Aug 22, 2008Final Date: pay tuition and fees
Final day to pay all Fall semester tuition and fees without late registration fees. Pay fees on ePAWS with a credit card by 5pm to avoid penalties.
Mon, Aug 25, 2008Instruction begins
First day of classes for the Fall semester.
Mon, Aug 25, 2008Late registration begins
Late registration fees assessed for one or more credits.
Mon, Sep 1, 2008Labor Day
Legal Holiday. Offices/Campus Closed. No Classes.
Thu, Sep 4, 2008Final Date: adding classes or changing registration
Final date for adding classes, changing grading system (S/U to letter grade; letter grade to S/U), or changing from audit to credit.
Thu, Sep 4, 2008Final Date: late registration and paying fees
Final date for late registration and paying all tuition and fees (with late registration penalties included).
Thu, Sep 4, 2008Undergraduate Applications for Graduation due
Final date to file for December graduation.
Thu, Sep 4, 2008Final Date: 100% refunds
Final date to receive a 100% refund if dropping individual classes or completely withdrawing from the university.
Wed, Oct 1, 2008Advanced Degree Application for Graduation due
Final date to file for December Advanced Degree graduation.
Fri, Oct 3, 2008Final Date: 50% refunds
Final date to receive a 50% refund is completely withdrawing from the university.
Fri, Oct 17, 2008Final Date: dropping classes
Final date to drop a class and receive a 'W'.
Fri, Oct 31, 2008Nevada Day
Legal Holiday Observed. Offices/Campus closed. No Classes.
Tue, Nov 11, 2008Veteran's Day
Legal Holiday Observed. Offices/Campus Closed. No Classes.
Thu, Nov 27, 2008Thanksgiving Day
Legal Holiday. Offices/Campus Closed. No Classes.
Fri, Nov 28, 2008Family Day
Legal Holiday. Offices/Campus Closed. No Classes.
Fri, Dec 5, 2008Final Date: filing final oral exams, approved thesis & dissertations
Final date to file final oral examination reports, approved thesis or dissertation with Graduate School
Sat, Dec 6, 2008Commencement
Commencement activities held in Lawlor Events Center.
Wed, Dec 10, 2008Prep Day
Finals Preparation Day. Offices/Campus Open. No Classes.
Thu, Dec 11, 2008-
Wed, Dec 17, 2008		Finals Week
Final class meetings and examinations. Consult the semester class schedule for meeting dates and times.
Wed, Dec 17, 2008Instruction ends
Final day of instruction for Fall semester.
Thu, Dec 18, 2008Residence Halls close
Residence Halls close for Fall semester.
Fri, Dec 19, 2008Fall Semester ends
Final day faculty is required to be on campus.
Fri, Dec 19, 2008Final Grades due
Final Grades due to Admissions & Records by 9am. Grades are available on ePAWS the day after grades have been posted.
Thu, Dec 25, 2008Christmas Day
Legal Holiday. Offices/Campus Closed. No Classes.

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