Hello John80,
Below you will find the results of my research for important dates at
the American University.
American University Academic Regulations
?A. The academic year is divided into the fall and spring sessions (of
approximately 15 weeks each) and summer sessions of varying lengths.
Other sessions of varying duration are offered on and off campus.
B. Final examinations, when given, are scheduled into the last week of
the session. Prior to the final examination periods in fall and
spring, two study days are scheduled.
C. The holidays and vacations usually observed by the university are
as follows: Thanksgiving weekend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday);
Christmas and New Year's Day (included in the mid?year break); Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day; Inauguration Day (every four years); Memorial
Day; Independence Day; and Labor Day. Classes continue until 10:40
p.m. before a holiday or a vacation period.
D. The official calendar for each session is published in the Schedule
of Classes for that session.?
Office of the Registrar
http://www.american.edu/american/registrar/AcademicReg/New/reg20.html
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AY 2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
http://www.american.edu/american/registrar/calendar06_07.htm
?The academic calendar is divided into fall and spring semesters of
approximately 15 weeks each and summer sessions of varying length. The
last week of the fall and spring semesters is set aside for final
examinations. If no final examination is given, the course will meet
for a final class during the scheduled final examination period.
The holidays and vacations usually observed by the university are as
follows: Labor Day; Thanksgiving (Wednesday?Sunday); Christmas
Eve/Christmas Day and New Year?s Eve/New Year?s Day (included in the
mid-year intersession break); Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;
Inauguration Day (every four years); Memorial Day; and Independence
Day. Fall break is two days in October; spring break is the week
following the spring semester midterm. Classes continue until 10:40
p.m. the evening before a holiday or vacation period.?
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FALL SEMESTER 2006
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Welcome Week
August 20?27 Su?Su
Last day to register for fall 2006 without a late fee
August 25 F
Fall classes begin. Late registration (with $50 fee) begins
August 28 M
Freshman/undergraduate transfer spring semester admission application
deadline for students living outside the United States
Late registration for fall ends
September 1 M
Labor Day; no classes, university offices closed
September 4 M
Mathematics Equivalency Examination
September 6 W
Last day to add a fall course or change a grade option
Last day to drop a fall course for a 100% refund and without a "W" recorded
September 11 M
Last day to drop a fall course for a 50% refund
Last day to add an internship or Cooperative Education Field Experience
September 18 M
Last day to drop a fall course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
Last day to add an independent reading course or study project
September 25 M
Early warning notices due in Registrar's Office
October 2 M
Fall Break; no classes, university offices open
October 13 F
Last day to drop a fall course (mid-term)
October 20 F
Family Weekend
October 20?22 F?Su
Spring 2007 advance registration (with billing) begins
Students registering for final semester begin submitting applications
for spring graduation
October 30 M
Undergraduate transfer spring semester admission application deadline for students
Theses and dissertations due in deans' offices for fall degree candidates
November 1 W
Early Decision freshman fall semester admission/financial aid application deadline
November 15 W
Tuesday classes cancelled; Friday classes meet.
November 21 T
Thanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed Thursday
and Friday November 22?26 W?Su
Freshman spring semester admission application deadline for students
living in the United States. Spring 2007 advance registration (with
billing) ends
December 1 F
Spring 2005 advance registration (with billing) ends
December 3 F
Fall classes end
Theses and dissertations due in Registrar's Office for fall degree candidates
December 8 F
Fall final examinations
December 11?12 M?T
Fall study day; no classes
December 13 W
Fall final examinations
December 14?16 Th?S
Fall final examinations (for Wednesday classes)
December 18 M
Final grades due in Registrar's Office
December 15?22 F?F
Winter holiday; university offices closed
December 25?26 M?T
New Year holiday; university offices close
January 1?2 M?T
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SPRING SEMESTER 2007
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Spring Welcome Week
January 7?14 Su?Su
Last day to register for spring 2007 without a late fee
January 12 F
Freshman fall semester admission application deadline
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; no classes, university offices closed
January 15 M
Spring classes begin
Late registration (with $50 fee) begins
January 16 T
Late registration for spring ends
January 22 M
Mathematics Equivalency Examination
January 24 W
Last day to add a spring course or change a grade option
Last day to drop a spring course for a 100% refund and without a "W" recorded
January 29 M
Last day to drop a spring course for a 50% refund
Last day to add an internship or Cooperative Education Field Experience
February 5 M
Last day to drop a spring course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
Last day to add an independent reading course or study project
February 12 M
Freshman fall semester financial aid application deadline
February 15 Th
Early warning notices due in Registrar's Office
February 19 M
Undergraduate transfer fall and spring semester financial aid
application deadline
March 1 Th
Last day to drop a spring class (mid-term)
March 9 F
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday
March 11?18 S?Su
Summer 2007 registration (with payment) and Fall 2007 advance
registration (with billing) begins
Theses and dissertations due in deans' offices for spring degree candidates
April 2 M
Spring classes end
Theses and dissertations due in Registrar's Office for spring degree candidates
April 30 M
Undergraduate transfer fall semester admission application deadline
for students living outside the United States
May 1 T
Spring study days; no classes
May 1?2 T?W
Spring final examinations
May 3?9 Th?W
Spring final grades due in Registrar's Office
May 8?May 14 T?M
Honors Convocation
May 12 S
Spring Commencement
May 13 Su
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SUMMER SESSIONS 2007
(Dates subject to change)
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7-week summer session begins
May 14 M
First 6-week, first 3-week, and cross summer sessions begin
May 21 M
Memorial Day; no classes, university offices closed
May 28 M
First 3-week summer session ends
June 8 F
English Competency Examination
June 2 S
Second 3-week summer session begins
June 11 M
7-week, second 3-week, and first 6-week summer sessions end
June 28 Th
Undergraduate transfer fall semester admission application deadline
for students living in the United States
July 1 Su
Second 6-week day and evening summer sessions begin
July 2 M
ndependence Day; no classes, university offices closed
July 4 W
Fall 2007 advance registration (with billing) ends
July 13 F
Theses and dissertations due in deans' offices for summer degree candidates
July 20 F
End of summer sessions
Theses and dissertations due in Registrar's Office for summer degree candidates
August 9 Th
Office of the Registrar: Academic Calendar
http://www.american.edu/american/registrar/calendar06_07.htm
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SPRING 2006 FINAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
http://www.american.edu/american/registrar/finalexam/spring06.htm
Courses that do not follow the standard final exam schedule.
http://www.american.edu/american/registrar/finalexam/specialspring06.htm
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Search on course number, course title keyword, or course start time.
View the scheduled meeting times of only those courses that you
request in your search criterion. You may search on course number, any
part of the course title (i.e., a keyword), or may also view courses
starting at a specific time. Simply choose a specific time from the
drop down menu and press the "Submit" button. The results will include
all courses starting 30 minutes before and after the time you've
chosen. http://www.american.edu/american/registrar/schedule.html
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I hope the information provided is helpful!
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Best regards,
Bobbie7 |
