2008-2009 Academic Calendar
Table of Contents
- University Holiday Schedule
- 2008-2009 Academic Calendar
University Holiday Schedule
- Labor Day - Monday, September 1, 2008
- Veteran’s Day –Tuesday, November 11, 2008
- Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 27, 2008
- Admission Day Observed - Friday, November 28, 2008
- Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25, 2008
- Columbus Day Observed - Friday, December 26, 2008
- Lincoln’s Birthday Observed - Monday, December 29, 2008
- Washington’s Birthday Observed - Tuesday, December 30, 2008
- *No holiday available to cover closure on Wednesday, December 31, 2008
- New Year’s Day–Thursday, January 1, 2009
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day–Monday, January 19, 2009
- César Chávez Day–Tuesday, March 31, 2009
- Memorial Day Observed–Monday, May 25, 2009
- Independence Day Observed–Friday, July 3, 2009
Fall 2008 Semester
| Dates | Days of Week | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
August 20-22, 2008 |
Wednesday - Friday |
Faculty Orientation |
|
August 23 |
Saturday |
Saturday classes begin |
|
August 25 |
Monday |
First official day of classes |
|
September 1 |
Monday |
Labor Day Holiday; campus closed |
|
November 10 |
Monday |
No classes; campus open |
|
November 11 |
Tuesday |
Veteran’s Day Holiday; campus closed |
|
November 27-29 |
Thursday - Saturday |
Thanksgiving Recess; campus closed |
|
December 6 |
Saturday |
Last day of formal instruction. |
|
December 8-13 |
Monday - Saturday |
Final examinations |
|
December 15-16 |
Monday – Tuesday |
Department meetings and conferences |
|
December 17 |
Wednesday |
Evaluation Day |
|
December 19 |
Friday |
Instructors’ grades due |
|
December 19 |
Friday |
Last day of the Fall 2008 semester |
|
December 25-January 1 |
Thursday–Thursday |
*CAMPUS CLOSED |
Fall 2008 Saturday Classes
- August 23, 30
- September 6, 13,20, 27
- October 4, 11, 18, 25
- November 1, 8, 15, 22
- December 6
Spring 2009 Semester
| Dates | Days of Week | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 15-16, 2009 |
Thursday - Friday |
Faculty Orientation |
|
January 17 |
Saturday |
Saturday classes begin |
|
January 19 |
Monday |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; campus closed |
|
January 20 |
Tuesday |
First official day of classes |
|
March 23-28 |
Monday-Saturday |
Spring Recess; no instruction |
|
March 30 |
Monday |
No classes; campus open |
|
March 31 |
Tuesday |
César Chávez Holiday; campus closed |
|
May 1 |
Friday |
Honors Convocation |
|
May 8 |
Friday |
Last day of formal instruction |
|
May 9-15 |
Saturday-Friday |
Final examinations |
|
May 16 |
Saturday |
Commencement |
|
May 18 |
Monday |
Evaluation Day |
|
May 22 |
Friday |
Instructors’ grades due |
|
May 22 |
Friday |
Last day of Spring 2009 semester |
|
May 25 |
Monday |
Memorial Day Holiday; all offices closed |
Spring 2009 Saturday Classes
- January 17, 24, 31
- February 7, 14, 21, 28
- March 7, 14, 21
- April 4, 11, 18, 25
- May 2
Summer 2009 Term (Nursing Program Only)
| Dates | Days of Week | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2009 |
Monday |
Memorial Day Holiday; campus closed |
|
May 26 |
Tuesday |
Session I (5 weeks) officially begins |
|
June 26 |
Friday |
Session I ends |
|
June 29 |
Monday |
Session II (6 weeks) officially begins |
|
July 3 |
Friday |
Independence Day Holiday observed; campus closed |
|
August 7 |
Friday |
Session II ends |