| Deadlines/Events | Fall 2009 |
Spring 2010 |
Summer 2010* |
| New Graduate Student Orientation | 17 Aug | n/a | n/a |
| GA/TA Workshop | n/a | n/a | |
| First day of classes | 24 Aug | 11 Jan | |
| Thesis/Dissertation Committee Approval form due to Graduate School | |||
| Last day to withdraw from the university with cancellation of tuition charges and refund * * | 11 Sept | 29 Jan | |
| Application For A Graduate Degree form due in to The Graduate School | |||
| James Madison Day | |||
| Comprehensive examination results due to The Graduate School | |||
| Incomplete work ("I") grade due to instructor for course work taken previous term (s) | |||
| Thesis/Dissertation due to Graduate School | |||
| Incomplete work ("I") grade change due to Office of the Registrar | 4 Dec | 30 Apr | |
| Last day of semester classes | 4 Dec | 30 Apr | |
| Final Examinations | 7-11 Dec | 3-7 May | * |
| Commencement | 12 Dec | 8 May | |
| Holidays (classes do not meet) | 23-27 Nov | 18 Jan 8-12 Mar |
As departmental and school deadlines vary for both application review and other materials, please refer to the relevant section of the catalog or contact the department or school.
* Please refer to the 2010 Summer Schedule of Classes for registration, fee payment, final examination schedules and withdrawal information for the individual summer sessions.
** Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for registration, fee payment and information which allows for change in class load, but not withdrawal from the university.