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2011-2012 Graduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Graduate Catalog Archived Catalog

2011–2012 Academic Calendar



[Neumann University’s academic calendar is broadly constructed on three reporting terms that are identified as the Fall, Spring and Summer Terms. Within these reporting terms, semester calendars have been developed that incorporate course section delivery constructs of varying lengths, all of which are in total compliance with 22 Pa. Code Chapter 31 (31.21-31.22).]

2011 Fall Semester

Welcome Back Day for Faculty and Staff   Wednesday, August 24
Undergraduate Student Orientation   Friday, August 26 – Sunday, August 28
Day and Evening Classes Begin+   Monday, August 29
Mass of the Holy Spirit   Thursday, September 1 (11:00 AM)
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses   Friday, September 2
Labor Day Holiday   Friday, September 2 (5:00 PM) – Monday, September 5
Classes Resume   Tuesday, September 6 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option   Friday, September 9
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes
from the 2011 Summer Sessions
  Monday, September 19
Last Day to Apply for May Graduation   Friday, September 30
St. Francis of Assisi Day   Tuesday, October 4
Fall Break
(ONLY Evening Nursing Major,
accelerated degree programs, and
courses at additional locations
will meet, as needed.)
  Monday, October 10 – Tuesday, October 11
[The University will be open for
business during the Fall Break.]
Faculty Development Day   Tuesday, October 11
Classes Resume   Wednesday, October 12 (8:00 AM)
Homecoming Weekend   Thursday, October 13 – Sunday, October 16
Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due   Friday, October 14
Spring Registration   Begins on Monday, October 31
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes   Friday, November 4
Thanksgiving Recess
(No classes will be held on Wednesday,
November 23rd after 4:30 PM, except
for accelerated graduate courses.)
  Thursday, November 24 – Sunday, November 27
Classes Resume   Monday, November 28 (8:00 AM)
Last Day of Classes   Friday, December 9 [Day Classes]
Friday, December 9 [Evening Classes]
Sunday, December 11 [Weekend/Classes]
Final Examination Period Begins   Monday, December 12*
Fall Semester Ends   Thursday, December 22

* Specific dates and times for Final Examinations will be published at the beginning of each semester. Final Examinations for weekend classes will be arranged by the instructor. Final grades are due no later than 48 hours after the Final Examination is administered.
+ Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

 2012 Spring Semester

Day Classes Begin   Wednesday, January 11
Evening Classes Begin+   Thursday, January 12
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from
the 2011 Fall Semester
  Monday, January 16
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses   Wednesday, January 18
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option   Wednesday, January 25
Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due   Friday, March 2
Spring Break
(ONLY Evening Nursing Major,
accelerated degree programs,
and courses at additional
locations will meet, as needed.)
  Monday, March 5 – Sunday, March 11
[The University will be open for
business during the Spring Break.]
Classes Resume   Monday, March 12 (8:00 AM)
Summer and Fall Registration   Begins on Monday, March 12
Charter/Sponsorship Day   Wednesday, March 14
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes   Tuesday, March 27
Easter Holiday   Thursday, April 5 – Monday, April 9
Classes Resume   Tuesday, April 10 (8:00 AM)
Academic Awards Convocation   Friday, April 27
Last Day to Apply for August and
December Graduation
  Monday, April 30
Last Day of Classes   Friday, April 27 [Day Classes]
Friday, April 27 [Evening Classes]
Sunday, April 29 [Weekend/Classes]
Final Examination Period Begins   Monday, April 30*
Graduation Rehearsal   Friday, May 11
Baccalaureate Mass   Saturday, May 12
Commencement   Saturday, May 12
Spring Semester Ends   Saturday, May 12

* Specific dates and times for Final Examinations will be published at the beginning of each semester. Final Examinations for weekend classes will be arranged by the instructor. Final grades are due no later than 48 hours after the Final Examination is administered.
+ Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

 2012 Summer Semester

Summer Session I: Monday, May 14 – Friday, August 17
Classes Begin   Monday, May 14
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses   Thursday, May 17
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option   Thursday, May 24
Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)   Monday, May 28
Classes Resume   Tuesday, May 29 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes
for the 2012 Spring Semester
  Wednesday, June 6
Independence Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)   Wednesday, July 4
Classes Resume   Monday, July 9 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes   Friday, July 13
Final Examination Period   Thursday, August 16 – Friday, August 17*
Summer Session I Ends   Friday, August 17
     
Summer Session II: Monday, May 14 – Monday, July 2
Classes Begin   Monday, May 14
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses   Thursday, May 17
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option   Thursday, May 17
Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)   Monday, May 28
Classes Resume   Tuesday, May 29 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes
for the 2012 Spring Semester
  Wednesday, June 6
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes   Wednesday, June 6
Final Examination Period   Tuesday, June 26 – Wednesday, June 27*
Summer Session II Ends   Wednesday, June 27
     
Summer Session III: Monday, July 9 - Tuesday, August 21
Classes Begin   Monday, July 9
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses   Thursday, July 12
Last Day for Pass/Fail Option   Thursday, July 12
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes   Tuesday, July 31
Final Examination Period   Monday, August 20–Tuesday, August 21*
Summer Session III Ends   Tuesday, August 21

* For Summer Sessions, Final Examinations are administered on the last day that a class meets.
  Final grades are due no later than 48 hours after the Final Examination is administered.