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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog Archived Catalog

2014-2015 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).]

2014 Fall Semester

 Welcome Back Day for Faculty and Staff   Wednesday, August 20
Faculty Development Day   Thursday, August 21
Undergraduate Student Orientation   Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24
Day and Evening Classes Begin+    Monday, August 25
Mass of the Holy Spirit   Thursday, August 28 (11:30 AM)
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses   Friday, August 29

Labor Day Holiday

 

Friday, August 29 (5:00 PM) -
Monday, September 1

Classes Resume   Tuesday, September 2 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option   Monday, September 8
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from the
2014 Summer Sessions
  Monday, September 22
Last Day to Apply for May Graduation   Tuesday, September 30
St. Francis of Assisi Day   Saturday, October 4
Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due   Friday, October 10

Fall Break
(ONLY Evening Nursing Major,
accelerated degree programs,
and courses at additional locations
will meet, as needed.)

 

Monday, October 13 - Tuesday, October 14
[The University will be open for business during the Fall Break.]

Classes Resume   Wednesday, October 15 (8:00 AM)
Homecoming Weekend   Thursday, October 16- Sunday, October 19
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes    Friday, November 7
Spring Registration   Begins on Monday, November 3
     
Thanksgiving Recess
(No classes will be held on Wednesday,
November 26th after 4:30 PM, except
for accelerated graduate courses.)
  Thursday, November 27- Sunday, November 30
Classes Resume   Monday, December 1 (8:00 AM)
Last Day of Classes   Friday, December 5[Day Classes]
Friday, December 5 [Evening Classes]
Sunday, December 7 [Weekend/Classes]
Final Examination Period Begins   Monday, December 8*
Fall Semester Ends   Tuesday, December 23

* 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.

 2015 Spring Semester

Faculty Development Day   Tuesday, January 13
Day Classes Begin   Wednesday, January 14
Evening Classes Begin+   Thursday, January 15
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from the
2013 Fall Semester
  Monday, January 19
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses   Wednesday, January 21
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option   Wednesday, January 28
Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due   Friday, February 27
Spring Break
(ONLY Evening Nursing Major,
accelerated degree programs,
and courses at additional locations
will meet, as needed.)
  Monday, March 2 - Sunday, March 8
[The University will be open for business during the Spring Break.]
Classes Resume   Monday, March 9 (8:00 AM)
Charter/Sponsorship Day   Wednesday, March 11
Summer and Fall Registration   Begins on Monday, March 16
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes   Wednesday, April 1
Easter Holiday   Thursday, April 2 - Monday, April 6
Classes Resume   Tuesday, April 7 (8:00 AM)
Academic Awards Convocation   Friday, April 24
Last Day to Apply for August and December Graduation   Wednesday, April 30
Last Day of Classes   Friday, May 1 [Day Classes]
Friday, May 1 [Evening Classes]
Sunday, May 3 [Weekend/Classes]
Final Examination Period Begins   Monday, May 4*
Graduation Rehearsal   Friday, May 15
Baccalaureate Mass   Saturday, May 16
Commencement   Saturday, May 16
Spring Semester Ends   Saturday, May 16

* 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.

2015 Summer Semester

Summer Session I: Monday, May 18 - Friday, August 14
Classes Begin   Monday, May 18
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses   Friday, May 22
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option   Friday, May 22
Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)   Monday, May 25
Classes Resume   Tuesday, May 26 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes for the
2015 Spring Semester
  Friday, June 5
Independence Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)   Saturday, July 4
Classes Resume   Tuesday, July 7 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes   Friday, July 10
Final Examination Period   Thursday, August 13 - Friday, August 14*
Summer Session I Ends   Friday, August 14
     
   Summer Session II: Monday, May 18 - Wednesday, July 1
Classes Begin   Monday, May 18
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses   Friday, May 22
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option   Friday, May 22
Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)   Monday, May 25
Classes Resume   Tuesday, May 26 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes for the
2013 Spring Semester
  Friday, June 5
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes   Wednesday, June 5
Final Examination Period   Tuesday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 1*
Summer Session II Ends   Wednesday, July 1
     
Summer Session III: Tuesday, July 7 - Wednesday, August 19
Classes Begin   Tuesday, July 7
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses   Monday, July 13
Last Day for Pass/Fail Option   Friday, July 13
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes   Wednesday, July 29
Final Examination Period   Tuesday, August 18 - Wednesday, August 19*
Summer Session III Ends   Wednesday, August 19

* 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.