ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2002-2003  
Fall Semester 2002      
(August 28 – December 4; Final Exams December 7 - December 13)
 
May 13  Undergraduate Studies Advising for Fall 2002 term resumes.
June 3 First day to apply for Fall 2002 term graduation.
July 1 - 2   Freshman Orientation (University Park).
July 8 - 9  Freshman Orientation (University Park).
July 11 Transfer Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus).
July 15 - 16  Freshman Orientation (University Park).
July 16 -17 Freshman Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
July 17   Transfer Orientation (University Park).
July 22 -23 Freshman Orientation (University Park).
July 26    Transfer Orientation (University Park).
July 31& Aug.1   Freshman Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus).
August 6 -7 Freshman Orientation ((Biscayne Bay Campus).
August 8 Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
August 15 - 16  Freshman Orientation (University Park).
July 29 - Aug. 2 Registration Information and Access Codes available for Fall 2002 term.
August 5 - 9 Official Registration Week (Degree-Seeking Students) only by appointment
  time and day.
August 12 - 21 Open Registration All Students.   Web & Kiosk Registration Continuous.
August 12 - 21 Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.
August 21 Last day (by 7 p.m.) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.
August 21 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.
August 21  Last day to register (by 7 p.m.) without incurring a $100.00 late registration fee.
August 21 Graduate Student Orientation (University Park).
August 22  Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
August 22 – 23 Freshman Orientation (University Park).
August 24 - 27  Housing check-in 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
August 25 Freshman Convocation (Required of All Freshmen).
August 26 International Student Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus)
August 28 Classes begin.
September 2 Labor Day Holiday (University Closed).
September 5 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to complete late registration.
  Drop/Add Period ends at 5 p.m.
  Last day to change a grading option.
  Last day (by 5 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring a
  financial liability.
September 6  Last day to register for the CLAST exam on October 5.
September 13 Last day to submit FORM C: Thesis/Dissertation Committee Appointments.
  (Graduate Students)
September 20 Last day (by 5 pm) to apply for graduation at the end of Fall 2002 term.
September 23 Undergraduate Studies Advising for Spring 2002 term begins.
September 24 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
Sep. 30 - Oct. 4 Faculty Convocation Week.
October 4 Faculty Convocation.
October 5  CLAST exam.
October 9 – Dec 4 Fall 2002 Mini-Term.
October 22 Deadline (by 7 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade.
  Deadline (by 7 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.
November 11 Veterans’ Day Holiday (University Closed).
November 13 Last day to submit FORM D: Request for Thesis/Dissertation Defense. (Graduate Students)
November 27  Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense. (Graduate Students)
November 28 - 29  Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed).
November 30 No Saturday Classes.
December 4 Classes end.
December 5 - 6 Exam Study Days (No exams given on these days).
December 7 -13 Official Examination Period.

December 13

 Last day to submit final copy and FORM F: Thesis/Dissertation Memorandum of
  Approval. (Graduate Students)
December. 16 & 17 Commencement Exercises.
December 17 Grades due at the Registrar’s Office.
December 19 Grades available to students by web and at kiosks.
December 25 Christmas Holiday (University Closed).
   

Spring Semester 2003 (January 8 - April 16; Final Exams April 19 - 25)
 
September 1 Last day for International Students to submit applications for Spring term admission.
October 1 First day to apply for Spring 2003 term graduation.
November 11 Veterans’ Day Holiday (University Closed).
November 12 Transfer Orientation (University Park).
November 12  Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
November 13 - 14 Freshman Orientation (University Park).
November 13 - 14  Freshman Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
November 4 - 8 Registration Information and Access Codes available for Spring 2003 term
November 11- 15 Official Registration Week (Degree-Seeking Students only) by appointment
  time and day.
Nov. 18 - Jan. 3 Open Registration All Students.  Web & Kiosk Registration
  Continuous.
November 28 - 29 Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed).  Web & Kiosk
  Registration Continuous.
December 25  Christmas Holiday (University Closed).
Dec. 26 -Jan 3 Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.
January 1 New Year’s Day (University Closed).
January 2-3 Freshman Orientation (University Park)
January 3 Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay)
January 3 Last day (by 5 p.m.) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.
January 3 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.
January 3 Last day to register (by 5 p.m.) without incurring a $100.00 late registration fee.
January 5, 6 & 7 Housing check-in 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
January 6 International Student Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus).
January 6 Transfer Orientation (University Park)
January 6 - 7 Freshman Orientation (Biscayne Bay).
January 8 Classes begin.
January 14  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to complete late registration.
  Drop/Add Period ends at 7 p.m.
  Last day to change grading option.
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring
  a financial liability.
January 17 Last day to submit FORM C: Thesis/Dissertation Committee Appointments.
  (Graduate Students)
January 17 Last day to register for the CLAST exam on February 15.
January 20 Undergraduate Studies Advising for Summer/Fall 2003 terms begins.
January 20  Martin Luther King Holiday (University Closed).
January 21 Financial Aid Applications available for 2003-2004.
January 31  Last day (by 5 p.m.) to apply for Spring 2003 term graduation.
February 1 Last day for International Students to submit applications for Summer term admission
February 4 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
February 15 CLAST exam.
Feb. 19 - Apr. 16 Spring 2003 Mini-Term.
March 4  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade.
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.
March 17- 22 Spring Break.
March 24

Last day to submit FORM D: Request for Thesis/Dissertation Defense. (Graduate Students)
April 1      Last day for International Students to submit applications for Fall 2003 term admission
April 4  Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense. (Graduate Students)
April 16 Classes end.
April 17 & 18 Exam Study Days (No exams given on these days).
April 19 - 25 Official Examination Period.

April 25

 Last day to submit final copy and FORM F: Thesis/Dissertation Memorandum of
  Approval. (Graduate Students)
April 28 & 29 Commencement Exercises.
April 29 Grades due at the Registrar’s Office.
May 1 Grades available to students by web and at kiosks.
   
Summer Semester 2003    (May 7 - August 8)
Summer Term A            (May 7 - June 18)
 
February 3 First day to apply for Summer 2003 term graduation.
April 7- 11 Registration Information and Access Codes available for Summer 2003 term.
April 14 - 18 Official Registration Week (Degree-Seeking Students only) by appointment
  time and day.
April 21 - 30 Open Registration All Students.   Web & Kiosk Registration Continuous.
April 21 - 30 Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.
April 10 Transfer Orientation (University Park).
April 14 Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
April 30 Last day (by 7 p.m.) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.
April 30 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.
April 30 Last day to register (by 7 p.m.) without incurring $100.00 late registration fee.
May 2 Last day to register for the CLAST exam on June 7.
May 4, 5 & 6 Housing check-in 9 a.m to 8 p.m. for Summer Term A.
May 5 International Student Orientation (University Park/Biscayne Bay Campus)
May 7 Classes begin.
May 13 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to complete late registration.
  Drop/Add Period ends at 7 p.m.
  Last day to change grading option.
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring
  a financial liability.
May 23 Last day to submit FORM C: Thesis/Dissertation Committee Appointments.
  (Graduate Students)
May 26 Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed).
May 29 Transfer Student Orientation (University Park Campus)
May 30 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to apply for Summer 2003 graduation.
June 3 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade.
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
June 7 CLAST exam.
June 18 Classes end. *
June 23 Grades due at the Registrar’s Office.
June 25 Summer Term A grades available to students via the web and at kiosks.
August 14 Final grades and GPA calculation available by web and at kiosks.
   

Summer Term B            (June 25 - August 8)
 
June 9 - 19 Summer Term B registration resumes.
June 7 - 8 Freshman Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus).
June 12 - 13 Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
June 16 - 17 Freshman Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus).
June 19 - 20 Freshman Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus).
June 19 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.
June 19 Last day to register (by 5 p.m.) without incurring $100.00 late registration fee.
June 23 International Student Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus)
June 23 - 24 Freshman Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus).
June 22, 23 & 24  Housing Check-in 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Summer Term B.
June 25 Classes begin.
July 1 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to complete late registration.
  Drop/Add Period ends at 7 p.m.
  Last day to change grading option.
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring
  a financial liability.
July 4  Independence Day (University Closed).
July 11  Last day to submit FORM D: Request for Thesis/Dissertation Defense. (Graduate
  Students)
July 25 Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.
July 22 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade.
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
August 8 Classes end.
August 12 Grades due at the Registrar’s Office.
August 14  Grades available to students by web and at kiosks.
August 15

Last day to submit final copy and FORM F: Thesis/Dissertation Memorandum of Approval.

  (Graduate Students)
   

Summer Term C            (May 7 - August 8)
April 7- 11  Registration Information and Access Codes available for Summer 2003 term
April 14 -18 Official Registration Week (Degree-Seeking Students only) by appointment time and day.
April 21 - 30 Open Registration All Students.   Web & Kiosk Registration Continuous.
April 21 -30 Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.
April 30 Last day (by 7 p.m.) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.
April 30 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.
April 30 Last day to register without incurring a $100.00 late registration fee.
May 2  Last day to register for the CLAST exam on June 7.
May 5 International Student Orientation (University Park/Biscayne Bay Campus).
May 4, 5 & 6 Housing check-in 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Summer Term C.
May 7 Classes begin.
May 13 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to complete late registration.
  Drop/Add Period ends at 7 p.m.
  Last day to change grading option.
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring
  a financial liability.
May 13 Undergraduate Studies Advising for Fall 2003 term resumes.
May 23 Last day to submit FORM C: Thesis/Dissertation Committee Appointments.
  (Graduate Students)
May 26 Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed).
May 30 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to apply for Summer 2003 graduation.
June 3 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
June 7  CLAST exam.
July 1 Last day (by 7 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade.
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.
July 4 Independence Day Observed (University Closed).
July 11 Last day to submit FORM D: Request for Thesis/Dissertation Defense. (Graduate
  Students)
July 25 Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.
August 8 Classes end.
August 15 Last day to submit final copy and FORM F: Thesis/Dissertation Memorandum of 
  Approval. (Graduate Students)
August 12 Grades due at the Registrar’s Office.
August 14  Grades available to students by web and at kiosks.
*Grades will be posted on transcripts. However, graduation will not be processed until the end of the Complete Summer Term, August 8.
   

Calendar dates are subject to change. Please contact appropriate offices for verification and updates. This 
calendar includes official University holidays. Faculty are encouraged to make accommodations for students
who wish to observe religious holidays.  For a listing of religious holidays you may visit 
http://www.earthcalendar.net. Students should make their requests known at the beginning of the semester.