Fall 2009 Academic Calendar

Mar. 16–Apr. 24, 2009

Registration for currently enrolled and readmitted degree-seeking students. See "Registration Windows."

July 1, 2009

Last Day community college students can apply for Fall 2009 Cooperative Program registration.

Aug. 19, 2009

Residence Halls open at 9:00 a.m.

Aug. 21, 2009

Last day to file for change in residency status.

Aug. 22–Aug. 27, 2009

Registration for Florida National Guard using fee waivers.

Drop/Add, (includes College of Law) 8:00 a.m.–midnight.

Aug. 24, 2009

Classes Begin.

CLAST Registration Begins, (850) 644-3181.

Application window opens for Graduation Fall 2009 (visit https://www.campus.fsu.edu and log on to Secure Apps).

Aug. 24–Aug. 27, 2009

Late Registration ($100.00 late registration fee.)

FAMU–FSU Co-op Program Registration at the Office of the Registrar, UCA 3900.

Aug. 26, 2009

Last day to submit waivers or billings.

Aug. 27, 2009

Last day to Drop/Add and have fees adjusted.

Last day to cancel enrollment and have fees removed.

Students are liable for all fees for courses still on their schedules at midnight.

Last day to add a course without Academic Dean's permission.

Aug. 28, 2009

Fifth Day of Classes.

Registration for state employees (non-FSU employees) using State Employee Fee Waivers (see 'State Employee Fee Registration' in "Registration Information" for instructions).

Last day to request VA deferment from VA representative in Registrar's Office.

Aug. 31, 2009

Financial aid available via EFT in FSUCard accounts.

First day to apply for financial aid deferments and delayed delivery loans. All financial aid students must check their financial aid status at http://www.ais.fsu.edu/finaid.

Sept. 4, 2009

Last day to Register for CLAST exam, (850) 644-3181.

Last day to pay or defer fees for all students, including veterans who are not using a veteran deferment, without a $100.00 late fee. Veterans should contact a VA representative with questions.

Sept. 7, 2009

Labor Day. No Classes.

Sept. 11, 2009

Last day to file for Fall 2009 Graduation. (Visit https://www.campus.fsu.edu and log on to Secure Apps.)

Sept. 28, 2009

Spring 2010 Registration Guide

available.

Spring 2010 course listings available on Course Lookup System.

Oct. 3, 2009

CLAST exam given.

Oct. 9, 2009

End of seventh week of semester.

Last day to submit form requesting S/U grading or to change S/U option back to a regular grade.

Last day to reduce course load without the permission of Academic Dean. Dean's permission required to drop below twelve (12) semester hours.

Last day to drop a course without receiving a grade.

Last day to withdraw without receiving a grade.

Financial Aid Deferments Expire. Fall tuition payment must be received to avoid a late payment fee.

Oct. 12, 2009

Registration for Spring 2010 begins.

Oct. 30, 2009

Veterans' Deferments Expire. Fall tuition payment must be received to avoid a late payment fee.

Homecoming: No classes after 1:10 p.m.

Nov. 1, 2009

Last day community college students can apply for Spring 2010 Cooperative Program Registration.

Nov. 2, 2009

Official Thesis/Dissertation manuscript approval deadline, 408 Westcott.

Nov. 9, 2009

Official Thesis/Dissertation copies due to manuscript clearance adviser, 408 Westcott.

Nov. 11, 2009

Veterans' Day Holiday. No Classes.

Nov. 13, 2009

End of 12th week of semester.

Deadline for late drop with Dean's permission.

Nov. 20, 2009

Financial Aid Exit Interview for all students with federal loans graduating, transferring, or taking less than six (6) semester hours at https://www.campus.fsu.edu. The interview must be completed by the end of the current term.

Nov. 26–27, 2009

Thanksgiving Day Holiday. No classes.

Dec. 4, 2009

Last day to turn in ServScript verification forms.

Last Day of Classes.

Financial Aid Exit Interview for all students with federal loans graduating, transferring, or taking less than six (6) semester hours at http://www.studentsfirst.fsu.edu.

Last day to reduce course load, if permitted, by the Academic Dean.

Last day to officially withdraw from the University.

Last day to apply for AA Certificate at the Office of Undergraduate Studies, UCA 3400.

Dec. 7–11, 2009

Final Exam Week.

Dec. 11, 2009

Semester Ends.

Dec. 12, 2009

Residence Halls close at noon.

Commencement, Civic Center, 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Diplomas dated this date.

Dec. 15, 2009

Online Grades Due by 4:00 p.m.

Dec. 16, 2009

Grades available online.