Florida State University General Bulletin
Registration Guide Fall 2008
(Fall 2009 available March 2, 2009)
Fall 2008 Academic Calendar
Note: The dates and times listed below are subject to change.
| Mar. 17–Apr. 18, 2008 | Registration for currently enrolled and readmitted degree-seeking students. See “Registration Windows.” |
| July 1, 2008 | Last Day community college students can apply for Fall 2008 Cooperative Program registration. |
| Aug. 20, 2008 | Residence Halls open at 9:00 a.m. |
| Aug. 22, 2008 | Last day to file for change in residency status. |
| Aug. 23–Aug. 28, 2008 | Registration for Florida National Guard using fee waivers.Drop/Add, (includes College of Law) 8:00 a.m.–midnight. |
| Aug. 25, 2008 | Classes Begin. CLAST Registration Begins, 644-3181. Application window opens for Graduation Fall 2008 (visit http://campus.fsu.edu and log on to Secure Apps). |
| Aug. 25–Aug. 28, 2008 | Late Registration ($100.00 late registration fee.) FAMU–FSU Co-op Program Registration at the Office of the Registrar, UCA 3900. |
| Aug. 27, 2008 | Last day to submit waivers or billings. |
| Aug. 28, 2008 | Last day to Drop/Add and have fees adjusted. 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. 29, 2008 | Fifth Day of Classes. Last day to cancel enrollment and have fees removed. 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. |
| Sept. 1, 2008 | Labor Day. No Classes. |
| Sept. 2, 2008 | 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. 5, 2008 | 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. 12, 2008 | Last day to file for Fall 2008 Graduation at the Office of the University Registrar, UCA 3900. (Visit http://campus.fsu.edu and log on to Secure Apps |
| Sept. 29, 2008 | Spring 2009 Registration Guide available. Spring 2009 course listings available on Course Lookup System. |
| Oct. 4, 2008 | CLAST exam given. |
| Oct. 10, 2008 | End of seventh week of classes. 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. 13, 2008 | Registration for Spring 2009 begins. |
| Oct. 31, 2008 | Veterans' Deferments Expire. |
| Nov. 1, 2008 | Last day community college students can apply for Spring 2009 Cooperative Program Registration. |
| Nov. 3, 2008 | Official Thesis/Dissertation manuscript approval deadline, 408 Westcott. |
| Nov. 10, 2008 | Official Thesis/Dissertation copies due to manuscript clearance advisor, 408 Westcott. |
| Nov. 11, 2008 | Veterans' Day Holiday. No Classes. |
| Nov. 14, 2008 | End of 12th week of classes. Deadline for late drop with dean’s permission. |
| TBA | Homecoming: No classes after 1:10 p.m. |
| Nov. 27–28, 2008 | Thanksgiving Day Holiday. No classes. |
| Dec. 5, 2008 | 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://campus.fsu.edu. Last day to officially withdraw from the University. Last day to apply for AA Certificate at the Office of Undergraduate Studies, UCA 3400 |
| Dec. 8–12, 2008 | Final Exam Week. |
| Dec. 12, 2008 | Semester Ends. |
| Dec. 13, 2008 | Residence Halls close at noon. Commencement, Civic Center, 9:00 a.m. Diplomas dated this date. |
| Dec. 16, 2008 | Online Grades Due by 4:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 17, 2008 | Grades available online. |