Florida State University General Bulletin

Registration Guide Fall 2012

(Fall 2013 available March 4, 2013)


Fall 2012 Academic Calendar

Note: Dates and times listed below are subject to change. Please refer to http://registrar.fsu.edu/dir_class/fall/acad_cal.htm for the most up-to-date information.

Mar. 2, 2012

Open enrollment for Fall-only and Annual Health Insurance begins.

Mar. 12–Apr. 20, 2012

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

July 16–Aug. 3, 2012

Registration re-opens for currently enrolled and readmitted degree-seeking students. See “Registration Windows.”

Aug. 1, 2012

Last day for community college, FSU, and FAMU students to submit Fall 2012 Cooperative Program applications.

Aug. 22, 2012

Residence Halls open at 9:00 a.m.

Aug. 24, 2012

Last day to file for change in residency status.

Aug. 25-30, 2012

Drop/Add. (Includes College of Law.) 8:00 a.m.–11:59 p.m.

Aug. 26, 2012

New Student Convocation, Civic Center, 1:30 p.m.

Aug. 27, 2012

Classes Begin.
Application window opens for Graduation Fall 2012 (visit https://campus.fsu.edu and log on to Secure Apps).

Aug. 27-30, 2012

Late Registration. ($100.00 late registration fee.)

Aug. 30, 2012

Fourth Day of Classes.
Last day to Drop/Add and have fees adjusted.
Last day to cancel enrollment and have fees removed.
Last day to add a course without Academic Dean’s permission.

Aug. 31, 2012

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.
Last day to submit waivers or billings.

Sept. 3, 2012

Labor Day. No Classes.

Sept. 4, 2012

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. 7, 2012

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. 14, 2012

Last day to file for Fall 2012 Graduation. (Visit https://campus.fsu.edu and log on to Secure Apps.)

Sept. 15, 2012

Open enrollment for Fall-only and Annual Health Insurance ends.

Sept. 24, 2012

Spring 2013 Registration Guide available. Spring 2013 course listings available on Course Lookup System.

Oct. 12, 2012

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 semester hours.
Last day to drop a course without receiving a grade.
Last day to withdraw without receiving a grade.
Last day for doctoral students to take and pass their preliminary examination in order to add or convert dissertation hours for the current semester.
Financial Aid Deferments Expire.
Fall tuition payment must be received to avoid a late payment fee.

Oct. 15, 2012

Registration for Spring 2013 begins.

Nov. 1, 2012

Official Thesis/Dissertation manuscript approval deadline, 408 Westcott.

TBD

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

Nov. 6, 2012

Initial Format Submission and Defense Deadline.

Nov. 12, 2012

Veterans’ Day Holiday. No Classes.

Nov. 13, 2012

Final Manuscript Submission Deadline.

Nov. 16, 2012

End of 12th week of semester.
Deadline for late drop with Dean’s permission.

Nov. 21-23, 2012

Thanksgiving Day Holiday. No classes.

Nov. 23, 2012

Financial Aid Exit Interview Deadline for all students with federal loans graduating, transferring, or taking less than six semester hours (visit https://campus.fsu.edu and log on to Secure Apps).

Dec. 3, 2012

Last day for community college, FSU, and FAMU students to submit Spring 2013 Cooperative Program applications.

Dec. 7, 2012

Last Day of Classes.
Last day to turn in ServScript verification forms.
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
Veterans’ Deferments Expire. Fall tuition payment must be received to avoid a late payment fee.

Dec. 10-14, 2012

Final Exam Week.

Dec. 14, 2012

Semester Ends.
Last day to submit extensions for “incomplete” grades by 4:00 p.m.
Commencement, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 15, 2012

Residence Halls close at noon.
Commencement, Civic Center, 9:00 a.m.
Diplomas dated this date.

Dec. 18, 2012

Online Grades Due by 4:00 p.m.

Dec. 19, 2012

Grades available online.