The Florida State University General Bulletin
Registration Guide Spring 2008
(Spring 2009 available October 1, 2008)
Spring 2008 Academic Calendar
Note: Dates and times listed below are subject to change. Please refer to http://registrar.fsu.edu/dir_class/spring/acad_cal.htm for the most up-to-date information.
| Oct. 1, 2007 | Spring 2008 Registration Guide available on FSU Web site http://registrar.fsu.edu. |
| Oct. 15–Dec. 7, 2007 | Registration for currently enrolled and readmitted degree-seeking students See "Registration Windows." |
| Dec. 3, 2007–Jan. 18, 2008 | Tuition and fee payment; View your account status at http://www.fees.fsu.edu. Apply for Spring 2008 Graduation online at: http://registrar.fsu.edu/services/graduation/apdefault.htm. |
| Jan. 2–4, 2008 | Registration for all new graduate students. See "Registration Windows". |
| Jan. 3, 2008 | Residence Halls open at 9:00 a.m. |
| Jan. 4, 2008 | Special Student/Transient Student Registration 2:30 p.m.–midnight. Last day to file for change in residency status. |
| Jan. 5, 2008 | Drop/Add begins, (includes Law School) 8:00 a.m.–midnight. |
| Jan. 7, 2008 | Classes Begin. Late Registration ($100.00 late registration fee.) CLAST registration begins. |
| Jan. 7–10, 2008 | FAMU–FSU Co-op Program Registration at the Office of the Registrar, UCA 3900. |
| Jan. 7–11, 2008 | National Guard Fee Waiver Eligibility Form due to the Office of Student Financial Services. |
| Jan 9, 2008 | Third day of classes. Law classes begin. Last day to submit department waivers or billings. |
| Jan. 10, 2008 | Drop/Add ends at midnight. |
| Jan 11, 2008 | Fifth Day of Classes. Last day to add course without academic Dean's permission. Last day to cancel enrollment and have fees removed. Last day to request VA deferments from VA representative in Office of the Registrar. Registration for state employees (non-FSU employees) using State Employee Fee Waivers (see 'State Employee Registration' in "Registration Information" for instructions). |
| Jan. 14, 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, and their disbursement status by viewing their account history at http://www.mymoney.fsu.edu. |
| Jan. 18, 2008 | Last day to pay or defer tuition for all students, including veterans who are not using a veteran deferment, without a $100.00 late payment fee. Veterans should contact a VA representative with questions. Last day to Register for CLAST exam, (850) 644-3181. |
| Jan. 21, 2008 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. No Classes. University Administrative Offices closed. |
| Jan. 25, 2008 | Last day to file for Spring 2008 Graduation at the Office of the University Registrar, UCA3900. |
| Feb. 15, 2008 | Installment contracts expire. |
| Feb. 16, 2008 | CLAST exam given. |
| Feb. 22, 2008 | End of seventh week of semester. Last day to submit form requesting S/U grading or to change S/U option back to regular grade. Last day to reduce course load without 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. |
| Mar. 1, 2008 | Last day community college students can apply for Summer 2008 Cooperative Program registration. |
| Mar. 3, 2008 | Summer and Fall 2008 Registration Guides available. Summer and Fall 2008 course listings available on Course Lookup system. |
| Mar. 10–14, 2008 | Spring Break. Residence Halls close Mar. 8, 2008 at noon. Residence Halls reopen Mar. 16, 2008 at noon. |
| Mar. 14, 2008 | Financial Aid and Veterans' Deferments Expire. Full tuition payment must be received to avoid a late payment fee. |
| Mar. 17, 2008 | Registration for Summer and Fall 2008 begins. |
| Mar. 28, 2008 | End of 12th week of classes. Deadline for late drop with dean's permission. Last day to petition to reinstate class schedule cancelled for nonpayment of tuition. |
| Apr. 7, 2008 | Official Thesis/Dissertation manuscript approval deadline, 408 Westcott. |
| Apr. 13, 2008 | Financial Aid Exit Interviews Deadline, for all students with federal loans graduating, transferring or taking less than six (6) semester hours at http://campus.fsu.edu <Secure apps> |
| Apr. 14, 2008 | Official Thesis/Dissertation copies due to manuscript clearance advisor, 408 Westcott. |
| Apr. 18, 2008 | Last day to submit ServScript hours online. Last Day of Classes. Last day to reduce course load, if permitted, by the academic dean. Last day to officially withdraw from school. Last day to apply for AA Certificate at the Office of Undergraduate Studies, UCA 3400. |
| Apr.21-25, 2008 | Final Exam Week. |
| Apr. 25, 2008 | Semester Ends. Commencement: Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 26, 2008 | Commencement: Civic Center, 9 a.m. Diplomas dated this date. Residence halls close at noon. |
| Apr. 29, 2008 | Online Grades Due by 4:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 30, 2008 | Grades available online. |