Bulletin 2009–2010 University Calendar 2009-10 2010-11 Fall Semester Aug. 31 Mon. Aug. 30 Semester begins: Classes begin at 8:10 a.m. Aug. 31 Mon. Aug. 30 Late registration begins Sept. 4 Fri. Sept. 3 Last day to drop courses with full tuition refund Sept. 4 Fri. Sept. 3 Last day to register or change registration (drop/add) Sept. 7 Mon. Sept. 6 Labor Day (Classes in session, offices closed) Oct. 19-23 Mon.-Fri. Oct. 18-22 Fall vacation, no classes Oct. 23 Fri. Oct. 22 Mid-semester (academic warnings) Nov. 2 Varies Nov. 1 Last day to apply for degree in May Nov. 10-13 Tue.-Fri. Nov. 9-12 Advanced registration for spring semester, seniors and juniors Nov. 16-19 Mon.-Thurs. Nov. 15-18 Advanced registration for spring semester, sophomores and freshmen Nov. 20 Fri. Nov. 19 Last day to change pass/no pass Nov. 20 Fri. Nov. 19 Last day to withdraw from courses Nov. 26-27 Thurs.-Fri. Nov. 25-26 Thanksgiving vacation (begins 4 p.m., Wednesday) Dec. 11 Fri. Dec. 10 Last day of classes Dec. 14-17 Mon.-Thurs. Dec. 13-16 Semester examinations Dec. 17 Thurs. Dec. 16 Meal service ends with evening meal Dec. 18 Fri. Dec. 17 Degree candidates’ grades due in registrar’s office, 11 a.m. Dec. 18 Fri. Dec. 17 Christmas vacation begins, residence halls close Dec. 21 Mon. Dec. 20 Grades due in registrar’s office, 1 p.m. 2009-10 2010-11 Spring Semester Jan. 11 Mon. Jan. 17 Semester begins: Classes begin at 8:10 a.m. Jan. 11 Mon. Jan. 17 Late registration begins Jan. 15 Fri. Jan. 21 Last day to drop courses with full tuition refund Jan. 15 Fri. Jan. 21 Last day to register or change registration (drop/add) Feb. 1 Varies Feb. 1 Last day to apply for degree in August Mar. 1 Mon. Mar. 7 Advanced registration for Summer Session begins Mar. 5 Fri. Mar. 11 Mid-semester (academic warnings) Mar. 8-12 Mon.-Fri. Mar. 14-18 Spring vacation, no classes Mar. 16-19 Tue.-Fri. Mar. 29-Apr. 1 Advanced registration for fall semester, seniors and juniors Mar. 22-25 Mon.-Thurs. Apr. 4-7 Advanced registration for fall semester, sophomores and freshmen Mar. 26 Fri. Apr. 8 Last day to change pass/no pass Mar. 26 Fri. Apr. 8 Last day to withdraw from courses Apr. 13 Tue. Apr. 12 Founders Day (Special Schedule) Apr. 2-5 Fri.-Mon. Apr. 22-25 Easter Vacation — No Classes (begins 4 p.m. Thursday) Apr. 23 Fri. Apr. 29 Last day of classes Apr. 26-29 Mon.-Thurs. May 2-5 Semester examinations Apr. 29 Thurs. May 5 Meal service ends with evening meal Apr. 30 Fri. May 6 Degree candidates’ grades due in registrar’s office, 11 a.m. May 1-2 Sat.-Sun. May 7-8 Commencement May 3 Mon. May 9 Residence halls close for graduating students May 3 Mon. May 9 All remaining grades due in registrar’s office, 1 p.m. May 17 Mon. May 16 Continuous registration for Summer Session 2010 2011 Summer Session May 17 Mon. May 16 Classes begin Aug. 6 Fri. Aug. 5 Summer Session ends Summer Session Calendar 2010 First Second First Second 6-week 6-week 8-week 8-week Registration for Summer Mon. Session begins 3/2 Classes begin Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon. 5/17 6/28 5/17 6/14 Last day to pay tuition & fees Mon. Mon Mon. Mon. 5/17 6/28 5/17 6/14 Last date to register for a Mon. directed study, practicum, 6/28 thesis, or internship** Last day to add or drop courses The end of the day of the second class meeting Last day to withdraw from Thu. Thu. Fri. Fri. classes with 40% tuition refund* 5/20 7/1 5/21 6/18 Last day to change from Mon. pass/no pass 5/31 Last day to withdraw from Tues. Tues. Fri. Fri. classes 5/25 7/6 5/28 6/25 Last date to apply for Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. August degree 6/11 7/23 6/11 7/9 Last day of classes Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. 6/11 7/23 6/11 7/9 Independence Day observed Mon. University closed 7/5 Official transcript from other Mon. institutions due for graduation 8/2 candidates Grades due (1:00 p.m.) Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon. 6/28 8/9 7/12 8/9 Grades available online Tue. 8/10 * Please note the registration fee is non-refundable. ** One-hour music performance and literature courses may be added through 7/6. For more information about the University, Contents contact the people listed below: General Information Academic Affairs 6 Curriculum Br. Donald J. Stabrowski, C.S.C., Ph.D., 8 Special Academic Programs Provost, (503) 943-7105 14 Academic Regulations [email protected] 21 Records Admissions 23 Financial Information Jason S. McDonald, M.Ed., Dean, (503) 943-7147 26 Athletics [email protected] 28 Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Athletics Life and American Culture Lawrence R. Williams II, J.D., Director, 28 University Center for Entrepreneurship (503) 943-7704 29 Enrollment Management and Student Life [email protected] 34 Public Safety Campus Ministry 37 Information Services Division Rev. Gary S. Chamberland, C.S.C. 41 Wilson W. Clark Memorial Library Director, (503) 943-7131 43 College of Arts and Sciences [email protected] 73 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. Development School of Business Administration J. Bryce Strang, Associate Vice President 85 School of Education (503) 943-7395 95 School of Engineering [email protected] 111 School of Nursing Financial Aid 115 Graduate School Janet Turner, Director, (503) 943-7311 137 Course Descriptions [email protected] 251 Administration Registrar 253 Faculty Roberta D. Lindahl, M.B.A., Registrar, 267 Degrees Conferred (503) 943-7321 283 Index [email protected] Students With Disabilities, Office for Notes About This Bulletin Melanie J. Gangle, M.S., Coordinator, The Bulletin has been published solely for infor- (503) 943-7134; FAX: (503) 943-7119; TTY: (503) mation; information as of June 1, 2009. Every 943-7484 effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Its University Health Center contents do not constitute a contract between Paul R. 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