Global Studies Academic Calendar - Fall 2012

Thursday, August 23 Arrival (Housing unavailable before 8/23)
Friday, August 24 Mandatory Orientation
Monday, August 27 Classes begin
Wednesday, August 29 Last day to add/drop Module 1
Friday, September 7 Thursday class schedule (Make-up for Sept. 27)
Friday, September 7 Last day to add/drop semester-long courses
Friday, September 14 Semester Excursion I (9/14-9/16)*
September 19-26 Student Course Evaluation Period - Module 1
Wednesday, September 26 Module 1 classes end
Thursday, September 27 No classes (DTW group travels)
Monday, October 1 Module 2 classes begin
Wednesday, October 3 Last day to add/drop module 2
Friday, October 5 Thursday Class Schedule (Make-up for Nov. 8)
Friday, October 12 Semester Excursion II (10/12-10/14)*
October 19 – October 28 Mid Semester Break (no classes)
Monday, October 29 Classes Resume
Thursday, November 1 All Saints Day (no classes)
November 1- 8 Student Course Evaluation Period Module 2
Friday, November 2 Thursday Class Schedule (Make-up for All Saints Day)
Wednesday, November 7  Module 2 classes end
Thursday, November 8 No classes (DTW group travels)
Monday, November 12 Module 3 classes begin
Wednesday, November 14 Last day to add/drop Module 3
Friday, November 16 Thursday classes meet (Make up for Thanksgiving)
Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving (no classes)
Monday, November 26 Classes resume
December 6-13 Student Course Evaluation Period Module 3
Thursday, December 13 Module 3 classes end
Saturday, December 15  End of program (Must vacate residence by noon)

*Visiting Students: please consult with your home school prior to departure to confirm if these are included

**The Add/Drop dates listed above are only relevant for course enrollment. Please click here for more information about the University's tuition refund policy.