Santa Fe Events

Academic Calendar
2010 - 2011

St. John's College, Santa Fe
2010-11 Academic Calendar

DATE

EVENT

August 2

DEADLINE: Completion of Financial Aid/Loan file for FALL 2010 term

DEADLINE: Student Accounts for FALL 2010 must be paid in full or TMS budgets arranged and verified with Treasurer’s Office. Failure to meet these deadlines triggers withdrawal from financial aid funding and enrollment rosters for Fall 10.

August 24

All ON-CAMPUS Housing opens - Food Service begins with dinner on Pond Placita

FRESHMAN Registration (1pm-7pm, ESL Portal)
[Separate Freshman Orientation Schedule from the Office of Residential Life provides full list of Freshman and Freshman Parent activities and meetings]

August 25

REGISTRATION: sophomores, juniors and seniors (9am-5pm, ESL Portal)

Freshman Orientation Activities [Separate Freshman Orientation Schedule from the Office of Residential Life provides full list of Freshman and Freshman Parent activities and meetings] (9am-9pm)

Tutors’ Meetings [as scheduled by Dean’s Office] (Afternoon)

Dean’s Homila Dinner for Freshmen with tutors (5:30pm, Great Hall)

August 26

Convocation rehearsal (10am, Upper Placita)

CONVOCATION for  Freshmen and first-term Graduate Institute students (11 am)   

Post-Convocation Luncheon – community and guests (12noon, Peterson Student Center)   

Faculty Meeting (1pm, Junior Common Room)

REGISTRATION: Late Undergraduate Arrivals (1:30pm-5pm, Weigle Hall)

First meeting of ALL undergraduate seminars and Meno seminar for new Grad. Institute students (7:30pm)

Students may not attend classes if Student Account Balance is not paid in full or if financial aid file is incomplete

August 27

Free Day- no classes

REGISTRATION: Graduate Institute students, New and Continuing (9am-5pm, Levan Hall)

Tutors’ Meetings   [as scheduled by Dean’s Office] (9am-5pm)

Freshman Orientation continues [Separate Freshman Orientation Schedule from the Office of Residential Life provides full list of Freshman activities and meetings] (9am-4pm)

Dean’s Opening Lecture (8pm, Great Hall)

August 28

Pancake Breakfast for Campus Service Volunteers (8am, Dining Hall)

On-Campus Service Project (9am - 12noon, Fishpond Placita)

All-College Barbeque Lunch and Intramurals (12noon - 1:30pm, Athletic Field)

August 30

Graduate Institute classes begin.

September 3

Last day to change Meal Plan (Treasurer’s Office)

September 4

Activities Fair and Lunch (1:30pm - 4:30pm, Student Activities Center)

September 6

All Undergraduate tutorials and seminars and Graduate Institute classes meet as scheduled

Administrative offices CLOSED for Labor Day holiday, except
LIBRARY Open
ASSISTANT DEAN’s Office Open
Student Activities Center Open

September 11

Algebra Test [Required of all sophomores who have not yet passed; freshmen are obliged to attempt the test once by the end of freshman year.] (2:30pm, Dining Hall)

September 15

ON-LINE DEADLINE: Spring 2011 New Graduate Institute Liberal Art student financial aid applications                                                                                                                                   www.fafsa.ed.gov

Faculty Meeting (3:15pm)

September 24 - 26

Homecoming Weekend

September 27

Graduate Institute Conferences begin for entry-level Graduate Institute Liberal Art students and for selected continuing students

September 30 - October 2

Parents’ Weekend; Parents invited to attend Thursday night Seminar and Friday Tutorials

October 6

All-College Seminar—Undg tutorials canceled; GIEC tutorial students consult with tutors beforehand. (1:30pm - 3:30pm)

October 9

Algebra Test [Required of all Sophomores who have not yet passed. Freshmen are obliged to attempt the test once by the end of Freshman year] (2:30 pm, Dining Hall)

October 11

Seminar oral exams begin for GILA students                 

October 13

Faculty Meeting (3:15pm)

October 15

DEADLINE: GI Liberal Arts and Eastern Classics student deposits due for Spring 2011 term

October 15 - 18

LONG WEEKENDUndergraduate tutorials do not meet October 15 and 18.

All seminars and GI classes meet as usual on Monday, October 18

October 25

Junior and Senior seminar essays due (12 noon)

Preceptorials begin for Juniors, Seniors, and GI Liberal Arts students.

October 26

GI Eastern Classics students begin second preceptorials.

October 27

Junior and Senior seminar oral period begins

October 28 - 30

Board Meeting (Annapolis)

November 1

Freshman seminar essays due by noon

November 3

Freshman seminar oral examinations begin.

November 8

Sophomore seminar essays due by noon

GI Fall grades due [Liberal Arts seminars & first Eastern Classics precepts]

November 10

Faculty Meeting (3:15pm, Junior Common Room)

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    Sophomore seminar oral examinations begin

    November 13

    Algebra Test [Required of all Sophomores who have not yet passed;
    Freshmen are obliged to attempt the test once by the end of the Freshman year]  (2:30 pm, Dining Hall)
                           

    November 15

    GI Eastern Classics papers due

    November 17

    DEADLINE: Registration forms due for Spring 2011
    This reserves a place in undergraduate classes and housing for SP 2011.  (Office of the Registrar)

    November 17 - 19

    Freshman Don Rags begin (among interstices of FF classes)

    November 22

    GI Fall comment sheets due (GILA seminars and EC Preceptorials)

    November 22 - 23

    Freshman DON RAG DAYS;  all  UNDG classes in session unless the tutor is sitting in FR Don Rags

    GI Eastern Classics conferences

    November 23

    All classes held as regularly scheduled. Freshman DON RAGS continue

    November 24 - 28

    THANKSGIVING BREAK – no classes; all classes resume Monday morning, Nov. 29

    November 29

    All classes (UG and GI) resume

    November 29 - December 1

    Freshman Don Rags continue (Monday-Friday, among interstices of  classes)

    GI Eastern Classic conferences continue (Monday- Thursday)

    December 1

    DEADLINE: Completion of Financial Aid/Loan file for Spring 2011 term.

    DEADLINE: Student Account for Spring 2011must be paid in full or TMS budgeted, arranged and verified with Treasurer’s Office

    Failure to meet these deadlines triggers withdrawal from financial aid funding and enrollment rosters for Spring 2010.

    December 4

    Final Algebra Test for all Sophomores who have not yet passed
    [Freshmen are obliged to attempt the test once by the end of Freshman year]  (2:30pm, Dining Hall)

    December 9 - 10

    Sophomore and Junior Don Rags may be scheduled during class intervals

    December 13 - 16

    All undergraduate tutorials (FF, SO, JR, SR) cancelled for Sophomore and Junior Don rags; seminars meet as regularly scheduled

    Library Call-In Week

    December 16

    Last day of term -- Classes end with seminar or preceptorial as scheduled or as arranged by tutor.

    Graduate Institute classes meet as scheduled.  Last day of GI classes

    All LIBRARY materials due at midnight

    December 17

    Food service ends with breakfast.

    Dormitories close – all students, including those moving off-campus or not returning for Spring 2011 term, must vacate rooms by noon.

    December 17 - January 16

    WINTER BREAK

    December 31

    Submission date of missing Incomplete/Grade January Freshmen work from SU 2010  unless earlier date was stipulated by tutor

    2011

    January 5

    Undergraduate Fall 2010 grades due (except for preceptorials)

    GI Fall 2010 grades due (tutorials, preceptorials, and Eastern Classics seminars)

    January 10

    Undergraduate Fall 2010  preceptorial grades due

    GI comment sheets due (tutorials, preceptorials, and EC seminars)

    January 14

    January Freshmen arrive [see JF Orientation Schedule for all activities and meetings]

    REGISTRATION: January Freshmen, Readmitted Students, New and Continuing GRADUATE Institute Students (9am –4pm, Weigle Hall)

    All students who did NOT complete their spring registration in December must see the Registrar.

    All dormitories open. (12 noon)

    Coffee Shop opens for dinner.

    Meno seminar for new GI students, followed by reception (7:30pm)

    January 15

    Food Service begins with breakfast.

    January 17

    Undergraduate and graduate classes meet as scheduled, except Seniors and January Freshmen (9am)

    January Freshman session begins with 7:30pm seminar; no JF tutorials.

    Senior Writing Period—Jan. 17through Feb. 11 senior seminar classes per special  schedule

    CONVOCATION for January Freshmen and first-term graduate students (6:15pm, Great Hall)

    January 19

    Faculty Meeting (3:15pm, Junior Common Room)

    January 21

    Last day to change Meal Plan (Office of the Treasurer)  

    January 31

    Last day to waive health insurance for new students (Office of the Treasurer)
                                   

    February 5

    Algebra Test (2:30pm, Dining Hall)
    [Fall and January Freshmen are obliged to attempt the test once by the end of Freshman year]  

    February 11

    FREE FRIDAY – tutorials canceled

    Friends of St. John’s College Art and Book Auction (6pm, PSC, 2nd floor)

    February 12

    Dean’s and President’s  Essay Reception for Seniors (9pm-11pm)

    Spanish Arts Market (10am, Great Hall)

    Senior essays due (11pm)

    February 14

    All Senior tutorials and seminars resume.

    GI Conferences begin for new GI Liberal Arts students

    DEADLINE: Undergraduate InterCampus Transfer forms and $500 deposits due at the Office of the Registrar.  No exceptions.
    The MARCH 1 Financial Aid date is also an all-important deadline in this process.

    February 17 - 19

    Board Meeting (Santa Fe)

    February 21

    DEADLINE: Ariel Internship applications  (5pm, Career Services Office)
    (all undergraduates except January Freshmen)

    February 23

    Faculty Meeting (3:15 pm)

    February 28

    Senior essay oral examinations begin (Ault-Evers Room, Meem Library)

    GI Liberal Arts seminar oral examinations begin

    March 1

    ON-LINE Financial Aid Applications Priority Filing Due Date: Undergraduate financial aid FAFSA and PROFILE/CSS applications for 2011-2012 academic year
    [www.fafsa.ed.gov; www.profileonline.collegeboard.com]

    ON-LINE Financial Aid Applications Priority Filing Due Date: Graduate Institute student financial aid FAFSA and PROFILE/CSS applications for SUMMER 2011 Session.
    [www.fafsa.ed.gov; www.profileonline.collegeboard.com]

    March 2

    Faculty Seminar Day (special events as scheduled); undergraduate tutorials canceled (1:30-3:30pm)

    All GI classes meet as scheduled

    March 5

    Algebra Test: Fall and January Freshmen are obliged to attempt the test once by the end of freshman year.  (2:30 pm, Dining Hall)

    March 7 - 11

    January Freshman Don Rags scheduled during class intervals

    March 9

    Faculty Meeting (3:15pm)

    March 12

    Food Service ends with breakfast (12 noon)

    All dormitories and suites close

    March 12 - 27

    SPRING BREAK for all students; Administrative offices closed one day during Spring Break          

    March 16

    ON-LINE DEADLINE: Summer 2011 new Graduate Institute Liberal Arts student financial aid applications [www.fafsa.ed.gov]

    March 21

    Submission date for missing work that led to incomplete grade for FA 2010 unless tutor stipulated an earlier date

    March 26

    Dormitories open (12noon)

    March 27

    Food Service begins with brunch (10-11:30am)

    March 28

    All tutorials and seminars resume

    GILA preceptorials begin and continue through Thursday, May 24

    Grade-changing DEADLINE for Fall 2010 grades

    March 29

    GIEC students begin fourth preceptorials

    DEADLINE: GI Summer housing contracts due (Housing Office)

    March 29 - April 4

    Sophomore tutorials canceled for essay writing period

    April 1

    DEADLINE: GILA and GIEC advance deposits due for Summer 2011 term

    April 4

    Sophomore Enabling Essays due by noon or as otherwise announced by seminar tutors ( 12 noon)

    GI Spring term grades due (Liberal Arts seminars and third Eastern Classics preceptorials)

    April 6 - 27

    Sophomore seminar orals begin     

    April 7

    GIEC seminar essays due

    April 11

    DEADLINE: Undergraduate Advance Deposits for Fall 2011
    for continuing students -- Deposit holds a place in Fall class roster and (if applicable) allows participation in drawing for on-campus housing. (Treasurer’s Office)

    Deadline: GI Spring term comment sheets due (GILA seminars and GIEC preceptorials) 

    Eastern Classics seminar orals begin

    April 14 - 18

    Freshman and Junior Writing Period; no Freshman and Junior tutorials

    April 18

    Freshmen, Junior and January Freshmen essays due by noon; no morning FF and JR tutorials

    April 20

    Faculty Meeting (3:15pm)

    April 20 - 29

    January Freshmen seminar orals

    April 20 - May 9

    Freshman and Junior seminar orals

    April 28 - 29

    Sophomore Enabling DON RAG DAYS [All tutors may hold classes if not scheduled for a don rag; please review schedule]

    April 29

    All Student Accounts for Spring 2011 must be paid in full

    May 1

    ON-LINE DEADLINE: New GILA/GIEC students’ financial aid applications for Fall 2011 term
    www.fafsa.ed.gov

     

    May 2 - 4

    Sophomore Enabling Don Rags scheduled during class intervals

    May 7

    Algebra Test (2:30pm, Dining Hall)
    [Fall and January Freshmen are obliged to attempt the test once by the end of Freshman year.]

    May 9

    Satisfactory grades’ check due from senior year and graduate level tutors for undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.  (Office of the Registrar)

     

    May 11

    Sophomore Enabling Faculty Meeting  (9am, Meem Library)

    May 12 - 13

    Seminar Reading List Faculty Meeting ( 12pm-1:30pm) [Lunch hour Tutors’ Meetings suspended]

    May 13

    Reality Weekend

    May 14

    Final Faculty Meeting: Awarding of degrees (9am)

    May 16 - 19

    All undergraduate tutorials (JF, FF, SO, JR, SR) canceled for Freshman DON RAGS and Junior CONFERENCES.  Seminars meet as regularly scheduled

    Library Call-In:  All library materials due

    May 17

    GI dinner for graduating students  (6:30pm, Junior Common Room)

    May 18

    Senior Dinner (Great Hall)

    May 19

    Last day of spring term: Undergraduate Spring term ends with seminars.

    Last day of graduate classes

    All Library materials due at midnight

    May 20

    Commencement related activities [Family activities begin on Friday mid-day]

    May 20 - 29

    Early Summer Break for January Freshmen

    May 21

    COMMENCEMENT, Class of 2011  (10am, Library Placita)

    May 22

    Food service ends with breakfast

    All Dormitories, Suites and Apartments close. All areas must be vacated. (12 noon)

    2011 Summer Term

    May 28

    Dormitories open for January Freshmen ( 12 noon)

    Food service for January Freshmen begins with dinner

    May 30

    Administrative offices closed for Memorial Day
    ASSISTANT DEAN’s OFFICE Open

    January Freshman second term begins with tutorials and seminars, as scheduled

    DEADLINE: Completion of Financial Aid/Loan file for the Summer 2011 term

    DEADLINE: Student Accounts for Summer 2011 must be paid in full or TMS budgets arranged and verified with the Treasurer’s Office.

    Failure to meet these deadline triggers withdrawal from financial aid funding and enrollment rosters for the upcoming term.

    May 31

    Spring 2011 GI grades due (tutorials, preceptorials, and Eastern Classics seminars

     

    REGISTRATION: January Freshmen, during class intervals. (9am-11am &  1pm-3pm)

    Summer Enrollment is jeopardized if Financial Aid/ Loan file or Student Account is incomplete. Failure to meet these registration requirements triggers withdrawal from financial aid funding and enrollment rosters.

    June 1

    Undergraduate Spring 2011 grades due

    June 2

    Spring 2011 GI comment sheets due (tutorials, preceptorials, and second EC seminars)

    June 11

    Dormitories open for GI students ( 12noon)

    Food service begins with dinner

    Graduate Institute Summer Faculty Meeting (2pm)

    Graduate Institute CONVOCATION (3pm, Ault-Evers Room, Meem Library)

    New GI students’ seminar on the Meno (6:30pm)

    June 13

    REGISTRATION: All Graduate Institute Summer term students (9am-4pm)

    Graduate Institute classes begin and meet, as scheduled

    June 16

    DEADLINE: 2011-2012 Undergraduate housing contracts due in Housing Office.

    June 16 - 18

    Board Meeting (Annapolis)

    July 1

    DEADLINE:  GIEC and GILA deposits due for Fall 2011 term

    July 11

    GILA conferences begin

    Submission date of missing work from SP 2011 that led to incomplete grade
    unless earlier date was stipulated by tutor

    July 18

    January Freshmen annual essays due by noon, or as otherwise announced by seminar tutors (12noon)

    GIEC and GILA seminar orals begin

    July 20 - 22

    January Freshmen seminar oral examinations begin

    July 29

    Satisfactory grades’ check for Graduate Institute degree candidates

    August 1

    DEADLINE: Completion of Financial Aid/Loa1 file for FALL 2011 term

    DEADLINE: Student Accounts for FALL 2011 must be paid in full or TMS budgets arranged and verified with Treasurer’s Office.  

    Failure to meet these deadlines triggers withdrawal from financial aid funding and enrollment rosters for the upcoming term.

    Graduate Institute final Faculty Meeting: awarding of degrees (1pm)

    August 1 - 4

    Library Call-In Week; January Freshmen Don Rags scheduled during class intervals

    August 2

    GI Graduates’ dinner (6:30pm, Junior Common Room)

    August 4

    January Freshmen second term ends after seminar; January Freshmen late summer vacation begins

    Graduate Institute session ends after seminar.

    August 5

    Graduate Institute Commencement (10am)

    All library materials due ( 5pm )

    August 6

    Food service ends with breakfast

    January Freshman and Graduate Institute dorms close (12noon )

    August 15

    Delivery of JF and GI grades and GI Comment Sheets

    2011-2012 Academic Year

    August 24

    Fall 2011 Upperclassmen Registration
    Fall 2011 Freshman Registration

    August 25

    Convocation for Fall Freshmen and new graduate students (11am)
                    

    First undergraduate seminars and new graduate student seminars meet (7:30pm)