Santa Fe Events
Academic Calendar
2010 - 2011
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St. John's College, Santa Fe |
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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. |
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August 24 |
All ON-CAMPUS Housing opens - Food Service begins with dinner on Pond Placita |
FRESHMAN Registration (1pm-7pm, ESL Portal) |
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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) |
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Tutors’ Meetings [as scheduled by Dean’s Office] (Afternoon) |
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Dean’s Homila Dinner for Freshmen with tutors (5:30pm, Great Hall) |
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August 26 |
Convocation rehearsal (10am, Upper Placita) |
CONVOCATION for Freshmen and first-term Graduate Institute students (11 am) |
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Post-Convocation Luncheon – community and guests (12noon, Peterson Student Center) |
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Faculty Meeting (1pm, Junior Common Room) |
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REGISTRATION: Late Undergraduate Arrivals (1:30pm-5pm, Weigle Hall) |
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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 |
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August 27 |
Free Day- no classes |
REGISTRATION: Graduate Institute students, New and Continuing (9am-5pm, Levan Hall) |
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Tutors’ Meetings [as scheduled by Dean’s Office] (9am-5pm) |
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Freshman Orientation continues [Separate Freshman Orientation Schedule from the Office of Residential Life provides full list of Freshman activities and meetings] (9am-4pm) |
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Dean’s Opening Lecture (8pm, Great Hall) |
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August 28 |
Pancake Breakfast for Campus Service Volunteers (8am, Dining Hall) |
On-Campus Service Project (9am - 12noon, Fishpond Placita) |
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All-College Barbeque Lunch and Intramurals (12noon - 1:30pm, Athletic Field) |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 WEEKEND—Undergraduate 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. |
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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] |
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November 10 |
Faculty Meeting (3:15pm, Junior Common Room) |
Sophomore seminar oral examinations begin |
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November 13 |
Algebra Test [Required of all Sophomores who have not yet passed; |
November 15 |
GI Eastern Classics papers due |
November 17 |
DEADLINE: Registration forms due for Spring 2011 |
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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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Failure to meet these deadlines triggers withdrawal from financial aid funding and enrollment rosters for Spring 2010. |
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December 4 |
Final Algebra Test for all Sophomores who have not yet passed |
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 |
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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 |
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All LIBRARY materials due at midnight |
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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. |
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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 |
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January 5 |
Undergraduate Fall 2010 grades due (except for preceptorials) |
GI Fall 2010 grades due (tutorials, preceptorials, and Eastern Classics seminars) |
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January 10 |
Undergraduate Fall 2010 preceptorial grades due |
GI comment sheets due (tutorials, preceptorials, and EC seminars) |
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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) |
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All students who did NOT complete their spring registration in December must see the Registrar. |
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All dormitories open. (12 noon) |
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Coffee Shop opens for dinner. |
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Meno seminar for new GI students, followed by reception (7:30pm) |
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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. |
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Senior Writing Period—Jan. 17through Feb. 11 senior seminar classes per special schedule |
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CONVOCATION for January Freshmen and first-term graduate students (6:15pm, Great Hall) |
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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) |
February 11 |
FREE FRIDAY – tutorials canceled |
Friends of St. John’s College Art and Book Auction (6pm, PSC, 2nd floor) |
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February 12 |
Dean’s and President’s Essay Reception for Seniors (9pm-11pm) |
Spanish Arts Market (10am, Great Hall) |
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Senior essays due (11pm) |
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February 14 |
All Senior tutorials and seminars resume. |
GI Conferences begin for new GI Liberal Arts students |
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DEADLINE: Undergraduate InterCampus Transfer forms and $500 deposits due at the Office of the Registrar. No exceptions. |
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February 17 - 19 |
Board Meeting (Santa Fe) |
February 21 |
DEADLINE: Ariel Internship applications (5pm, Career Services Office) |
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 |
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March 1 |
ON-LINE Financial Aid Applications Priority Filing Due Date: Undergraduate financial aid FAFSA and PROFILE/CSS applications for 2011-2012 academic year |
ON-LINE Financial Aid Applications Priority Filing Due Date: Graduate Institute student financial aid FAFSA and PROFILE/CSS applications for SUMMER 2011 Session. |
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March 2 |
Faculty Seminar Day (special events as scheduled); undergraduate tutorials canceled (1:30-3:30pm) |
All GI classes meet as scheduled |
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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 |
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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 |
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Grade-changing DEADLINE for Fall 2010 grades |
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March 29 |
GIEC students begin fourth preceptorials |
DEADLINE: GI Summer housing contracts due (Housing Office) |
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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) |
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April 6 - 27 |
Sophomore seminar orals begin |
April 7 |
GIEC seminar essays due |
April 11 |
DEADLINE: Undergraduate Advance Deposits for Fall 2011 |
Deadline: GI Spring term comment sheets due (GILA seminars and GIEC preceptorials) |
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Eastern Classics seminar orals begin |
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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
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May 2 - 4 |
Sophomore Enabling Don Rags scheduled during class intervals |
May 7 |
Algebra Test (2:30pm, Dining Hall) |
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 |
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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 |
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All Library materials due at midnight |
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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) |
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2011 Summer Term |
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May 28 |
Dormitories open for January Freshmen ( 12 noon) |
Food service for January Freshmen begins with dinner |
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May 30 |
Administrative offices closed for Memorial Day |
January Freshman second term begins with tutorials and seminars, as scheduled |
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DEADLINE: Completion of Financial Aid/Loan file for the Summer 2011 term |
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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. |
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May 31 |
Spring 2011 GI grades due (tutorials, preceptorials, and Eastern Classics seminars
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REGISTRATION: January Freshmen, during class intervals. (9am-11am & 1pm-3pm) |
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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. |
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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 |
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Graduate Institute Summer Faculty Meeting (2pm) |
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Graduate Institute CONVOCATION (3pm, Ault-Evers Room, Meem Library) |
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New GI students’ seminar on the Meno (6:30pm) |
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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 |
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July 18 |
January Freshmen annual essays due by noon, or as otherwise announced by seminar tutors (12noon) |
GIEC and GILA seminar orals begin |
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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. |
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Failure to meet these deadlines triggers withdrawal from financial aid funding and enrollment rosters for the upcoming term. |
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Graduate Institute final Faculty Meeting: awarding of degrees (1pm) |
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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. |
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August 5 |
Graduate Institute Commencement (10am) |
All library materials due ( 5pm ) |
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August 6 |
Food service ends with breakfast |
January Freshman and Graduate Institute dorms close (12noon ) |
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August 15 |
Delivery of JF and GI grades and GI Comment Sheets |
2011-2012 Academic Year |
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August 24 |
Fall 2011 Upperclassmen Registration |
August 25 |
Convocation for Fall Freshmen and new graduate students (11am) |
First undergraduate seminars and new graduate student seminars meet (7:30pm) |
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