Important Dates at a GlanceIf you are taking classes from your local community college, check their academic guide for important dates!
| Registration Dates | Spring 2012 | Summer 2012 | Fall 2012 |
| Early registration opens | October 31 | Jan 23 | March 19 |
| Late registration | Jan 4, 5, 6 | May 14 | Aug 22, 23 |
| First day of classes | Jan 9 | May 15 | Aug 27 |
| Drop/Add week | Jan 9 - 12 | May 15-18 | Aug 27 - 29 |
| Last day to drop classes | Jan 12 | May 18 | Aug 29 |
| Mid-term grades due | March 5 | - | Oct 22 |
| Last day to withdraw (full semester) | March 22 | July 5 | Nov 1 |
| Last day of classes | April 27 | Aug 8 | Dec 7 |
| Examination week begins | April 30 | - | Dec 10 |
| Examination week ends | May 4 | - | Dec 14 |
| Commencement | May 4, 5 | - | Dec 15 |
| Final grades available | May 8 | Aug 14 | Dec 18 |
| Payment Dates | Spring 2012 | Summer 2012 | Fall 2012 |
| 50% of tuition due | December 15, 2011 | May 11 | around August 13* |
| Book advance available | January 6 | May 11 | around August 24* |
| 25% of tuition due | February 15 | June 15 | around September 24* |
| Last 25% of tuition due | March 15 | July 16 | around October 15* |
*Approximate date; information in process of being confirmed.