Important Dates | Ferris Statewide | Ferris State UniversityImportant Dates at a Glance

If 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.