May 03, 2024
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog
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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog Archived Catalog

2017-2018 Academic Calendar

[Neumann University’s academic calendar is broadly constructed on three reporting terms that are identified as the Fall, Spring and Summer Terms. Within these reporting terms, semester calendars have been developed that incorporate course section delivery constructs of varying lengths, all of which are in total compliance with 22 Pa. Code Chapter 31 (31.21-31.22) .]

2017 Fall Semester

Welcome Back Day for Faculty and Staff Wednesday, August 23
Faculty Development Day Thursday, August 24
Undergraduate Student Orientation Friday, August 25 - Sunday, August 27
Day and Evening Classes Begin+ Monday, August 28
Mass of the Holy Spirit Thursday, August 31 (11:30 AM)
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses Friday, September 1
Labor Day Holiday Friday, September 1 (5:00 PM) - Monday, September 4
Classes Resume Tuesday, September 5 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option Monday, September 11
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes
from the 2017 Summer Sessions		 Monday, September 18
Last Day to Apply for May Graduation Friday, September 29
St. Francis of Assisi Day Wednesday, October 4
Feast Day Mass (OLA Convent) Wednesday, October 4 (2:00 PM)
Inauguration of Dr. Chris E. Domes Friday, October 6 (2:00 PM)
Inauguration Ceremony, Mirenda Center Arena
Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due Friday, October 6
Fall Break
( ONLY Evening Nursing Major,
accelerated degree programs, and
courses at additional locations
will meet, as needed.)		 Monday, October 9 - Tuesday, October 10
[The University will be open for
business during the Fall Break.]
Classes Resume Wednesday, October 11 (8:00 AM)
Homecoming Weekend Thursday, October 12 - Sunday, October 15
Spring Registration Begins Monday, October 30
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Friday, November 3
Thanksgiving Recess
(No classes will be held on Wednesday,
November 22nd after 4:00 PM, except
for accelerated graduate courses.)

Thursday, November 23 -

Sunday, November 26
Classes Resume Monday, November 27 (8:00 AM)
Last Day of Classes Friday, December 8 [Day Classes]
Friday, December 8 [Evening Classes]
Sunday, December 10 [Weekend/Classes]
Final Examination Period Begins Monday, December 11*
Fall Semester Ends Sunday, December 17
* Specific dates and times for Final Examinations will be published at the beginning of each semester. Final Examinations for weekend classes will be arranged by the instructor. Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.
+ Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

2018 Spring Semester

Day Classes Begin Wednesday, January 10
Evening Classes Begin+ Wednesday, January 10
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses Wednesday, January 17
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from the 2017 Fall Semester Monday, January 22
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option Wednesday, January 24
Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due Friday, February 23
Spring Break
(ONLY Evening Nursing Major,
accelerated degree programs,
and courses at additional
locations will meet, as needed.)		 Monday, February 26 - Sunday, March 4
[The University will be open for
business during the Spring Break.]
Classes Resume Monday, March 5 (8:00 AM)
Summer and Fall Registration Begins on Monday, March 12
Charter/Sponsorship Day Wednesday, March 14
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Wednesday, March 28
Easter Holiday Thursday, March 29 - Monday, April 2
Classes Resume Tuesday, April 3 (8:00 AM)
Academic Awards Convocation Friday, April 20
Last Day to Apply for August and
December Graduation		 Friday, April 27
Last Day of Classes Friday, April 27 [Day Classes]
Friday, April 27 [Evening Classes]
Sunday, April 29 [Weekend/Classes]
Final Examination Period Begins Monday, April 30*
Baccalaureate Mass Friday, May 11
Commencement Saturday, May 12
Spring Semester Ends Saturday, May 12
* Specific dates and times for Final Examinations will be published at the beginning of each semester. Final Examinations for weekend classes will be arranged by the instructor. Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.
+ Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

2018 Summer Semester

Summer Session I: Monday, May 14 - Friday, August 17
Classes Begin
Monday, May 14
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses
Friday, May 18
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option
Friday, May 18
Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)
Monday, May 28
Classes Resume
Tuesday, May 29 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes
for the 2018 Spring Semester
Friday, June 1
Independence Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)
Tuesday, July 3 - Wednesday, July 4
Classes Resume
Thursday, July 5 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Friday, July 6
Final Examination Period
Thursday, August 16 - Friday, August 17*
Summer Session I Ends
Friday, August 17
Summer Session II: Monday, May 14 - Wednesday, June 27
Classes Begin
Monday, May 14
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses
Friday, May 18
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option
Friday, May 18
Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)
Monday, May 28
Classes Resume
Tuesday, May 29 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes
for the 2018 Spring Semester
Friday, June 1
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Friday, June 1
Final Examination Period
Tuesday, June 26 - Wednesday, June 27*
Summer Session II Ends
Wednesday, June 27
Summer Session III: Monday, July 9 - Tuesday, August 21
Classes Begin
Monday, July 9
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses
Thursday, July 12
Last Day for Pass/Fail Option
Thursday, July 12
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Friday, July 31
Final Examination Period
Monday, August 20 - Tuesday, August 21*
Summer Session III Ends
Tuesday, August 21
* For Summer Sessions, Final Examinations are administered on the last day that a class meets.
Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.