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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog Archived Catalog

2012-2013 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) .]

2012 Fall Semester

 Welcome Back Day for Faculty and Staff Wednesday, August 22
Undergraduate Student Orientation Friday, August 24 – Sunday, August 26
Day and Evening Classes Begin+  Monday, August 27
Mass of the Holy Spirit Thursday, August 30 (11:30 AM)
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses Friday, August 31

Labor Day Holiday

Friday, August 31 (5:00 PM) –Monday, September 3

Classes Resume Tuesday, September 4 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option Monday, September 10
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from the
2012 Summer Sessions
Monday, September 17
Last Day to Apply for May Graduation Friday, September 28
St. Francis of Assisi Day Thursday, October4
Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due Friday, October 12

Fall Break
(ONLY Evening Nursing Major,
accelerated degree programs,
and courses at additional locations
will meet, as needed.)

Monday, October 15 – Tuesday, October 16[The University will be open for business during the Fall Break.]

Faculty Development Day Tuesday, October 16
Classes Resume Wednesday, October 17 (8:00 AM)
Homecoming Weekend Thursday, October 19– Sunday, October 21
Spring Registration Begins on Monday, October 29
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Friday, November 2
Thanksgiving Recess
(No classes will be held on Wednesday,
November 21st after 4:30 PM, except
for accelerated graduate courses.)
Thursday, November 22– Sunday, November 25
Classes Resume Monday, November 26 (8:00 AM)
Last Day of Classes Friday, December 7[Day Classes]
Friday, December 7 [Evening Classes]
Sunday, December 9 [Weekend/Classes]
Final Examination Period Begins Monday, December 10*
Fall Semester Ends Thursday, December 21

* 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 48 hours after the Final Examination is administered.
+ Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

2013 Spring Semester

Day Classes Begin Wednesday, January 16
Evening Classes Begin+ Thursday, January 17
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from the
2012 Fall Semester
Monday, January 21
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses Wednesday, January 23
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option Wednesday, January 30
Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due Friday, March 1
Spring Break
(ONLY Evening Nursing Major,
accelerated degree programs,
and courses at additional locations
will meet, as needed.)
Monday, March 4 – Sunday, March 10
[The University will be open for business during the Spring Break.]
Classes Resume Monday, March 11 (8:00 AM)
Summer and Fall Registration Begins on Monday, March 11
Charter/Sponsorship Day Wednesday, March 13
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Wednesday, March 27
Easter Holiday Thursday, March 28 – Monday, April 1
Classes Resume Tuesday, April 2 (8:00 AM)
Academic Awards Convocation Friday, April 26
Last Day to Apply for August and December Graduation Tuesday, April 30
Last Day of Classes Friday, May 3 [Day Classes]
Friday, May 3[Evening Classes]
Sunday, May 5 [Weekend/Classes]
Final Examination Period Begins Monday, May 6*
Graduation Rehearsal Friday, May 17
Baccalaureate Mass Saturday, May 18
Commencement Saturday, May 18
Spring Semester Ends Saturday, May 18

* 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 48 hours after the Final Examination is administered.
+ Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

2013 Summer Semester

Summer Session I: Monday, May 20 – Friday, August 16
Classes Begin
Monday, May 20
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses
Friday, May 24
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option
Friday, May 24
Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)
Monday, May 27
Classes Resume
Tuesday, May 28 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes for the
2013 Spring Semester
Friday, June 7
Independence Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)
Thursday, July 4
Classes Resume
Monday, July 8 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Friday, July 12
Final Examination Period
Thursday, August 15 – Friday, August 16*
Summer Session I Ends
Friday, August 16
   Summer Session II: Monday, May 20 – Monday, July 3
Classes Begin
Monday, May 20
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses
Friday, May 24
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option
Friday, May 24
Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)
Monday, May 27
Classes Resume
Tuesday, May 28 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes for the
2013 Spring Semester
Friday, June 7
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Wednesday, June 12
Final Examination Period
Tuesday, July 2 – Wednesday, July 3*
Summer Session II Ends
Wednesday, July 3
Summer Session III: Monday, July 8 - Tuesday, August 20
Classes Begin
Monday, July 8
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses
Friday, July 12
Last Day for Pass/Fail Option
Friday, July 12
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Wednesday, July 31
Final Examination Period
Monday, August 19 – Tuesday, August 20*
Summer Session III Ends
Tuesday, August 20

*
For Summer Sessions, Final Examinations are administered on the last day that a class meets. Final grades are due no later than 48 hours after the Final Examination is administered.