May 14, 2024
2013-2014 Graduate Catalog
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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog Archived Catalog

2013–2014 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) .]

2013 Fall Semester

Welcome Back Day for Faculty and Staff Wednesday, August 21
Undergraduate Student Orientation Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25
Day and Evening Classes Begin+ Monday, August 26
Mass of the Holy Spirit Thursday, August 29 (11:30 AM)
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses Friday, August 30
Labor Day Holiday Friday, August 30 (5:00 PM) – Monday, September 2
Classes Resume Tuesday, September 3 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option Monday, September 9
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes
from the 2013 Summer Sessions		 Monday, September 23
Last Day to Apply for May Graduation Monday, September 30
St. Francis of Assisi Day Friday, October 4
Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due Friday, October 11
Fall Break
( ONLY Evening Nursing Major,
accelerated degree programs, and
courses at additional locations
will meet, as needed.)		 Monday, October 14 – Tuesday, October 15
[The University will be open for
business during the Fall Break.]
Faculty Development Day Tuesday, October 15
Classes Resume Wednesday, October 16 (8:00 AM)
Homecoming Weekend Thursday, October 17 – Sunday, October 20
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Wednesday, November 6
Spring Registration Begins on Monday, November 4
Thanksgiving Recess
(No classes will be held on Wednesday,
November 27th after 4:00 PM, except
for accelerated graduate courses.)		 Thursday, November 28 – Sunday, December 1
Classes Resume Monday, December 2 (8:00 AM)
Last Day of Classes Friday, December 6 [Day Classes]
Friday, December 6 [Evening Classes]
Sunday, December 8 [Weekend/Classes]
Final Examination Period Begins Monday, December 9*
Fall Semester Ends Thursday, December 20
* 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.

2014 Spring Semester

Day Classes Begin Wednesday, January 15
Evening Classes Begin+ Thursday, January 16
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from
the 2011 Fall Semester		 Monday, January 20
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses Wednesday, January 22
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option Wednesday, January 29
Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due Friday, February 28
Spring Break
(ONLY Evening Nursing Major,
accelerated degree programs,
and courses at additional
locations will meet, as needed.)		 Monday, March 3 – Sunday, March 9
[The University will be open for
business during the Spring Break.]
Classes Resume Monday, March 10 (8:00 AM)
Charter/Sponsorship Day Wednesday, March 12
Summer and Fall Registration Begins on Monday, March 17
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Tuesday, April 1
Easter Holiday Thursday, April 17 – Monday, April 21
Classes Resume Tuesday, April 22 (8:00 AM)
Academic Awards Convocation Friday, April 25
Last Day to Apply for August and
December Graduation		 Wednesday, April 30
Last Day of Classes Friday, May 2 [Day Classes]
Friday, May 2 [Evening Classes]
Sunday, May 4 [Weekend/Classes]
Final Examination Period Begins Monday, May 5*
Graduation Rehearsal Friday, May 16
Baccalaureate Mass Saturday, May 17
Commencement Saturday, May 17
Spring Semester Ends Saturday, May 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 48 hours after the Final Examination is administered.
+ Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

2014 Summer Semester

Summer Session I: Monday, May 19 – Friday, August 20
Classes Begin
Monday, May 19
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses
Friday, May 23
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option
Friday, May 23
Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)
Monday, May 26
Classes Resume
Tuesday, May 27 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes
for the 2013 Spring Semester
Friday, June 6
Independence Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)
Friday, July 4
Classes Resume
Tuesday, July 8 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Friday, July 11
Final Examination Period
Thursday, August 14 – Friday, August 15*
Summer Session I Ends
Wednesday, August 20
Summer Session II: Monday, May 19 – Monday, July 2
Classes Begin
Monday, May 19
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses
Friday, May 23
Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option
Friday, May 23
Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled)
Monday, May 26
Classes Resume
Tuesday, May 27 (8:00 AM)
Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes
for the 2014 Spring Semester
Friday, June 6
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Friday, June 6
Final Examination Period
Tuesday, July 1 – Wednesday, July 2*
Summer Session II Ends
Wednesday, July 2
Summer Session III: Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, August 20
Classes Begin
Tuesday, July 8
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses
Monday, July 14
Last Day for Pass/Fail Option
Monday, July 14
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Friday, August 1
Final Examination Period
Tuesday, August 19 –Wednesday, August 20*
Summer Session III Ends
Wednesday, 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.