Academic Calendar

Fall and spring terms are 16 weeks in length: from early September through December, and early January through mid-May. Summer sessions vary in length from 4 weeks to 12 weeks, May through August, with classes typically meeting Monday through Friday. Courses are available on the main campus in Madison or in Sioux Falls. Courses are also available through the Office of Extended Programs which coordinates Internet and distance offerings.

NOTE: Dates and events are subject to changes. Changes will be communicated to campus via electronic mail, campus newspaper, DSU Events Calendar, or other means as appropriate.

Spring Semester 2012
Jan. 10 (Tues) 8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open
Jan. 11 (Wed) 4:00 p.m. All Main Campus classes begin.
Jan. 16 (Mon) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – no classes
Jan. 20 (Fri) CENSUS DAY
Last day to register for any class to determine financial aid eligibility
Last day to add a full semester class Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund
Jan. 23 (Mon) Tuition and Fees – Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment
Feb. 1 (Wed) Last day to apply for spring 2012 and summer 2012 graduation
Feb. 20 (Mon)

President’s Day – no classes

Feb. 28 (Tues) 11:00 a.m. Student Convocation, Dakota Prairie Playhouse
Mar. 3-11 Spring Break

Mar. 12 (Mon)

Last day of first half semester classes
Mar. 15 (Thurs) Mid-term deficient grades due
Mar. 22 (Thurs) Last day to withdraw from the University and be eligible for a refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy
Mar. 22 - April 13 Continuing student pre-registration for Summer and Fall 2012, Spring 2013
April 2 (Mon) Last day to withdraw from a full semester class or school and receive a grade of “W”
April 6-9 Easter Holiday Please note: Easter holiday begins 5:00 p.m. April 5
April 10 (Tues) 8:00 a.m. Classes Resume
April 30-May 4 Final Examination Period PDF  Finals Schedule
May 4 Semester ends Residence Halls close – 5:00 p.m.
May 5 (Sat) Commencement – Fieldhouse
May 9 (Wed) Final grades due

PDF  PRINT THE 2012 SPRING CALENDAR


Fall Semester 2012
Aug. 24 (Friday) 8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open
New Student Orientation Activities begin
Aug. 25-26 (Sat-Sun) 8 8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for all students
Aug. 27 (Mon) 8:00 a.m. Internet and University Center classes begin
Aug. 27 (Mon) 4:00 p.m. All Main Campus classes begin.
Sept. 5 (Wed) CENSUS DAY
Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibility
Last day to add a full semester class
Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund
Sept. 6 (Thurs) Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment
Oct. 1 (Mon) Last day to apply for Fall 2012 graduation
Oct. 8 (Mon) Native American Day – no classes
Oct. 17 (Wed) 11:00 a.m. Student Convocation/Constitution Day - Dakota Prairie Playhouse
Oct. 18 (Thurs) Last day of first half semester classes
Oct. 23 (Tues) Mid-term deficient grades due
Oct. 29-Nov. 16 Continuing student pre-registration for spring 2013 and summer 2013
Oct. 26 (Fri) Last day a student withdraw from the University and be eligible for a refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy.
Nov. 8 (Thurs) Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or school and receive a grade of “W”
Nov. 12 (Mon) Veterans Day – no classes
Nov. 21-25 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes
Please note: Tuesday, Nov 20 evening classes will be held
Nov. 26 (Mon) Classes Resume
Dec. 8 (Sat) Commencement – Fieldhouse
Dec. 10-14 Final Examination Period PDF  Finals Schedule
Dec. 14 (Fri) Semester Ends
Residence Halls Close – 3:00 p.m.
Dec. 19 (Wed) Final grades due

 PDF  PRINT THE 2012 FALL CALENDAR

NOTE: Dates and events are subject to changes. Changes will be communicated to campus via electronic mail, campus newspaper, DSU Events Calendar, or other means as appropriate.

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