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.
| 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 |
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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  Finals Schedule |
| May 4 | Semester ends Residence Halls close – 5:00 p.m. |
| May 5 (Sat) | Commencement – Fieldhouse |
| May 9 (Wed) | Final grades due |
PRINT THE 2012 SPRING CALENDAR
| 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 Finals Schedule |
| Dec. 14 (Fri) | Semester Ends Residence Halls Close – 3:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 19 (Wed) | Final grades due |
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.
