The spring semester shall begin in time to permit completion prior to the last Friday in May. The spring semester begins on the second Monday of January, termed week zero. Monday through Friday of week zero will be for opening conferences, workshops, division meetings, and faculty professional development days. In addition, the Division of Student Affairs and Engagement may have student programmatic activities and events during week zero as published in their calendar.
3.1. The first day of instruction will begin on the third Monday of January. Therefore, the first week of instruction is termed as week one (1).
3.2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be observed as an academic holiday. Therefore, instruction will resume the following day.
3.3. Presidents' Day will be observed as an academic holiday. Therefore, instruction will resume the following day.
3.4. The mid-semester examination period will be held on week eight (8) of the instructional period, which generally coincides with the second week of March. Faculty are required to post mid-semester grades, including an accurate attendance record in both the learning management system and Banner, by the close of business on Friday of the mid-semester examination period.
3.5. The Monday through Friday that begins the ninth (9) week of instruction immediately following the mid-semester examination period is designated as Spring Break. Spring break is an academic holiday. Instruction will resume on Monday immediately following spring break.
3.6. The first day of April begins academic planning and pre-registration for the Summer Session and Fall Semester.
3.7. The last day of instruction for the semester will be on Friday of the seventh (17) week of the instructional period. Faculty are required to post an accurate, up-to-date grade book and attendance record in the learning management system by the close of business on the last day of instruction preceding the final examination period.
3.8. The final examination period will begin on the Monday immediately following the last instructional day. The final examination period will run for four days, Monday through Thursday. Final examinations for weekend classes
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