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JAN11
Start of Sessions: 18 Week, First 6-Week, First 9-Week,12 Week, First 15-Week, & Open Entry/Open Exit
First day of Instructor-initiated adds: 18 Week, First 6-Week, First 9-Week,12 Week, First 15-Week, & Open Entry/Open Exit
Spring 2010 A.A. Degree and Certificate: First day to file petition for A.A. Degree and Certificate for Spring 2010.
FEB9
Second 15-Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
Second 15-Week Session: Last day to add (Instructor-initiated)
FEB10
First 15-Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'
First 15-Week session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option
FEB12
COLLEGE CLOSED
President's Day Weekend: The college will be closed in observance of Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays February 12 - 15. Weekend classes will not meet on Saturday February 13 and Sunday, February 14. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 16. Community Education Classes will be held.
FEB16
18-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option
18-Week Session: Last day to drop without a "W"
FEB19
First 6-Week Session: End of Session January 11- February 19
FEB22
Second 6-Week Session: Start of Session.Feburary 22 - April 9
Second 6-Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds February 22 - 24
FEB24
Second 6-Week Session: Last day to drop with refund
Second 6-Week Session: Last day to add with Instructor permission
FEB25
First 9-Week Session: Last day to drop with a "W".
FEB28
First 8 Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'
MAR1
Petition for May Commencement
Last day to petition for May Commencement. Petitions submitted after this date will not be included in the Commencement Program.
MAR3
Second 6-Week Session: Last day to drop without a 'W'
Second 6-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option
MAR4
Second 15-Week Session: Last day to drop without a "W"
Second 15-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option
MAR15
Second 9-Week Session: Session Begins March 15 - May 21
Second 9-Week Session: Instructor-intiated adds: March 15 - 19
12 Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'
MAR19
Second 8 Week Session: Start of Session March 19 - May 16
Second 8 Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds March 19 - 20
Second 9-Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
Second 9-Week Session: Last day to add (Instructor-initiated)
MAR20
Refund Deadline
Second 8 Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
Second 8 Week Session: Last day to add with Instructor permission
MAR23
Second 6-Week Session: Last day to dro with a 'W'
MAR26
Last day to petition for A.A. Degree and Certificate for Spring 2010
First 15-Week session: Last day to drop with a 'W'
MAR29
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
MAR30
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
MAR31
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
APR1
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
APR2
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
APR3
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
APR4
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
APR8
Second 9-Week Session: Last day to drop without a "W".
Second 9-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option.
APR9
Deadline Date
Second 8 Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'
Second 8 Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option
APR12
Third 6-Week Session: Start of Session April 12 - May 21
Third 6-Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds April 12 - 14
APR14
Third 6-Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
Third 6-Week Session: Last day to add with Instructor permission
APR16
Admissions and Records Building Closed
The Admissions and Records Office, Counseling Services and Financial Aid will be closed all day for in-service training on Friday, 4/16/10.
APR22
Third 6-Week Session: Last day to drop without a 'W'
Third 6-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option
APR23
18-Week Session: Last day to drop with a "W".
APR27
Second 15-Week Session: Last day to drop with a "W".
MAY2
Deadline Date
Second 8 Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'
MAY6
Second 9-Week Session: Last day to drop with a "W".
MAY12
Third 6-Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'
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