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2012 Fall Semester Calendar


2012 Fall (August 29, 2012 - December 15, 2012)
Fall Semester Begins

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Aviation Maintenance Technology classes begin August 8th.

Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 3, 2012

No day or evening classes.

Absolute Last Day to Add a Semester-Long Course

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Absolute Last Day to Add a Semester-Long Course unless class is open entry or late-start. Online registration open until 11:59 p.m. No in-person registration on the main campus after 5:00 p.m. Use online services.

Last Day to Drop
with a Refund

Friday, September 7, 2012

You must drop classes by the deadline in order to receive a refund.

  • Semester-length: See inside front cover
  • Short-term courses: before 10% of the course meetings have passed.
  • One- or two-day courses: before the start of the course.

Refunds of less than $10 will remain on your account as a credit.

Refund checks are mailed. Be sure your address is current (check online in your myGav portal) to ensure prompt delivery.

"NRS" Deadline

Friday, September 7, 2012

If you withdraw from a course before the "NRS" date published in this schedule, or 10% of the class meetings in a late-start class, it will not show up on your transcript.

Deadline for
Selecting Grading Option

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Last day to select the Pass/No Pass option for designated, semester-long courses.

Fall Graduation
Petitions Due

Friday, October 19, 2012

See a counselor to complete a petition.

Veterans' Day Holiday

Monday, November 12, 2012

No day or evening classes.

"W" Deadline

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

If you withdraw from a course prior to completion of 75% of the class meetings for the course you will receive a grade of "W" thereafter, you will receive whatever grade you have earned based upon the entire semester’s work.

Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Sunday, November 25, 2012

No day, evening or weekend classes.

First Day to File Official Transcript Request

Monday, December 3, 2012

First day to file official transcript request to include final grades from fall semester.

First Day to Request CSU/IGETC Certification

Monday, December 3, 2012

Students transferring to a CSU or UC campus in the fall should submit a request for a transcript and GE or IGETC certification from the Admissions and Records Office by December 3 to ensure timely processing for 4-year transfer deadlines.

Final Exams

Sunday, December 9, 2012 - Saturday, December 15, 2012

Last Day of Semester

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Final Grades
Available Online

Monday, January 7, 2013

Grades available online on myGav Portal.

Official Transcripts Available

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Official transcripts will include fall grades as of this date.


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2012 Fall Registration Calendar


Last modified: November 14, 2012
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