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Spring 2006 Academic Calendar


Spring Semester (January 23 - May 26, 2006)
Spring Semester Begins

Monday, January 23

Last Day to Obtain an Add Code

Friday, January 27

(Unless class is open entry or late-start)

Add Codes Accepted Until

Friday, February 3

Last Day to Drop for a Refund

Friday, February 3, 4:30 p.m.

Fees, minus a $10 processing fee, will be refunded when semester-long courses are officially dropped by this date. Refunds are not automatic, even when a class is cancelled. Students must complete a drop card prior to 5 p.m. on February 3 and file a Request for Refund form no later than February 17. Short-term courses must be dropped before 10% of the course meetings have passed. For one- or two-day courses, this date will occur before the start of the course.

President's Day Holiday

Friday, February 17 - Monday, February 20

No day, evening, or weekend classes

"NRS" Deadline

Friday, February 24, 4:30 p.m.

No Record Shown. Semester-long courses dropped by this date do not appear on the student's permanent record. The "NRS" deadline for a short-term course is 30% of the course meetings.

Deadline for Grading Option

Friday, February 24 , 4:30 p.m.

Last day to select the Cr/NC grading option for designated, semester-long courses.

Spring Graduation Petitions Due

Monday, April 3

Friday Before Easter

Friday, April 14

No day or evening classes.

Spring Break

Saturday, April 15 - Friday, April 21

"W" Deadline

Friday, April 21

Semester-long courses dropped by this date appear on the student's permanent record with a notation of "W" for withdrawn. The "W" deadline for a short-term course is 75% of the course meetings.

Reminder to Transferring Students

Monday, May 1

Students transferring to a CSU or UC campus in the fall should request a GE or IGETC certification from the Admissions and Records Office by the date.

Final Exam Week

Saturday, May 20 - Friday, May 26

Last Day of Semester

Friday, May 26

Final Grades Available

Monday, June 19

Grades available on GavNOW telephone system, 408-846-3729.

Last modified: April 20, 2006
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