Academic Calendar
| Fall Semester | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty In-service training | Aug. 20-24 | Aug. 19-23 | Aug. 18-22 |
| Student Leaders Conference | Aug. 20-24 | Aug. 19-23 | Aug. 18-22 |
| Dormitories open for new students | Aug. 22 | Aug. 21 | Aug. 20 |
| Dining Hall opens (6:00 p.m.) | Aug. 22 | Aug. 21 | Aug. 20 |
| New Student Reg. (8:00 a.m.) | Aug. 23 | Aug. 22 | Aug. 21 |
| New Student Orientation Class | Aug. 23-27 | Aug. 22-26 | Aug. 21-25 |
| Dormitories open for ret. students | Aug. 26 | Aug. 25 | Aug. 24 |
| Returning student reg. (8:00 a.m.) | Aug. 27 | Aug. 25 | Aug. 25 |
| Opening Service (7:00 p.m.) | Aug. 27 | Aug. 26 | Aug. 25 |
| Classes begin | Aug. 28 | Aug. 27 | Aug. 26 |
| Opening Convocation (10:05 a.m.) | Aug. 28 | Aug. 27 | Aug. 26 |
| Schedule-change deadline | Sept. 4 | Sept. 3 | Sept. 2 |
| Day of Prayer | Sept. 26 | Sept. 25 | Sept. 23 |
| Senior Days | Oct. 4-5 | TBA | TBA |
| Missions Conference | Oct. 6-8 | ||
| Mid-semester examinations | Oct. 22-24 | Oct. 21-23 | Oct. 20-22 |
| Fall break | Oct. 25-29 | Oct. 24-28 | Oct. 23-27 |
| Classes resume | Oct. 30 | Oct. 29 | Oct. 28 |
| Welcome Days | Nov. 8-10 | TBA | TBA |
| Thanksgiving holidays | Nov. 20-26 | Nov. 26-Dec.2 | Nov. 25-Dec.1 |
| Classes resume | Nov. 27 | Dec. 3 | Dec. 2 |
| Fall Senior assessments* | Nov. 27 | Dec. 3 | Dec. 2 |
| Christmas on Richland | Dec. 7 | Dec. 6 | Dec. 5 |
| Semester examinations | Dec. 11-14 | Dec. 10-13 | Dec. 9-12 |
| Fall semester ends | Dec. 14 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 12 |
| Spring Semester | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Orientation Class | Jan. 10-12 | Jan. 9-11 | Jan. 8-10 |
| Dormitories open for ret. students | Jan. 13 | Jan. 12 | Jan. 11 |
| Dining Hall opens (6:00 p.m.) | Jan. 13 | Jan. 12 | Jan. 11 |
| Registration begins (8:00 a.m.) | Jan. 14 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 12 |
| Classes begin | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 13 |
| Schedule-change deadline | Jan. 22 | Jan. 2 | Jan. 20 |
| Senior Days | Jan. 31-Feb. 1 | TBA | TBA |
| Day of Prayer | Feb. 6 | Feb. 5 | Feb. 4 |
| Spring Senior assessments** | Feb. 18 | Feb. 17 | Feb. 16 |
| Mid-semester examinations | Feb. 27-Mar. 1 | Mar. 5-7 | Mar. 4-6 |
| Bible Conference | Mar. 3-6 | Mar. 2-5 | Mar. 8-11 |
| Spring vacation | Mar. 7-17 | Mar. 6-16 | Mar. 12-22 |
| Classes resume | Mar. 18 | Mar. 17 | Mar. 23 |
| Welcome Days | Apr. 18-20 | Apr. 17-19 | Apr. 16-18 |
| Spring Musical | Apr. 18-19 | Apr. 17-18 | Apr. 16-17 |
| All senior transcripts and grades due | May 1 | May 1 | Apr. 29 |
| Semester examinations | May 2-8 | May 2-7 | Apr. 30-May 6 |
| Breakfast for graduates (8:00 a.m.) | May 9 | May 8 | May 7 |
| Awards Chapel (10:00 a.m.) | May 9 | May 8 | May 7 |
| Baccalaureate service (7:00 p.m.) | May 9 | May 8 | May 7 |
| Commencement (10:00 a.m.) | May 10 | May 9 | May 8 |
| Spring semester ends (noon) | May 10 | May 9 | May 8 |
*Required of all seniors completing a degree in December.
** Required of all seniors completing a degree in May.
Note: In preparation of this document, every effort has been made to maintain accuracy at the time of its printing. The provisions contained herein should not be construed to be an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change courses, programs, financial requirements, the calendar, and other Catalog statements, etc., without prior notice. This shall be done as deemed necessary to provide for the better education of its students, management of the College, or to meet expectations of our constituent bodies, accrediting/approval agencies, graduate institutions, and requirements of the professional job market.