Important Dates for Students
Admissions Deadlines
All Degree Programs except Counseling Licensure (see below)
Fall Admission Priority Deadlines - July 15; International Students - March 15
Spring Admission Priority Deadlines - December 15; International Students - August 15
*We will continue to receive applications after this deadline, but cannot guarantee a place in the incoming class
Counseling Licensure (No applications will be received after the posted deadline):
Fall Admission – February 1; applicants will be notified by March 31 regarding decision
Spring Admission – September 15; applicants will be notified by October 31 regarding decision
Scholarship Deadlines
Kern Scholarship Deadline – March 1st
Fall Scholarship Application Deadlines –
April 1 – Applications submitted by this date will get first priority.
May 1 – Applications submitted by this date will get second priority.
June 1 – Applications submitted by this date will get third priority.
Spring Scholarship Applications Deadlines -
November 1 – Applications submitted by this date will get first priority.
December 1– Applications submitted by this date will get second priority.
January 1– Applications submitted by this date will get third priority.
Academic Life Dates
New Student Orientation:
Fall 2011 - August 26, 2011
Spring 2012 – January 20, 2012
Classes Begin:
Fall 2011: August 29, 2011
Intersession 2012: January 3, 2012
Spring 2012: January 23, 2012
Student Breaks
Fall 2011 Break: November 21 - 25, 2011
Spring 2012 Break: March 26 – 30, 2012
Other Important Dates
Open Registration: (New Students)
Fall 2011 – April 18, 2011
Spring 2012 – November 21, 2011
Last Day to Add Classes:
Fall 2011 – September 9, 2011
Spring 2012 – February 3, 2012
Financial Clearance: All funds due at noon.
Fall 2011: August 19, 2011
Spring 2012: January 13, 2012
Graduation:
Fall 2011 Graduate Recognition: December 12, 2011
May 2012 Commencement: May 12, 2012


