Fall and spring terms are 16 weeks in length: Fall starts around late August or early September and goes through mid December. Spring starts around early January and goes through mid-May. Summer sessions vary in length from 4 weeks to 12 weeks, May through August, with classes typically meeting Monday through Friday.
Courses are available on the main campus in Madison, in Sioux Falls and by Internet/distance through the Office of Extended Programs which coordinates Internet and distance offerings.
NOTE:
No student will be required to participate in more than three evaluative activities on any one day of the final exam week. Permission to reschedule a final evaluative activity should be sought before mid-semester if at all possible. The student, after consulting with his or her advisor, should petition the dean(s) responsible for the activity(ies) to be changed by completing the “Finals Week” form which is available online at http://www.dsu.edu/academics/forms.aspx The dean(s) will coordinate and approve the necessary rescheduling. Any changes or deviations in the schedule for an individual student must have advance approval of the dean in whose college the course is taught.
Fall Semester 2013
| Aug. 23 (Fri) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for first year students only |
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New Student Orientation Activities begin |
| Aug. 24-25 (Sat-Sun) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for all students |
| Aug. 26 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes begin |
| Sept. 2 (Mon) |
Labor Day - no classes |
| Sept. 5 (Thurs) |
CENSUS DAY |
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Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibility |
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Last day to add a full semester class |
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Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund |
| Sept. 6 (Fri) |
Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Sept 17 (Tue) |
Constitution Day |
| Sept 27 (Fri) |
Inauguration - no classes from 2:30 - 5:00 pm |
| Oct. 1 (Tues) |
Last day to apply for Fall 2013 Graduation |
| Oct 2 (Wed) |
University-wide Listening Day - no classes |
| Oct. 14 (Mon) |
Native American Day - no classes |
| Oct. 18 (Thurs) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Oct. 28 - Nov. 15 (Mon-Fri) |
Continuing student pre-registration for Spring 2014 and Summer 2014 |
| Oct. 30 (Wed) |
Last day a student can contact the University to withdraw from the University and be eligible for refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy. Students can not withdraw from all classes online in WebAdvisor. Students must contact the University for a refund to calculate correctly. |
| Nov. 8 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or school and receive a grade of “W” |
| Nov. 11 (Mon) |
Veterans’ Day observed - no classes |
| Nov. 27-Dec. 1 (Wed-Sun) |
Thanksgiving holiday - no classes |
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Please note: Tuesday, Nov. 26, evening classes will be held |
| Dec. 2 (Mon) |
Classes Resume |
| Dec. 11 (Wed) |
No Classes |
| Dec. 12-18 (Thurs-Wed) |
Final Examination Period |
| Dec. 14 (Sat) |
Commencement - Fieldhouse |
| Dec. 18 (Wed) |
Semester Ends |
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Residence Halls Close - 5:00 pm |
| Dec. 23 (Mon) |
Final grades due |
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| NOTE: Dates and events are subject to changes. Changes will be communicated to campus via email, campus newspaper, or other means as appropriate. |
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Fall 2013 Final Exam Schedule
December 12 - December 18 (Thurs -Wed)
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A = Courses that have first class contact on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
B = Courses that have first class contact on Tuesday, Thursday
Courses that have first class contact at 8:30, 9:30, etc., will use the exam schedule of 8:00, 9:00, etc.
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Exam Time
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Thurs
Dec. 12
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Fri
Dec. 13
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Mon
Dec. 16
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Tues
Dec. 17
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Wed
Dec. 18
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8:00 - 10:00am
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A 9:00
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A 8:00
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B 8:00
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A 4:00
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10:30am - 12:30pm
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B 11:00
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A 11:00
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A 10:00
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B 9:30
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Wednesday evenings
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1:00 - 3:00pm
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B 1:00
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A 2:00
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A 1:00
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B 12:00
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3:30 - 5:30pm
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B 4:00
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A 12:00
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A 3:00
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B 2:30
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7:30 - 9:30pm
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Thursday evenings
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Monday evenings
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Tuesday evenings
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How to read the table:
If you have an 11:00am class on T, TTH, TH or MTWTHF (first class contact), your exam is
Thursday, December 12th from 10:30am. - 12:30pm.
If you have a 1:00pm class on M, W, MW, MWF, WF, MTWTH, MTWF or F (first class
contact), then your exam is Monday, December 16th from 1:00 - 3:00pm.
All Tuesday, Thursday combination courses are on December 12th and December 17th.
All Monday, Wednesday, Friday combination courses are on December 13th, December 16th,
& December 18th.
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NOTE: All Students
No student will be required to participate in more than three evaluative activities on any one day of the final exam week. Permission to reschedule a final evaluative activity should be sought before mid-semester if at all possible. The student, after consulting with his or her advisor, should petition the dean(s) responsible for the activity(ies) to be changed by completing the “Finals Week” form which is available online at http://www.dsu.edu/academics/forms.aspx The dean(s) will coordinate and approve the necessary rescheduling. Any changes or deviations in the schedule for an individual student must have advance approval of the dean in whose college the course is taught.
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Spring Semester 2014
| Jan. 11 (Sat) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for all students |
| Jan. 13 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes begin |
| Jan. 20 (Mon) |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no classes |
| Jan. 22 (Wed) |
CENSUS DAY |
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Last day to register for any class to determine financial aid eligibility |
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Last day to add a full semester class |
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Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund |
| Jan. 23 (Thurs) |
Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment. |
| Feb. 3 (Mon) |
Last day to apply for Spring 2014 and Summer 2014 graduation |
| Feb. 17 (Mon) |
President’s Day - no classes |
| Mar. 7-16 (Fri-Sun) |
Residence halls close on Friday, March 7 at 5:00 p.m. and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 16 |
| Mar. 8-16 (Sat-Sun) |
Spring Break |
| Mar. 20 (Thurs) |
Mid-term deficient grades due |
| Mar. 26 (Wed) |
Last day to withdraw from the University and be eligible for a refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy. Students can not withdraw from all classes online in WebAdvisor. Students must contact the University for a refund to calculate correctly. |
| Mar. 24-Apr. 11 (Mon-Mon) |
Tentative date for continuing student pre-registration for fall and summer 2014 and spring 2015 |
| Apr. 7 (Mon) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester class or school and receive a grade of “W” |
| Apr. 18-20 (Fri-Sun) |
Easter Holiday |
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Please note: Easter holiday begins 5:00 p.m. April 17 |
| Apr. 21 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes Resume |
| May 5-9 (Mon-Fri) |
Final examination period |
| May 9 (Fri) |
Semester ends |
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Residence Halls close - 3:00 p.m. |
| May 10 (Sat) |
Commencement - Fieldhouse |
| May 14 (Wed) |
Final grades due |
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| NOTE: Dates and events are subject to changes. Changes will be communicated to campus via email, campus newspaper, DSU News, or other means as appropriate. |
Spring 2014 Final Exam Schedule
May 5 - 9 (Mon - Fri)
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Examination Schedule for Spring 2014
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Exam Time
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Monday
May 5
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Tuesday
May 6
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Wednesday
May 7
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Thursday
May 8
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Friday
May 9
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8:00 - 10:00am
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M, W, MW, MWF, WF, MTWTH, MTWF, F
A 8:00
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T, TTH, TH, MTWTHF
B 8:00
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M, W, MW, MWF, WF, MTWTH, MTWF, F
A 9:00
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10:30am - 12:30pm
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M, W, MW, MWF, WF, MTWTH, MTWF, F
A 10:00
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T, TTH, TH, MTWTHF
B 9:30
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M, W, MW, MWF, MTWTH, MTWF, F
A 11:00
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T, TTH, TH, MTWTHF
B 11:00
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M, W, MW, MWF, WF, MTWTH, MTWF, F
A 12:00
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1:00 - 3:00pm
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M, W, MW, MWF, WF, MTWTH, MTWF, F
A 1:00
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T, TTH, TH, MTWTHF
B 12:00
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M, W, MW, MWF, WF, MTWTH, MTWF, F
A 2:00
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T, TTH, TH, MTWTHF
B 1:00
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3:30 - 5:30pm
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M, W, MW, MWF, WF, TWTH, MTWF, F
A 3:00
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T, TTH, TH, MTWTHF
B 2:30
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M, W, MW, MWF, WF, MTWTH, MTW, F
A 4:00
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T, TTH, TH, MTWTHF
B 4:00
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7:30PM - 9:30PM
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Monday evenings
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Tuesday evenings
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Wednesday evenings
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A Indicates courses that have first class contact on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
B Indicates courses that have first class contact on Tuesday, Thursday
* Authorized multiple section course examinations.
Courses that have first class contact at 8:30, 9:30, etc., will use the exam schedule of 8:00, 9:00, etc.
NOTE:
No student will be required to participate in more than three evaluative activities on any one day of the final exam week. Permission to reschedule a final evaluative activity should be sought before mid-semester if at all possible. The student, after consulting with his or her advisor, should petition the dean(s) responsible for the activity(ies) to be changed by completing the “Finals Week” form which is available online at http://www.dsu.edu/academics/forms.aspx The dean(s) will coordinate and approve the necessary rescheduling. Any changes or deviations in the schedule for an individual student must have advance approval of the dean in whose college the course is taught.
Summer 2014 Academic Calendar
Some class meeting times do not follow this calendar. Check the comments for a section in WebAdvisor for drop/withdraw deadlines.
May 19 Full 12-week and first 6-week summer sessions begins
May 22 Census date for first 6-week summer session; Last day to add a class or drop a
class with full refund
May 26 Census date for full 12-week summer session; Last day to add a class or drop a
class with full refund
May 26 Memorial Day - No classes
June 4 Last day to withdraw from all the first 6-week summer session classes and receive
a prorated refund
June 16 Last day to withdraw with a “W” from first 6-week summer session; No refund
June 27 First 6-week summer session ends
June 30 Second 6-week summer session begins
June 27 Last day to withdraw from all full 12-week summer session classes and receive a
prorated refund
July 3 Census date for second 6-week summer session; Last day to add a class or drop
a class with full refund
July 4 Independence Day - No classes
July 16 Last day to withdraw with a “W” from the full 12-week summer session; No refund
July 16 Last day to withdraw from all second 6-week summer session classes and receive a
prorated refund
July 28 Last day to withdraw with a “W” from the second 6-week summer session; No refund
August 8 Full 12-week and second 6-week summer sessions end
Fall 2014 Academic Calendar
| Aug. 22 (Fri) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for First Year Students only |
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New Student Orientation Activities begin |
| Aug. 23-24 (Sat-Sun) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for all students |
| Aug. 25 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes begin |
| Sept. 1 (Mon) |
Labor Day - no classes |
| Sept. 4 (Thurs) |
Census Day |
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Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibilty |
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Last day to add a full semester class |
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Last day to drop a full semester class and received 100% |
| Sept. 5 (Fri) |
Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration
and late fee assessment
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| Sept. 17 (Wed) |
Constitution Day |
| Oct. 1 (Wed) |
Last day to apply for Fall 2014 graduation |
| Oct. 13 (Mon) |
Native American Day - no classes |
| Oct. 17 (Fri) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Oct. 22 (Wed) |
Mid-term deficient grades due |
| Oct. 27-Nov. 14 (Mon-Fri) |
Continuing student pre-registration for spring 2015 and summer 2015 |
| Oct. 29 (Wed) |
Last day a student withdraw from the University and be eligible for a refund of University charges
based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy |
| Nov. 7 (Fri) |
Last day to wthdraw from a full semester course or school and receive a grade of “W” |
| Nov. 11 (Tue) |
Veterans Day - no class |
| Nov. 26-30 (Wed-Sun) |
Thanksgiving holiday - no classes
Please note: Tuesday, Nov. 25, evening classes will be held |
| Dec. 1 (Mon) |
Classes resume |
| Dec. 10 (Wed) |
No classes |
| Dec. 11-17 (Thurs-Wed) |
Final examination period |
| Dec. 13 (Sat) |
Commencement - Fieldhouse |
| Dec. 17 (Wed) |
Semester ends
Residence Halls close - 5:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 22 (Mon) |
Final grades due |
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| Note: Dates and events are subject to change. Changes wil be communicated to campus via email, website and other means as appropriate. |
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