New student orientation begins Saturday, August 24. Don’t worry; Saturday is usually a travel and unpack day, so you won’t miss any important orientation functions if you arrive during the day. The first required event for all new students will be later in the afternoon. Events for parents that day include a reception and luncheon. If your parents need to stay overnight, there are many local motels in the area. The academic calendar below will be helpful for you to plan future travel at the beginning and end of both semesters.
The following is an incomplete list of important dates in the 2013-2014 academic year to help you make travel plans:
| August 24-28: | New Student Orientation |
| August 28: | Residence Halls open for upperclass students, 9 a.m. |
| August 29: | Fall semester classes begin, 8 a.m. |
| October 16: | Fall recess begins, 4 p.m. |
| October 21: | Classes resume, 8 a.m. |
| November 1-3: | Family Weekend |
| November 22: | Thanksgiving recess begins, 4 p.m. |
| December 2: | Classes resume, 8 a.m. |
| December 21: | Residence halls close, noon |
| January 16-18: | New Student Orientation for January admits and transfers |
| January 19: | Residence halls open for returning students, 9 a.m. |
| January 21: | Spring semester classes begin, 8 a.m. |
| March 14: | Spring recess begins, 4 p.m. |
| March 31: | Classes resume, 8 a.m. |
| May 25: | Commencement |
| May 26: | Residence halls close for seniors, noon |
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