[Liberal Arts News] [Dates and Deadlines] [Important Information]

Liberal Arts News

Greetings from the College of Liberal Arts

Each semester the electronic newsletter for students in the College of Liberal Arts contains important and timely information. Read more.

Nominations Sought for Liberal Arts Teaching Awards

Nominations are being sought by the College of Liberal Arts for the Liberal Arts Outstanding Teacher of the Year and the Cora Lee Graham Award for Outstanding Teaching of Freshmen awards. Read more.

Change in Mathematics Requirement for the BA Degree

The lower division mathematics requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree will change beginning with students who graduate in December 2006. Read more.

Change in University Class Attendance Policy

Effective Fall 2006, students who do not attend the first day of class may be dropped from the course. Read more.

Dates and Deadlines

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2006 : Course Withdrawal Deadline

The last day to drop a class for the Spring 2006 Semester was Monday, February 27, 2006. Read more about the official University policy regarding the course withdrawal deadline.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2006 : May 2006 and August 2006 Diploma Application Deadline

Seniors who have filed a degree application for May 2006 or August 2006 in the Dean's Office will be notified by e-mail that the Diploma Application form is available online. Read more.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2006 : Academic Advising Begins for Priority Registration

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006 : Priority Registration for Summer (including Intersessions) and Fall 2006

Priority registration is scheduled to open on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, for all Summer 2006 Sessions (including May and August Intersessions) and for the 2006 Fall Semester. Read more and also view a step-by-step guide for academic advising.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006 : Honors Convocation

THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 : Deadline for Liberal Arts Teacher Award Nominations

See the Liberal Arts news story above.

MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2006 : December 2006 Degree Application Deadline

Degree applications for December 2006 are due in the Dean's Office by Monday, April 17, 2006. Read more.

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2006 : Commencement

Commencement ceremonies for students who graduated in December 2005 and for students who plan to graduate in May or August 2006 will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006. Read more.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Letter to Seniors Planning To Graduate in Spring 2006

In mid-September 2005, a letter was sent to all senior Liberal Arts students concerning important deadlines for degree applications and diploma applications. Read entire letter.

Steps for Academic Advising

Priority registration is a busy period for students, faculty, and staff. Please schedule an appointment with your advisor as early as possible so that you can register as soon as your time window opens. View the steps for academic advising.

Prerequisite Checking and Priority Registration

Prerequisite checking went live December 2005 and will be active during the upcoming Priority Registration period. Read more.

Academic Calendars

• Spring Semester 2005-2006
• Summer 2005-2006 (Includes May and August Intersessions)
• Fall Semester 2006-2007

Exam Schedule

• Spring 2006 Exam Schedule--The College of Liberal Arts strictly adheres to the official University policy concerning final examinations. Read more.