Academic Calendar

This calendar is correct as of press time. For any changes, please consult the Academic Programs Office.

August Orientation Session
June 15, Monday— June 19, Friday Registration for August Orientation Session and Fall Term (for the incoming class) via mail
August 24, Monday* Orientation begins for all new students
Language exams
August 25, Tuesday* Language classes begin
August 29, Friday* Last day to withdraw
September 4, Friday* Orientation classes end
NOTE: Registration for incoming students will be reviewed during the August session
at a meeting with new students.
Fall Term 2009
September 8, Tuesday Fall classes begin
September 15, Tuesday Drop/add period ends
September 18, Friday Last day to withdraw from classes
(for partial refund)
October 12, Monday— October 16, Friday Midterm examinations
November 25, Wednesday Fall term regular classes end
November 26, Thursday—November 29, Sunday Thanksgiving recess
November 30, Monday—December 4, Friday Make-up Week
December 7, Monday—December 11, Friday Reading Week
December 8, Tuesday—December 18, Friday Registration for spring classes
December 14, Monday—December 18, Friday Final examinations
Intersession
December 19, Saturday—January 10, 2010, Sunday
Spring Term 2010
January 11, Monday Spring classes begin
January 15, Friday Applications due for Fall 2010
January 18, Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)
January 20, Wednesday Drop/add period ends
January 22, Friday Last day to withdraw from classes
February 8, Monday— February 12, Friday MA admission interviews
February 15, Monday - February 17, Wednesday PhD admission interviews
February 22, Monday - February 26, Friday Midterm examinations
February 27, Saturday - March 7, Sunday Spring recess
March 1, Monday Deadline for submission of thesis/dissertation. Commencement applications due
April 9, Friday Spring term 2010 ends
April 12, Monday—April 16, Friday Make-up Week
April 19, Monday—April 23, Friday Reading Week
April 26, Monday—April 30, Friday Finals Week
Intersession
May 1, Saturday—May 9, Sunday
Commencement
May 22, 2010 Bard College Commencement
* MA program; doctoral students must attend for the first two days

This calendar is subject to revision


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