Academic Calendar
Fall 2016
| Fall Semester (2016F) | |
|---|---|
| August 1 - October 15 | Petition via Self-Service on mySXU for Spring 2017 Graduation |
| August 17 | New Faculty Orientation |
| August 18 | Faculty Convocation |
| August 19 | New Student Induction and Medallion Ceremony |
| August 22 | Fall Semester Begins |
| September 5 | Labor Day: No Classes |
| September 12 | Final day to change a class from audit to credit |
| September 21 | Spirit of Mercy Day Celebrated (Noon classes canceled) |
| October 7-9 | Homecoming |
| October 15 | Deadline to file for Spring 2017 Graduation |
| October 19 | Final Day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail |
| October 19-November 3 | Registration for Spring 2017 classes for currently enrolled students |
| October 25 | Faculty Development Day - Classes canceled between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. |
| October 31 | Incomplete grades due from Spring 2016 semester and Summer 2016 term |
| November 4 | Registration begins for May Term 2017 and Summer Term 2017 for currently enrolled students |
| November 23-27 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| TBD | Founder's Day (Noon - 5 p.m.) |
| December 5-9 | Final Examinations |
The dates above generally refer to full semester dates. Condensed session dates may be different. Contact Records and Advising for more information.
For more information regarding refund and withdrawal dates, please go to the Withdrawal and Tuition Refunds web page.
Spring 2017
| Spring Semester (2017S) | |
|---|---|
| January 1 - March 15 | Petition via Self-Service on mySXU for Summer 2017 and Winter 2017 Graduation |
| January 9 | Spring Semester Begins |
| January 16 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday: no classes |
| January 30 | Final day to change a class from audit to credit |
| March 6 - 12 | Spring Break |
| March 8 | Final Day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail |
| March 15 | Deadline to file for Summer 2017 and Winter 2017 Graduation |
| March 16 - 30 | Registration for Fall 2017 classes for currently enrolled students |
| March 20 | Incomplete grades due from Fall 2016 semester |
| April 13 -16 | Easter Holiday |
| April 5 | Grad Fest 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| May 1 - 6 | Final Examinations |
| May 5 - 6 | Annual Commencement Ceremonies |
The dates above generally refer to full semester dates. Condensed session dates may be different. Contact Records and Advising for more information.
For more information regarding refund and withdrawal dates, please go to the Withdrawal and Tuition Refunds web page.
Summer 2017
| Summer Semester (2016U) | |
|---|---|
| May 8 - 27 | May Term |
| May 8 - August 12 | Summer Term |
| May 29 | Memorial Day observed: no classes |
| July 4 | Independence Day: no classes |
| TBD by Instructor | Final examinations for Summer |
For more information regarding refund and withdrawal dates, please go to the Withdrawal and Tuition Refunds web page.
Continuing Education/Degree Completion 2016-2017
| FALL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | August 22, 2016 | Fall I Term begins |
| Monday | September 5, 2016 | Labor Day* |
| Saturday | October 15, 2016 | Fall I Term ends |
| Monday | October 17, 2016 | Fall II Term begins |
| Thursday-Saturday | November 24-26, 2016 | Thanksgiving Holiday* |
| Saturday | December 10, 2016 | Fall II Terms ends |
| SPRING | ||
| Monday | January 9, 2017 | Spring I Term begins |
| Monday | January 16, 2017 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day* |
| Saturday | March 4, 2017 | Spring I Term ends |
| Monday-Saturday | March 6-11, 2017 | Spring Break |
| Monday | March 13, 2017 | Spring II Term begins |
| Thursday-Saturday | April 13-15, 2017 | Easter Break* |
| Saturday | May 6, 2017 | Spring II Term ends |
| SUMMER | ||
| Monday | May 15, 2017 | Summer I Term begins |
| Monday | May 29, 2017 | Memorial Day* |
| Saturday | June 24, 2017 | Summer I Term ends |
| Monday | July 3, 2017 | Summer II Term begins |
| Tuesday | July 4, 2017 | Independence Day* |
| Saturday | August 12, 2017 | Summer II Term ends |
*University Holidays – No class meeting on these dates. (May 7, 2016)
Fall Final Exam Schedule
| 8 - 9:50 a.m. | 10 - 11:50 a.m. | 12 - 1:50 p.m. | 2 - 3:50 p.m. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, December 5 | Classes which meet 8 a.m. M-W-F | Classes which meet 11 a.m. M-W-F | Math 135 |
Classes which meet 2 p.m. M-W-F |
| Tuesday, December 6 | Classes which meet 8 a.m. T-Th | Classes which meet 11 a.m. T-Th | Math 121, 122 Math 131, 132, 222 |
Classes which meet 2 p.m. T-Th |
| Wednesday, December 7 | Classes which meet 9 a.m. M-W-F | Math 105, 112 | Classes which meet 12 p.m. M-W-F | Classes which meet 3 p.m. M-W-F |
| Thursday, December 8 | Classes which meet 9:30 a.m. T-Th | Classes which meet 12:30 p.m. T-Th | Classes which meet 3:30 - 4:50 p.m. T-TH | |
| Friday, December 9 | Classes which meet 10 a.m. M-W-F | Classes which meet 1 p.m. M-W-F |
Spring Final Exam Schedule
| 8 - 9:50 a.m. | 10 - 11:50 a.m. | 12 - 1:50 p.m. | 2 - 3:50 p.m. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 1 | Classes which meet 8 a.m. M-W-F | Classes which meet 11 a.m. M-W-F | Math 135 | Classes which meet 2 p.m. M-W-F |
| Tuesday, May 2 | Classes which meet 8 a.m. T-Th | Classes which meet 11 a.m. T-Th | Math 121, 122 Math 131, 132, 222 |
Classes which meet 2 p.m. T-Th |
| Wednesday, May 3 | Classes which meet 9 a.m. M-W-F | Math 105, 112 | Classes which meet 12 p.m. M-W-F | Classes which meet 3 p.m. M-W-F |
| Thursday, May 4 | Classes which meet 9:30 a.m. T-Th | Classes which meet 12:30 p.m. T-Th | Classes which meet 3:30 - 4:50 p.m. T-TH | |
| Friday, May 5 | Classes which meet 10 a.m. M-W-F | Classes which meet 1 p.m. M-W-F |
