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NOVA 2012-2013 College Catalog
COLLEGE CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER 2012
Please check NOVAConnect for the start dates and census dates of Dynamic Sessions
| Advising Week for Fall Semester | April 2–6 |
| NOVAConnect Web Priority Enrollment for Continuing Students for All Sessions | April 10–May 1 |
| Priority Date for Fall Financial Aid Application for All Students | May 1 |
| NOVAConnect Web Open Enrollment Begins for All Students for All Sessions | June 5 |
| 16-Week Session | |
| Classes begin | August 22 |
| Labor Day Holiday for faculty, students and staff, Offices closed | September 3 |
| Last day to drop with tuition refund or change to audit (Census Date)** | September 10 |
| Last day to apply for graduation for Fall 2012 | October 1 |
| Non-instructional days/no classes; College offices open | October 8-9 |
| Last day to withdraw without grade penalty | October 31November 5 |
| Non-instructional day/no classes; College closes at Noon | November 21 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday for faculty, students and staff, College offices closed | November 22-23 |
| Non-instructional days/no classes. College offices closed. | November 24-25 |
| Last week of classes | December 4-10 |
| Final exam week | December 11-17 |
First 8-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | August 22 |
| Last day to drop with tuition refund or change to audit (Census Date)** | August 29 |
| Labor Day Holiday for faculty, students and staff, Offices closed | September 3 |
| Last day to withdraw without grade penalty | September 24 |
| Last day to apply for Fall graduation * | October 1 |
| Non-instructional days/no classes; College offices open | October 8-9 |
| Classes and examinations end | October 16 |
Second 8-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | October 17 |
| Last day to drop with tuition refund or change to audit (Census Date)** | October 25 |
| Last day to withdraw without grade penalty | November 21 |
| Non-instructional day/no classes; College closes at Noon | November 21 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday for faculty, students and staff, College offices closed | November 22-23 |
| Non-instructional days/no classes. College offices closed. | November 24-25 |
| Classes and Examinations end | December 17 |
Holidays (College closed)
| Winter Break for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. NOVAConnect registration only. | December 2120, 2012 - January 1, 2013 |
SPRING SEMESTER 2013
| Advising Week for Spring Semester | October 29-November 2 |
| NOVAConnect Web Priority Enrollment Begins for Continuing Students | November 6 |
| NOVAConnect Web Open Enrollment Begins for All Students | November 12 |
16-Week Session
| Classes Begin | January 14 |
| Martin Luther King Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | January 21 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | February 1 |
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation for Spring 2013 | March 1 |
| Spring Break (No classes) | March 11-17 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | March 28 |
| Final Week of Classes | April 2930-May 56 |
| Final Exam Week | May 67-May 1213 |
| Commencement Ceremony | May 19 |
First 8-Week Session
| Classes Begin | January 14 |
| Martin Luther King Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | January 21 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | January 22 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | February 18 |
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation for Spring 2013 | March 1 |
| Classes and Examinations End | March 10 |
| Spring Break- No classes, college offices open | March 11- March 17 |
Second 8-Week Session
| Classes Begin | March 18 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | March 26 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | April 22 |
| Classes and Examinations End | May 1213 |
| Commencement Ceremony | May 19 |
SUMMER TERM 2013
| NOVAConnect Web Enrollment Begins for All Sessions | April 1 |
12-Week Session
| Classes Begin | May 20 |
| Memorial Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | May 27 |
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation for Summer 2013 | June 1 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | June 3 |
| Independence Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | July 4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | July 8 |
| Classes and Examinations End | August 11 |
First 8-Week Session
| Classes Begin | May 20 |
| Memorial Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed.f | May 27 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | May 28 |
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation for Summer 2013 | June 1 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | June 21 |
| Classes and Examinations End | July 14 |
First 6-Week Session
| Classes Begin | May 20 |
| Memorial Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | May 27 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | May 28 |
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation for Summer 2013 | June 1 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | June 14 |
| Classes and Examinations End | June 30 |
Second 8-Week Session
| Classes Begin | June 17 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | June 25 |
| Independence Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | July 4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | July 20 19 |
| Classes and Examinations End | August 11 |
Second 6-Week Session
| Classes Begin | July 1 |
| Independence Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | July 4 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | July 9 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | July 25 |
| Classes and Examinations End | August 11 |