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University Calendar
The annual calendar at BYU includes two semesters and two terms. Fall semester
2007 begins the first Tuesday in September and ends before the Christmas holidays.
Winter semester is from early January to late April. Spring and summer terms begin April 29
and June 23 respectively. Registering for spring and summer terms allows students to
accelerate their progress in many degree programs.
| Fall Semester 2007 |
| M |
Jan 1, 2007 |
Departmental application deadlines for fall semester 2007 entry to
graduate study may be as early as January 1,2007. For specific program and department
deadlines and requirements, refer to the department listing in the 2007–2008
BYU Graduate Catalog or check with the department. |
| M |
Jan 15 |
Last day continuing students can apply for Spring/Summer scholarships |
| Th |
Feb 1 |
Last day new freshmen may apply to be considered for the Gordon B. Hinckley Scholarship
for fall semester 2007 |
| Th |
Feb 1 |
Last day new freshmen may submit undergraduate applications for spring term 2007,
summer term 2007, or fall semester 2007 admission, academic scholarships, and talent awards |
| Th |
Feb 1 |
Last day international students (new freshman, transfer, and former) may submit admission
applications for spring term 2007 |
| Th |
Mar 1 |
All enrolled continuing undergraduate, graduate, intern, or Study Abroad students'
Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsements are due to avoid registration delays for
fall semester 2007 |
| Th |
Mar 1 |
Last day transfer and former BYU students (including international students) may submit
undergraduate admission applications for spring term 2007, summer term 2007, or
fall semester 2007 |
| Th |
Mar 1 |
Last day transfer students may submit undergraduate scholarship applications for
fall semester 2007 |
| Th |
Mar 1 |
Last day to submit a continuing student enrollment and scholarship deferment application
for spring term 2007, summer term 2007, or fall semester 2007 |
| Su |
Apr 15 |
Last day continuing undergraduate students and former students admitted spring term,
summer term, or fall semester 2007 may apply for scholarships for fall semester 2007 or
winter semester 2008 |
| Su |
Aug 19 |
First day summer term 2007 grades are available |
| MTW |
Aug 27–29 |
Annual University Conference |
| T |
Aug 28 |
Tuition due in full. Ability to add additional courses for fall 2007 will be restricted
due to non-payment |
| ThFSa |
Aug30–Sep 1 |
New Student Orientation |
| M |
Sep 3 |
Labor Day holiday |
| M |
Sep 3 |
Last day to officially discontinue enrollment without a withdraw date
posted on the transcript |
| T |
Sep 4 |
Classes begin |
| Sa |
Sep 15 |
Last day for undergraduates to apply and pay fee for December 2007 graduation |
| M |
Sep 17 |
Last day to add classes |
| M |
Sep 17 |
Last day for new and continuing students to submit Student Health
Plan enrollment or certification of other coverage through the Route
Y Web site |
| M |
Sep 17 |
Last day to drop classes without incurring a pro-rata tuition charge |
| M |
Sep 17 |
Last day to drop a class without a W (official withdrawal) appearing on the
transcript |
| T |
Sep 18 |
Final tuition deadline. Current clas enrollment will be dropped for non-payment. Late
payments will not be accepted. |
| Th |
Sep 20 |
Last day to withdraw from a first block class for academic reasons |
| F |
Sep 28 |
Last day graduate students may apply for December 2007 graduation |
| M |
Oct 1 |
Last day new freshmen, transfer, and former BYU students (including international
students) may submit undergraduate admission/scholarship applications for winter semester 2008 |
| M |
Oct 1 |
Last day to submit a continuing student enrollment and scholarship deferment application
for winter semester 2008 |
| M |
Oct 8 |
Last day to officially discontinue from first block classes for nonacademic emergencies |
| M |
Oct 8 |
Last day to withdraw from a semester class for academic reasons |
| T |
Oct 23 |
Last day of first block classes |
| W |
Oct 24 |
Second block classes begin |
| W |
Oct 31 |
Last day to add second block classes |
| W |
Oct 31 |
Last day to drop a second block class without a W (official withdrawal) appearing on the
transcript |
| F |
Nov 2 |
Last day graduate students in dissertation, thesis, or selected project programs may
schedule a final oral examination (defense of their work) and submit one copy of their work to
their department for December 2007 graduation |
| F |
Nov 9 |
Last day to withdraw from a second block class for academic reasons |
| F |
Nov 9 |
Last day Independent Study course work and midterms may be submitted for December 2007
graduation |
| Th |
Nov 15 |
Full payment due on BYU short-term loans for fall semester 2007 |
| F |
Nov 16 |
Last day graduate students in dissertation, thesis, or selected project programs may have
a final oral examination (defense of their work) for December 2007 graduation |
| T |
Nov 20 |
Friday class instruction—no Tuesday classes |
| W |
Nov 21 |
No classes held |
| W |
Nov 21 |
Last day undergraduates may submit to the Records Office all incompletes, T grades, special
exams, GE challenges, military credit, official transcripts of work completed at other schools,
and any other information pertaining to December 2007 graduation |
| ThF |
Nov 22–23 |
Thanksgiving holiday |
| F |
Nov 30 |
Last day to officially discontinue from the university or withdraw from a class for
nonacademic emergencies |
| F |
Nov 30 |
Last day graduate students may submit their dissertation, thesis, or selected project to the
dean of their college for December 2007 graduation |
| F |
Nov 30 |
Last day Independent Study final exams may be submitted for December 2007 graduation |
| F |
Dec 7 |
Last day graduate students may submit their dissertation, thesis, or selected project
to the Library Business Office; complete remaining degree requirements; pay fees; and
submit exam results and any I and T, etc., grade changes to Graduate Studies for December
2007 graduation |
| Th |
Dec 13 |
Last day of class instruction |
| FSa |
Dec 14–15 |
Reading days |
| M–F |
Dec 17–21 |
Final exams |
| F |
Dec 21 |
Graduation (no exercises) |
| MT |
Dec 24–25 |
Christmas Holiday |
| MT |
Dec 31–Jan 1, 2008 |
New Year's Day Holiday |
| W |
Jan 2 |
Last day instructors may submit fall semester 2007 grades to the Records Office |
| F |
Jan 4 |
Fall semester 2007 grades available |
| Winter Semester 2008 |
| Th |
Feb 1, 2007 |
Departmental application deadlines for winter semester 2008 entry to graduate study may be
as early as February 1, 2007. For specific program and department deadlines and requirements,
refer to the department listing in the 2007–2008 BYU Graduate Catalog or check with the
department |
| Su |
Apr 15 |
Last day continuing undergraduate students may apply for scholarships for winter
semester 2008 |
| M |
Oct 1 |
Last day new freshmen, transfer, and former BYU students (including international students)
may submit undergraduate admission/scholarship applications for winter semester 2008 |
| M |
Oct 1 |
Last day to submit a continuing student enrollment and scholarship deferment application
for winter semester 2008 |
| Th |
Nov 15 |
Last day for undergraduates to apply and pay fee for April 2008 graduation |
| W |
Jan 2, 2008 |
Tuition due in full. Ability to add additional courses for winter 2008 will be
restricted due to non-payment |
| F |
Jan 4 |
New Student Orientation |
| Su |
Jan 6 |
Last day to officially discontinue enrollment without a withdraw date
posted on the transcript |
| M |
Jan 7 |
Classes begin |
| T |
Jan 15 |
Last day continuing students can apply for Spring/Summer scholarships |
| M |
Jan 21 |
Martin Luther King Day holiday |
| F |
Jan 18 |
Last day to add classes |
| F |
Jan 18 |
Last day for new students to submit Student Health Plan enrollment or
certification of other coverage through the Route Y Web site |
| F |
Jan 18 |
Last day to drop classes without incurring a pro-rata tuition charge |
| F |
Jan 18 |
Last day to drop a class without a W (official withdrawal) appearing on the transcript |
| T |
Jan 22 |
Final tuition deadline. Current class enrollment will be dropped for non-payment.
Late payments will not be accepted. |
| Th |
Jan 24 |
Last day to withdraw from a first block class for academic reasons |
| F |
Jan 25 |
Last day graduate students may apply for April 2008 graduation |
| F |
Feb 1 |
Last day new freshmen may submit unergraduate applications for spring term 2008,
summer term 2008, or fall semester 2008 admission, academic scholarships, and talent
awards |
| F |
Feb 1 |
Last day international students (new freshman, transfer, and former) may submit
admission/scholarship applications for spring term 2008 |
| F |
Feb 1 |
Last day new freshmen (including international students) may apply to be considered for the
Gordon B. Hinckley Scholarship for fall semester 2008 |
| M |
Feb 11 |
Last day to officially discontinue from a first block class for nonacademic emergencies |
| M |
Feb 11 |
Last day to withdraw from a semester class for academic reasons |
| M |
Feb 18 |
Presidents' Day holiday |
| T |
Feb 19 |
Monday class instruction—no Tuesday classes |
| F |
Feb 22 |
Last day graduate students in dissertation, thesis, or selected project programs may
schedule a final oral examination (defense of their work) and submit one copy of their
work to their department for April 2008 graduation |
| W |
Feb 27 |
Last day of first block classes |
| Th |
Feb 28 |
Second block classes begin |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day transfer and former BYU students—including international students (except
for spring term—see Feb 15)—may submit undergraduate admission/scholarship
applications for spring term 2008, summer term 2008, or fall semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
All enrolled continuing undergraduate, graduate, intern, or Study Abroad students'
Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsements are due to avoid registration delays
for fall semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day to submit a continuing student enrollment and scholarship deferment application
for spring term 2008, summer term 2008, or fall semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day transfer students may submit undergraduate scholarship applications for fall
semester 2008 |
| Th |
Mar 6 |
Last day to add second block classes |
| Th |
Mar 6 |
Last day to drop a second block class without a W (official withdrawal) appearing on the
transcript |
| F |
Mar 7 |
Last day graduate students in dissertation, thesis, or selected project programs may
have a final oral examination (defense of their work) for April 2008 graduation |
| F |
Mar 14 |
Last day graduate students may submit their dissertation, thesis, or selected project to
the dean of their college for April 2008 graduation |
| F |
Mar 14 |
Last day Independent Study course work and midterms may be submitted for April 2008
graduation |
| Sa |
Mar 15 |
Due date for Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsement for academic year
Fall 2008–Summer 2009 |
| M |
Mar 17 |
Full payment due on BYU short-term loans for Winter semester 2008 |
| M |
Mar 17 |
Last day to withdraw from a second block class for academic reasons |
| F |
Mar 21 |
Last day graduate students may submit their dissertation, thesis, or selected project to
the Library Business Office; complete remaining degree requirements; pay fees; and submit exam
results and any I and T, etc., grade changes to Graduate Studies for April 2008 graduation |
| F |
Mar 28 |
Last day undergraduates may submit to the Records Office all incompletes, T grades,
special exams, GE challenges, military credit, official transcripts of work completed at
other schools, and any other information pertaining to April 2008 graduation |
| W |
Apr 2 |
Last day to officially discontinue from the university or withdraw from a class for
nonacademic emergencies |
| F |
Apr 4 |
Last day Independent Study final exams may be submitted for April 2008 graduation |
| T |
Apr 15 |
Last day continuing undergraduate students and former students admitted spring term, summer
term, or fall semester 2008 may apply for scholarships for fall semester 2008 and winter semester
2008 |
| T |
Apr 15 |
Last day of class instruction |
| WTh |
Apr 16–17 |
Reading days |
| F, Sa, M–W |
Apr 18–19, 21–23 |
Final exams |
| Th |
Apr 24 |
Graduation—university commencement |
| F |
Apr 25 |
Graduation—college convocations |
| W |
Apr 30 |
Last day instructors may submit winter semester 2008 grades to the Records Office |
| F |
May 2 |
Winter semester 2008 grades available |
| Spring Term 2008 |
| M |
Sept 17, 2007 |
Departmental application deadlines for spring term 2008 entry to graduate study may be as
early as September 17, 2007. For specific program and department deadlines and requirements,
refer to the department listing in the 2007–2008 BYU Graduate Catalog or check with the
department |
| T |
Jan 15, 2008 |
Last day continuing undergraduate students may submit scholarship applications for spring
or summer terms 2008 |
| F |
Feb 1 |
Last day new freshmen may submit undergraduate applications for spring term 2008, summer
term 2008, or fall semester 2008 admission, academic scholarships, and talent awards |
| F |
Feb 1 |
Last day international students (new freshman, transfer, and former) may submit admission
applications for spring term 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day transfer and former BYU students—including international students (except
for spring term—see Feb 15)—may submit undergraduate admission applications for
spring term 2008, summer term 2008, or fall semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
All enrolled continuing undergraduate, graduate, intern, or Study Abroad students'
Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsements are due to avoid registration delays for
fall semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day to submit a continuing student enrollment and scholarship deferment application
for spring term 2008, summer term 2008, or fall semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day transfer students may submit scholarship applications for spring term, summer term,
or fall semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day former students admitted spring term or summer term 2008 may apply for spring
term and summer term 2008 scholarships |
| T |
Apr 15 |
Last day for undergraduates to apply and pay fee for August 2008 graduation |
| T |
Apr 15 |
Last day former students may apply for all semester 2008 or winter semester 2008
scholarships |
| T |
Apr 22 |
Tuition due in full. Ability to add additional courses for spring 2008 will be
restricted due to non-payment |
| M |
Apr 28 |
Last day to discontinue enrollment without a withdraw date posted on the transcript |
| M |
Apr 28 |
New Student Orientation |
| T |
Apr 29 |
Classes begin |
| T |
May 6 |
Last day to add classes |
| T |
May 6 |
Last day for new students to submit Student Health Plan enrollment or
certification of other coverage through the Route Y Web site |
| T |
May 6 |
Last day to drop classes without incurring a pro-rata tuition charge |
| T |
May 6 |
Last day to drop a class without a W (official withdrawal) appearing on the transcript |
| W |
May 7 |
Final tuition deadline. Current class enrollment will be dropped for non-payment. Late
payments will not be accepted |
| Th |
May 15 |
Last day to withdraw from a class for academic reasons |
| F |
May 23 |
Last day graduate students may apply for August 2008 graduation |
| M |
May 26 |
Memorial Day holiday |
| M |
Jun 2 |
Full payment due on BYU short-term loans for spring term 2008 |
| T |
Jun 3 |
Last day to officially discontinue from the university or withdraw from a class for
nonacademic emergencies |
| M |
Jun 16 |
Last day of class instruction |
| T |
Jun 17 |
Reading day |
| WTh |
Jun 18–19 |
Final exams |
| F |
Jun 20 |
Last day graduate students in dissertation, thesis, or selected project programs may
schedule a final oral examination (defense of their work) and submit one copy of their work
to their department for August 2008 graduation |
| F |
Jun 27 |
Last day instructors may submit spring term 2008 grades to the Records Office |
| M |
Jun 30 |
Spring term 2008 grades available |
| M |
Jun 30 |
Last day federal government will accept Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
for 2007–2008 academic year |
| Summer Term 2008 |
| M |
Dec 17, 2007 |
Departmental application deadlines for summer term 2008 entry to graduate study may be
as early as December 17, 2007. For specific program and department deadlines and requirements,
refer to the department listing in the 2007—2008 BYU Graduate Catalog or check with the
department |
| T |
Jan 15, 2008 |
Last day continuing undergraduate students may submit scholarship applications for
summer term 2008 |
| F |
Feb 1 |
Last day new freshmen may submit undergraduate applications for summer term 2008 or fall
semester 2008 admission, and academic scholarships |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day transfer and former BYU students—including international students—may
submit undergraduate admission applications for summer term 2008 or fall semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
All enrolled continuing undergraduate, graduate, intern, or Study Abroad students'
Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsements are due to avoid registration delays for
fall semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day to submit a continuing student enrollment and scholarship deferment application
for summer term 2008 or fall semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day transfer students may submit scholarship applications for summer term and fall
semester 2008 |
| Sa |
Mar 1 |
Last day former students admitted for summer term 2008 may apply for summer term 2008
scholarships |
| T |
Apr 15 |
Last day for undergraduates to apply and pay fee for August 2008 graduation |
| T |
Apr 15 |
Last day former students may apply for fall semester 2008 or winter semester 2008 scholarships |
| F |
May 23 |
Last day graduate students may apply for August 2008 graduation |
| M |
Jun 16 |
Tuition due in full. Ability to add additional courses for summer 2008 will be
restricted due to non-payment |
| F |
Jun 20 |
Last day graduate students in dissertation, thesis, or selected project programs may
schedule a final oral examination (defense of their work) and submit one copy of their
work to their department for August 2008 graduation |
| FSa |
Jun 20–21 |
New Student Orientation |
| M |
Jun 23 |
Classes begin |
| Su |
Jun 22 |
Last day to discontinue enrollment without a withdraw date posted on the transcript |
| M |
Jun 30 |
Last day to add classes |
| M |
Jun 30 |
Last day for new students to submit Student Health Plan enrollment or
certification of other coverage through the Route Y Web site |
| M |
Jun 30 |
Last day to drop classes without incurring a pro-rata tuition charge |
| M |
Jun 30 |
Last day to drop a class without a W (official withdrawal) appearing on the transcript |
| M |
Jun 30 |
Last day federal government will accept Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
for 2007–2008 academic year |
| T |
Jul 1 |
Final tuition deadline. Current class enrollment will be dropped for non-payment.
Late payments will not be accepted |
| Th |
Jul 3 |
Last day graduate students in dissertation, thesis, or selected project programs may have
a final oral examination (defense of their work) for August 2008 graduation |
| F |
Jul 4 |
Independence Day holiday |
| F |
Jul 4 |
Last day Independent Study course work and midterms may be submitted for August 2008
graduation |
| Th |
Jul 10 |
Last day to withdraw from a class for academic reasons |
| F |
Jul 11 |
Last day graduate students may submit their dissertation, thesis, or selected project
to the dean of their college for August 2008 graduation |
| F |
Jul 18 |
Last day undergraduates may submit to the Records Office all incompletes, T grades, special
exams, GE challenges, military credit, official transcripts of work completed at other schools,
and any other information pertaining to August 2008 graduation |
| F |
Jul 18 |
Last day graduate students may submit their dissertation, thesis, or selected project to
the Library Business Office; complete remaining degree requirements; pay fees; and submit exam
results and any I and T, etc., grade changes to Graduate Studies for August 2008 graduation |
| Th |
Jul 24 |
Pioneer Day holiday |
| F |
Jul 25 |
Last day Independent Study final exams may be submitted for August 2008 graduation |
| T |
Jul 29 |
Last day to officially discontinue from the university or withdraw from a class for
nonacademic emergencies |
| F |
Aug 1 |
Full payment due on BYU short-term loans for summer term 2008 |
| M |
Aug 11 |
Last day of class instruction |
| T |
Aug 12 |
Reading day |
| WTh |
Aug 13–14 |
Final exams |
| Th |
Aug 14 |
Graduation—university commencement |
| F |
Aug 15 |
Graduation—college convocations |
| F |
Aug 22 |
Last day instructors may submit summer term 2008 grades to the Records Office |
| M |
Aug 25 |
Summer term 2008 grades available |
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