Academic Calendar - Hillsdale College

HILLSDALE COLLEGE 2014-2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
First Semester, Fall 2014
Second Semester, Spring 2015
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Freshman Orientation begins - Convocation 4:00 p.m.
Monday, January 12, 2015
New student orientation
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Validation for new & returning students
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Validation for new & returning students
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Fall semester classes begin at 8:00 a.m.
Add/drop cards required to change class schedule
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Spring semester classes begin at 8:00 a.m.
Add/drop cards required to change class schedule
Saturday, August 30, 2014 Kirby DC move-in
Saturday, January 17, 2015 – Kirby DC move-in
Monday, September 1, 2014
Labor Day - classes in session
Friday, January 23, 2015 - Last day to drop a course as a cancel
Friday, September 5, 2014 - Last day to drop a course as a cancel
Sunday, January 25 - Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Center for Constructive Alternatives Seminar III
Sunday, September 7 - Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Center for Constructive Alternatives Seminar I
Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 1, 2015
Spring Parents’ Weekend & Spring Honors Assembly
Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2014
Homecoming & Alumni Weekend
Football game on Saturday
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - Last day to drop with a W
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - Last day to drop a course with a W
Thursday, October 16, 2014 - Fall Convocation at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19, 2014
Parents Weekend & football game on Saturday
Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24, 2014
*Mid-semester break begins after last class on Wednesday
Classes resume on Monday, October 27
Sunday, March 1 - Thursday, March 5, 2015
Center for Constructive Alternatives Seminar IV
Friday, March 6, 2015
**Spring break begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday
Classes resume on Monday, March 16, 2015
Monday, March 23 - Thursday, April 2, 2015
Pre-registration for Summer 2015 & Fall 2015 terms
Friday, April 3, 2015 – Good Friday. Classes end at noon
Sunday, April 5, 2015 – Easter Sunday
Monday, November 3 - Thursday, November 13, 2014
Pre-registration for 2015 Spring semester
Monday, April 6, 2015 – Post-Easter travel day. No classes.
Sunday, November 9 - Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Center for Constructive Alternatives Seminar II
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Spring Convocation at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30, 2014
**Thanksgiving break begins after last class on Tuesday
Classes resume on Monday, December 1
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Last day of classes for Spring semester
Friday, December 5, 2014
Last day of classes for Fall semester
Monday, December 8 & Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Exam Days
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Reading Day - no exams
Thursday, Friday & Saturday - December 11, 12 & 13, 2014
Exam Days; December 13 is last day of semester and Kirby DC
move-out**
Monday, December 15, 2014 – Friday, January 9, 2015
2014 Winter Interim Semester
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Reading Day - no exams
Thursday, April 30 & Friday, May 1, 2015
Exam Days
Saturday, May 2, 2015 – Kirby DC move-out
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, May 4, 5 & 6, 2015
Exam Days; Last day of semester is May 6, 2015
Saturday, May 9, 2015 - Commencement - 2:00 p.m.
Summer Sessions 2015
May 11 - May 29, 2015 - First 3-week session (Monday-Friday)
Monday, May 25, 2015 - Memorial Day - no classes
June 1 - June 19, 2015 - Second 3-week session (Monday-Friday)
* College housing remains open.
**College housing closes at 5:30 p.m. but students with extraordinary needs may request a one-night extension
from the Dean’s Office.
NOTE: Students should prepare to be available during the entire final exam period each semester. Travel plans should be made accordingly.
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