Academic Calendar 2008-09
August 2008 | |
Saturday, August 23 | |
| * | New Student Orientation: August 23-26. |
Wednesday, August 27 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes Begin. |
| 8:30 a.m. | Add/Drop/Audit period begins. |
| 5:00 p.m. | Opening Convocation. Cole Chapel. |
| * | Pass/Grade/Fail option begins. |
September 2008 | |
Monday, September 1 | |
| * | National Holiday. Labor Day. |
Friday, September 5 | |
| * | Last day to obtain instructor's signature to enroll in a course on an audit basis. |
| * | Registration period ends. Late fee charged to add a course after this date. |
Friday, September 19 | |
| * | Last day to declare a course Pass/Grade/Fail. |
October 2008 | |
Monday, October 13 | |
| * | October Break. No classes October 13-14. |
Wednesday, October 15 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes resume. |
Friday, October 17 | |
| * | Mid-semester notices due. |
| * | Homecoming Weekend 2008. A celebration of all things Wheaton! Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August. |
Saturday, October 18 | |
| * | Homecoming Weekend 2008. Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August. |
Friday, October 24 | |
| * | Last day to submit a Self-Initiated Connection proposal. if the student is enrolled in the last course of the Connection this semester. |
| * | Last day to drop a course without record. |
November 2008 | |
Monday, November 3 | |
| * | Advisor Appointments. November 3-7. |
Monday, November 10 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Course selection for Spring 2009 semester. November 10-14. |
Wednesday, November 26 | |
| * | Thanksgiving Recess. No classes November 26-30. |
December 2008 | |
Monday, December 1 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes resume. |
Friday, December 5 | |
| * | Classes End. |
Saturday, December 6 | |
| * | Review Period. December 6-7. |
Monday, December 8 | |
| * | Final Examinations. December 8-13. |
January 2009 | |
Monday, January 5 | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Final Grades Due. |
Sunday, January 18 | |
| * | Sophomore Class Half-Time. Sophomores return to campus for the half-time program. |
| * | New Student Orientation: January 18-20. |
Wednesday, January 21 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes begin. |
| 8:30 p.m. | Add/Drop/Audit period begins. |
| * | Pass/Grade/Fail option begins. |
Thursday, January 29 | |
| * | Last day to obtain instructor's signature to enroll in a course for an audit basis. |
| * | Registration period ends. Late fee charged to add a course after this date. |
February 2009 | |
Friday, February 13 | |
| * | Last day to declare a course Pass/Grade/Fail. |
March 2009 | |
Friday, March 6 | |
| * | Mid-semester notices due. |
Monday, March 9 | |
| * | Spring Break. No classes March 9-13. |
Monday, March 16 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes resume. |
Friday, March 20 | |
| * | Last day to submit a Self-initiated Connection proposal. If the student is enrolled in the last course of the Connection this semester. |
| * | Last day to drop a course without record. |
Monday, March 30 | |
| * | Advisor Appointments. March 30 - April 3. |
April 2009 | |
Monday, April 6 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Course selection for Fall 2009 semester. April 6-10. |
Thursday, April 30 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Honors Convocation. Cole Chapel. |
May 2009 | |
Friday, May 1 | |
| * | Classes end. |
Saturday, May 2 | |
| * | Review period. May 2-3. |
Monday, May 4 | |
| * | Final Examinations. May 4-9. |
Monday, May 11 | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Senior Final Grades Due. |
Saturday, May 16 | |
| * | Commencement. |
Monday, May 18 | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Final Grades Due. Classes 2010, 2011, 2012. |
insideWheaton Instructions (pdf)
New Student Orientation
Returning Students: Be sure to Sign In on WINDOW or insideWheaton.
Seniors: Be sure to complete Intent to Graduate form as part of Sign In.
Registration Change Period: Begins on August 27, 2008. You can add courses through September 5, 2008. You can drop classes (but not below 4 academic credits) through October 24, 2008.
Senior Responsibilities and Deadlines
Sophomores: All Wheaton students are required to declare a major by the end of their sophomore year. You can pick up a major declaration form at the Office of the Registrar.
Stay Informed! All students are expected to check their Wheaton email accounts and their Wheaton Post Office Boxes; it is the means by which all college departments communicate with students.