2015-2016 Samford University Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Calendars and Critical Deadlines


Sections Calendars for 2014-2015
 

Students are expected to know regulations and policies found in this catalog and the Student Handbook. Keeping abreast of the school calendar, critical deadlines, and all University mail received in one’s university mailbox and/or electronic mail is also the student’s responsibility

Undergraduate Day and Evening Students; Most Graduate Students*

Semester System

For undergraduate day and most graduate students, Samford University operates on the semester (4-1-4) system, consisting of two four-month semesters, fall and spring, and a three-week term in January (see Jan Term below). The fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The spring semester begins in late January and ends in mid-May. A maximum of 18 credits may be taken during the semester without additional approval of an academic dean.

Jan Term

Samford University offers a short term consisting of three weeks in the month of January called Jan Term. The major intent of this interterm is to give the student a wider world view, a richer experience in integrating knowledge from a variety of specialties, and a deeper consciousness of the relevance of the student’s studies to one’s life and career. Some courses emphasize interdisciplinary cooperation, using teaching faculty, guest lecturers, and student research and participation. Others are intended to give the student an opportunity for intensive study and observation in a setting involving a potential career. Interterm opportunities include research in libraries or laboratories, contacts with visiting scholars, internships, externships, field trips, and other useful activities. A number of courses are offered at the Daniel House, Samford’s London Study Centre. Regular courses are offered for those who wish to accelerate progress toward graduation or to make up for underload in earlier semesters. The maximum class load allowed in the Jan Term is two courses, not to exceed a total of six credits.

Summer Terms

Summer term day classes are split into two five-week terms, one 10-week summer term, and one 14-week summer term. A maximum of 16 credits can be taken during the summer terms, with a maximum of eight in each five-week term.

Undergraduate Evening Students

Classes for undergraduate evening students meet for two eight-week terms in the fall and spring (A/B Terms), a three-week Jan Term, and two five-week summer terms. All programs offered through the Evening Studies and the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program (Law) follow this format.

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*Not all graduate programs offer Jan Term courses. Environmental management, graduate programs in the College of Health Sciences, and the accelerated BSN nursing program follow a calendar format that consists of a fall, spring, and one 10-week or 14-week summer term.

Inclement Weather Statement

Inclement weather or other events beyond the control of the University that might cause risk or danger to students, faculty, and staff may occasionally result in changes to normal University operations, including cancellation of classes or events; the calendar schedule may be adjusted.

 


Calendar for Academic Year 2015-2016 for
Undergraduate Day & Most Graduate Programs

 Graduation Application Deadlines

All students must complete the Application for Graduation to assure timely assessment of their graduation requirements. The form is accessible online through the Samford Portal at: https://portal.samford.edu

Expected Graduation Term

Student Classification

Application Deadline

Fall 2015 Undergraduate Students February 15, 2015
Spring 2016 Undergraduate Students September 28, 2015
Summer 2016 Undergraduate Students February 15, 2016
Fall 2016 Undergraduate Students April 1, 2016
Fall 2015 Graduate Students October 1, 2015
Spring 2016 Graduate Students February 8, 2016
Summer 2016 Graduate Students July 1, 2016
Fall 2016 Graduate Students October 1, 2016 (est)

 

 Fall Semester 2015

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August 17 Classes begin
August 18 University Convocation
August 21 Last day to add or drop a Fall course(s)
August 21 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in semester repeated course is taken
August 25 Last day for Law students to add/drop
September 7 Labor Day Holiday; no classes meet
September 28 Deadline for Graduation Application for Spring 2016 (Undergraduates)
October 9 Deadline for faculty to submit Midterm grades for all students
October 12-13 Fall Break; no classes meet
October 19 Registration begins for Jan Term and Spring Semester
  (Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)
November 11 Last day to withdraw from a Fall course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Fall courses without ACADEMIC penalty
November 11 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semester
November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break (full week); no classes meet
December 3 Classes end
December 4 Study Day
December 7-10 Final Examinations
December 13 Commencement
December 15 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

 

 Jan Term 2016

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January 4 Classes begin
January 6 Last day to add or drop a Jan Term course(s)
January 6 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
January 15 Last day to withdraw from a Jan Term course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Jan Term courses without ACADEMIC penalty
January 15 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semester
January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday; no classes meet
January 21 Classes end
January 22 Final Examinations
January 26 Final Grade due (Tuesday)

 

 Spring Semester 2016

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January 4 Classes begin for Law Mini-Term and Pharmacy
January 11 Classes begin for Graduate Programs in Health Sciences and Law
January 15 Last day to add or drop a Spring course(s) for Graduate Programs in Health Sciences and Law
January 25 Classes begin for undergraduate students and all other graduate programs
January 26 University Convocation
January 29 Last day to add or drop a Spring course(s) for undergraduate students and all other graduate programs
January 29 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken (Undergraduates only)
February 8 Deadline for Graduation Application for Spring/May 2016 (Graduate Students only)
February 15 Deadline for Graduation Application for Summer 2016 (Undergraduates only)
March 9 Deadline for faculty to submit midterm grades for all students
March 21-25 Spring Break Holidays; no classes meet
March 28 Easter Monday Holiday; no classes meet
March 30 Registration begins for Summer Terms and Fall Semester (Wednesday)
  (NOTE: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)
April 1 Deadline for Graduation Application for Fall 2016 (Undergraduates only)
April 19 Last day to withdraw from a Spring course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Spring courses without ACADEMIC penalty
April 19 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semester
May 5 Classes end
May 9-12 Final Examinations
May 12-14 Commencement
May 17 Final Grade due (Tuesday)

 

 Full Summer Term 2016 (14 Weeks)

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May 16 Classes begin
May 20 Last day to add or drop a Full Summer Term (14-Week) course(s)
May 20 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
May 30 Memorial Day Holiday; no classes meet
July 4 Independence Day Holiday; no classes meet
July 22 Last day to withdraw from a Full Summer Term course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Full Summer Term courses without ACADEMIC penalty
July 22 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
August 19 Classes end
August 22 Final Examinations
August 23 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

 

 Summer I Term 2016 (5 Weeks)

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May 31 Classes begin
June 2 Last day to add or drop a Summer I course(s)
June 2 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
June 22 Last day to withdraw from a Summer I course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Summer I courses without ACADEMIC penalty
June 22 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
June 30 Classes end
July 1 Final Examinations
July 4 Independence Day Holiday; no classes meet
July 6 Final Grades due (Wednesday)
   

 Summer II Term 2016 (5 Weeks)

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July 5 Classes begin
July 7 Last day to add or drop a Summer I course(s)
July 7 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
July 22 Last day to withdraw from a Summer II course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Summer II courses without ACADEMIC penalty
July 22 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
August 5 Classes end
August 8 Final Examinations
August 9 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

 

 Summer III Term 2016 (1o Weeks)

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May 31 Classes begin
June 6 Last day to add or drop a Summer III (10-Week) course(s)
June 6 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
July 4 Independence Day Holiday; no classes meet
July 22 Last day to withdraw from a Summer III course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Summer III courses without ACADEMIC penalty
July 22 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
August 5 Classes end
August 8 Final Examinations
August 9 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

 

Important Note: See the Financial Information section for payment due dates for each semester/term. Students who register AFTER the payment due date MUST make their payments IMMEDIATELY upon registration.


Calendar for Academic Year 2015-2016 for
Undergraduate Evening Studies

 Fall Term A 2015

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August 17 Classes begin for Fall Term A
August 21 Last day to add or drop a Fall Term A course(s)
August 21 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
September 7 Labor Day Holiday; no classes meet
September 18 Last day to withdraw from a Fall Term A course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Fall Term A courses without ACADEMIC penalty
September 18 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
September 21 Registration re-opens for Fall Term B
September 28 Deadline for Graduation Application for Spring 2016
October 6 Classes end for Fall Term A
October 7-8 Final Examinations for Fall Term A
October 9 Final Grades due for Fall Term A
   

 Fall Term B 2015

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October 14 Classes begin for Fall Term B
October 16 Last day to add or drop a Fall Term B course(s)
October 16 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
October 19 Registration begins for Jan Term and Spring Terms A & B
  (Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)
November 13 Last day to withdraw from a Fall Term B course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Fall Term B courses without ACADEMIC penalty
November 13 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break (full week); no classes meet
December 8 Classes end for Fall Term B
December 9-10 Final Examinations for Fall Term B
December 12 Commencement
December 15 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

 

 Jan Term 2016

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January 4 Classes begin
January 6 Last day to add or drop a Jan Term course(s)
January 6 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
January 15 Last day to withdraw from a Jan Term course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Jan Term courses without ACADEMIC penalty
January 15 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday; no classes meet
January 21 Classes end
January 22 Final Examinations
January 26 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

 

 Spring Term A 2016

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January 25 Classes begin for Spring Term A
January 29 Last day to add or drop a Spring Term A course(s)
January 29 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
February 15 Deadline for Graduation Application for Summer 2016
February 22 Last day to withdraw from a Spring Term A course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Spring Term A courses without ACADEMIC penalty
February 22 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
February 29 Registration re-opens for Spring Term B
March 15 Classes end for Spring Term A
March 16-17 Final Examinations for Spring Term A
   
March 21-25 Spring Break Holidays fall in between Spring Terms A & B, so no classes meet
March 28 Easter Monday Holiday falls in between Spring Terms A & B, no classes meet
   

 Spring Term B 2016

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March 29 Classes begin Spring Term B (Tuesday)
March 30 Registration begins for Summer Terms and Fall Terms A & B
  (NOTE: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)
April 1 Deadline for Graduation Application for Fall 2016
April 1 Last day to add or drop a Spring Term B course(s)
April 1 Deadline to submit Course Repeat fdorm in term repeated course is taken
April 26 Last day to withdraw from a Spring Term B course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Spring Term B courses without ACADEMIC penalty
April 26 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
May 5 Classes end for Spring Term B
May 9-10 Final Examinations for Spring Term B
May 12-14 Commencement Weekend
May 17 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

 

 Summer III Term 2016 (10 Weeks)

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May 31 Classes begin (Tuesday)
June 6 Last day to add or drop a Summer III (10-wk) course(s)
June 6 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in session repeated course is taken
July 4 Independence Day Holiday; no classes meet
July 22 Last day to withdraw from a Summer III course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Summer III courses without ACADEMIC penalty
July 22 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
August 5 Classes end
August 8 Final Examinations
August 9 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

 

Important Note: See the Financial Information section for payment due dates for each semester/term. Students who register AFTER the payment due date MUST make their payments IMMEDIATELY upon registration.