Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2005

Admission

Application deadlines can be found on line at Admissions Internet Services.

Registration

To be announced. For specific registration times see the current printed class schedule, or go to the Enrollment Schedule on line.

Payment and Refund Deadlines

Timing is critical to University payment and refund processes. Please review the information on line at: Student Financial Services.

Please also see Katrina-specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Priority deadline for submitting financial aid applications for Fall 2005. (Regular financial aid applications accepted throughout the year.)

NOTE:
Dates for the events listed to the right vary by College. Please check with your College as early as possible.

1. Master's / Doctoral Deadlines
   • submitting final draft of master's thesis or dissertation to the committee
   • submitting signed original and two copies of approved master’s thesis or dissertation for binding
   • ordering caps and gowns
     
2. Commencement / Convocation
   See schedule for December, 2005.
   Not all Colleges will be holding a December Commencement. If you have questions, please contact the College of your major.
   Information for some Colleges may also be found by searching the UH Events Calendar using "commencement".
   

Monday
Labor Day holiday.

Tuesday
ORD - Official Reporting Day
(12th/4th class day).
Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents.
NOTE: Tuition is higher for hours in excess of the cap.

Friday
Last day to file university application for graduation.

Monday
Last day to drop or withdraw without a grade.
Please also see Katrina-specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Tuesday
Q grade eligibility period begins.

Wednesday
Last day to drop a course or withdraw.
Please also see Katrina-specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Q grade eligibility period ends.

Wednesday - Saturday
Thanksgiving holiday.

Tuesday
Last day of classes.

Wednesday - Thursday
Final examination period.
See: Current Final Exam Schedule

Friday
Official closing of the fall semester.