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Fall 2009 Academic Calendar
| August 21 | Friday | Residence halls open |
| August 24 | Monday | All classes begin (8 a.m.) |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday (No classes) |
| October 8-13 | Thursday-Tuesday | Fall Break (No classes) |
| October 17 | Saturday | Homecoming |
| October 21 | Wednesday | Advising Day (No classes or faculty meetings) |
| October 30 | Friday | Last day to drop classes with a "W" |
| November 25-27 | Wednesday-Friday | Thanksgiving Holiday (No classes) |
| December 11 | Friday | Last day of classes |
| December 14-18 | Saturday-Friday | Final exams |
| December 19 | Saturday | Commencement (2 p.m.) |
| December 21 | Monday | All grades due (10 a.m.) |