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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL AND EXTENDED STUDIES
2013–2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The academic calendar is divided into fall and spring semesters of approximately 15 weeks each and summer sessions of varying length. The last week of the fall and spring semesters is set aside for final examinations. The holidays and vacations observed by the university are noted below. Spring break is the week following the spring semester midterm. Classes continue until 10:40 p.m. the evening before a holiday or vacation period.

WSP=Washington Semester Program GGP=Graduate Gateway Program WMP=Washington Mentorship Program WINS=Washington Internships for Native Students

For Fall 2013 Calendar:

Graduate Gateway Program

Washington Semester Program

Washington Mentorship Program

Washington Internships for Native Students

American University Academic Calendar (2013-2014)


SUMMER SESSIONS 2013 (Dates subject to change)

February 1
WINS: priority application deadline for Summer 2013

April 1
Summer Internship Program: Final Application Deadline

April 15
Summer Internship Program: Priority deadline for registration and housing materials
Summer Internship Program: Final deadline for program deposit
GG: Fall 2013 Priority Application Deadline

May 1
WMP: Final deadline to accept Spring 2014 admission offer and the Washington Mentorship Program
Summer Internship Program: Final deadline for registration and housing materials
International Certificate Program Fall 2013 Priority application Deadline

May 27
Memorial Day; no classes, university offices closed

May 29
WINS Students move into residence halls

May 30
WINS Student orientation

June 1
WMP: Writing Proficiency Examination

June 1-2
Summer Internship Program: Students move into residence halls

June 3
Summer Internship Program: Mandatory Orientation and first meeting with individual unit professors
WINS: First day of internship

June 4
Summer Internship Program: Last day to withdraw from the program for 100% tuition refund

June 5
Summer Internship Program: Last day to withdraw from the program for a 50% tuition refund (no refunds after 5pm)
Summer Internship Program: All students must begin their internships by this date
Internship Duties Forms due to internship faculty.

July 4
Independence Day; no classes, university offices closed

July 26
WINS: Last day of internship

July 27
WINS: Students depart

August 2
Summer Internship Program: Last day of classes and internships

August 3
Summer Internship Program: Students move-out unless extended stay has been reserved with Housing and Dining Programs.

August 10
All students must move out by 12:00 noon (no exceptions).