Academic Year:

The academic year is divided into two segments called "semesters". International students are required to be on campus approximately two weeks prior to the beginning of a semester. Orientation, advising and registration for classes precedes the beginning of each semester. The Fall semester usually begins the middle of August and is completed the end of December. The Spring semester usually begins the middle of January and is completed the end of May. A summer session if offered from early June through late July.