Academic Calendar
by Event/Deadline

Fall 2005 / Spring 2006 / Summer 2006

Please note:
 Because of days lost due to the threat of Hurricane Rita, the end of the Fall 2005 semester has changed.
Please also see Katrina-specific drop/withdrawal dates.

see also:
Fall 2006 / Spring 2007 / Summer 2007

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EVENT / DEADLINE Fall 2005 Spring 2006 Summer I
2006		 Summer II
2006		 Summer III
2006		 Summer IV
2006
Priority deadline for submitting financial aid applications for fall 2005. April 1, 2005
           

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

            

Registration.
For registration times see the current printed class schedule, or go to the Enrollment Schedule on line.

           
(a.) Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday; (b.) Memorial Day holiday; (c.) Independence Day holiday   (a.)
January 16, 2006
Monday

(b.)
May 29, 2006
Monday

 (b.)
May 29, 2006
Monday		 (b.)
May 29, 2006
Monday		 (c.)
July 4, 2006
Tuesday
First day of classes.
Please also see notes below Re: days summer sessions meet.		 August 22, 2005
Monday		 January 17, 2006
Tuesday 		May 30, 2006
Tuesday *		 May 30, 2006
Tuesday *		 May 30, 2006
Tuesday *		 July 5, 2006
Wednesday *
(d.) Labor Day holiday. (d.)
September 5, 2005
Monday		  

 

      
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.		            

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.

 September 6, 2005
Tuesday		 January 30, 2006
Monday 		June 5, 2006
Monday		 June 5, 2006
Monday		 June 5, 2006
Monday		 July 11, 2006 Tuesday
Last day to file application for graduation. September 16, 2005
Friday		 February 10, 2006
Friday 		June 16, 2006
Friday		 June 16, 2006
Friday		 June 16, 2006
Friday		 June 16, 2006
Friday
Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade.
Please also see Katrina-specific drop/withdrawal dates.		 September 19, 2005
Monday		 February 14, 2006
Tuesday 		June 13, 2006
Tuesday		 June 20, 2006
Tuesday		 June 20, 2006
Tuesday		 July 18, 2006
Tuesday
Q grade eligibility period begins. September 20, 2005
Tuesday		 February 15, 2006
Wednesday		 June 14, 2006
Wednesday		 June 21, 2006
Wednesday		 June 21, 2006
Wednesday		 July 19, 2006
Wednesday
(e.) Spring holiday; (c.) Independence Day holiday.   (e.)
March 13-18, 2006
Mon.-Sat.

(c.)
July 4, 2006
Tuesday

 (c.)
July 4, 2006
Tuesday		 (c.)
July 4, 2006
Tuesday		  
Last day to drop a course or withdraw.
Please also see Katrina-specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Q grade eligibility period ends. 		November 2, 2005
Wednesday		 April 4, 2006
Tuesday		 June 20, 2006
Tuesday		 June 28, 2006
Wednesday		 July 19, 2006
Wednesday		 July 31, 2006
Monday
(f.) Thanksgiving holiday. (f.)
November
23-26, 2005
Weds.-Sat.		          
Last day of class. December 6, 2005
Tuesday		 May 1, 2006
Monday		 June 29, 2006
Thursday		 July 13, 2006
Thursday		 August 9, 2006
Wednesday		 August 9, 2006
Wednesday
Make up days for class days officially cancelled by the university (if necessary) or Reading Period.   May 2, 2006
Tuesday		        

Final examination period.
See: Current Final Exam Schedule

December
7-15, 2005
Wed.-Thus.		 May 3-11, 2006
Wed.-Thurs.		 June 30-July 1, 2006
Friday-Saturday		 July 14-15, 2006
Friday-Saturday		 August 10-12, 2006
Thursday-Saturday		 August 10-11, 2006
Thursday-Friday
Official closing. December 16, 2005
Friday		 May 12, 2006
Friday 		July 1, 2006
Saturday		 July 15, 2006
Saturday 		August 12, 2006
Saturday		 August 12, 2006
Saturday
Commencement
(also see Note below). 		*** May 12, 2006
Friday
*** 		       

NOTE***
The following dates may vary by College; please check with your College as early as possible:

  • Deadline for submitting final draft of master's thesis or dissertation to the committee
  • Deadline for submitting signed original and two copies of approved master’s thesis or dissertation for binding
  • Deadline for master's and doctoral students to order caps and gowns.
  • 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".

Notes about 2006 Summer Session Meeting Days:

  • Summer Session I - in general, classes meet Mondays through Thursdays, plus Friday June 2 and June 9.
  • Summer Session II - in general, classes meet Tuesdays through Thursdays, plus Friday June 2.
  • Summer Session III - in general, classes meet either Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays;
    plus Tuesday-Wednesday classes meet Friday, June 2.
  • Summer Session IV - in general, classes meet Mondays through Thursdays.

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