FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

 
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2003-2004 
    
Fall Semester 2003  (August 25 – December 3; Final Exams December 6 - 12)
    
May 12 Monday Undergraduate Studies Advising for Fall 2003 term resumes.  
June 2 Monday   First day to apply for Fall 2003 term graduation.  
June 30 - July 1 Mon.- Tues.  Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus - recommended
for Honors College Students)  
July 2 Wednesday   Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
July 7 - 8 Mon. - Tues. Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).  
July 9 Friday Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
July 10 Thursday Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
July 14 - 15 Mon. - Tues. Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
July 16 Wednesday  Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
July 17 Thursday   Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).  
July 18 Friday  Last day to submit FORM C  (Doctoral students planning to graduate in
Summer 2004 and  master’s students planning to graduate in Fall 2003).  
July 21 - 22 Mon.-Tues. Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).  
July 22 - 23 Tues. - Wed. Freshman Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
July 25 Friday Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
July 28 Monday  Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
July 28 Monday Registration Information and Access Codes available for Fall 2003 term.  
July 30 - August 8  Official Registration (Degree-Seeking Students) only by appointment time and day.  
August 1 Friday Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
August 4 Monday Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).  
August 4 - 5 Mon. - Tues.  Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).  
August 5 - 6 Tues. - Wed.  Freshman Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).  
August 11 Monday  Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
August  11 - 20  Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.
August 11 - 20 Open Registration All Students.  Web & Kiosk Registration Continuous.  
August 14 -15 Thurs. - Fri.  Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).  
August 18 Monday Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus – Early Housing Check-in 
available 8/20 from 9a.m.-5p.m.)*  
August 18 -19 Mon. - Tues. Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus – Early Housing 
Check-in available 8/18 from 9a.m.-5p.m.)*
August 19 -20 Tues. -Wed.  Freshman Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus – Early Housing 
Check-in available 8/18 from 9a.m.-5p.m.)*  
August 20 Wednesday Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus – Early Housing 
Check-in available 8/19 from 9a.m.-5p.m.)*  
August 20 Wednesday Last day (by 7 p.m.) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.  
  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.  
  Last day to register (by 7 p.m.) without incurring a $100.00 late registration fee.  
August 20 Wednesday Graduate Orientation (University Park Campus – Early Housing Check-in 
available 8/19 from 9a.m. -5p.m.)*  
August 21 - 24 Thurs. - Sun. Official Housing Check-in 9 a.m.-8 p.m.  
August 22 Friday International Student Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus)  
August 24 Sunday Freshman Convocation (Required of All Freshmen).
August 25 Monday Classes begin.  
August 29 Friday Freshman Welcome Picnic (Biscayne Bay Campus).  
August 30 Saturday  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to complete late registration.  
  Drop/Add Period ends at 1 p.m.  
  Last day to change a grading option.  
  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University without
incurring a financial liability
*Early Housing Check-in is available ONLY for residents registered for these Orientations and who live 
outside Dade and Broward Counties.  Early Housing Check-in is subject to a daily fee charge.  
   
   
September 1 Monday    Labor Day Holiday (University Closed).  
September 5 Friday  Last day to register for the CLAST exam on October 4.  
September 19 Friday  Last day (by 5 p.m.) to apply for graduation at the end of Fall 2003 term.  
September 20 Saturday  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.  
September 22 Monday Undergraduate Studies Advising for Spring 2004 term begins.
September 29 Monday  Honors College Convocation
Sept. 29 - Oct. 3  Faculty Convocation Week.
October 3 Friday  Faculty Convocation
October 4 Saturday  CLAST exam.  
October 4 - Dec. 3 Fall 2003 Mini-Term.
October 18 Saturday Deadline (by 1 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade.  
  Deadline (by 1 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.  
November 7 Friday Last day to submit FORM D: Request for Thesis/Dissertation Defense. 
November 11 Tuesday Veterans’ Day Holiday (University Closed).  
November 14 Friday   Last day to submit FORM C (Doctoral students planning to graduate in 
Fall 2004 and Master’s students planning to graduate in Spring 2004).
November 21 Friday  Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.  
November 27 - 28 Thurs. - Fri.   Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed).  
November 29 Saturday No Saturday Classes.  
December 4 Thursday   Classes end.  
December 5 - 6 Fri. - Sat.  Exam Study Days (No exams given on these days).**  
December  8 - 13 Mon. -  Sat.  Official Examination Period.  
December 12 Friday  Last day to submit final copy and FORM F: Thesis/Dissertation Memorandum 
of Approval. 
December 15 - 16 Mon. - Tues.  Commencement Exercises.  
December 17 Wednesday  Grades due at the Registrar’s Office.  
December 19 Friday   Grades available to students by web and at kiosks.  
December 25 Thursday  Christmas Holiday (University Closed).  
    
Spring Semester 2004 (January 5 - April 14; Final Exams April 17 - 23)  
    
September 2 Tuesday Last day for International Students to submit applications for Spring term admission. 
October  6 Monday First day to apply for Spring 2004 term graduation.
November 10 Monday Registration Information and Access Codes available for Spring 2004 term
November 11 Tuesday Veterans’ Day Holiday (University Closed).  
November 12 Wednesday  Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
November 12 - 13 Wed - Thurs Freshman Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus)
November 13  - 14 Thurs. - Fri.  Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).  
November 14 Friday Last day to submit FORM C (Doctoral students planning to graduate in 
Fall 2004 and master’s students planning to graduate in Spring 2004).  
November 15 - 21 Sat. - Fri. Official Registration (Degree-Seeking Students only) by appointment time and day.  
Nov. 24 - Dec. 29 Open Registration All Students.  Web & Kiosk Registration Continuous.  
November 27 - 28 Thurs.  - Fri.  Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed).  Web & Kiosk Registration Continuous.  
December 3 Wednesday Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
December 12 Friday Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
December 25 Thursday Christmas Holiday (University Closed).
December 22 - 29  Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.
December 29 Monday Last day (by 5 p.m.) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.  
 
**Exam Study Days do not apply to labs, clinical placements, or internships. Friday only classes are exempted from Exam Study Days.
   
December 29 Monday Last day (by 5 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.  
  Last day to register (by 5 p.m.) without incurring a $100.00 late registration fee.  
December 29 - 30 Mon. - Tues. Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
December 30 Tuesday Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
January 1 Thursday  New Year’s Day (University Closed).  
January  2 - 4 Fri. - Sun. Housing check-in 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.  
January  2 Friday  International Student Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus).
January  5  Monday Classes Begin  
January 10 Saturday Last day (by 1 p.m.) to complete late registration.  
   Drop/Add Period ends at 1 p.m.  
    Last day to change grading option.  
   Last day (by 1 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University 
without incurring a financial liability.  
January 19 Monday Martin Luther King Holiday (University Closed).  
January  20 Tuesday Financial Aid Applications available for 2004-2005. 
January 23 Friday Last day to register for the CLAST exam on February.  
January 23 Friday Last day (by 5 p.m.) to apply for Spring 2004 term graduation.  
January 26 Monday  Undergraduate Studies Advising for Summer/Fall 2004 terms begins.  
February 2 Monday  Last day for International Students to submit applications for Summer term admission . 
January 31 Saturday Last day (by 1 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
Feb. 14 - Apr. 14 Spring 2004 Mini-Term.
February 21 Saturday  CLAST exam.  
February 28 Saturday  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade.  
  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.  
March 19 Friday  Last day to submit FORM D: Request for Thesis/Dissertation Defense.  
March 22 - 27  Spring Break.
March 29 Monday Last day to submit FORM C (Doctoral students planning to graduate in 
Spring 2005 and master’s students planning to graduate in Summer 2004.
April 1 Last day for International Students to submit applications for Fall 2003 term admission  
April 2 Friday Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.  
April 14 Wednesday Classes end.  
April 15 - 16 Thurs. - Fri. Exam Study Days (No exams given on these days).**  
April 17 - 23 Sat. - Fri.  Official Examination Period.  
April 23 Friday Last day to submit final copy and FORM F: Thesis/Dissertation Memorandum 
of Approval.  
April  26 - 27 Mon. - Tues. Commencement Exercises.  
April 27 Tuesday  Grades due at the Registrar’s Office.  
April 29 Thursday  Grades available to students by web and at kiosks.  
    
Summer Semester 2004    (May 10 - August 14)  
Summer Term A            (May 10 - June 25)  
    
February 2 Monday First day to apply for Summer 2004 term graduation.  
March 29 Monday  Last day to submit FORM C (Doctoral students planning to graduate in Spring
2005 and master’s students planning to graduate in Summer 2004).  
April 05 Monday  Registration Information and Access Codes available for Summer 2004 term
April  10 - 16 Official Registration (Degree Seeking Students only) by appointment time and day  
April  13 Tuesday  Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
April 14 Wednesday   Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).  
April 17 - May 4 Open Registration All Students.   Web & Kiosk Registration Continuous.  
April  26 - May 4 Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.  
**Exam Study Days do not apply to labs, clinical placements, or internships. Friday only classes are exempted 
from Exam Study Days.  
    
May 3 Monday Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
May 4 Tuesday  Last day (by 7 p.m.) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.  
May 4 Tuesday  Last day (by 7 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.  
  Last day to register (by 7 p.m.) without incurring $100.00 late registration fee.  
May 7 Friday  Last day to register for the CLAST exam on June 5.  
May 7 Friday International Student Orientation (University Park/Biscayne Bay Campus)  
May 7 - 9 Fri. - Sun. Housing check-in 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Summer Term A.
May 10 Monday  Classes begin.  
May 15 Saturday  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to complete late registration.  
  Drop/Add Period ends at 1 p.m.  
  Last day to change grading option.  
  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University without 
incurring a financial liability.  
May 28 Friday Last day (by 5 p.m.) to apply for Summer 2004 graduation.  
May  31Monday Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed).  
June  5 Saturday  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade.  
  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.  
  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.  
June 5 Saturday CLAST exam.  
June 25 Friday Classes end. ***
June 29 Tuesday Grades due at the Registrar’s Office.  
July 1 Thursday  Summer Term A grades available to students via the web and at kiosks.  
August 19 Thursday Final grades and GPA calculation available by web and at kiosks.  
     
Summer Term B            (July 6 - August 14)  
    
March 29 Monday Last day to submit FORM C (Doctoral students planning to graduate in Spring 2005 
and master’s students planning to graduate in Summer 2004).  
June 7 - 29   Summer Term B registration resumes.  
June 17 - 18 Thurs. - Fri. Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).
June 21 - 22 Mon. - Thurs. Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).  
June 24 - 25 Thurs. - Fri. Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).  
June 28 - 29 Mon. - Thurs. Freshman Orientation (University Park Campus).  
June 28 Monday Last day (by 5 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment.  
  Last day to register (by 5 p.m.) without incurring $100.00 late registration fee.  
June 30 - July 1-2 Housing Check-in 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Summer Term B.
July 1 Thursday International Student Orientation (University Park & Biscayne Bay Campus)  
July 4 - 5 Sun. - Mon.   Independence Day (University Closed).  
July 6 Tuesday   Classes begin.  
July 9 Friday    Last day to submit FORM D: Request for Thesis/Dissertation Defense.  
July 10 Saturday   Last day (by 1 p.m.) to complete late registration.  
  Drop/Add Period ends at 1 p.m.  
  Last day to change grading option.  
  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University without 
incurring a financial liability.  
July 16 Friday  Last day to submit FORM C (Doctoral students planning to graduate in Summer
2005 and Master’s students planning to graduate in Fall 2004).
July 23 Friday Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.  
 
 
***Grades will be posted on transcripts. However, graduation will not be processed until the end of the Complete 
Summer Term.  
    
    
July  31 Saturday Last day (by 1 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade.  
  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.  
  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.  
August 13 Friday Last day to submit final copy and FORM F: Thesis/Dissertation Memorandum of Approval.  
August  14 Saturday  Classes end.  
August 17 Tuesday  Grades due at the Registrar’s Office.  
August  19 Thursday      Grades available to students by web and at kiosks.  
    
Summer Term C            (May 10 - August 14)  
    
February 2 Monday First day to apply for Summer 2004 graduation.  
March 29 Monday  Last day to submit FORM C (Doctoral students planning to graduate in Spring 2005 
and master’s students planning to graduate in Summer 2004). 
April 5 Thursday  Registration Information and Access Codes available for Summer 2004 term
April 13 Tuesday  Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).
April 14 Wednesday  Transfer Orientation (Biscayne Bay Campus).
April 10 - 16 Official Registration  (Degree-Seeking Students only) by appointment time and day.  
April 17 - May 4   Open Registration All Students.  Web & Kiosk Registration Continuous.  
April  26 - May 4 Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available.  
May 3 Monday  Transfer Orientation (University Park Campus).  
May 4  Tuesday  Last day (by 1 p.m.) for students to apply for a Short Term Tuition Loan.  
May 4 Tuesday  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment. 
  Last day to register without incurring a $100.00 late registration fee.  
May  7 Friday    International Student Orientation (University Park/Biscayne Bay Campus).
May 7 Friday Last day to register for the CLAST exam on June 5. 
May 7 - 9 Fri.- Sun. Housing check-in 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Summer Term C.
May 10 Monday    Classes begin.  
May 10 Monday  Undergraduate Studies Advising for Fall 2004 term resumes.  
May 15 Saturday Last day (by 1 p.m.) to complete late registration.  
  Drop/Add Period ends at 1 p.m.  
  Last day to change grading option.  
  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring 
a financial liability.  
May 28 Friday  Last day (by 5 p.m.) to apply for Summer 2004 graduation.  
May 31Monday  Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed).  
June 5 Saturday  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.  
June 5 Saturday  CLAST exam.  
June 26 Saturday    Last day (by 1 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade.  
  Last day (by 1 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.  
July 4 - 5 Sun. - Mon.  Independence Day Observed (University Closed).
July 9 Friday Last day to submit FORM D: Request for Thesis/Dissertation Defense.  
July 16 Friday  Last day to submit FORM C (Doctoral students planning to graduate in Summer 2005 
and master’s students planning to graduate in Fall 2004).  
July 23 Friday    Last day to hold thesis/dissertation defense.  
August 13 Friday  Last day to submit final copy and FORM F: Thesis/Dissertation Memorandum of Approval.  
August  14 Saturday Classes end.  
August 17 Tuesday  Grades due at the Registrar’s Office.  
August  19 Thursday   Grades available to students by web and at kiosks.  
August 30 Monday  Fall semester classes begin.  (Date is subject to change.)
   
*Early Housing Check-in is available ONLY for residents registered for these Orientations and who live outside  
Dade and Broward Counties.  Early Housing Check-in is subject to a daily fee charge.
**Exam Study Days do not apply to labs, clinical placements, or internships. Friday only classes are exempted
from Exam Study Days.  
***Grades will be posted on transcripts. However, graduation will not be processed until the end of the Complete
Summer Term.  
  
Calendar dates are subject to change. Please contact appropriate offices for verification and updates. This calendar
includes official   University holidays. Faculty are encouraged to make accommodations for students who wish to   
observe religious holidays.  For a listing of religious holidays you may visit http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/.  Students
should make their requests known at the beginning of the semester.  
    
07/11/03