Important Dates | Ferris Statewide | Ferris State University Important Dates at a Glance

If you are taking classes from your local community college, check their academic guide for important dates!

Registration Dates    Spring 2012    Summer 2012    Fall 2012   
Early registration opens    October 31    Jan 23    March 19   
Late registration    Jan 4, 5, 6    May 14    Aug 22, 23   
First day of classes    Jan 9    May 15    Aug 27   
Drop/Add week    Jan 9 - 12    May 15-18    Aug 27 - 29   
Last day to drop classes    Jan 12    May 18    Aug 29   
Mid-term grades due    March 5    -    Oct 22   
Last day to withdraw (full semester)    March 22    July 5    Nov 1   
Last day of classes    April 27    Aug 8    Dec 7   
Examination week begins    April 30    -    Dec 10   
Examination week ends    May 4    -    Dec 14   
Commencement    May 4, 5    -    Dec 15   
Final grades available    May 8    Aug 14    Dec 18   
Payment Dates    Spring 2012    Summer 2012    Fall 2012   
50% of tuition due    December 15, 2011    May 11    around August 13*   
Book advance available    January 6    May 11    around August 24*   
25% of tuition due    February 15    June 15    around September 24*   
Last 25% of tuition due    March 15    July 16    around October 15*   

*Approximate date; information in process of being confirmed.