Marietta College Academic Calendar
This calendar is intended to give a quick reference of important dates during the school year, such as first day of classes, registration deadlines, etc.
For a full-listing of on-campus events, please see the Events Calendar
For an overview of Commencement and Graduation, as well as other ceremonies, please visit the Annual Traditions page.
For this year's Commencement Schedule, please visit the Commencement Schedule page.
For Summer Session Course Dates please visit the Summer Session page.
View 2012 - 2013 Academic Calendar
Download the 2012-2013 Calendar
Fall 2012 Semester
August
Aug 1
Fall Payments Due
Aug 26
Freshman Matriculation
Aug 27
All Classes Begin
Transfer Students Welcome from 11:00-1:00 in Thomas 123
Aug 27
PSEO Registration
Aug 31
Last Day to Add Courses
September
Sep 3
Labor Day - Classes Held and Offices Closed
Sep 7
Last Day to Drop Courses Without "W" on Transcript
Sep 28-30
Family Weekend
October
Oct 6-9
Four Day Break
Oct 10
Classes Resume
Oct 12-14
Homecoming
Oct 17
Mid-Term Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 AM
Oct 26
Last Day to Withdraw With Grade of "W"
Oct 29
Pre-registration begins
November
Nov 21-25
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 22
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 26
Classes Resume
December
Dec 7
Last Day of Classes
Dec 8,9
Reading Days
Dec 10-14
Final Exams
Dec 18
Final Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 AM
Spring 2013 Semester
January
Jan 3
Spring Payments Due
Jan 14
All Classes Begin
Jan 14
PSEO Registration
Jan 18
Last Day to Add Courses
Jan 25
Last Day to Drop Courses Without "W" on Transcript
February
Feb 21
Founders Day
March
Mar 9-17
Spring Break
Mar 13
Mid-Term Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 AM
Mar 18
Classes Resume
Mar 22
Last Day to Withdraw With Grade of "W"
Mar 25
Pre-regsitration begins
April
Apr 26
Last Day of Classes
Apr 27,28
Reading Days
Apr 29-May 3
Final Exams
May
Apr 29-May 3
Final Exams
May 7
Final Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 AM
May 12
Commencement
May 20
Summer Session Begins
View Final Exam Schedule
Download the Fall 2012 Final Exam Schedule or the Spring 2013 Final Exam Schedule
Fall 2012 Semester
| Time | Monday December 10 | Tuesday December 11 | Wednesday December 12 | Thursday December 13 | Friday December 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 to 11 a.m. |
Reading Period | 10:00 |
8:00 |
9:30 TTH |
11:00 |
| 12 to 2:30 p.m. |
8:00 |
11:00 TTH |
1:00 |
9:00 |
12:00 MWF |
| 3 to 5:30 p.m. |
COMM 101 |
2:30 |
1:00 |
2:00 |
ALL |
| 7 to 9:30 p.m. |
Monday Evening Classes | Tuesday Evening Classes | Wednesday Evening Classes | Thursday Evening Classes |
Any student having three examinations on one day may reschedule one of the examinations.
All changes must be authorized by the Provost.
Examinations will be held in the room in which classes meet regularly, and at the times scheduled above, unless instructors make other arrangements with the Provost. The Provost will only authorize a change for extraordinary circumstances such as illness or family emergency.
Please note the final examination schedule before making any travel plans because no changes will be authorized on that basis.
No final examinations are to be given during the final week of classes. Final exam changes cannot be made after the last day of classes December 7, 2012).
Grades due by 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 18, 2012.
Spring 2013 Semester
| Time | Monday April 29 | Tuesday April 30 | Wednesday May 1 | Thursday May 2 | Friday May 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 to 11 a.m. |
Reading Period | 8:00 |
9:00 |
10:00 |
11:00 TTH |
| 12 to 2:30 p.m. |
2:30
|
9:30 |
12:00 |
1:00 TTH |
COMM |
| 3 to 5:30 p.m. |
ALL OTHER TIMES (3:00, ETC.) |
11:00 |
2:00 |
1:00 MWF |
8:00 MWF |
| 7 to 9:30 p.m. |
Monday Evening Classes | Tuesday Evening Classes | Wednesday Evening Classes | Thursday Evening Classes |
Any student having three examinations on one day may reschedule one of the examinations.
All changes must be authorized by the Provost.
Examinations will be held in the room in which classes meet regularly, and at the times scheduled above, unless instructors make other arrangements with the Provost. The Provost will only authorize a change for extraordinary circumstances such as illness or family emergency.
Please note the final examination schedule before making any travel plans because no changes will be authorized on that basis.
No final examinations are to be given during the final week of classes. Final exam changes cannot be made after the last day of classes April 26, 2013).
Grades due in Records Office by 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2013.