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Key Dates and Academic Calendar
The academic calendar is changing University-wide beginning Fall 2009. Please note that the currently posted 2009-2010 calendar for the
Upcoming Dates:
| June 26 | Harvard University ID (HUID) emailed to new students. |
| July 1 | Student health insurance waiver available; refer to Harvard University Health Services for more information. |
| July 1 | Open enrollment for student dependent insurance (optional); refer to Harvard University Health Services for more information. |
| July 1 | Mason Fellows Seminar begins |
| July 8 | Fall 2009 student E-bill sent to HKS student email account |
| July 15 | Immunization documentation due to University Health Services |
| Jul. 22 | Mid-Career Summer Program begins |
Class Dates
| Fall 2008 | |
| Classes Begin | Sept. 2 |
| Module 1 Begins | Sept. 2 |
| Module 1 Ends | Oct. 19 |
| Module 2 Begins | Oct. 20 |
| Last Day of Class | Dec. 4 |
| Spring 2009 | |
| Classes Begin | Jan. 25 |
| Module 3 Begins | Jan. 25 |
| Module 3 Ends | Mar. 12 |
| Module 4 Begins | Mar. 22 |
| Last Day of Class | April 30 |
Add/Drop Deadlines
| Fall 2008 | |
| Module 1 add/drop (wtihout notation) | Sept. 17 |
| Full-term add/drop (wtihout notation) | Sept. 24 |
| Module 1 drop (with notation) | Oct. 8 |
| Module 2 add/drop (wtihout notation) | Oct. 29 |
| Full-term & Module 2 drop (with notation) | Dec. 1 |
| Spring 2009 | |
| Module 3 add/drop (wtihout notation) | Feb. 11 |
| Full-term add/drop (wtihout notation) | Feb. 18 |
| Module 3 drop (with notation) | Mar. 4 |
| Module 4 add/drop (without notation) | Apr. 1 |
| Full-term & Module 4 drop (with notation) | Apr. 22 |
Reading Periods and Exams
| Fall 2008 | |
| Reading, take home, paper and in-class exam period | Dec. 5-18 |
| Spring 2009 | |
| Reading Period | May 1-4 |
| Take Home Exams/Papers | May 1-14 |
| Exam Period | May 5-14 |
Grades Due
| Fall 2008 | |
| Module 1 | Oct. 30 |
| Module 2 and Full Semester | Jan. 8 |
| Spring 2009 | |
| January Classes | Feb. 5 |
| Module 3 | Apr. 2 |
| Module 4 and Full Semester | May 14 |
Note: Extensions permitted for courses with exams scheduled after May 14.
Harvard University Holidays (No Class)
| 2008-09 Academic Year | |
| Labor Day | Sept. 7 |
| Columbus Day | Oct. 12 |
| Veteran's Day | Nov. 11 |
| Thanksgiving | Nov. 26-27 |
| New Year’s | Jan. 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Jan. 18 |
| President's Day | Feb. 15 |
| Spring Break | Mar 13-21 |
| Commencement | May 27 |
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