Academic Calendar
2002-2003

First Semester - FALL 2002

Registration as Scheduled April through August 17
Final Registration Week August 19-24
Faculty Report August 20
Classes Begin* August 26
Labor Day Observed (Classes Not in Session) September 2
Last Day for Refunds** September 9
Midterm October 19
Last Day for 100% Refunds** (2nd 8 week classes) (revised) October 30
Last Day for 75% Refunds** (2nd 8 week classes) (revised) November 2
Veteran's Day Observed (Classes Not in Session) November 11
Last Day for Withdrawals (16 week classes)*** (revised) November 25
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes Not in Session) November 28-December 1
Last Week of Fall Term (2nd 8 weeks, 12 and 16 week classes) (revised) December 16-21
Semester Break Begins (revised) December 22

Second Semester - SPRING 2003

Registration as Scheduled November through January 11
Final Registration Week January 13-18
Faculty Report January 15
Martin Luther King's Birthday Observed
(Classes Not in Session)		 January 20
Classes Begin* January 21
Last Day for Refunds** February 3
Lincoln's Birthday Observed (Classes Not in Session) February 12
Midterm March 15
Spring Break March 24-30
Classes Resume March 31
Reading Day (Classes Not in Session) April 18
Non Instructional Day (Classes Not in Session) April 20
Last Day for Withdrawals (16 week classes)*** April 21
Last Week of Spring Term (Final Exams) May 19-24
Graduation May TBA

Summer Session - 2003

Registration as Scheduled March through May 31
Final Registration Week June 2-7
Classes Begin* June 9
Last Day for Refunds** June 12
Midterm July 3
Last Day for Withdrawals*** July 17
Final Exams July 30-31
* Most credit classes begin this week. Many continuing education and credit classses begin on other dates. Check class schedule.
** Per institutional tuition refund policy in the College Catalog
*** Per institutional policy, deadline varies for non 16 week courses

The Harper Year

The College follows the early semester plan and also offers a summer session. Day, evening and weekend classes are conducted throughout the college year.

College Hours

Office Hours: The College is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, on Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and 9:00 am to 12 noon on Saturday. Closed Friday and Saturday during summer term. Hours of operation may vary for some areas. Class hours are generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 11:00 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm.