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Important Dates


Fall 2008 Admission Dates for Undergraduates:
Aug 13 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. is the deadline to apply for admission for Entering Freshmen (First-time Freshmen and Freshman Transfers).
Aug 20 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. is the deadline to apply for Fall 2008 for Non-Entering Freshmen

Spring 2008 End of Term Dates:
February 22 Application deadline for Spring 2008 graduation.
April 11 Last day to drop an individual class by 5 p.m.
May 5 Last day to withdraw from all courses by 5 p.m.
May 5 Last day of classes at UALR
May 6 Consultation Day
May 6 Final Exams Begins--Spring 2008 Final Exam Schedule
May 13 Final exams end
May 15 Grades are due by 12 p.m.
Grades are posted within 24 hours
For important registration dates related to BOSS, please scroll down to Registration Dates for Undergraduates and Graduates.

Summer 2008 Admission Dates for Undergraduates:
Summer 1 May 27 - Noon is deadline to apply for Summer 1 2008
Summer 2 May 27 - Noon is deadline to apply for Summer 2 2008
Summer 4 July 7 - Noon is deadline to apply for Summer 4 2008

Summer 2008 Payment Due Dates
May 9 Early due date for ALL summer sessions - 5:00 p.m.
Unpaid registrations will be deleted on this date.
May 23    Regular due date for Summer 1 & 2 - 5:00 p.m.
Late fees will apply after this date.
June 6    Regular due date for Summer 3 - 5:00 p.m.
Late fees will apply after this date.
July 3    Regular due date for Summer 4 - 5:00 p.m.
Late fees will apply after this date.
May 28    Late due date for Summer 1 & 2 - 5:00 p.m.
Late fees will apply.
June 10    Late due date for Summer 3 - 5:00 p.m.
Late fees will apply.
July 8    Late due date for Summer 4 - 5:00 p.m.
Late fees will apply.

Fall 2008 Payment Due Dates
August 8    Early due date for Fall - 5:00 p.m.
Unpaid registrations will be deleted on this date.
August 20    Regular due date for Fall - 5:00 p.m.
Late fees will apply after this date.
August 27    Late due date for Fall - 5:00 p.m.
Late fees will apply.

Summer 2008 Refund Dates - Withdrawal instructions are below
June 2    End of 100% refund period for Summer 1
June 9    End of 50% refund period for Summer 1
You must withdraw from the University to receive a 50% refund.
May 28    End of 100% refund period for Summer 2.
June 2    End of 50% refund period for Summer 2
You must withdraw from the University to receive a 50% refund.
June 9    End of 100% refund period for Summer 3
N/A    There is not a 50% refund period for Summer 3.
July 8    End of 100% refund period for Summer 4.
July 11    End of 50% refund period for Summer 4.
You must withdraw from the University to receive a 50% refund.

How to Withdraw from UALR
Boss CANNOT be used to withdraw from the semester. To withdraw you must complete an official withdrawal form at the Office of Records and Registration. If you are unable to withdraw in person you should contact the Office of Records and Registration by calling (501) 569-3110 or faxing a letter to (501) 569-8168.

Fall 2008 Refund Dates - Withdrawal Instructions are Below
August 27    End of the 100% refund period for Fall.
September 4    End of 50% refund period for Fall.
You must withdraw from the University to receive a 50% refund.

How to Withdraw from UALR
Boss CANNOT be used to withdraw from the semester. To withdraw you must complete an official withdrawal form at the Office of Records and Registration. If you are unable to withdraw in person you should contact the Office of Records and Registration by calling (501) 569-3110 or faxing a letter to (501) 569-8168.

Summer/Fall 2008 Registration Dates for Undergraduates and Graduates:
April 16 Early Priority Registration Begins for Summer and Fall
April 30 Early Open Registration for Summer 1, Summer 2, Summer 3, Summer 4, and Fall 2008 begins
May 9 Early Registration Ends for Summer 1, Summer 2, Summer 3, and Summer 4 at 4 p.m.
May 12 Regular Registration Begins for Summer 1, Summer 2, Summer 3, and Summer 4
May 23 Regular Registration Ends for Summer 1 and Summer 2 at 4 p.m.
May 27 Late Registration and Classes Begin for Summer 1 and Summer 2
May 28 Late Registration Ends for Summer 1 and Summer 2 at 4 p.m.
June 6 Regular Registration Ends for Summer 3 at 4 p.m.
June 9 Late Registration and Classes Begin for Summer 3
June 10 Late Registration Ends for Summer 3 at 4 p.m.
July 3 Regular Registration Ends for Summer 4 at 4 p.m.
July 7 Late Registration and Classes Begin for Summer 4
July 8 Late Registration Ends for Summer 4 at 4 p.m.
August 8 Early Registration Ends for Fall 2008 at 4 p.m.
There will be drops for non-payment
August 11 Regular Registration Begins for Fall 2008
August 20 Regular Registration Ends for Fall 2008 at 4 p.m.
No adjustment for Entering Freshmen after this date.
There are no drops for non-payment
August 21 Late Registration for Non-Entering Freshmen only.
Classes Begin for Fall 2008
August 27 Late Registration Ends for Fall 2008 at 4 p.m.

Summer 2008 Change Checks
May 30    Summer 1 & 2 change checks begin processing.
June 12    Summer 3 change checks will begin processing.
July 10    Summer 4 change checks will begin processing.
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Fall 2008 Change Checks
September 2    Fall change checks will begin processing.
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Summer 2008 Tuition Discount Forms Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline Dates:
Spring Semester November 1st - Priority Deadline*
Spring Semester December 1st - Preferred Deadline**
Spring Semester April 1st - Final Deadline***
Fall Semester November 1st - Final Deadline***
Summer Semester May 1st - Priority Deadline*
*Priority Deadline - FAFSA results and all required documentation must be received by UALR Office of Admissions and Financial Aid by this date to ensure aid eligibility is deteremined prior to the payment deadlines for the semester.
**Preferred Deadline - FAFSA results and all required documents must be received at UALR Office of Admissions and Financial Aid by this date. If file is not completed by preferred deadline, financial aid eligibility may not be determined until October. Student must be financially responsible for all initial charges (tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, etc.).
***Final Deadline - FAFSA results and all required documentation must be received by UALR Financial Aid by this date. All missing or incomplete items must be complete by this date. Any required change in admission status must be complete by this date (Example: Provisional admit status must be changed to regular or conditional admit status by this date). If all requirements and conditions are not met by the deadline date, the student will not be eligible to receive financial aid for the semester.