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April 2008

1	Spring term classes begin
18	Admitted Students' Day Admitted Students' Day is an opportunity for newly admitted students for fall to preview the Cal Poly campus.
19	Cal Poly Open House Festivities Open House is an annual campus showcase open to all parents, students, alumni and the general public. Spring Parent Program Advisory Council meeting


May 2008
26	Academic holiday - Memorial Day observed Campus Closed

June 2008

6
Last day of spring term classes

9-13
Spring term final exams

14 and 15 Commencement
End of spring term

18
Spring term grades available at 7 am on the Cal Poly Portal

23 Beginning of Summer term - the date classes begin depends on what session the student is enrolled in. There is a ten-week session and two five-week sessions

July 2008

4
Academic holiday - Independence Day
Campus Closed

Various dates in July by college and major SOAR - Student Orientation Advising and Resources
SOAR is a one-day academic advising and orientation for new students and family orientation for parents and supporters. Registration is required. All incoming students and parents are strongly encourage to attend. Students will learn how to register for classes; families will receive a Parent and Supporters' Handbook.

August 2008

9 Summer Parent Program Advisory Council meeting

17 New Student Welcome Events
These events are socials and are hosted statewide and in various other West Coast states by Cal Poly alumni, current students and current parents. All new students and their families are welcome to attend.

26 End of Summer term classes

27-29 Summer term final exams

29 End of Summer term

30 - Sept 14 Academic Holiday - Summer Break

September 2007
13-14	WOW Family Orientation Weekend Move-in Weekend for students
15-19	Week of Welcome New Student Orientation
22	Fall term classes begin

October 2008
24-25	Parents' Weekend Details will be posted by September 1.
TBD	Fall Parent Program Advisory Council Meeting

November 2008
11	Academic Holiday - Veteran's Day Observed
26-30	Academic Holiday - Thanksgiving Break

December 2008
5	Last day of Fall term classes
8-12	Fall term final exams
13	Mid-year Commencement End of Fall term
17	Fall term grades available at 7 am on the Cal Poly Portal
14 - January 4	Academic Holiday - Winter break

January 2009
5	Winter term classes begin
19	Academic Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observed

February 2009
TBD	Winter Parent Program Advisory Council meeting
16	Academic Holiday - George Washington's Birthday Observed

March 2009
13	Last day of Winter term classes
16-20	Winter term final exams
25	Winter term grades available at 7 am on the Cal Poly Portal
21-29	Academic Holiday - Spring break
30	Spring term classes begin
31	Academic Holiday - Cesar Chavez's Birthday Observed