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New Student Orientation Programs | Residence Life
2008-09 Academic Grading Calendar

New Student Orientation Programs
Union University
Fall 2008

Monday, September 1, 2008
International Students and Missionary Dependents (MK's)
move into residence complexes
(2:00-4:00pm)

Monday, September 1, 2008 - Wednesday, September 3, 2008
International/MK Orientation
Schedule (.pdf)

Thursday, September 4, 2008
New students (freshman and transfer)
move into residence complexes.
(10:00am-1:00pm)

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - Sunday, September 7, 2008
Orientations for all freshmen and transfers who live on campus begins at 4:00pm in the Chapel.
Parents have specific workshops designed for them during the afternoon and evening
and are welcome to stay through the worship and prayer service that ends around 9:00pm.
Orientation Website

Monday, September 8, 2008
Fall Classes Begin


Residence Life Information

In Residence Life at Union University, we strongly believe in the developmental value that comes with the experiences of life on campus! We are excited that your student will be joining our unique Union community, and we look forward to being a part of this new season in their lives. With Christ-centered Residence Life staff, innovative programming, community values and people-focused service to each student, we strive for excellence in everything we do.

For more information about Residence Life, please see our website at www.uu.edu/studentservices/residencelife. Here you will find General Information & What to Bring, Important Tips for New Residential Students, Measurements for McAfee Residence Complex and the New Complex, and more!


2008-09 Academic Grading Calendar

July 2008
07, Final grades for Summer June Session courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.

August 2008
05, Final grades for Summer Full Term and July Session courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.
19, Final grades for Summer August Session courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.
21, Probation-to-Suspension letters mailed to students.

October 2008
27, Progress grades for Fall Full Session courses available via WebAdvisor.
27, Final grades for Fall Semester August Accelerated courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.

December 2008
19, December Graduation
22, Final grades for Fall Full Semester and October Accelerated courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.
23, First Probation Letters mailed to students.

February 2009
03, Final grades for Winter Term courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.
04, Probation-to-suspension Letters mailed to students

March 2009
30, Final grades for Spring February Accelerated courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.
30, Progress grades for Spring Full Session courses available via WebAdvisor.

May 2009
23, May Graduation
26, Final grades for Spring Full Semester and April Accelerated courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.
27, First Probation Letters mailed to students.

June 2009
30, Final grades for Summer June Session courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.

August 2009
04, Final grades for Summer Full Term and July Session courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.
18, Final grades for Summer August Session courses processed for WebAdvisor viewing.
20, Probation-to-Suspension Letters mailed to students



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