Fall Semester 2009

August 14: Arrive in Beijing
August 15-17: Academic Orientation
August 18-20: Lectures, Research & Reflection
August 21-September 2:Silk Road Excursion
September 3-5: Silk Road Excursion Reflection
September 6: Faculty Reception(2 pm to 4 pm)
September 7: Chinese Placement Test(in the morning)
September 7: Classes Begin(in the evening)
September 12-16: Add/Drop Day
October 1-4: National Holiday
October 12-16: MIDTERM WEEK
October 17-24: Guilin Excursion
*October 30: Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W". After this date, the penalty grade of "WF" will be assigned.
November 7-8: Weekend Classes
November 26: Thanksgiving Banquet
December 6-10: FINALS WEEK
December 11: Closing Banquet
December 13: Last day to check out