2016 – 2017 Key Dates for the Class of 2018
Mon, August 8 – Wed, August17, 2016 / Darden Before Darden (OPTIONAL, FEE BASED)Mon, August 22 - 26, 2016 / Official Launch of the First Year Program (Quarter 1)
Fri, September 2, 2016 / REQUIRED FY Program Day (9am – 12:30pm)
Mon, September 5, 2016 / Labor Day – CLASSES ARE IN SESSION
Wed, September 28 – Friday, September 30, 2016 / On Grounds Recruiting Activities**
Thurs, October 13, 2016 @ 4:30pm / Quarter 1 Exams - Start
Tues, October 18, 2016 @ 4:30pm / Quarter 1 Exams - End
Wed, October 19 – Friday, October 21, 2016 / On Grounds Recruiting Activities**
Mon, October 24, 2016 / Quarter 2 Start
Wed, November 23- Sun, November 27, 2016 / Thanksgiving Break
Thurs, December 8, 2016 @ 4:30pm / Quarter 2 Exams - Start
Tues, December 13, 2016 @ 4:30pm / Quarter 2 Exams - End
Wed, December 14, 2016 – Fri, Dec 30, 2016 / Optional Off Grounds Recruiting **/Winter Break
Mon, January 2 – Fri, January 13, 2017 / J-Term (Optional)/On Grounds Recruiting Activities**
Sat, January 14, 2017 / J-Term Exams
Mon, January 16, 2017 / MLK Day – No Classes
Tues, January 17, 2017 / Quarter 3 Start
Fri, March 3, 2017 @ 4:30pm / Quarter 3 Exams - Start
Wed, March 8, 2017 @ 4:30pm / Quarter 3 Exams - End
Thurs, March 9, 2017 – Sun, March 19, 2017 / Spring Break
Mon, March 20, 2017 / Quarter 4 Start
Thurs, May 4, 2017 @ 4:30pm / Quarter 4 Exams - Start
Tues, May 9, 2017 @ 4:30pm / Quarter 4 Exams - End
*While there are no Friday classes, many student-run conferences and programs will take place on Fridays. Your attendance is welcomed but not required. A more detailed calendar will be available later in the summer.
** Participation in recruiting activities is not required but a large percentage of the class will participate. Participation often varies by the focus of the activity (industry, company etc.). J-Term courses are also optional. The only J-Term courses available to First Year students are GBEs.
Final version March 2, 2016