Important Dates and Information for Spring 2009 Students

• Note: most of the official UNO dates and more can be found here: http://registrar.uno.edu/bulletin/importantdates/default.cfm

• Note: as we have more information, dates will be added
• Deadline for Application for Admission (international students): November 15 , 2008
• Spring 2009 pre-registration begins: November 3, 2008
• Spring 2009 arrival date: January 6, 2009
• Mandatory OISS orientation: January 7, 2009 (subject to change)
• Mandatory UNO ISEP orientation: January 9, 2009
• Regular classes start: January 12, 2009
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (campus offices closed): January 19, 2009
• Mardi Gras holidays (no classes, campus offices open): February 21-24, 2009
• University closed (Mardi Gras holiday): February 24, 2009
• Mid-semester exams: March 2-6, 2009
• Fall 2009 pre-registration begins: April 2, 2009
• Spring Break (no classes, campus offices open): April 6-12, 2009
• University closed - Holiday : April 6, 2009
• Last day of Saturday classes: April 25, 2009
• Last day of regular classes: May 1, 2009
• Final examinations begin: May 2, 2009
• Final examinations end: May 8, 2009 (make sure you plan for your finals early. Here's the schedule: http://registrar.uno.edu/bulletin/finals.cfm
• Final grades available on Web-STAR: May 14, 2009

Getting Ready to Go back to your home country

• Before you book your flight home, know your final exam schedule (see above). Once you know your class schedule, you can look up your final exam schedule (even now)!
• Don't forget to request that an official transcript be sent to your home institution. Pick up the necessary form from the ISEP office. Cost: $7.50.
• And don't forget to fill out our online evaluation form. We'll send you the link when it is time.
• Make sure the ISEP office knows your return plans. And if you need help in getting to the airport or wrapping things up, let us know and we'll help if we can.

After You're Home Again

• Once you're home, keep checking to make sure your official transcript ARRIVED at your home institution.
• Keep in touch! Send us pictures! Enter in the 2009 International Educaiton Week Photo Contest ( in November 2009)!
• Tell your friends at your home University about UNO!