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Academic Calendar

Also see the main college academic calendar.

Fall 2009
August 15 Recommended application deadline
September 17 9am-1pm: Intensive English Program placement testing
  1pm-3pm: Intensive English Program Orientation-Part I:
Pierce College information, immigration and safety. Lunch provided.
September 18 10am-2pm: Orientation for new college students:
Pierce College information, immigration and safety. Lunch provided.
  12:30-2pm: Intensive English Program Orientation-Part II:
Campus tour and student panel
  2pm-3pm: Homestay orientation for students with American host families
September 21 10am-2pm: Orientation activities for all new students
  2pm-3pm: Registration for IEP students. Tuition Due.
September 23 Classes begin
December 8 Last day of classes
December 9-11 Final exams
Winter 2010
November 15 Recommended application deadline
December 29 9am–1pm: Intensive English Program placement testing
1pm–3pm: Intensive English Program Orientation, Part I
December 30 10am–2pm: Orientation for new college students
12:30–3:00pm: Intensive English Program Orientation, Part II / Registration
January 4 Classes begin
March 16 Last day of classes
March 17-19 Final exams
Spring 2010
February 15 Recommended application deadline
March 25 9am–1pm: Intensive English Program placement testing
1pm–3pm: Intensive English Program Orientation, Part I
March 26 10am–2pm: Orientation for new college students
12:30–3pm: Intensive English Program Orientation, Part II / Registration
March 29 Classes begin
June 8 Last day of classes
June 9-11 Final exams
Summer 2010
May 15 Recommended application deadline
June 17 9am–1pm: Intensive English Program placement testing
1pm–3pm: Intensive English Program Orientation, Part I
June 18 10am–2pm: Orientation for new college students
12:30–3pm: Intensive English Program Orientation, Part II / Registration
June 21 Classes begin
July 15 Last day of classes / Final exams - Term I
July 19 Classes begin - Term II
August 17 Last day of classes / Final exams - Term II