Creative Writing

BFA in Creative Writing Program

Semester Begins: April 13
Residency: April 13–20, 2012
Arrival/Check-in: Thursday, April 12, 1:00–10:00 p.m.
New Student Orientation: Thursday, April 12
Registration: Friday, April 13, 8:30–11:00 a.m.
Commencement Residency: April 13-15
Commencement: Sunday, April 15
Check-out/Departure: April 20
Packet Work Begins: April 23
Semester Ends: August 13
Between Semester Study: August 20-September 21

MFA in Creative Writing Program – Plainfield, VT Residency

Semester Begins: January 6
Residency: January 6–13, 2012
Arrival/Check-in: Thursday, January 5, 1:00-10:00 p.m.
Registration: Friday, January 6, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Commencement Residency: January 6–8
Commencement: Sunday, January 8
Check-out/Departure: January 13
Winter Break: January 16–22
Packet Work: January 23–May 7
Semester Ends: May 14

MFA in Creative Writing Program – Port Townsend, WA Residency

Pre-Registration Deadline: Friday, February 3
Semester Begins: February 17
Residency: February 17–25, 2012
Check-in/Final Enrollment: Friday, February 17, 3-6:30 p.m.
Commencement Residency: February 17–19
Commencement: Sunday, February 19
Check-out/Departure: February 25
Winter Break: February 26–March 4
Packet Work: March 5–June 18
Semester Ends: June 25

Education & Licensure

BA and MA Education Licensure Programs - Plainfield, VT

Pre-Registration Deadline: Friday, January 6

Semester Begins: January 20
Residency: January 20–27, 2012
Arrival/Check-in: Thursday, January 19, 1:00-10:00 p.m.
Licensure Orientation Meeting for New Licensure Students: January 19
Registration: Friday, January 20, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Commencement Residency: January 20–22
Commencement: Sunday, January 22
Check-out/Departure: January 27
Winter Break: January 30–February 5
Packet Work: February 6–May 21
Semester Ends: May 28
Between Semester Study: June 4–June 29

BA and MA Education Programs - Seattle, WA

Pre-Registration Deadline: Friday, January 20
Semester Begins: February 3
Residency: February 3–10, 2012
Check-in/Final Enrollment: Friday, February 3, 2:30-4:45 p.m.
Registration: Friday, February 3, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Commencement Residency: February 3–5
Commencement: Sunday, February 5
Check-out/Departure: February 10
Winter Break: Feb 13–19
Packet Work: February 20–June 4
Semester Ends: June 11
Between Semester Study: June 18–July 20

Health Arts & Sciences

BA and MA Health Arts & Sciences Programs

Semester Begins: February 17
Residency: February 17–24, 2012
Arrival/Check-in: Thursday, Feb. 16, 1:00-10:00 p.m.
Registration: Friday, February 17, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Commencement Residency: February 17–19
Commencement: Sunday, February 19
Check-out/Departure: February 24
Packet Work: February 27–June 11
Semester Ends: June 18
Between Semester Study: June 25–July 27

Individualized Studies

BA in Individualized Studies Program - Residency Option 1

Semester Begins: March 2
Residency: March 2–9, 2012
Arrival/Check-in: Thursday, March 1, 1:00-10:00 p.m.
New Student Orientation: Thursday, March 1
Registration: Friday, March 2, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Commencement Residency: March 2–4
Commencement: Sunday, March 4
Check-out/Departure: March 9
Packet Work: March 12–June 25
Semester Ends: July 2
Between Semester Study: July 9–August 10

BA in Individualized Studies Program - Residency Option 2

Semester Begins: April 13
Residency: April 13–20, 2012
Arrival/Check-in: Thursday, April 12, 1:00-10:00 p.m.
New Student Orientation: Thursday, April 12
Registration: Friday, April 13, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Commencement Residency: April 13–15
Commencement: Sunday, April 15
Check-out/Departure: April 20
Packet Work: April 23–August 6
Semester Ends: August 13
Between Semester Study: August 20–September 21

MA in Individualized Studies Program

Interdisciplinary Arts

MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts Program – Plainfield, VT Residency

Semester Begins: February 3
Residency: February 3–10, 2012
Arrival/Check-in: Thursday, February 2, 1:00-10:00 p.m.
Registration: Friday, February 3, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Commencement Residency: February 3–5
Commencement: Sunday, February 5
Check-out/Departure: February 10
Winter Break: February 13–19
Packet Work: February 20–June 4
Semester Ends: June 11

MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts Program – Port Townsend, WA Residency

Pre-Registration Deadline: Friday, February 17
Semester Begins: March 2
Residency: March 2–10, 2012
Check-in/Final Enrollment: Friday, March 2, 3-6:30 pm
Commencement Residency: March 2–4
Commencement: Sunday, March 4
Check-out/Departure: March 10
Winter Break: March 11–18
Packet Work: March 19–July 2
Semester Ends: July 9

Psychology & Counseling

MA in Psychology Counseling Program

Semester Begins: March 30
Residency: March 30–April 6, 2012
Arrival/Check-in: Thursday, March 29, 1:00-10:00 p.m.
New Student Orientation: Thursday, March 29
Registration: Friday, March 30, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Commencement Residency: March 30–April 1
Commencement: Sunday, April 1
Check-out/Departure: April 6
Course Work: April 9–July 23
Semester Ends: July 30
Between Semester Study: August 6–September 7

Sustainability

BA in Sustainability Program

MA in Sustainable Business & Communities Program

Semester Begins: March 16
Residency: March 16–23, 2012
Arrival/Check-in: Thursday, March 15, 1:00-10:00 p.m.
New Student Orientation: Thursday, March 15
Registration: Friday, March 16, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Commencement Residency: March 16–18
Commencement: Sunday, March 18
Check-out/Departure: March 23
Packet Work: March 26–July 16
Semester Ends: July 16

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