ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Monday, August 25 — Fall classes begin.
Monday, September 1 — Due to Labor Day, all classes will be canceled.
Tuesday, September 2 — Last day to drop/add courses without consequences, courses are fee liable after this date.
Wednesday, September 3 — Last day to pay all fees, $50 late fee will be imposed to any outstanding bills after this date.
Monday, September 8 — Last day to drop a course without receiving a W.
Friday, September 12 — Last day to submit application for degree (seniors).
Wednesday, September 17 — Last day to drop a course without receiving an F.
Tuesday, November 11 — Due to Veteran’s Day, all classes will be canceled.
Wednesday, November 12 — Advanced registration for the Spring semester begins.
Thursday, November 27 — November 29 – Thanksgiving Break.
Wednesday, December 3 — Reading day, no class.
Friday, December 12 — Last day of Fall classes.
NORTHERN CAMPUSES (JOHN D. MACARTHUR, TREASURE COAST)
Campus Visits/Tours — Information sessions and campus tours are available all semester long. Visitors will meet with admissions staff and tour the campus with a student ambassador. Appointments with faculty and staff are also available. For more information, call the admissions office at 800/920-8705, or call 561/799-8646 to schedule a campus tour and request a parking pass.
BROWARD CAMPUSES (SEA TECH, COMMERCIAL, DAVIE)
Counseling Services — Psychological counseling services are provided at no charge to the students attending the Broward campuses. The professionally trained staff seeks to assist students with personal concerns and problems. Students receive help dealing with issues such as test anxiety, stress, procrastination, poor assertiveness, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, childhood sexual abuse and sexual assault. Couple and family counseling are also available at no charge as long as an enrolled FAU student is an active participant in the sessions. Group counseling and psychological testing services are also provided when appropriate. Counseling at the center is held in strict confidence in keeping with accepted professional practices and Florida statutes. Appointments (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some evening hours also available) may be made in person at the Counseling Center located in Modular 38-I on the Davie campus or by calling 954/236-1216.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, August 22
Volunteer Program — The Broward Volunteer Center is sponsoring a Volunteer Program from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Student Affairs Center on the Davie campus.
Tuesday, August 26
Career Workshop — The Career Center Workshop will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Student Activities Center on the Davie campus.
Thursday, August 28
Career Workshop — The Career Center Workshop will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Student Activities Center on the Davie Campus.
Saturday, August 30
Leadership Workshop — The Graduate Leadership Workshop With Michael Poll will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Higher Education Complex, room 607.
Tuesday, September 2
Wellness Center Open House — The Wellness Center will be holding an Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellness Office on the Davie campus.
Career Workshop — The Career Center Workshop will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Student Activities Center on the Davie campus.
Coffee House — Owl Productions is sponsoring a coffee house/jazz music event from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale/Downtown campus.
Wednesday, September 3
Career Workshop — The Career Center Workshop will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Student Activities Center on the Davie campus.
Coffee House — Owl Productions is sponsoring a coffee house/jazz music event from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale/Downtown campus.
Thursday, September 4
Volunteer Program — The Broward Volunteer Center is sponsoring a volunteer program from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Student Affairs Center on the Davie campus.
Career Workshop — The Career Center Workshop will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Student Activities Center on the Davie campus.
Friday, September 5
Graduate Social — A Graduate Social will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 7th Floor Gallery and Patio of the Askew Tower of the Downtown campus.
Dave & Busters — Owl Productions is sponsoring an outing to Dave & Busters in Hollywood, from 8 to 12 p.m.
BOCA CAMPUS
ONGOING
Library Tours — Take a walking tour of the library and learn where to find periodicals, government documents, the reference collection, children’s literature and more. Learn what’s special about the “Special Collections,” and where the best places are to do computing or to study in silence. Tours are held Friday afternoons at 1 p.m. For more information, go to www.library.fau.edu.
Water Polo — The FAU men’s water polo club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at the FAU pool. Newcomers or experienced players are constantly being sought. If you already know about water polo or want to learn about this exciting sport, just come jump in. For more information, email [email protected].
Tae Kwon Do Club — Stop by the second floor of the Gymnasium from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to partake in the practices of Tae Kwon Do every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, call 561/297-3242.
Roller Hockey — Not much planned for Friday night? Why not join the Roller Hockey Club of FAU? They meet every Friday night from 10 p.m. to midnight at the Sports Mall of Deerfield Beach. Males and females are equally welcome. For more information, email [email protected].
UPCOMING
Wednesday, August 20
University Housing Opening — Attention all new or returning Fall residents of FAU. University Housing will be opening its doors at 10 a.m. So pack up your stuff and move on in.
Parent Reception — There will be a parent reception from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Housing Multipurpose Room.
Resident Hall Floor Meeting — The first resident-hall floor meeting for all residents will begin at 9 p.m. Stop by to meet your new neighbors.
Thursday, August 21
Hall Wars — The Greek Community of Florida Atlantic University in conjunction with the Department of Housing and Residential Life is proud to introduce Hall Wars, the first-ever residence hall competitive event to take place on campus and feature teams from each residence hall. Stop by to participate in a game of volleyball and tug of war starting at 2 p.m. at Timucua Hall.
Casino Night — Come join us from for a FREE event in the UC Grand Palm Room, featuring the games, the prizes, the entertainment, all the great things Las Vegas can offer you without leaving FAU. Free food, casino games, music and much more. The event is sponsored by Today & Beyond Wellness, Student Health Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Coalition, Student Government Program Board and Resident Hall Association. This event is from 7 to 10 p.m. and will take place in the Grand Palm Room of the University Center. For more information, call 561-297-1120.
Friday, August 22
Ropes Course — Stop by for a FREE climbing session at the LIFT Ropes Course, located behind the gym, from 2 to 4 p.m. Activities include rock climbing, the zip line, cat walk and more. Comfortable shorts and athletic shoes are recommended. For more information about the LIFT Ropes Course, log on to www.shs.fau.edu/ropes or call Rosemary Dunbar at 561/297-3615.
Hall Wars — Once again Hall Wars will be taking place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Timucua Hall. This time, be prepared for basketball and relay competitions.
CarnivOwl — CarnivOwl, a Student Government-sponsored event, will be open to students from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the University Center. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn more about the clubs that organize on campus, and so much more.
Saturday, August 23
Hawaii 5-0 Greek/Residential-Life Luau — So you’ve had a long week, you survived Hall Wars and made it through Greek Move-In. Now that you are all settled in, come party with us Hawaiian style from 4 to 8 p.m. at the pool.
Sunday, August 24
Ice-Cream Social — The Apartment Community Council will be holding an ice-cream social from 7 to 10 p.m. at the University Village Apartments.
Monday, August 25
Help Desk — The Help Desk will be situated in the Breezeway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feel free to seek it out and ask any questions concerning campus buildings and locations of classes.
Tuesday, August 26
Help Desk — The Help Desk will be situated in the Breezeway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feel free to seek it out and ask any questions concerning campus buildings and locations of classes.
Welcome Back — Join us in the Bookstore Courtyard 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free food, prizes, giveaways, discounts and games. Meet representatives from the OWL CARD Center, BankAtlantic, FAU Bookstore, Office Depot, Corporate Express, Campus Copy, Pack-N-Post, Palm Tran and Tri-Rail.
Comedy Club — The Comedy Club will be performing at the Live Oak Pavilion at 8:30 p.m. Stop by to see the show.
Wednesday, August 27
Help Desk — The Help Desk will be situated in the Breezeway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feel free to seek it out and ask any questions concerning campus buildings and locations of classes.
Welcome Back — Join us in the Bookstore Courtyard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free food, prizes, giveaways, discounts and games. Meet representatives from the OWL CARD Center, BankAtlantic, FAU Bookstore, Office Depot, Corporate Express, Campus Copy, Pack-N-Post, Palm Tran and Tri-Rail.
Career Workshop — The Career Development Center will be holding the Unlock The Door To Your Future, Use The Key workshop at 3 p.m. above the cafeteria in room 222.
Kick-Off — The Residence Hall Association Kick-Off will start at 5 p.m. in the Nations Multipurpose Room.
Transfer-Student Social — New transfer students and their families are invited to receive a special “Welcome to FAU” and get-together with other transfer students and their families. Meet FAU faculty and staff and enjoy snacks and door prizes from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Majestic Palm Room of the University Center.
Thursday, August 28
Help Desk — The Help Desk will be situated in the Breezeway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feel free to seek it out and ask any questions concerning campus buildings and locations of classes.
Club Fest — Sponsored by the Inner-Club Council, Club Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Breezeway. Stop by and learn about the many different clubs on campus.
Self Defense — The FAU Police Department is offering a twelve-hour practical self-defense training program for women, which also addresses the important issues of awareness, prevention and risk reduction. A class registration fee of $10.00 is required and students must attend all three nights. For more information, visit http://www.fau.edu/police/crm_prev.htm.
Friday, August 29
Help Desk — The Help Desk will be situated in the Breezeway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feel free to seek it out and ask any questions concerning campus buildings and locations of classes.
