BENEDICT COLLEGE
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2015-2016
“Learning to Be the Best: A Power for Good
In the Twenty-First Century”
13 - 2014
Dr. David H. Swinton
President
♦♦♦♦♦SPRING SEMESTER 2016♦♦♦♦♦
♦♦♦♦♦JANUARY 2016♦♦♦♦♦
1
Friday
New Year's Day Holiday
2-3
Saturday-Sunday
College is closed
4
Monday
College opens for the Spring 2016 semester
Faculty Development and SLOAssessment Day
9:00 a.m.-TBA
Registration Preparation and Faculty
Development Activities
Residence Halls open for RHAs, Freshman Institute
Student Ambassadors
5
Tuesday
Residence Halls and Welcome Center open for new
students, first-time freshmen, readmitted, transfer, and
second-semester returning freshman students.
Registration
8:30 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
6
Wednesday
Residence Halls and Welcome Center open for
Returning students
Registration for all students: returning, new,
readmitted, transfer, and second-semester returning
freshman students
7-8
Thursday - Friday
Registration Continues
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8-Feb. 19
Friday-Thursday
Service - Learning Spring Registration
Gressette Building , 2nd Floor
8
Friday
CLASSES BEGIN FOR ALL STUDENTS
9
Saturday
Registration for all students (continuing, new
freshman, readmitted and transfer students continues)
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
15
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10
Sunday
Worship Service
10:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
Welcome Center and Registration are open
12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
11-March 4
Friday-Friday
Schedule for Block I Classes
11-15
Monday-Friday
Registration continues
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
12
Tuesday
Freshman Faculty Meeting
11:00 a.m.
Little Theatre
Service - Learning Lyceum Services for Faculty
Service - Learning
11:00 a.m,
18
Monday
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Birthday Holiday (Observed)
Service-Learning and Leadership Development
Spring Day of Service
19
Tuesday
Classes resume- 8:00 a.m.
All College Assembly
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
Last day for Freshman Institute students to register and
add classes
Last day to add a Block I class
LAST DAY TO DROP A BLOCK I CLASS AND
RECEIVE MONETARY ADJUSTMENT;
HEREAFTER STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED A
“WC” IN BLOCK I CLASSES THAT ARE
DROPPED
Academic Probation Meeting
11:00 a.m. Swinton Campus Center
16
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19-22
Tuesday-Friday
Registration continues for returning, readmitted, and
transfer students
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
21
Thursday
Meetings of the Academic Schools
11:00 a.m.
Mandatory Meeting for All Residential Students
7:00 p.m.—Females
8:00 p.m.—Males
Antisdel Chapel
22
Friday
Last day for returning, readmitted and
transfer students to register and add classes
Last day to apply for May graduation
KAPLAN GRE Workshop
9:30 a.m. Starks Hall (See Feb. 10).
Reconciliation Reports for Prospective May Graduates
are due in the Office of Academic Affairs and the
Registrar’s Office
24
Sunday
Worship Service
11:00 a,m, Antisdel Chapel
25
Monday
Summer Internships/Jobs Fair 11:00 a.m.
26
Tuesday
Freshman Institute and Academic Schools’
Meeting with Freshmen
11:00 a.m. –Locations TBA
Service–Learning Lyceum Series for Faculty
Service-Learning and Leadership Development
11:00 a.m.
27
Wednesday
Classes will be held as usual for Student Research
Presentation Day
10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
28
Thursday
Academic Schools’ Meeting with Sophomores, Juniors
and Seniors
17
11:00 a.m. –Locations TBA
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29
Friday
Governmental Sponsored Programs Forum
1517 Gregg Street
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
31
Sunday
Worship Service
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
♦♦♦♦♦FEBRUARY 2016♦♦♦♦♦
1-29
Monday-Monday
Black History Month
Sexual Responsibilities Awareness Month Activities
Counseling & Testing Services
2
Tuesday
All College Assembly
Black History and Culture Commemoration Program
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
4
Thursday
Departmental Meetings
11:00 a.m.
FAFSA Workshop
Complete your 2015-16 FAFSA today
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Computer Lab (Bacoats Hall)
Institutional Academic Scholarships Meeting
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
Summer Internships/Job Fair
11:00 a.m. On-line
5
Friday
Last day to move out of the dorm and receive a
monetary adjustment
Governmental Sponsored Programs Forum
1517 Gregg Street --3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4-6
Thursday-Saturday
Mid-Term for Block I Courses
7
Sunday
Worship Service
Black History Month
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
18
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9
Tuesday
All College Assembly
Black History and Culture Commemoration Program
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
Black History Teleconference Reception and Dinner
6:30 p.m. - Embassy Suites Hotel
10
Wednesday
Black History Teleconference
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
11-12
Thursday-Friday
Mid-Winter Meeting of the Board of Trustees
11
Thursday
Freshman Faculty School Meeting
(Business and Economic)
11:00 a.m. Duckett Hall 104
Freshman Faculty School Meeting
(STEM)
12:00 noon Duckett Hall 104
FAFSA Workshop
Complete your 2016-2017 FAFSA today
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Computer Lab (Bacoats Hall)
12
Friday
Benedict College
Annual Career and Education Fair
10:00 a.m. –Swinton Campus Center
13
Saturday
Third Annual Jubilee Choir Workshop and Concert
Antisdel Chapel-3:00 p.m.
14
Sunday
Worship Service
Black History Month
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
16
Tuesday
All College Assembly
Black History and Culture Commemoration Program
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
Job Readiness ”Dress for Success”
12:00 noon –TBA
19
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16
Tuesday
Academic Advising Center
Evening with Advisors (Faculty Advisors are Invited)
5:30 p.m. –Swinton Campus Center
18
Thursday
Faculty Forum
11:00 a.m. Little Theater
Job Readiness Workshop on “Resume Writing”
11:00 a.m. Starks Hall
19
Friday
Last day to drop a Block I class
Last Day to Submit Service-Learning Registration
Forms
National RHA Appreciation Day
20
Saturday
Reading Day! Read African American History and
Culture!
Reading Day/Instructional Day (Make-up tests,
review sessions, blended classes, study sessions, and online submission of assignments, as scheduled by faculty
for M W F and Continuing Education classes and other
preparatory activities for midterm examinations).
22-26
Monday-Friday
School of Honors Week
21
Sunday
Worship Service
11:00 Antisdel Chapel
22
Monday
School of Honors Induction Rehearsal
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Antisdel Chapel
23
Tuesday
All College Assembly
Black History and Culture Commemoration Program
School of Honors Induction Ceremony
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
24
Wednesday
Study Nights BC CARES 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m
25
Thursday
Meetings of the Academic Schools 11:00 a.m.
20
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25
Thursday
FAFSA Workshop
Complete your 2016-17 FAFSA today
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Computer Lab (Bacoats Hall
25-March 3
Thursday-Thursday
Midterm Examinations
(No extra curricula activities)
Final Examinations for Block I Courses
29 – May 6
Monday-Friday
Pre-registration for Fall Semester 2016
27
Saturday
Twenty-Seventh Annual H A R A M B E E Festival
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. -- HRC Arena
28
Sunday
Worship Service
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
7th Annual H A R A M B E E Festival Community Choir
Concert
4:00 p.m. – HRC Arena
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1-31
Tuesday-Thursday
Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month Observance Display
1-31
Tuesday-Thursday
Learning Resources Center Month
1-31
Tuesday-Thursday
National Nutrition Month
1-31
Tuesday-Thursday
Professional Social Work Month
1
Tuesday
All College Assembly
Women's History Month
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
Freshman Faculty School Meeting
(HASS) and (EHHS)
12:00 noon FAHC 204
3
Thursday
Departmental Meetings
21
FAFSA Workshop (Complete your 2016-17 FAFSA)
♦♦♦♦♦MARCH 2016♦♦♦♦♦
3
Thursday
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Computer Lab (Bacoats Hall)
4
Friday
Midterm grades are due by 5:00 p.m.
Final Grades are due for Block I courses by 5:00 p.m.
4-6
Friday-Sunday
Service-Learning and Leadership Development
Alternative Spring Break Project
7-11
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14
Monday-Friday
Spring Break
Monday
Classes Resume-8:00 a.m.
14-May 6
Monday-Friday
Block II Class Schedule
14-18
Monday-Friday
Sister Pride Week
Service - Learning and Leadership
Development Program
15
Tuesday
Faculty Forum
11:00 a.m. Little Theater
Financial Aid and Scholarship
(FAFSA 2016-2017 Priority Funding Deadline
Academic Probation Meeting
11:00 a.m.-Little Theater
16
Wednesday
Job Readiness Workshop on “Dress for Success”
11:00 a.m. Swinton Campus Center
17
Thursday
Founder’s Day Convocation
11:00 a.m. HRC Arena
FAFSA Workshop
Complete your 2016-17 FAFSA today
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Computer Lab (Bacoats Hall)
19
Saturday
Founder’s Day Rally
11:00 a.m. - Antisdel Chapel
22
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20
Sunday
Worship Service
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
21
Monday
Last day to add a Block II class
LAST DAY TO DROP A BLOCK I CLASS AND
RECEIVE MONETARY ADJUSTMENT;
HEREAFTER STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED A
“WC” IN BLOCK I CLASSES THAT ARE
DROPPED
6th Annual Transportation Summit
Doctor’s Circle
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
21-24
Monday-Thursday
Dimensions in Meaning Week
22
Tuesday
All College Assembly
Dimensions in Meaning
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
23
Wednesday
FAFSA Workshop
Complete your 2016-17 FAFSA today
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Computer Lab (Bacoats Hall)
24
Thursday
All College Assembly
Dimensions in Meaning
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
Financial Aid Exit Loan Counseling for Spring Graduates
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Financial Aid Computer Lab
(Bacoats Hall)
QSI Meeting with Sophomores
12:00 Noon - B C CARES
25-28
Friday-Monday
Easter Holiday
29
Tuesday
CLASSES RESUME
31
Thursday
Meetings of Academic Schools
23
♦♦♦♦♦MARCH 2016♦♦♦♦♦
31-April 3
Thursday-Sunday
Alumni Spring Meeting
Greenville, South Carolina
♦♦♦♦♦APRIL 2016♦♦♦♦♦
1-30
Friday-Saturday
“Alcohol Awareness Month” Activities
Counseling and Testing Services
Stress Awareness Month
1-30
Friday-Saturday
National Community Service Month
1-30
Friday-Saturday
Student Affairs Month
1
Friday
Financial Aid Exit Loan Counseling for Spring Graduates
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Computer Lab (Bacoats Hall)
2
Saturday
Service - Learning and Leadership Development
Leadership Benedict
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fort Jackson
3
Sunday
Worship Service
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
4-8
Monday-Friday
Science and Technology Week
5
Tuesday
All College Assembly
Science and Technology
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
6-8
Wednesday-Friday
Mid-Term for Block II Courses
7
Thursday
Faculty/Staff Meeting
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
Faculty Forum (if necessary)
12:00 noon Antisdel Chapel
Financial Aid Exit Counseling for
Spring Graduates
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Computer Lab (Bacoats Hall)
24
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7
Thursday
Governmental Sponsored Programs Forum
1517 Gregg Street 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Readiness Workshop on ’’Interviewing Skills’’
11:00 a.m. Swinton Campus Center
9
Saturday
Spring Open House and High School Visitation Day
10:00 a.m.
Spring Football Game
2:00 p.m. Charlie W. Johnson Stadium
10
Sunday
Worship Service
11:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
11-16
Sunday-Saturday
National Association for the Education of Young
Children’s Week
11-15
Monday-Friday
Tiger Fest
12
Tuesday
Academic Probation Management Meeting
11:00 a.m. Little Theatre
Freshman Institute Attendance Meeting
12:00 noon –Swinton Campus Center
13
Wednesday
Job Readiness Workshop on“Job Search Techniques”
11:00 a.m. Swinton Campus Center
Charter Day Awards Dinner
6:30 p.m. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
14-15
Thursday-Friday
Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees
14
Thursday
Deadline for Financial Aid Exit Loan Counseling for
Spring Graduates
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Financial aid Computer Lab
(Bacoats Hall)
Departmental Meetings-11:00 a.m.
Service - Lyceum Series for Faculty
Service – Learning Leadership Development
25
11:00 a. m.
♦♦♦♦♦APRIL 2016♦♦♦♦♦
15
Friday
Book Orders are due in the Bookstore for the Fall and
Summer Sessions
16
Saturday
Reading Day/Instructional Day for MWF, /or TR classes.
(review sessions, study sessions, make-up tests as
scheduled by faculty, meeting of blended classes, and
submission of assignments on-line).
21st Annual Service Learning PLUS Day
Preparation for Leadership and Unity through Service
(A Benedict College Day of Service)
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
17
Sunday
Worship Service
11:00 a.m.- Antisdel Chapel
18-22
Monday-Friday
Pre-Examination Week
No extra-curricula activities
18-22
Monday-Friday
Community Life Week
20
Wednesday
Concert Band Annual Spring Concert
5:00 p.m.-Little Theater
21
Thursday
Mandatory Meeting for All Residential Students
7:00 p.m.—Females
8:00 p.m.—Males
Antisdel Chapel
22
Friday
Last day to drop a class in the regular session
Last day to drop a Block II course
Last day to officially withdraw from the College
Honors Contract Completion Forms due for graduating
Seniors – 5:00 p.m.
22; 25-26
Friday; Mon.-Tuesday
Senior Examinations
24
Sunday
Community Life Week Worship Service
11:00 a.m.- Antisdel Chapel
25
Monday
Athletics Banquet
26
6:00 p.m. TBA
♦♦♦♦♦APRIL 2016♦♦♦♦♦
26
Tuesday
Last day for students to submit Service-Learning
Attendance Logs
27
Wednesday
Last day of regular classes
Last day for removing incompletes and changing
grades, posting of transfer credits to students’
transcripts for students not graduating in May 2016
Study Night- BC CARES
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
28
Thursday
Reading and Instructional Day
Study Night- BC CARES
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Grades are due for graduating Seniors – 5:00 p.m.
29-30; May 2 Fri.-Sat.; Mon
Common Final Examinations for all students
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
♦♦♦♦♦MAY 2016♦♦♦♦♦
1-31
Sunday-Tuesday
National Mental Health Month
National Physical Fitness Month
1
Sunday
Baccalaureate Service
10:00 a.m. Antisdel Chapel
3-6
Tuesday-Friday
Final Examinations
3
Tuesday
Service - Learning Spring Report to the Faculty
6
Friday
Commencement Rehearsal
(All Graduates)
11:00 a.m. – Charlie W. Johnson Stadium
Twenty-seventh Annual School of Honors
Capstone Ceremony
4:00 p.m. Swinton Campus Center
7
Saturday
Spring Commencement Convocation
27
9:00 a.m. - Charlie W. Johnson Stadium
♦♦♦♦♦MAY 2016♦♦♦♦♦
7
Saturday
Last Day in Dormitories for Non-Graduates 6:00 p.m.
8
Sunday
Last Day in Dormitories for Graduates 12:00 noon
9
Monday
Final deadline for all grades to be submitted 5:00 p.m.
10-11
Tuesday-Wednesday
End-of-the-Year Institute
12
Thursday
Faculty and Staff Honors Program
12:00 noon – Antisdel Chapel
Faculty Clearance
28