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MSU Dubai Academic Calendar
The academic year is made up of two semesters, beginning in August and ending in May, with a summer session beginning in May and ending at the beginning of July.
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| Fall Semester 2008 |
| Wednesday, 20 August 2008 |
Fall Semester Welcome |
| Sunday, 24 August 2008 |
First Day of Classes |
| Thursday, 28 August 2008 |
Open Class Add Period Ends |
| Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
End of Tuition Refund Period |
| Tuesday, 30 September 2008 through Saturday, 4 October 2008 |
Eid al Fitr Break |
| Monday, 13 October 2008 |
Middle of Fall Semester; Last Day to Drop Without a Grade |
| Tuesday, 2 December 2008 |
National Day |
| Thursday, 4 December 2008 |
Last Day of Classes |
| Sunday, 7 December through Thursday, 11 December 2008 |
Final Exam Week |
| Spring Semester 2009 |
| Sunday, 11 January 2009 |
First Day of Classes |
| Thursday, 15 January 2009 |
Open Class Add Period Ends |
| Tuesday, 3 February 2009 |
End of Tuition Refund Period |
| Tuesday, 3 March 2009 |
Middle of Spring Semester; Last Day to Drop Without a Grade |
Sunday, 8 March through
Thursday, 12 March 2009 |
Spring Break |
| Thursday, 30 April 2009 |
Last Day of Classes |
Sunday, 3 May through
Thursday, 7 May 2009 |
Final Exam Week |
| Summer Session 2009 |
| Sunday, 17 May 2009 |
First Day of Classes |
| Tuesday, 19 May 2009 |
Open Class Add Period Ends |
| Thursday, 28 May 2009 |
End of Tuition Refund Period |
| Tuesday, 9 June 2009 |
Middle of Summer Session; Last Day to Drop Without a Grade |
| Wednesday, 1 July 2009 |
Last Day of Classes; Final Exams Given on Last Scheduled Class Period |
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