MWSU Counseling Center

Fall 2015 sessions starts August 31, 2015. Last day for registration is Aug. 25th. Refer to the Academic Calendar for holiday closings, withdrawal deadlines, mid-term and final exam dates. Hope you have a successful and enjoyable semester!!

Summer 2015 session starts June 1st for both the four-week and eight-week sessions. Last day to register is May 28th. Final exams for the 1st four-week session will be June 25th. Final exams for the 8 week and 2nd four week session will be July 23rd.
For those not attending summer sessions, enjoy your summer break!

Finals are right around the corner! Are you prepared to end this semester with good grades?! A good technique to use to layout the remaining of the semester is to make a to do list. This list should include any and all assignments for each class that is remaining! Make a schedule and follow that schedule! Having a schedule will be able to alleviate some of those stressors you have!

Spring Semester 2015

Wednesday, April 29 through Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Classes whose first meeting of each week is on Monday or Wednesday:
Class Time Final Exam Date Final Exam Time
8:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 29 8:30 – 10:20 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Friday, May 1 8:30 – 10:20 a.m.
10:00 a.m. Monday, May 4 8:30 – 10:20 a.m.
11:00 a.m. Friday, May 1 11:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
12:00 noon Wednesday, April 29 11:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Monday, May 4 11:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 2:00 – 3:50 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Friday, May 1 2:00 – 3:50 p.m.
4:00 p.m. Monday, May 4 2:00 – 3:50 p.m.

Classes whose first meeting of each week is on Tuesday or Thursday:

Class Time Final Exam Date Final Exam Time
8:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 8:30 – 10:20 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30 8:30 – 10:20 a.m.
11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 11:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 11:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 2:00 – 3:50 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 2:00 – 3:50 p.m.

It is the responsibility of both students and faculty to carefully study the following instructions. Final examination information will be documented in the course syllabus.
•All 1 and 2 credit courses will hold final examinations on the last regular class meeting prior to final examination week.
•All courses of 3 or more credits will have final examinations in their regular classrooms according to the schedule below.
•Courses which begin at a time not listed on the final schedule will observe the final exam time of the closest previous class time listed.
•Evening class (after 4:20 p.m.) final exams will be given at their regular class time during the final examination week. Those evening classes with two meetings per week will use the first meeting for the final examination with the second meeting used at the discretion of the instructor.
•On-line classes and off-schedule classes will hold final exams according to the course syllabus.
•Saturday class finals are scheduled on May 2.

Learn how to beat procrastination at thedesk:
http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/thedesk

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