Freeze Dates

The University creates its census files by freezing, i.e. taking a snapshot of, key data elements at prescribed times each semester.  The freeze date for the Fall and Spring semesters is exactly four weeks into each semester.  The Institutional freeze date for Summer is two weeks into Summer Session II. Freeze dates ensure that essential institutional data are captured consistently, with the same definitions and at the same time in the University's academic and administrative cycle.  Freeze date files serve as the University's permanent record of information regarding admissions, student enrollment, instructional activity, degree completion, and employees.  Frozen data are used when the University reports information to state, federal and other external agencies, and are particularly important in ensuring accurate comparative and trend analysis.

Upcoming freeze dates:

Fall 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Spring 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Summer 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012

 

 

 

Last Modified: September 21, 2011