The University creates its census files by freezing, i.e. taking a snapshot of, key data elements at prescribed times each semester.  The institutional freeze date for the fall and spring semesters is exactly four weeks after the first day of classes for each semester.  The freeze date for summer sessions is exactly two weeks after the first day of classes for each session. 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.

Fall 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Spring 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Summer Session I 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Summer Session II 2013
Monday, July 22, 2013