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CDE Conference 2012 Videos are now available

rc1Meet the Class of 2013: 29 students from 23 different countries

rc2Brochure: General information about applying to the CDE program

rc3aWorking Papers: On economic development topics

rc3Video: Discover and experience CDE with our documentary



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Calendar for 2012-2013

The calendar and this schedule will be revised as the semester progresses so please check back here frequently.

Detailed Monthly Calendar

Download monthly calendar in PDF format. Includes class schedules and CDE seminars. Right-click (control-click on a Mac) and save it to your desktop.

Academic Year Begins

Arrival, August 10, 2012:
CDE house opens for the fellows of the Class of 2013
Required Academic Orientation Begins: Monday, August 13

First Semester 2012

Sep. 4, Opening meeting
Sep. 6, Classes begin
Sep. 8, Convocation
Sep. 27-28, CDE Conference
Oct. 8-9, Fall Reading Period (no classes)
Nov. 21, Thanksgiving Recess begins (no classes)
Nov. 21 – 25, No classes, no meals served at CDE
Nov. 26, Classes resume
Dec. 7, Fall classes end
Dec. 12 – 17, Final Exams
Dec. 17, Last Final Exam
Dec. 18, Winter Break Begins
Dec. 18 – Jan. 2, No classes, no meals served at CDE or at the College

Winter Study 2013

Jan. 3, Winter Study Classes Begin – No Late Arrivals
Jan. 25, Winter Study Classes End
Jan. 26 – Jan. 29, Winter Recess, required field trip to New York City
(Jan. 27th – Jan. 31st)

Second Semester 2013

Jan. 30, Second Semester Begins
Mar. 15, Spring Break Begins after classes
Mar. 17 – 21, Washington, DC required field trip
Mar. 22 – Mar. 31, No meals served at CDE or the College
Apr. 1, Spring Classes Resume
May 10, Spring Classes End
May 15 – 20, Final Exams
May 21 – 23, Paper Presentations
May 16 – 21, Final Exams
May 22 – 24, Paper Presentations

Graduation and Departure

May 31, CDE Class Night
June 2, Graduation, followed by luncheon at the CDE
June 2, Departures begin after 3 p.m.
June 3, All students must vacate the CDE by 3 p.m.

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