Fall Semester 2024 Dates and Deadlines Calendar
Fall Semester 2024 Term Dates: August 26–December 14, 2024
Semester Dates
Sessions
- Labor Day Holiday (no classes):ÌýMonday, September 2, 2024
- Veterans Day Holiday ObservedÌý(no classes):ÌýMonday, November 11, 2024
- Thanksgiving Weekend HolidayÌý(no classes):ÌýThursday, November 28–Sunday, December 1, 2024
Note: Winter Season Days and Holidays are determined by Human Resources.
- Friday, October 11, 2024*
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Note: Regular classes are suspended; co–curricular activities are continued.
*The previously–published Reading Day of Thursday, October 10, has been moved to Friday, October 11.
Other Important Dates
- Graduation Application Available:ÌýMay 6, 2024–September 17, 2024
- Fall Semester 2023 Incomplete (I) Grades Lapse to Failure (I/F) Grades: Friday, December 13, 2024 @ 8:00 am EST
Your Registration Dates and Deadlines
The most accurate way to view your drop and withdrawal deadlines is in Catalyst.
Video Tutorial
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Select theÌýMy AcademicsÌýtile on your student home page inÌý
- Open theÌýClasses and ScheduleÌýaccordion, and selectÌýView My Schedule
- Make sureÌýMy Class ScheduleÌýis being displayed under theÌýEnrollÌýtab
- Select theÌýterm, then clickÌýContinue
- Classes in which you are registered will appear on the screen.
- You can filter what you see by checking or unchecking the filter options, if you wish.
- Click theÌýcalendar iconÌýnext to a class to view theÌýdrop and withdrawal deadlinesÌýfor that specific class
- Remember, each of your classes could have different drop and withdrawal deadlines, so it is important to check the deadlines for each class.
- Drops:
- The class won't show up on your transcript.
- You will receive a 100% refund.
- TheÌýdrop deadlineÌýis listed underÌýDrop-Retain RecordÌýandÌýWithdrawal Without Penalty.
- Withdrawals:
- The class remains on your transcript as a withdrawal.
- Charges for the class remain on your bill.
- TheÌýwithdrawal deadlineÌýis listed underÌýDrop With PenaltyÌýandÌýWithdraw With Penalty.
Viewing Your Schedule
Once you have either registered for your classes via CatalystÌýor your Add/Drop Form has been processed, you will want to confirm that your registration is correct. Follow the below steps to double-check your registration.
- If you are not already there,Ìýlogin toÌýÌý
- Click on theÌýMy AcademicsÌýtile on yourÌýStudent Homepage
- Select theÌýClasses and ScheduleÌýdrop-down menu
- ChooseÌýView My Schedule
- Pick the radio button to the left of theÌýtermÌýyou want to confirm, and pressÌýContinue
Double–Checking Your Schedule
Your full schedule for the selected term will display on this page. Here are some guidelines to make sure your schedule is correct:
- Make sure theÌýstatusÌýof your class isÌýEnrolled,ÌýWaitingÌý(for wait list registration),ÌýDropped, orÌýWithdrawnÌýas you had intended
- Verify that theÌýunits (credit hours)Ìýfor the class are correct
- Verify that theÌýgrading (normal, pass/fail, audit)Ìýoption for your class is correct
- Double-check that theÌýDays & TimesÌýandÌýStart/End DateÌýmatch for the section you wanted to add
If the class is not showing in your Class Schedule, you are not enrolled.
Session–Specific Dates
Full Academic Session
- Open Enrollment (Online Registration): April 15–September 1, 2024
- Classes: August 26–December 7, 2024
- Exams: December 8–14, 2024
Dates with anÌýasterisk (*)Ìýdenote a date with potential financial implications.
Add Classes Online Without Permission (Open Registration)
Ends September 1 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Waitlist Enrollment
EndsÌýSeptember 1 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Grade Type (Pass/Fail, Audit, and Normal)
Ends September 9 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Credit Hours
Ends September 9 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Swapping Classes Without Financial Penalty*
Review theÌýTuition Overload PolicyÌýfor more information.
Ends September 9 @ 11:59 EDT
Dates with anÌýasterisk (*)Ìýdenote a date with potential financial implications.
100% Refund/Drop Period Ends*
class removed from academic record
Ends September 9 @ 11:59 pm EDT
No Refund/Withdrawal Period Begins*
class remains on academic record
Starts September 10 @ 12:00 am EDT
Online Withdrawals End
Ends November 22 @ 11:59 pm EST
Due Monday, December 16* @ 9:00 pm EST
*The grading deadline was originally posted as Wednesday, December 18.
Late Transactions September 2–September 9
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
Late Transactions September 10 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Class offering college signature
Late Withdrawals November 23 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Home college signature (or class offering college if student is non-matriculated)
First Half Session (Session D)
- Open Enrollment (Online Registration): April 15–August 29, 2024
- Classes: August 26–October 15, 2024
- Exams: Given during last scheduled class time
Dates with anÌýasterisk (*)Ìýdenote a date with potential financial implications.
Add Classes Online Without Permission (Open Registration)
EndsÌýAugust 29 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Waitlist Enrollment
EndsÌýAugust 29 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Grade Type (Pass/Fail, Audit, and Normal)
Ends August 29 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Credit Hours
Ends August 29 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Swapping Classes With a Refund*
Review theÌýTuition Overload PolicyÌýfor more information.
Ends August 31 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Dates with anÌýasterisk (*)Ìýdenote a date with potential financial implications.
100% Refund/Drop Deadline*
class removed from academic record
Ends August 31 @ 11:59 pm EDT
No Refund/Withdrawal Period*
class remains on academic record
Starts September 1 @ 12:00 am EDT
Online Withdrawal Deadline
Ends October 7 @ 11:59 pm EDT
72 hours after final exam
Late Transactions August 30–31
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
Late Transactions September 1 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Class offering college signature
Late Withdrawals October 8 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Home college signature (or class offering college if student is non-matriculated)
Second Half Session (Session E)
- Open Enrollment (Online Registration): April 15–October 19, 2024
- Classes: October 16–December 7, 2024
- Exams: Given during last scheduled class time
Dates with anÌýasterisk (*)Ìýdenote a date with potential financial implications.
Add Classes Online Without Permission (Open Registration)
EndsÌýOctober 19 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Waitlist Enrollment
EndsÌýOctober 19 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Grade Type (Pass/Fail, Audit, and Normal)
Ends October 22 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Credit Hours
Ends October 22 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Swapping Classes Without Financial Penalty*
Review theÌýTuition Overload PolicyÌýfor more information.
Ends October 22 @ 11:59 EDT
Dates with anÌýasterisk (*)Ìýdenote a date with potential financial implications.
100% Refund/Drop Period Ends*
class removed from academic record
Ends October 22 @ 11:59 pm EDT
No Refund/Withdrawal Period Begins*
class remains on academic record
Starts October 23 @ 12:00 am EDT
Online Withdrawals End
Ends November 29 @ 11:59 pm EST
72 hours after final exam
Late Transactions October 20–22
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
Late Transactions October 23 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Class offering college signature
Late Withdrawals November 30 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Home college signature (or class offering college if student is non-matriculated)
Flex Session
- Open EnrollmentÌý(Online Registration): Varies by Class
- Class Dates: Varies by Class
- Exams: Given during last scheduled class time
Dates and Deadlines for Flex Session classes can only be viewed in Catalyst. If needed, instructions toÌýView Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines for Your Schedule can be found at the top of this page.
Waitlists are not available for Flex Session classes.
Instructor and college signatures required on Add/Drop Forms for any late transactions.
Calendars are subject to change.