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2016 - 2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
SMS: Academic Calendar
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NOTE: Additional dates and deadlines of importance may also be found on the Academic Calendars & Exam Schedules pages of the University Registrar’s web site www.wm.edu/registrar. Calendar dates are subject to change.
Fall Semester 2016
| Aug 1-23 |
Registration for New Degree-Seeking Graduate Students |
| Aug 1 |
Tuition and Fees Due for Fall 2016 |
| Aug 15-24 |
Registration for Non-Degree Seeking Students |
| Aug 22-23 |
New Student Orientation |
| Aug 24 |
Classes Begin: 8 a.m.
Add/Drop Begins |
| Sept 2 |
Last Day to Add/Drop |
| Sept 3 |
Withdrawal Period Begins |
| Sept 5 |
Labor Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Oct 1 |
Online Filing Deadline for Graduation in May or August 2017 |
| Oct 8-11 |
Fall Break |
| Oct 21 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| Oct 24-30 |
Advance Spring Registration for Continuing Students |
| Oct 31-Dec 2 |
Spring Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Nov 23-27 |
Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 2 |
Classes End: 5 p.m.
Last Day to Submit Grades for Spring 2016 Incomplete Coursework (I)
Final Deadline to File for Graduation in May or August 2017 |
| Dec 3-4 |
Reading Period I |
| Dec 5-9 |
Examinations |
| Dec 10-11 |
Reading Period II |
| Dec 12-14 |
Examinations |
| Dec 16 |
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for January 2017 Graduation |
| Jan 2 |
Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. |
| Dec 23-Jan 3 |
Winter Break - Administrative Offices Closed |
| Jan 13 |
Winter Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
Spring Semester 2017
| Jan 3-18 |
Registration for New Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jan 9-18 |
Registration for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jan 13 |
Winter Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
| Jan 16 |
MLK Holiday - Offices Closed; No Classes in Session |
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| Jan 18 |
Classes Begin: 8 a.m.
Add/Drop Begins |
| Jan 27 |
Last Day to Add/Drop |
| Jan 28 |
Withdrawal Period Begins |
| Feb 15 |
Online Filing Begins for Graduation in January, May or August 2018 |
| Mar 4-12 |
Spring Break |
| Mar 17 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| Mar 20-24 |
Advance Summer and Fall Registration for Continuing Students |
| Mar 25-Apr 28 |
Summer Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Mar 25-Jul 1 |
Fall Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Apr 28 |
Classes End: 5 p.m.
Last Day to Submit Grades for Fall 2016 Incomplete Coursework (I)
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for May 2017 Graduation |
| Apr 29-30 |
Reading Period I |
| May 1-5 |
Examinations |
| May 6-7 |
Reading Period II |
| May 8-10 |
Examinations |
| May 10 |
Final Grades Due by 9:00 a.m., Graduate Students - May Graduation Candidates |
| May 12 |
Final Grades Due by 9:00 a.m., Undergraduate Students - May Graduation Candidates |
| May 13 |
May Commencement Exercises |
| May 17 |
Final Grades Due by 9 a.m., All Continuing Students |
Summer Sessions 2017
* Academic calendar pending confirmation from University Registrar’s Office; dates are subject to change.
| Overall Important Dates |
| Jul 1 |
Online Filing Deadline for January 2018 Graduation
Fall 2017 Registration Deadline for Continuing Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jul 4 |
Independence Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Aug 11 |
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for August 2017 Graduation |
| Aug 25 |
Summer Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
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| Summer Session 1: May 30 - June 30, 2017 |
| Mar 20-May 30 * |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 1-30 * |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 30 * |
Classes Begin |
| May 30-Jun 2 * |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jun 3-16 * |
Withdrawal Period |
| Jun 30 * |
Last Day of Classes |
| Jul 7 * |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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| Summer Session 2: July 3 - August 4, 2017 |
| Mar 20-Jul 3 * |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jun 1-Jul 3 * |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jul 3 * |
Classes Begin |
| Jul 3-7 * |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jul 8-21 * |
Withdrawal Period |
| Aug 4 |
Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 11 * |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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| Summer Session 3: May 30 - August 4, 2017 |
| Mar 20-May 30 * |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 1-30 * |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 30 * |
Classes Begin |
| May 30-Jun 9 * |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jun 10-30 * |
Withdrawal Period |
| Jul 4 |
Independence Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Aug 4 * |
Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 11 * |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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Non-Standard: April 28 - August 25, 2017
* MSCI field courses and short courses generally fall within this session.
** See SMS Registrar for course specific details. After April 28th, registration and add/drop/withdraw must be done manually through SMS Registrar’s Office. |
| Mar 20 - Apr 28 ** |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students (via Banner Self-Service) |
| Apr 1-28 ** |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Varies per course ** |
Classes Begin |
| Varies per course ** |
Add/Drop Period |
| Varies per course ** |
Withdrawal Period |
| Varies per course ** |
Last Day of Classes |
| One Week After Class End Date ** |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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