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2017 - 2018 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 2017
| Aug 1-29 |
Registration for New Degree-Seeking Graduate Students |
| Aug 1 |
Tuition and Fees Due for Fall 2017 |
| Aug 14-29 |
Registration for Non-Degree Seeking Students |
| Aug 28-29 |
New Student Orientation |
| Aug 30 |
Classes Begin: 8 a.m.
Add/Drop Begins |
| Sept 4 |
Labor Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Sept 8 |
Last Day to Add/Drop |
| Sept 9 |
Withdrawal Period Begins |
| Oct 1 |
Online Filing Deadline for Graduation in May or August 2018 |
| Oct 14-17 |
Fall Break |
| Oct 23-27 |
Advance Spring Registration for Continuing Students |
| Oct 27 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| Oct 28 - Dec 8 |
Spring Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Nov 22-26 |
Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 8 |
Classes End: 5 p.m.
Last Day to Submit Grades for Spring 2017 Incomplete (I) Coursework
Final Deadline to File for Graduation in May or August 2018 |
| Dec 9-10 |
Reading Period I |
| Dec 11-15 |
Examinations |
| Dec 15 |
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for January 2018 Graduation |
| Dec 16-17 |
Reading Period II |
| Dec 18-20 |
Examinations |
| Jan 1 |
Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. |
| Jan 12 |
Winter Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
Spring Semester 2018
| Jan 2-16 |
Registration for New Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jan 8-16 |
Registration for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jan 12 |
Winter Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
| Jan 15 |
MLK Holiday - Offices Closed; No Classes in Session |
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| Jan 17 |
Classes Begin: 8 a.m.
Add/Drop Begins |
| Jan 26 |
Last Day to Add/Drop |
| Jan 27 |
Withdrawal Period Begins |
| Feb 15 |
Online Filing Begins for Graduation in January, May or August 2019 |
| Mar 3-11 |
Spring Break |
| Mar 16 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| Mar 19-23 |
Advance Summer and Fall Registration for Continuing Students |
| Mar 24 - Apr 27 |
Summer Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Mar 24 - Jul 1 |
Fall Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Apr 27 |
Classes End: 5 p.m.
Last Day to Submit Grades for Fall 2017 Incomplete (I) Coursework
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for May 2018 Graduation |
| Apr 28-29 |
Reading Period I |
| Apr 30 - May 4 |
Examinations |
| May 5-6 |
Reading Period II |
| May 7-9 |
Examinations |
| May 9 |
Final Grades Due by 12 p.m., Graduate Students - May Graduation Candidates |
| May 11 |
Final Grades Due by 9:00 a.m., Undergraduate Students - May Graduation Candidates |
| May 12 |
May Commencement Exercises |
| May 16 |
Final Grades Due by 9 a.m., All Continuing Students |
Summer Sessions 2018
* Academic calendar pending confirmation from University Registrar’s Office; dates are subject to change.
| Overall Important Dates |
| Jul 1 |
Online Filing Deadline for January 2019 Graduation
Fall 2018 Registration Deadline for Continuing Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jul 4 |
Independence Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Aug 10 |
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for August 2018 Graduation |
| Aug 24 |
Summer Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
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| Summer Session 1: May 29 - June 29, 2018 * |
| Mar 19 - May 29 * |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 1-29 * |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 29 * |
Classes Begin |
| May 29 - Jun 1 * |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jun 2-15 * |
Withdrawal Period |
| Jun 29 * |
Last Day of Classes |
| Jul 6 * |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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| Summer Session 2: July 2 - August 3, 2018 * |
| Mar 19 - Jul 2 * |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jun 1 - Jul 2 * |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jul 2 * |
Classes Begin |
| Jul 4 |
Independence Day - Offices Closed, Classes in Session |
| Jul 2-6 * |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jul 7-20 * |
Withdrawal Period |
| Aug 3 |
Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 10 * |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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| Summer Session 3: May 29 - August 3, 2018 * |
| Mar 19 - May 29 * |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 1-29 * |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 29 * |
Classes Begin |
| May 29 - Jun 8 * |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jun 9-29 * |
Withdrawal Period |
| Jul 4 |
Independence Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Aug 3 * |
Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 10 * |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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Non-Standard: April 20 - August 24, 2018 *
* MSCI field courses and short courses generally fall within this session.
** See SMS Registrar for course specific details. After April 20th, registration and add/drop/withdraw must be done manually through SMS Registrar’s Office. |
| Mar 19 - Apr 20 ** |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students (via Banner Self-Service) |
| Apr 1-20 ** |
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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