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2018 - 2019 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 2018
| Aug 1-29 |
Registration for New Degree-Seeking Graduate Students |
| Aug 1 |
Tuition and Fees Due for Fall 2018 |
| Aug 15-29 |
Registration for Non-Degree Seeking Students |
| Aug 27-28 |
New Student Orientation |
| Aug 29 |
Classes Begin: 8 a.m.
Add/Drop Begins |
| Sept 3 |
Labor Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Sept 7 |
Last Day to Add/Drop |
| Sept 8 |
Withdrawal Period Begins |
| Oct 1 |
Online Filing Deadline for Graduation in May or August 2019 |
| Oct 13-16 |
Fall Break |
| Oct 22-26 |
Advance Spring Registration for Continuing Students |
| Oct 26 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| Oct 27 - Dec 7 |
Spring Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Nov 21-25 |
Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 7 |
Classes End: 5 p.m.
Last Day to Submit Grades for Spring 2018 Incomplete (I) Coursework
Final Deadline to File for Graduation in May or August 2019 |
| Dec 8-9 |
Reading Period I |
| Dec 10-14 |
Examinations |
| Dec 14 |
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for January 2019 Graduation |
| Dec 15-16 |
Reading Period II |
| Dec 17-19 |
Examinations |
| Jan 2 |
Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. |
| Jan 11 |
Winter Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
Spring Semester 2019
* Academic calendar pending confirmation from University Registrar’s Office; dates are subject to change.
| Jan 2-16 |
Registration for New Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jan 8-16 |
Registration for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jan 11 |
Winter Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
| Jan 16 |
Classes Begin: 8 a.m.
Add/Drop Begins |
| Jan 21 |
MLK Holiday - Offices Closed; No Classes in Session |
| Jan 28 |
Last Day to Add/Drop |
| Jan 29 |
Withdrawal Period Begins |
| Feb 15 |
Online Filing Begins for Graduation in January, May or August 2020 |
| Mar 2-10 |
Spring Break |
| Mar 11-15 |
Advance Summer and Fall Registration for Continuing Students |
| Mar 15 * |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| Mar 16 - Apr 26 |
Summer Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Mar 16 - Jul 1 |
Fall Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Apr 26 |
Classes End: 5 p.m.
Last Day to Submit Grades for Fall 2018 Incomplete (I) Coursework
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for May 2019 Graduation |
| Apr 27-28 |
Reading Period I |
| Apr 29 - May 3 |
Examinations |
| May 4-5 |
Reading Period II |
| May 6-8 |
Examinations |
| May 8 |
Final Grades Due by 12 p.m., Graduate Students - May Graduation Candidates |
| May 10 |
Final Grades Due by 9:00 a.m., Undergraduate Students - May Graduation Candidates |
| May 11 |
May Commencement Exercises |
| May 15 |
Final Grades Due by 9 a.m., All Continuing Students |
Summer Sessions 2019
* Academic calendar pending confirmation from University Registrar’s Office; dates are subject to change.
| Overall Important Dates |
| Jul 1 |
Online Filing Deadline for Graduation in January 2020
Fall 2019 Registration Deadline for Continuing Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jul 4 |
Independence Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Aug 9 |
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for August 2019 Graduation |
| Aug 23 |
Summer Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
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| Summer Session 1: May 28 - June 28, 2019 * |
| Mar 11 - May 28 * |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 1-28 * |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 28 * |
Classes Begin |
| May 28-30* |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jun 1-14 * |
Withdrawal Period |
| Jun 28 * |
Last Day of Classes |
| Jul 5 * |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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| Summer Session 2: July 1 - August 2, 2019 * |
| Mar 11 - Jul 1 * |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jun 1 - Jul 1 * |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jul 1 * |
Classes Begin |
| Jul 4 |
Independence Day - Offices Closed, Classes in Session |
| Jul 1-5 * |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jul 6-19 * |
Withdrawal Period |
| Aug 2 |
Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 9 * |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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| Summer Session 3: May 28 - August 2, 2019 * |
| Mar 11-May 28 * |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 1-28 * |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 28 * |
Classes Begin |
| May 28 - Jun 7 * |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jun 8-28 * |
Withdrawal Period |
| Jul 4 |
Independence Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Aug 2 * |
Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 9 * |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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Non-Standard: May 12 - August 23, 2019 *
* MSCI field courses and short courses generally fall within this session.
** See SMS Registrar for course specific details. After April 26th, registration and add/drop/withdraw must be done manually through SMS Registrar’s Office. |
| Mar 11 - Apr 26 ** |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students (via Banner Self-Service) |
| Apr 1-26 ** |
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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