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2019 - 2020 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 2019
| Aug 1-27 |
Registration for New Degree-Seeking Graduate Students |
| Aug 1 |
Tuition and Fees Due for Fall 2019 |
| Aug 14-27 |
Registration for Non-Degree Seeking Students |
| Aug 26-27 |
New Student Orientation |
| Aug 28 |
Classes Begin: 8 a.m.
Add/Drop Begins |
| Sept 2 |
Labor Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Sept 6 |
Last Day to Add/Drop |
| Sept 7 |
Withdrawal Period Begins |
| Oct 1 |
Online Filing Deadline for Graduation in May or August 2020 |
| Oct 12-15 |
Fall Break |
| Oct 21-25 |
Advance Spring Registration for Continuing Students |
| Oct 25 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| Oct 26 - Dec 6 |
Spring Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Nov 27 - Dec 1 |
Thanksgiving Break - Offices Closed; No Classes |
| Dec 6 |
Classes End: 5 p.m.
Last Day to Submit Grades for Spring 2019 Incomplete (I) Coursework
Final Deadline to File for Graduation in May or August 2020 |
| Dec 7-8 |
Reading Period I |
| Dec 9-13 |
Examinations |
| Dec 13 |
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for January 2019 Graduation |
| Dec 14-15 |
Reading Period II |
| Dec 16-18 |
Examinations |
| Jan 2 |
Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. |
| Jan 17 |
Winter Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
Spring Semester 2020
| Jan 6-21 |
Registration for New Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jan 15-22 |
Registration for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jan 17 |
Winter Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
| Jan 20 |
MLK Holiday - Offices Closed |
| Jan 22 |
Classes Begin: 8 a.m.
Add/Drop Begins |
| Jan 31 |
Last Day to Add/Drop |
| Feb 1 |
Withdrawal Period Begins |
| Feb 15 |
Online Filing Begins for Graduation in January, May or August 2021 |
| Mar 7-15 |
Spring Break |
| Mar 16-20 |
Advance Summer and Fall Registration for Continuing Students |
| Mar 20 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| Mar 21 - May 1 |
Summer Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| Mar 21 - Jul 1 |
Fall Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students |
| May 1 |
Classes End: 5 p.m.
Last Day to Submit Grades for Fall 2019 Incomplete (I) Coursework
Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for May 2020 Graduation |
| May 2-3 |
Reading Period I |
| May 4-8 |
Examinations |
| May 9-10 |
Reading Period II |
| May 11-13 |
Examinations |
| May 13 |
Final Grades Due by 12 p.m., Graduate Students - May Graduation Candidates |
| May 15 |
Final Grades Due by 9:00 a.m., Undergraduate Students - May Graduation Candidates |
| May 16 |
May Commencement Exercises |
| May 20 |
Final Grades Due by 9 a.m., All Continuing Students |
Summer Sessions 2019
| Overall Important Dates |
| May 25 |
Memorial Day Holiday - Offices Closed; No Classes |
| Jul 1 |
Online Filing Deadline for Graduation in January 2021
Fall 2020 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 2020 Graduation |
| Aug 21 |
Summer Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony) |
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| Summer Session 1: June 1 - July 3, 2020 |
| Mar 16 - June 1 |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 1 - June 1 |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jun 1 |
Classes Begin |
| Jun 1-5 |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jun 6-19 |
Withdrawal Period |
| Jul 3 |
Last Day of Classes |
| Jul 10 |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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| Summer Session 2: July 6 - August 7, 2020 |
| Mar 16 - Jul 6 |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jun 1 - Jul 6 |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jul 4 |
Independence Day - Offices Closed, Classes in Session |
| Jul 6 |
Classes Begin |
| Jul 6-10 |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jul 11-24 |
Withdrawal Period |
| Aug 7 |
Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 14 |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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| Summer Session 3: June 1 - August 7, 2020 |
| Mar 16 - June 1 |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 1 - June 1 |
Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students |
| Jun 1 |
Classes Begin |
| Jun 1-12 |
Add/Drop Period |
| Jun 13 - Jul 10 |
Withdrawal Period |
| Jul 4 |
Independence Day - Offices Closed; Classes in Session |
| Aug 7 |
Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 14 |
Final Grades Due by Noon |
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Non-Standard: May 17 - August 21, 2020
* MSCI field courses and short courses generally fall within this session.
** See SMS Registrar for course specific details. After May 1st, registration and add/drop/withdraw must be done manually through SMS Registrar’s Office. |
| Mar 16 - May 1 ** |
Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students (via Banner Self-Service) |
| Apr 1 - May 1 ** |
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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