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2022 - 2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
SMS Academic Calendar
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NOTE: Additional dates and deadlines of importance, including registration dates, may also be found on the Exams & Academic Calendars webpage of the University Registrar, www.wm.edu/registrar. Calendar dates are subject to change.
Fall Semester 2022
| Aug 29-30 |
New student orientation |
| Aug 31 |
First day of classes |
| Aug 31 |
Opening Convocation at W&M |
| Aug 31 - Sept 12 |
Add/drop period |
| Sept 5 |
Labor Day Holiday (offices closed; no classes) |
| Sept 13 - Oct 31 |
Course withdrawal period |
| Oct 13-16 |
Fall Break (no classes) |
| Nov 8 |
Election Day (offices closed; no classes) |
| Nov 23-27 |
Thanksgiving break (offices closed; no classes) |
| Dec 9 |
Last day of classes |
| Dec 10-11 & 17-18 |
Reading periods |
| Dec 12-16 & 19-20 |
Final exams |
| Jan 3 |
Final grades due at 9 a.m. |
| Jan 20 |
Winter degree conferral (no ceremony) |
Spring Semester 2023
| Jan 25 |
First day of classes |
| Jan 25 - Feb 3 |
Add/drop period |
| Feb 4 - Mar 27 |
Course withdrawal period |
| Mar 11-19 |
Spring break (no classes) |
| May 5 |
Last day of classes |
| May 6-7 & 13-14 |
Reading periods |
| May 8-12 & 15-16 |
Final exams |
| May 16 |
Final grades due at 12 p.m. for graduating graduate students |
| May 18 |
Final grades due at 9 a.m. for graduating undergraduate students |
| May 20 |
Commencement & VIMS Diploma Ceremony |
| May 23 |
Final grades due at 9 a.m. for all continuing students |
Summer Sessions 2023
| Important Dates & Holidays |
| May 29 |
Memorial Day Holiday (offices closed; no classes) |
| June 19 |
Juneteenth Holiday (offices closes; classes may be in session) |
| July 4 |
Independence Day Holiday (offices closed; classes may be in session) |
| Aug 25 |
Summer degree conferral (no ceremony) |
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| Summer Session 1: |
| May 30 |
First day of classes |
| May 30 - June 2 |
Add/drop period |
| June 3-16 |
Course withdrawal period |
| June 30 |
Last day of classes |
| July 7 |
Final grades due at 12 p.m. |
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| Summer Session 2: |
| July 3 |
First day of classes |
| July 3-6 |
Add/drop period |
| July 7-21 |
Course withdrawal period |
| Aug 4 |
Last day of classes |
| Aug 11 |
Final grades due at 12 p.m. |
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| Summer Session 3: |
| May 30 |
First day of classes |
| May 30 - June 8 |
Add/drop period |
| June 9 - July 7 |
Course withdrawal period |
| Aug 4 |
Last day of classes |
| Aug 11 |
Final grades due at 12 p.m. |
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Non-Standard:
MSCI field courses and short courses generally fall within this session. See SMS Registrar for course specific details. After the last day of Spring classes, registration and add/drop/withdraw must be done manually through SMS Registrar’s Office. |
| Varies per course |
First day of classes |
| Varies per course |
Add/drop period |
| Varies per course |
Course withdrawal period |
| Varies per course |
Last day of classes |
| One week after class end date |
Final grades due at 12 p.m. |
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