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Dates and Deadlines: November 2008 Term

NOTES:

This page shows you all critical dates and deadlines for the November 2008 term. You may want to print it for reference.
Dates are subject to change. Page last updated 10/08/08.
All times shown are Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T.).

NOVEMBER TERM 2008: NOVEMBER 3 - FEBRUARY 27		NOTES
Last day for all Application Materials to be Received in the Admissions Office (for consideration for the November term)	September 1	The priority deadline refers to review of application materials and not to enrollment. Enrollment is based upon space availability in the location of choice. If space is not available the applicant will automatically be eligible to enroll for the next available term. If you miss the priority deadline or have questions, please contact our Student Information Center at 1-800-847-3000.
Registration Period for Matriculated Students	September 16, 9:00 a.m. -- October 17, 5 p.m.	Students who register or change their registration after October 10 will not receive a paper bill.
Registration Period for Nonmatriculated Students	September 29, 9:00 a.m. -- October 17, 5 p.m.
Last Day to Apply for Pell, TAP and Student Loans (for aid to be processed by the term payment deadline)	September 29, 5 p.m.	Priority deadline for Pell, TAP and student loans, as well as submission of the Federal Appeal Form and/or New York Waiver Request Form with dean's approval and appropriate documentation to the Financial Aid Office. If you miss the priority deadline, or have questions, please see "What Year Forms Do I Complete."
College Closed: Columbus Day	October 13
Last Day to Register Without Late Fees Last Day to Pay for Registered Courses	October 17 , 5 p.m.	Payment or payment arrangements must be in place in full to avoid cancellation of your enrollment. Acceptable payment arrangements are approved financial aid (as shown on your account summary) and the Time Payment Plan. Check your Account summary to verify. If you use the Time Payment Plan, you must enroll in the Time Payment Plan AND make your first 1/3 payment by 5 p.m. today
Late Registration Period	October 20, 9:00 a.m. – October 31, 5 p.m.	If you register during the Late Registration Period, your registration must be paid for immediately or your enrollment will not be finalized and your classes will be cancelled. If you sign up for the Time Payment Plan, the first 1/3 payment must be made at this time. If you withdraw* before the enrollment start date: 100% tuition refunded; 100% fees refunded.
November Term Starts (Enrollment start date)	November 3	All November registrations that are not paid for will be cancelled on Monday, November 3rd at 8 a.m.
Add/drop Period	Add/drop online: November 3, 9:00 a.m. - November 7, 5 p.m.	If you withdraw* by the end of the first week: 100% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded. Paper withdrawal forms must be received by November 9 (see "Withdrawal Form")
Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund	November 9	If you withdraw* by the end of the first week: 100% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
College Closed: Veteran's Day	November 11
Last Day for 70% refund	November 16	If you withdraw* by the end of the second week: 70% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 50% Refund	November 23	If you withdraw* by the end of the third week: 50% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
College Closed: Thanksgiving	November 27
Last Day for 30% Refund	November 30	If you withdraw* by the end of the fourth week: 30% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Time Payment: Second Payment Due for November term	December 15, 5:00 p.m.
Faculty No Appointment Period	December 22 - January 2	Faculty are not available to work with students.
College Closed: Christmas	December 25
College Closed: New Year's Day	January 1
Time Payment: Last Payment Due for November term	January 15, 5:00 p.m.
College Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Observed)	January 19
November Term Ends	February 27
Study Outcome Due	March 13	Your mentor sends an award of "credit" or "no credit" to the registrar's office by this date.
Student Evaluation Due	March 27	Your mentor sends an evaluation and grade for your study to the registrar's office by this date.

* If you withdraw before December 1 your status may be reduced from full-time to part-time or to below part-time. Your enrollment status, good academic standing and financial aid eligibility may be affected.