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Dates and Deadlines: November 2009 Term

NOTES:
  • This page shows you all critical dates and deadlines for the November 2009 term. You may want to print it for reference.
  • Dates are subject to change. Page last updated 8/21/09.
  • All times shown are Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T.).
NOVEMBER TERM 2009: NOVEMBER 9 - MARCH 5 NOTES
Last day for all Application Materials to be Received in the Admissions Office (for consideration for the November term)September 1The 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 StudentsSeptember 22, 9:00 a.m. -- October 23, 5 p.m. Students who register or change their registration after October 19 will not receive a paper bill.
Registration Period for Nonmatriculated StudentsOctober 5, 9:00 a.m. -- October 23, 5 p.m.
Last Day to Apply for Pell, TAP and Student Loans (for aid to be processed by the term payment deadline)October 5, 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 DayOctober 12
Last Day to Register Without Late Fees

Last Day to Pay for Registered Courses
October 23 , 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 PeriodOctober 26, 9:00 a.m. –
November 6, 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 9All November registrations that are not paid for will be cancelled on Monday, November 9 at 8 a.m.
Add/drop PeriodAdd/drop online:
November 9, 9:00 a.m. -
November 13, 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 15 (see "Withdrawal Form")
Last Day for 100% Tuition RefundNovember 15If you withdraw* by the end of the first week:
100% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
College Closed: Veteran's DayNovember 11
Last Day for 70% refundNovember 22If you withdraw* by the end of the second week:
70% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 50% RefundNovember 29If you withdraw* by the end of the third week:
50% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
College Closed: ThanksgivingNovember 26
Last Day for 30% RefundDecember 6If you withdraw* by the end of the fourth week:
30% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Time Payment: Second Payment Due for November termDecember 15, 5:00 p.m.
Faculty No Appointment PeriodDecember 28 - January 8 Faculty are not available to work with students.
College Closed: ChristmasDecember 25
College Closed: New Year's DayJanuary 1
Time Payment: Last Payment Due for November termJanuary 15, 5:00 p.m.
College Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Observed)January 18
November Term EndsMarch 5
Study Outcome DueMarch 19Your mentors submit outcomes for each of your studies (credit or no credit) by this date.
Student Evaluation DueApril 2Your mentors submit a student evaluation with a grade (unless you have selected the no letter grade option) for each study you successfully complete by this date.

* If you withdraw before December 7 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.
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