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Dates and Deadlines: September 2009 Term

NOTES:

This page shows you all critical dates and deadlines for the September 2009 term. You may want to print it for reference.
Dates are subject to change. Page last updated 08/21/09.
All times shown are Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T.).

SEPTEMBER TERM 2009: SEPTEMBER 14 – DECEMBER 23		NOTES
Last day for all Application Materials to be Received in the Admissions Office (for consideration for the September term)	June 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	June 2, 9:00 a.m. -- August 28, 5 p.m.	Students who register or change their registration after August 24 will not receive a paper bill.
Registration Period for Nonmatriculated Students	June 15, 9:00 a.m. -- August 28, 5 p.m.
Faculty Reading Period	July 27 – August 21	Faculty are not available to work with students.
Last Day to Apply for Pell, TAP and Student Loans (for aid to be processed by the term payment deadline)	August 10 , 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."
Last Day to Register Without Late Fees Last Day to Pay for Registered Courses	August 28 , 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	August 31, 9:00 a.m. – September 11, 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.
College Closed: Labor Day	September 7
September Term Starts (Enrollment start date)	September 14	All September registrations that are not paid for will be cancelled on Monday, September 14th at 8 a.m.
Add/drop Period	Add/drop online: September 14, 9:00 a.m. - September 18, 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 September 20 (see "Withdrawal Form")
Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund	September 20	If you withdraw* by the end of the first week: 100% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 70% refund	September 27	If you withdraw* by the end of the second week: 70% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 50% Refund	October 4	If you withdraw* by the end of the third week: 50% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 30% Refund	October 11	If you withdraw* by the end of the fourth week: 30% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
College Closed: Columbus Day	October 12
Time Payment: Second Payment Due for September term	October 15, 5:00 p.m.
College Closed: Veteran's Day	November 11
Time Payment: Last Payment Due for September term	November 15. 5:00 p.m.
College Closed: Thanksgiving	November 26
September Term Ends	December 23
College Closed: Christmas	December 25
Faculty No Appointment Period	December 28 - January 8	Faculty are not available to work with students.
College Closed: New Year's Day	January 1
Study Outcome Due	January 15	Your mentors submit outcomes for each of your studies (credit or no credit) by this date.
Student Evaluation Due	January 22	Your 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 October 12 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.