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Dates and Deadlines: March 2012 Term

NOTES:
  • This page shows you all critical dates and deadlines for the March 2012 term. You may want to print it for reference.
  • Dates are subject to change. Page last updated 2/7/12.
  • All times shown are Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T.).
MARCH TERM 2012: MARCH 12 – JUNE 29NOTES
Last day for all Application Materials to be Received in the Admissions Office (for consideration for the March term)January 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.
College Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Observed)January 16
Registration PeriodJanuary 24, 9:00 a.m. -- March 2, 5:00 p.m. Students who register or change their registration after February 27 will not receive a paper bill.
Last Day to Apply for Pell, TAP and Student Loans (for aid to be processed by the term payment deadline)February 1, 5:00 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: Presidents' DayFebruary 20
Last Day to Register Without Late Fees

Last Day to Pay for Registered Courses
March 2, 5:00 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 5:00 p.m. today
Late Registration PeriodMarch 5, 9:00 a.m. -–
March 9, 5:00 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.
March Term Starts
(Enrollment start date)
March 12All March registrations that are not paid for will be cancelled on Monday, March 12 at 8:00 a.m.
Add/drop PeriodAdd/drop online:
March 12, 9:00 a.m. --
March 16, 5:00 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 March 18 (see "Withdrawal Form")
Last Day for 100% Tuition RefundMarch 18If you withdraw* by the end of the first week:
100% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 70% refundMarch 25If you withdraw* by the end of the second week:
70% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 50% RefundApril 1If you withdraw* by the end of the third week:
50% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 30% RefundApril 8If you withdraw* by the end of the fourth week:
30% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Time Payment: Second Payment Due for March termApril 15, 5:00 p.m.
Faculty Reading PeriodApril 30 -- May 4 Faculty are not available to work with students.
Time Payment: Last Payment Due for March termMay 15, 5:00 p.m.
College Closed: Memorial Day (Observed)May 28
March Term EndsJune 29
Study Grade/Outcome DueJuly 9Your mentors submit grades or outcomes for each of your studies by this date.

* If you withdraw before April 9, 2012 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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