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Dates and Deadlines: September 2013 Term

NOTES:
  • This page shows you all critical dates and deadlines for the September 2013 term. You may want to print it for reference.
  • Dates are subject to change. Page last updated 4/22/13.
  • All times shown are Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T.).
SEPTEMBER TERM 2013: SEPTEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 20NOTES
Last day for all Application Materials to be Received in the Admissions Office (for consideration for the September term)June 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 PeriodJune 4, 9:00 a.m. -- August 30, 5:00 p.m. Students who register or change their registration after August 26 will not receive a paper bill.
College Closed: Independence Day July 4
Faculty Reading PeriodJuly 22 – August 16Faculty are not available to work with students.
Priority Date to Apply for Pell, TAP and Student Loans (for aid to be processed by the term payment deadline)July 29, 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."
Last Day to Register Without Late Fees

Last Day to Pay for Registered Courses
August 30, 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 p.m. today
College Closed: Labor DaySeptember 2
Late Registration PeriodSeptember 3, 9:00 a.m. –
September 6, 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.
September Term Starts
(Enrollment start date)
September 9All September registrations that are not paid for will be cancelled on Monday, September 9 at 8 a.m.
Add/drop PeriodAdd/drop online:
September 9, 9:00 a.m. -
September 13, 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 September 15 (see "Withdrawal Form")
Last Day for 100% Tuition RefundSeptember 15If you withdraw* by the end of the first week:
100% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 70% refundSeptember 22If you withdraw* by the end of the second week:
70% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 50% RefundSeptember 29If you withdraw* by the end of the third week:
50% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
Last Day for 30% RefundOctober 6If you withdraw* by the end of the fourth week:
30% tuition refunded; 0% fees refunded.
College Closed: Columbus DayOctober 14
Time Payment: Second Payment Due for September termOctober 15, 5:00 p.m.
College Closed: Veteran's Day November 11
Time Payment: Last Payment Due for September termNovember 15. 5:00 p.m.
College Closed: ThanksgivingNovember 28
September Term EndsDecember 20
Faculty No Appointment PeriodDecember 23 - January 3Faculty are not available to work with students.
College Closed: ChristmasDecember 25
College Closed: New Year's Day January 1
Study Grade/Outcome DueJanuary 3Your mentors submit outcomes for each of your studies (credit or no credit) by this date.
* If you withdraw before October 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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