Important Dates for Fall 2017
Academic Calendar
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Event | Fall Session I | Full Fall Session | Fall Session II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising for Currently Enrolled Students | February 27 - March 24 |
February 27 - March 24 |
February 27 - March 24 |
| Regular Registration | March 27 - July 26 * |
March 27 - July 26 * |
March 27 - October 2 * |
| Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment | July 27 | July 27 | -- |
| Late Registration ($50 late fee assessed) | July 28 - August 13 * |
July 28 - August 13 * |
October 3 - October 8 * |
| Classes Begin | August 14 | August 14 | October 9 |
| Drop/Add (Only for students with existing schedules) | August 14 - 15 | August 14 - 17 | October 9 - 10 |
| University Holidays (No Classes) | September 3 - 4 | September 3 - 4 November 19 - 26 |
November 19 - 26 |
| Midterm Grades Due | September 12 | October 4 | November 1 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade | September 14 | October 11 | November 3 |
| Last Day of Classes | October 4 | December 4 | December 5 |
| Final Exams | October 5-6 | December 6-8, 11 | December 6-7 |
| Grades Due | October 10, Noon | December 13, Noon | December 12, Noon |
| Commencement Ceremony | -- | December 14 | -- |
* Registration closes at midnight on the final day of regular and late registration.
All campuses close at noon on Friday, Spring and Fall semesters. Summer semester closed on Fridays.
Business Calendar
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Calendar Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting the Completed and Signed FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA to the federal processor | 3/12/2017 |
| Priority Registration for Enrolled Students | 3/20/2017-3/24/2017 |
| Fall Semester Deadline for Submitting All Supporting Documentation requested by the Office Of Financial Aid | 4/17/2017 |
| New Student Orientation Begin for Spring | Click Here |
| Priority Graduate Admission Deadline | 05/26/2017 |
| Late Graduate Admission Deadline | 06/15/2017 |
| Priority Undergraduate Admission Deadline | 07/17/2017 |
| Payment Deadline for Full and Session I and eCore Full and Session I Regular Registration | 07/26/2017 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Regular Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | 07/27/2017 |
| Senior Citizens 62 and over/TAP Registration Begin Date | 07/28/2017 |
| Last Day for Compass retake for Admission Decision | 08/04/2017 |
| Bookstore Charges Open for Financial Aid | 08/09/2017 |
| Last Day for New Students to Register for Full Session | 08/11/2017 |
| Move In Day for Cochran and Eastman Campuses (New Students: 9:00 a.m.-Noon; Returning Students: 1:00-6:00 p.m.) | 8/10/2017 |
| Move In Day for Macon Campus (New Students: 9:00 a.m.-Noon; Returning Students: 1:00-6:00 p.m.) | 8/11/2017 |
| Payment Deadline for Full and Session I and eCore Full and Session I Late Registration and Drop/Add | 08/17/2017 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Late Registration and Drop/Add (Web Registration System is Closed) | 08/18/2017 |
| First Financial Aid Refund Date | 09/07/2017 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Regular Registration | 10/02/2017 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II Drop/Add | 10/10/2017 |
| Drop for nonpayment for late registration & drop/add Session II | 10/11/2017 |
| New Student Orientation Begin for Summer | Click Here |
| Grades Available in SWORDS | 12/15/2017 |