Welcome back, the Spring 2025 term is about to begin. I’d like to take this opportunity to share some important dates and deadlines set within the academic calendar that can have great impact on our students (please note that the academic calendar is subject to change at any time by official action of the University): 

  • Friday, Jan. 24: Last day for a student to receive a 100% tuition refund for dropping a class(es)
  • Saturday, Jan. 25: Classes begin
  • Wednesday, Jan. 29: No classes scheduled
  • Friday, Jan. 31: Last day to add a class or swap a class

Financial aid certification is based on student’s enrollment status on this day 

Last day for a student to receive a 75% tuition refund for dropping a class(es)

  • Saturday, Feb. 1: Verification of Enrollment Rosters available to faculty
  • Friday, Feb. 7: Last day for a student to receive a 50% tuition refund
  • Wednesday, Feb. 12: College closed
  • Friday, Feb. 14: Census date

Last day a student can receive a 25% tuition refund

Verification of Enrollment rosters due from faculty by 11:59pm

Last day a student can drop a class in Schedule Builder without a W grade on the transcript

Last day to register for an independent study course for the spring term

Last day a student can change or declare a major/minor for it to be effective in the spring term

  • Monday, Feb. 17: College closed
  • Tuesday, Feb. 18: Classes follow a Monday Schedule
  • Saturday, Mar. 1: Last day for students to apply for June 2025 graduation 
  • Thursday, Mar. 6: Classes follow a Wednesday schedule
  • Monday, March 31: No classes scheduled
  • Tuesday, Apr. 1: Last day a student can drop themselves from a class in Schedule Builder with a grade of W (which bears no impact on their GPA) 
  • Saturday, Apr. 12 – Sunday April 20: Spring Recess
  • Thursday, May 15: Last day of regularly-scheduled classes – Grade rosters open                                                          
  • Friday, May 16-Thursday, May 22: Final Exam Period (details to be sent under separate cover)
  • Wednesday, May 28: Commencement
  • Monday, March 31st: No classes scheduled – Grade rosters close at 11:59pm

Have a great semester.

By Susan Massara