Information for Full-Time Students
Welcome to the Full-Time Programs Community homepage. We invite you to visit the various pages designed to assist with preparations to begin your graduate program and share important information that will help you during your academic journey with us.
Important Dates for Students
Fall 2024 Term
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 12 | New Student Orientation (Virtual) |
| August 19-23 | BSCI 650 Personal & Leadership Development Workshops (In-person) |
| August 26 | Classes begin* |
| September 2 | Labor Day Holiday (No classes) |
| November 28-29 | Thanksgiving Holiday (No classes) |
| December 6 | End of Fall Term |
| December 23-January 1 | Winter Break (University closed) |
| January 6 | Spring 2025 Term begins |
Spring 2025 Term
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 8-10 | BSCI 650 Personal & Leadership Development Workshops (In-person) |
| January 13 | Classes begin* |
| January 20 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No classes) |
| April 18 | End of Spring Term |
| April 26 | Commencement |
| May 5 | Summer Term begins |
*Click here for academic policies regarding add/drop deadlines for 7, 11, and 14-week courses
Add/Drop Policy
At the start of each academic term, a limited period is available for students to add or drop courses. For courses that meet throughout the full duration of the term, the drop/add window is designated as the first two weeks. For courses with a non-standard scheduling format (e.g., 7-week, weekend, hybrid modality), the add/drop period is proportionally adjusted. After the published start date, the addition of a course requires the consent of the instructor. Requests for course additions/drops must be communicated by the student in writing to the appropriate program office. Tuition refunds (if applicable) for dropped courses will be calculated based on the verified date of the student’s request. Students who drop all courses for a given academic term on or after the term start date are subject to a $150 withdrawal fee.