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 2023 Term
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 14 | New Student Orientation (Virtual) for All Programs |
| August 21-25 | BSCI 650 Personal & Leadership Development Workshops (In-person) for All Programs |
| August 28 | Classes begin* |
| September 4 | Labor Day Holiday (no classes) |
| November 23-24 | Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) |
| December 8 | End of Fall Term |
| December 22-January 1 | University Closed for Winter Break |
Spring 2024 Term
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 18, 2023 | New Student Orientation (Virtual) |
| January 3-5 | BSCI 650 Personal & Leadership Development Workshops (In-person) |
| January 8 | Classes begin* |
| January 15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes) |
| April 12 | End of Spring Term |
| April 13 | Commencement |
*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.