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2014-2015 SMS Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2014

August 1 – August 26

Registration for New Degree-Seeking Students

August 1

Tuition and Fees Due for Fall 2014 (Fri)

August 25-26

New Student Orientation (Mon-Tues)

August 25-27

Registration for Non-Degree Seeking Students (Mon-Wed)

August 27

Classes Begin: 8 a.m. (Wed)

Add/Drop Begins

September 1

Labor Day: Classes Meet (Mon)

September 5

Last Day to Add/Drop (Fri)

September 6

Withdrawal Period Begins (Sat)

October 1

Online Filing Deadline for Graduation in May or August 2015 (Wed)

October 11-14

Fall Break (Sat-Tues)

October 24

Last Day to Withdraw (Fri)

October 27 – November 9

Advance Spring Registration for Continuing Students

November 10 – January 20

Spring Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students

November 26-30

Thanksgiving Break (Wed-Sun)

December 5

Classes End: 5 pm (Fri)

Last Day to Submit Grades for Spring 2014 Incomplete (I) Coursework

Final Deadline to File for Graduation in May or August 2015

December 6-7

Reading Period I (Sat-Sun)

December 8-12

Examinations (Mon-Fri)

December 12

Last Day to Submit Theses/Dissertations for January 2015 Graduation (Fri)

December 13-14

Reading Period II (Sat-Sun)

December 15-17

Examinations (Mon-Wed)

January 2

Fall 2014 Semester Grades Due by 9 a.m. (Fri)

January 16

Winter Degree Conferral Date (Fri; No Ceremony)

Spring Semester 2015

November 10 – January 20

Spring Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students

January 5-20

New Degree-Seeking Student Registration

January 16

Winter Degree Conferral Date (Fri; No Ceremony)

January 19

MLK Holiday; No Classes (Mon)

January 21

Registration for Non-Degree-Seeking Students (Wed)

January 21

Classes Begin: 8 a.m. (Wed)

Add/Drop Begins

January 30

Last day to add/drop (Mon)

January 31

Withdrawal period begins (Sat)

February 15

Online Filing Begins for Graduation in January, May, or August 2016 (Sun)

March 7-15

Spring Break (Sat-Sun)

March 16-29

Advance Summer Registration for Continuing Students

March 20

Last Day to Withdraw (Fri)

March 23 – April 5

Advance Fall Registration for Continuing Students

March 30 – July 31

Summer Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students

April 6 – June 30

Fall Schedule Adjustment for Continuing Students

May 1

Classes End: 5 p.m. (Fri)

Last Day to Submit Grades for Fall 2014 Incomplete (I) Coursework

Last Day to Submit Theses/Dissertations for May 2015 Graduation

May 2-3

Reading Period I (Sat-Sun)

May 4-8

Examinations (Mon-Fri)

May 9-10

Reading Period II (Sat-Sun)

May 11-13

Examinations (Mon-Wed)

May 13 by Noon

Spring 2015 Graduate Student Grades Due for May Graduates (Wed)

May 15 by 9:00 a.m.

Spring 2015 Undergraduate Student Grades Due for May Graduates (Fri)

May 16

May Commencement (Sun)

May 20 by 9:00 a.m.

Remaining Spring 2015 Semester Grades Due (Wed)

Summer Sessions 2015

Overall Important Dates

July 1

Online Filing Deadline for January 2016 Graduation (Wed)

July 3

Independence Day – Offices Closed; Classes in Session (Fri)

August 7

Last Day to Submit Theses and Dissertations for Aug 2015 Graduation (Fri)

August 21

Summer Degree Conferral Date (Fri; No Ceremony)

Summer Session #1: June 1 – July 3

March 16 – May 31

Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students, Summer Session 1

May 1 – June 1

Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students, Summer Session 1

June 1

Classes Begin, Summer Session 1

June 1-4

Add/Drop Period, Summer Session 1

June 5-19

Withdrawal Period, Summer Session 1

July 3

Independence Day – Offices Closed; Classes in Session

Last Day of Classes, Summer Session 1

July 10 by Noon

Final Grades Due, Summer Session 1

Summer Session #2: July 6 – August 7

March 16 – July 5

Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students, Summer Session 2

June 1 – July 6

Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students, Summer Session 2

July 6

Classes Begin, Summer Session 2

July 6-9

Add/Drop Period, Summer Session 2

July 10-24

Withdrawal Period, Summer Session 2

August 7

Last Day of Classes, Summer Session 2

August 14 by Noon

Final Grades Due, Summer Session 2

Summer Session #3: June 1 – August 7

March 16 – May 31

Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students, Summer Session 3

May 1 – June 1

Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students, Summer Session 3

June 1

Classes Begin, Summer Session 3

June 1-12

Add/Drop Period, Summer Session 3

June 13 – July 10

Withdrawal Period, Summer Session 3

July 3

Independence Day – Offices Closed; Classes in Session

August 7

Last Day of Classes, Summer Session 3

August 14 by Noon

Final Grades Due, Summer Session 3

Summer Session #4: May 17-31

March 16 – May 16

Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students, Summer Session 4

March 23 – May 16

Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students, Summer Session 4

May 17

Classes Begin, Summer Session 4

May 17-19

Add/Drop Period, Summer Session 4

May 20-25

Withdrawal Period, Summer Session 4

May 25

Memorial Day (Offices Closed)

May 31

Last Day of Classes, Summer Session 4

June 8 by Noon

Final Grades Due, Summer Session 4

Summer Session #5: August 1-16

March 16 – July 31

Registration Period for Degree-Seeking Students, Summer Session 5

March 23 – July 31

Registration Period for Non-Degree-Seeking Students, Summer Session 5

August 1

Classes Begin, Summer Session 5

August 1-3

Add/Drop Period, Summer Session 5

August 4-10

Withdrawal Period, Summer Session 5

August 16

Last Day of Classes, Summer Session 5

August 24 by Noon

Final Grades Due, Summer Session 5