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
Summer 2025 Term
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 5 | Summer Classes begin* |
| May 26 | Memorial Day Holiday (No classes) |
| June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (No classes) |
| July 4 | Independence Day Holiday (No classes) |
| August 15 | End of Summer Term |
Fall 2025 Term and Future Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 25-29 | BSCI 650 Personal & Leadership Development Workshops (In-person) |
| September 1 | Labor Day Holiday (No classes) |
| September 2 | Fall Classes begin* |
| November 27-28 | Thanksgiving Holiday (No classes) |
| December 12 | Fall Term ends |
| January 7-9, 2026 | BSCI 650 Personal & Leadership Development Workshops (In-person) |
| January 12, 2026 | Spring Term begins* |
| April 17, 2026 | Spring Term ends |
| April 18, 2026 | 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.