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SPD Online Spring 2011 Academic Calendar

This calendar addresses SPD students taking SPD Online classes online. This calendar was accurate as of 12/31/10. It is subject to changes and updates.

January

January 31-February 4, Monday-Friday:

On-campus and all SPD Online classes begin.

Late registration begins; a $40 late fee applies.

Last day students can place themselves on a waitlist for SPD Online courses only. Reminder: Students who place themselves on a waitlist and change their intent to enroll, MUST DROP themselves from the waitlist. If students are enrolled from the waitlist, students are responsible for any Tuition Liability incurred.

 

February

February 2, Wednesday (by close of business, 4:00pm): Last day to add SPD Online 9-week courses. Last day of waitlist operation.

February 6, Sunday: Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without tuition liability. Drops must be done via SOLAR System, as service offices are closed on weekends. SPD students are able to drop down to zero credits via the SOLAR System (no petition is required).

February 11, Friday (by close of business, 4:00pm):

Last day to drop or withdraw from the University without a "W" (withdraw) recorded on student record. Tuition liability remains applicable. After this date, students may continue to withdraw from online using SOLAR until February 18. (NOTE: Students MUST withdraw themselves using SOLAR; petitions will not be accepted until after the withdrawal deadline).

February 18, Friday (by close of business, 4:00pm):

Last day to withdraw from a SPD Online nine-week course (a "W" will be recorded). After this date, students must petition the SPD Committee on Academic Standing to withdraw.

March

March 12, Saturday:

Last day for removal of Incomplete grades from the Fall 2010 and Winter 2011 terms. After this date, all "I"/Incompletes will revert to "I/F". The "F" is then calculated into the student's GPA.

March 15, Tuesday:

Deadline for Spring degree and certificate candidates to apply for graduation and be included in the commencement publication. SPD students MUST apply for graduation whether they plan to attend Commencement ceremonies or not. If a student does not apply for graduation, the degree or certificate will NOT be conferred.

Candidates for graduation must apply via the SOLAR System; go to Academic Records>Apply for Graduation.

Graduation applications may continue to be submitted via SOLAR until April 15, but the student's name will not be included in the commencement publication. Also, applications received by SPD after the published deadline will not be evaluated until all other candidates for graduation have been processed. This may result in a significant delay.

Visit Graduation Information for complete details.

April

April 3, Sunday: Last day of SPD Online nine-week courses.

April 11, Monday (tentative): Advance registration begins for Summer and Fall 2011. Schedules and instructions will be announced on the SPD website prior to registration.

April 15, Friday: Last day to submit online graduation application. Students' name will not be included in the commencement publication (see entry on March 15).

May

May 24, Tuesday. SPD's Graduation Ceremony will be held. Times and location to be announced.

May 25, Wednesday: University Graduation Ceremony. Master’s and Advanced Graduate Certificates awarded.

 

Related Links

SPD Calendars

Registrar's Academic Calendars

Tuition Liability Schedule

Stony Brook University Online Events Calendar

 

 

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