Academic Calendar
Fall 2019 Academic Calendar
| Fall 2019 | Main Campus & Online | Off-campus Extensions | First 7.5 Week Session | 12 Week Session | Second 7.5 Week Session |
| Registration Begins | April 1 | April 1 | April 1 | April 1 | April 1 |
| Change of Schedule Fee of $5 (add/drop) | August 27 | August 30 | August 27 | September 16 | October 21 |
| Late Registration Fee of $25 begins (new registration) | August 29 | September 1 | August 29 | September 18 | October 23 |
| Instruction Begins | September 3 | September 8, 2019 (Biology w/labs in Ossining begin Sept.3) | September 3 | September 23 | October 28 |
| Last Day to Add/Swap a Class (Swap must be in the same session, same number of credits) | September 9 | September 14 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | September 4 | September 27 | October 29 |
| REFUNDS - To qualify for a tuition refund, students must officially drop their class(es) through MyWCC during the Refund Period dates listed below according to the class(es) session. Dropping developmental courses require permission and assistance from an academic counselor. Contact the Registrar's Office with questions. | |||||
| Last day for 100% Refund | September 2 | September 7 - (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | September 2 | September 22 | October 27 |
| 75% Refund Period | September 3 to September 9 | September 8 to September 14 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | does not apply | does not apply | does not apply |
| 50% Refund Period | September 10 to September 16 | September 15 to September 21 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | does not apply | does not apply | does not apply |
| 25% Refund Period | September 17 to September 23 | September 22 to September 28, (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | September 3 to September 7 | September 23 to September 27 | October 28 to November 1 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade of "W") | September 24 to November 4 | September 29 to November 9 | September 13 to October 2 | October 9 to November 5 | November 7 to November 27 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) | November 28 through December 1 | November 28 through December 1 | does not apply | November 28 through December 1 | November 28 through December 1, 2019 |
| Completion Ceremony | December 12, 2019 at 4 p.m. | ||||
| Application Deadline for December Graduation | November 15 | November 15 | November 15 | November 15 | November 15 |
| Instruction Ends | December 16 | December 15 | October 24 | December 16 | December 18 |
| Final Grade Due Date | December 20 | December 20 | October 28 | December 20 | December 20 |
Winter Academic Calendar
| Winter 2020 Academic Calendar | Online Education Only |
| Registration Begins | October 28, 2019 |
| Change of Schedule Fee of $5 (add/drop) | December 27, 2019 |
| Drop for non-payment | January 1, 2020 |
| Late Registration Fee of $25 begins - new registration only | Begins December 29, 2019 |
| Instruction Begins | January 2, 2020 |
| Last Day to Add/Swap a Class (Swap must be in the same session, same number of credits) | January 2, 2020 |
| REFUNDS - To qualify for a tuition refund, students must officially drop their class(es) through MyWCC during the Refund Period dates listed below according to the class(es) session. Dropping developmental courses require permission and assistance from an academic counselor. Contact the Registrar's Office with questions. | |
| Last day for 100% Refund | January 1, 2020 |
| 25% Refund Period | January 2, 2020 through January 6, 2020 |
| Last Day for Refund | January 6, 2020 |
| Census Date | January 6, 2020 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade of "W") | January 7, 2020 through January 13, 2020 |
| Attendance Rosters Opened | January 7, 2020 |
| Attendance Rosters Due | January 10, 2020 |
| Instruction Ends | January 16, 2020 |
| Final Grade Due Date | January 20, 2020 |
Spring 2020 Academic Calendar
| Spring 2020 | On-campus & Online | Off-campus Extensions | First 7.5 Week Session | 12 Week Session | Second 7.5 Week Session |
| Registration Begins | October 28, 2019 | October 28, 2019 | October 28, 2019 | October 28, 2019 | October 28, 2019 |
| Change of Schedule Fee of $5 (add/drop) | January 14 | January 14 | January 14 | February 3 | March 16 |
| Late Registration Fee of $25 begins | January 16 | January 16 | January 16 | February 6 | March 19 |
| Course Cancellation | January 14 | January 14 | January 14 | February 3 | March 16 |
| Instruction Begins | January 21 | January 25, (Biology w/labs in Ossining 1-15-20) | January 21 | February 10 | March 23 |
| Last Day to Add/Swap a Class (Swap must be in the same session, same number of credits) | January 27 | January 31 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 23 | February 14 | March 25 |
| REFUNDS - To qualify for a tuition refund, students must officially drop their class(es) through MyWCC during the Refund Period dates listed below according to the class(es) session. Dropping developmental courses require permission and assistance from an academic counselor. Contact the Registrar's Office with questions. | |||||
| Last day for 100% Refund | January 20 | January 24 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 20 | February 9 | March 22 |
| 75% Refund Period | January 21 to January 27 | January 25 to January 31 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | does not apply | does not apply | does not apply |
| 50% Refund Period | January 28 to February 3 | February 1 to February 7 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | does not apply | does not apply | does not apply |
| 25% Refund Period | February 4 to February 10 | February 8 to February 14 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 21 to January 25 | February 10 to February 14 | March 23 to March 27 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade 'W') | February 11 to March 30 | February 15 to March 30 | January 26 to February 18 | February 15 to April 6 | March 28 to April 20 |
| Application Deadline for May Graduation | March 20 | March 20 | March 20 | March 20 | March 20 |
| Spring Recess (no classes) | March 9 to March 15 | March 9 to March 15 | does not apply | March 9 to March 15 | does not apply |
| Mid-Term Grades | March 16 | March 16 | |||
| No Classes | April 12 | April 12 | does not apply | April 12 | April 12 |
| Academic Recognition Ceremony (no classes 12:00pm-3pm) | May 1 | May 1 | does not apply | May 1 | May 1 |
| Instruction Ends | May 11 | May 10 | March 8 | May 10 | May 10 |
| Final Grade Due Date | May 15 | May 15 | March 13 | May 15 | May 15 |
| Commencement | May 14 | May 14 | May 14 | May 14 | May 14 |
Please check back in the Winter months for Summer Information
Registration Frequently Asked Questions
My desired course or section is closed. (I was not previously registered for this desired course.)
Before the semester begins
- Use Degree Works:
- Seek advisement on alternatives Student Center, Room 111
After the semester begins ADD/SWAP period
Seek alternatives instead:
- All sections, day/times
- All campus locations
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
After the add period ends
Seek alternatives instead:
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
My required course needed to graduate THIS upcoming semester is closed or cancelled.
Before the semester begins
- Seek Curriculum Chair assistance; as needed go to the Dean of the School of the course.
- File for graduation if you haven’t already: https://mywcc.sunywcc.edu
After the semester begins, ADD/SWAP period
Seek Curriculum Chair assistance; in the summer, go to Counseling Center in the Student Center.
File for graduation if you haven’t already: https://mywcc.sunywcc.edu
After the add period ends
Seek alternatives instead:
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
- File for graduation if you haven’t already: https://mywcc.sunywcc.edu
My registered course was cancelled for the semester. (Student not graduating yet.)
Before the semester begins
Seek alternatives instead:
- All sections, day/times
- All campus locations
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
- Use Degree Works:
- Seek advisement; go to Student Center, Room 111
My registered courses were dropped for no payment.
Before the semester begins
Before the add deadline ends:
- If the courses are still open, reregister and pay.
- If needed, set up payment plan and meet all payment deadlines.
- If a course is closed, see alternatives instead:
- All sections, day/times
- All campus locations
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
- Use Degree Works: www.sunywcc.degreeworks
- Seek advisement; go to Student Center, Room 111
After the semester begins,ADD/SWAP period
If you were in attendance:
Before the add deadline ends:
- If the courses are still open, reregister and pay.
- If needed, set up payment plan and meet all payment deadlines.
- If a course is closed, seek alternatives instead:
- All sections, day/times
- All campus locations
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
- Use Degree Works: www.sunywcc.degreeworks
- Seek advisement; go to Student Center, Room 219
If you were not in attendance:
Seek alternatives instead:
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
After the add period ends
If you were not in attendance:
Seek alternatives instead:
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions Summer/winter sessions
If you were in attendance:
Immediately upon notification, Obtain Registration Exception form from School Deans, Extension Center or Registrar. Obtain all instructor Signatures to verify attendance and follow instructions on the form. Note: This form is intended only for exceptions after the add/swap period is over within the following dates: On campus 1/23/18 - 1/26/18 Off campus 1/30/18 - 2/02/18 Student needs to register and pay within 48 hours of Dean’s permission.