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 Exam Makeup Date | December 17 | December 16 | NA | December 17 | December 19 |
| 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 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade of "W") | January 7, 2020 through January 13, 2020 |
| Instruction Ends | January 18, 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, 2020 | January 14, 2020 | January 14, 2020 | February 3, 2020 | March 16, 2020 |
| Late Registration Fee of $25 begins | January 16, 2020 | January 16, 2020 | January 16, 2020 | February 6, 2020 | March 19, 2020 |
| Instruction Begins | January 21, 2020 | January 26, 2020 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 21, 2020 | February 10, 2020 | March 23, 2020 |
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Last Day to Add/Swap a Class (Swap must be in the same session, same number of credits) |
January 27, 2020 | Frday, January 31, 2020 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 23, 2020 | February 14, 2020 | March 25, 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. | |||||
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Last day for 100% Refund | January 20, 2020 | Saturday, January 25, 2020 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 20, 2020 | February 9, 2020 | March 22, 2020 |
| 75% Refund Period | January 21 to January 27, 2020 | January 26 to February 1, 2020 (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, 2020 | February 2 to February 8, 2020 (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, 2020 | February 9 to February 15, 2020 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 21 to Saturday, January 25, 2020 | February 10 to February 14, 2020 | March 23 to March 27, 2020 |
| Census Date (end of drop period for semester). | February 10, 2020 | February 15, 2020 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | February 1, 2020 | February 26, 2020 | April 2, 2020 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade 'W') | February 11 to March 31, 2020 | February 16 to March 31, 2020 | Sunday,February 2 to February 18, 2020 | February 27 to April 6, 2020 | April 3 to April 20, 2020 |
| Summer Registration Begins | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 |
| Attendance Rosters Open for Faculty | February 11, 2020 | February 16, 2020 | February 2, 2020 | February 27, 2020 | April 3, 2020 |
| Attendance Due Date for Faculty | February 15, 2020 | February 20, 2020 | February 6, 2020 | March 2, 2020 | April 7, 2020 |
| Application Deadline for May Graduation | March 20, 2020 | March 20, 2020 | March 20, 2020 | March 20, 2020 | March 20, 2020 |
| Spring Recess (no classes) | March 9 to March 15, 2020 | March 9 to March 15, 2020 | does not apply | March 9 to March 15, 2020 | does not apply |
| Fall Advisement Begins | March 16, 2020 | March 16, 2020 | March 16, 2020 | March 16, 2020 | March 16, 2020 |
| Fall Registration Begins | March 30, 2020 | March 30, 2020 | March 30, 2020 | March 30, 2020 | March 30, 2020 |
| Easter Holiday Observance - No Classes | April 12, 2020 | April 12, 2020 | does not apply | April 12, 2020 | April 12, 2020 |
| No Classes 12pm-3pm (Academic Recognition Ceremony) | April 30, 2020 | April 30, 2020 | does not apply | April 30, 2020 | April 30, 2020 |
| Instruction Ends | May 11, 2020 | May 10, 2020 | March 8, 2020 | May 10, 2020 | May 10, 2020 |
| Final Grade Due Date | May 15, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | March 13, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
| Commencement | May 14, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | May 14, 2020 |
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 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade of "W") | January 7, 2020 through January 13, 2020 |
| Instruction Ends | January 18, 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, 2020 | January 14, 2020 | January 14, 2020 | February 3, 2020 | March 16, 2020 |
| Late Registration Fee of $25 begins | January 16, 2020 | January 16, 2020 | January 16, 2020 | February 6, 2020 | March 19, 2020 |
| Instruction Begins | January 21, 2020 | January 26, 2020 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 21, 2020 | February 10, 2020 | March 23, 2020 |
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Last Day to Add/Swap a Class (Swap must be in the same session, same number of credits) |
January 27, 2020 | Friday, January 31, 2020 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 23, 2020 | February 14, 2020 | March 25, 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. | |||||
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Last day for 100% Refund | January 20, 2020 | Saturday, January 25, 2020 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 20, 2020 | February 9, 2020 | March 22, 2020 |
| 75% Refund Period | January 21 to January 27, 2020 | January 26 to February 1, 2020 (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, 2020 | February 2 to February 8, 2020 (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, 2020 | February 9 to February 15, 2020 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | January 21 to Saturday, January 25, 2020 | February 10 to February 14, 2020 | March 23 to March 27, 2020 |
| Census Date (end of drop period for semester). | February 10, 2020 | February 15, 2020 (Biology w/labs in Ossining follow Session 1) | February 1, 2020 | February 26, 2020 | April 2, 2020 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade 'W') | February 11 to March 31, 2020 | February 16 to March 31, 2020 | Sunday,February 2 to February 18, 2020 | February 27 to April 6, 2020 | April 3 to April 20, 2020 |
| Summer Registration Begins | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 |
| Attendance Rosters Open for Faculty | February 11, 2020 | February 16, 2020 | February 2, 2020 | February 27, 2020 | April 3, 2020 |
| Attendance Due Date for Faculty | February 15, 2020 | February 20, 2020 | February 6, 2020 | March 2, 2020 | April 7, 2020 |
| Application Deadline for May Graduation | March 20, 2020 | March 20, 2020 | March 20, 2020 | March 20, 2020 | March 20, 2020 |
| Spring Recess (no classes) | March 9 to March 15, 2020 | March 9 to March 15, 2020 | does not apply | March 9 to March 15, 2020 | does not apply |
| Fall Advisement Begins | March 16, 2020 | March 16, 2020 | March 16, 2020 | March 16, 2020 | March 16, 2020 |
| Fall Registration Begins | March 30, 2020 | March 30, 2020 | March 30, 2020 | March 30, 2020 | March 30, 2020 |
| Easter Holiday Observance - No Classes | April 12, 2020 | April 12, 2020 | does not apply | April 12, 2020 | April 12, 2020 |
| No Classes 12pm-3pm (Academic Recognition Ceremony) | April 30, 2020 | April 30, 2020 | does not apply | April 30, 2020 | April 30, 2020 |
| Instruction Ends | May 11, 2020 | May 10, 2020 | March 8, 2020 | May 10, 2020 | May 10, 2020 |
| Final Grade Due Date | May 15, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | March 13, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
| Commencement | May 14, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | May 14, 2020 |
| Summer 2020 | First Three week session | First Valhalla/Online/Off-Campus Session 5 weeks | Second Valhalla/Online/Off-Campus Session 5 weeks | Valhalla/Online 10 weeks | Third Online only Session 3 weeks |
| Registration Begins | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 | February 24, 2020 |
| Change of Schedule Fee of $5 (add/drop) | May 5, 2019 | May 11, 2020 | June 15, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | July 20, 2020 |
| Late Registration Fee of $25 begins | May 7, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | June 18, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | July 23, 2020 |
| Cancellation Dates | May 4, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | June 15, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | July 20, 2020 |
| Instruction Begins | May 12, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | June 22, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | July 27, 2020 |
| Memorial Day observed (college closed) | May 25, 2020 | May 25, 2020 | does not apply | May 25, 2020 | does not apply |
| Last Day to Add/Swap a Class (Swap must be in the same session, same number of credits) | May 12, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | June 22, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | July 27, 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 requires permission and assistance from an academic counselor. Contact the Registrar's Office with questions. | |||||
| Last day for 100% Refund | May 11, 2020 | May 17, 2020 | June 21, 2020 | May 17, 2020 | July 26, 2020 |
| 25% Refund Period | May 12 to May 16, 2020 | May 18 to May 22, 2020 | June 22 to June 26, 2020 | May 18 to May 22, 2020 | July 27 to July 31, 2020 |
| Census Date (end of drop period for semester). | May 16, 2020 | May 24, 2020 | June 28, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | July 31, 2020 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade of "W") | May 17 to May 23 2020 | May 25 to June 7, 2020 | June 29 to July 12, 2020 | June 1 to July 5, 2020 | August 1 to August 7, 2020 |
| Attendance Rosters Open for Faculty | May 17, 2020 | May 25, 2020 | June 29, 2020 | June 1, 2020 | August 1, 2020 |
| Attendance Due Date for Faculty | May 21, 2020 | May 29, 2019 | July 3, 2020 | June 5, 2020 | August 5, 2020 |
| Mid-Term Grades | May 21, 2020 | June 1, 2020 | July 6, 2020 | June 29, 2020 | August 5, 2020 |
| 4th of July observed (college closed) | does not apply | does not apply | July 3-4, 2020 | July 3-4, 2020 | does not apply |
| Application Deadline for August Graduation | July 10, 2020 | July 10, 2020 | July 10, 2020 | July 10, 2020 | July 10, 2020 |
| Instruction Ends | May 30, 2020 | June 18, 2020 | July 23, 2020 | July 23, 2020 | August 14, 2020 |
| Final Grade Due Date | June 2, 2020 | June 21, 2020 | July 26, 2020 | July 26, 2020 | August 17, 2020 |
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.