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Academic Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Academic Calendar 2015-2016
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Calendar Parameters
Fielding’s calendar is a trimester calendar of three required terms per academic year. The academic year runs from September through August.
The following parameters apply to all programs on the academic calendar:
- Terms will start on a weekday; e.g. Monday-Friday, but may not start on Fielding holidays.
- For the Fall term, the term will end no later than December 23.
- Schools and programs may authorize courses shorter or longer than the term, subject to the approval of appropriate school and academic/administrative unit review committees.
- Face-to-face academic credit-bearing events must be scheduled within the academic term dates.
Additional Parameters for Doctoral programs and Postdoctoral and Postbaccalaureate Certificates:
- Each term will include a minimum of 15 weeks of instruction, ending with the grade deadline.
- There will be a dedicated assessment week prior to the grade deadline.
Additional Parameters for Masters, all other Certificates:
- Each term will include a minimum of 11.5 weeks of instruction, starting on the same day as the doctoral program term.
- The grade deadline will coincide with the grade deadline for the doctoral programs.
Revisions of Calendars
All calendars and any subsequent revisions or exceptions must be approved by the Senate Leadership Committee.
Master Calendar
Please see the master university Calendar website for additional event and deadline dates and details.
Fall Semester
September 9, 2015-December 22, 2015
| Jul 22-Aug 18 (Wed-Tues) |
Online registration for Fall 2015 |
| Aug 28-Sept 11 (Fri-Fri) |
Onsite orientations (exact dates vary by program) |
| Aug 31 (Mon) |
Financial Aid loan disbursement begins |
| Aug 31 (Mon) |
Fall 2015 Tuition due |
| Sept 1 (Tues) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Sept 7 (Mon) |
Labor Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Sept 9 (Wed) |
Fall semester classes begin |
| Sept 9-22 (Wed-Tues) |
Add/Drop period for ODL, Media Psy MA, and ISI Certificate programs |
| Sept 11-Oct 12 (Fri-Mon) |
Financial Aid Common Scholarship Application period |
| Sept 17 (Thurs) |
Unofficial withdrawal deadline |
| Sept 25 (Thurs) |
Financial Aid disqualification appeal deadline |
| Oct 1 (Thurs) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Nov 2 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Nov 9-14 (Mon-Sat) |
PSY Fall residency session |
| Nov 26-27 (Thurs-Fri) |
Thanksgiving recess - Administrative offices closed |
| Nov 29 (Sun) |
ODL, Media MA and ISI Certificate courses end |
| Dec 1 (Tues) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Dec 15-21 (Tues-Mon) |
Assessment week for doctoral programs |
| Dec 22 (Tue) |
Fall 2015 grades due |
| Dec 23-Jan 2 (Wed-Sun) |
Term break - Administrative offices closed |
Spring Semester
January 4, 2016-April 17, 2016
| Oct 29 (Thurs) |
Dissertation to Committee Deadline for Winter Session 2016 Graduates |
| Nov 11- Dec 8 (Wed-Tues) |
Online registration for Spring 2016 |
| Dec 2 (Wed) |
Degree Audit Deadline for Winter Session 2016 Graduates |
| Dec 23-Jan 2 (Wed-Sun) |
Term break - Administrative offices closed |
| Jan 4 (Mon) |
Financial Aid loan disbursement begins |
| Jan 4 (Mon) |
Spring 2016 Tuition due |
| Jan 4 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Jan 4 (Mon) |
Spring semester classes begin |
| Jan 4-17 (Mon-Sun) |
Add/Drop period for ODL, Media Psy MA, and ISI Certificate programs |
| Jan 9-20 (Sat-Wed) |
Onsite orientations (exact dates vary by program) |
| Jan 12-16 (Tues-Sat) |
HOD Winter residency session |
| Jan 15 (Fri) |
Unofficial withdrawal deadline |
| Jan 16 (Mon-Sat) |
ELC & HOD Winter Session Graduation Ceremonies |
| Jan 18-23 (Mon-Sat) |
PSY Winter residency session |
| Jan 23 (Mon-Sat) |
PSY Winter Session Graduation Ceremony |
| Jan 22 (Fri) |
Financial Aid disqualification appeal deadline |
| Feb 1 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Feb 15 (Mon) |
President’s Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Mar 1 (Tues) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Mar 25 (Fri) |
ODL, Media MA and ISI Certificate courses end |
| Apr 1 (Fri) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Apr 10-16 (Sun-Sat) |
Assessment week for doctoral programs |
| Apr 17 (Sun) |
Spring 2016 grades due |
| Apr 18-May 3 (Mon-Tues) |
Term break - Administrative offices closed |
Summer Semester
May 4, 2016-August 17, 2016
| Mar 9- Apr 12 (Wed-Tues) |
Online registration for Summer 2016 |
| Apr 18-May 3 (Mon-Tues) |
Term break - Administrative offices closed |
| May 2 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| May 4 (Wed) |
Summer semester classes begin |
| May 4-17 (Wed-Tues) |
Add/Drop period for ODL, Media Psy MA, and ISI Certificate programs |
| May 7-11 (Sat-Wed) |
Onsite orientations (exact dates vary by program) |
| May 13 (Fri) |
Unofficial withdrawal deadline |
| May 20 (Fri) |
Financial Aid disqualification appeal deadline |
| May 30 (Mon) |
Memorial Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Jun 1 (Wed) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Jun 17-Aug 19 (Fri) |
Class dates for CEL program |
| Jul 1 (Fri) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Jul 4 (Mon) |
Independence Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Jul 11-16 (Mon-Sat) |
All Schools Summer residency session |
| Jul 22 (Fri) |
ODL, Media MA and ISI Certificate courses end |
| Aug 1 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Aug 10-16 (Wed-Tues) |
Assessment week for doctoral programs |
| Aug 17 (Wed) |
Summer 2016 grades due - all programs except CEL |
| Aug 28 (Sun) |
Summer 2016 CEL grades due |
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