SPD Fall 2008 Academic Calendar

This calendar addresses SPD students enrolled in online courses only. It is not for undergraduates or for students matriculated in the Graduate School or HSC. This calendar was accurate as of 5/2/08. It is subject to changes and updates. Summer students should consult the academic calendar on the Summer Sessions Website.

September

Sept. 2, Tues. First day of SPD Online courses.

Late registration begins; a $40 late fee applies to all students who are not enrolled in at least one course before Sept. 2.

Sept. 4, Thurs. Last day to add SPD Online nine-week classes. All adds must be processed by the close of the business day (4:00 pm).

Last day of waitlist operation for SPD Online courses. Reminder: Students who place themselves on a waitlist are responsible for any Tuition Liability incurred if they are enrolled into the course. Students are e-mailed once they are enrolled; however, due to potential e-mail delivery problems, students should monitor their waitlist status using SOLAR. If students change their intent to enroll, they MUST DROP themselves from the waitlist.

Sept. 8, Mon. Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without tuition liability. Dropping/withdrawing from classes must be done via the SOLAR System before the close of the business day (4:00 pm). (SPD students are able to drop to zero credits/units via SOLAR.)

Sept. 15, Mon. Last day to drop or withdraw from the University without a "W" (withdraw) recorded on student's record. Tuition liability applies. All drops/withdrawals must be processed by the close of the business day (4:00pm). After this date, SPD students may continue to withdraw from online courses until Sept. 22; a "W" (withdraw) will be recorded. Tuition liability applies. (NOTE: SPD Students MUST withdraw themselves using SOLAR; petitions will not be accepted until after the Nov. 3 deadline.)

Sept. 22, Mon. Last day to drop/withdraw from SPD Online courses. "W"/Withdraw will be recorded. Tuition Liability remains applicable. All drops/withdrawals must be processed by the close of the business day (4:00pm).

Sept. 26, Fri., Close of Business (4:00pm). Deadline for Fall degree and certificate candidates to apply for graduation. 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.

Graduation 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.

Candidates for graduation must apply online via the SOLAR System; go to Students Records & Registration > Degree Progress/Graduation > Apply for Graduation.

October

November

Nov. 1, Sat. Last day for removal of "I"/Incomplete grades from the Spring and Summer 2008 terms. After this date, all "I"/Incompletes will revert to "I/F". The "F" is then calculated into the student's GPA.

Nov. 3, Mon. Last day of SPD Online courses.

Nov. 10, Mon. (Tentative; subject to change). Advance registration tentatively set to begin for Winter and Spring 2009 terms. Go to the Registrar's website for enrollment schedule: http://www.stonybrook.edu/registrar. Course listings and enrollment appointment information will be posted on the SPD website prior to registration.

December

Dec. 21, Sun. University Graduation Ceremony. Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees and Advanced Graduate Certificates awarded.