Calendars
Spring 2020
Payment Schedule
| Dates of Registration | Payment Due* |
|---|---|
| Registration through January 20 | January 21 |
| January 21 - January 28 | 5th business day |
| January 29 and after | Approved adds after deadline will incur fees up to $125 |
*by 4:30 PM at Cashier’s Office (10:30 PM on Bill+Payment) or student will be subject to a late payment fee of up to $125
Semester Calendar
Dates listed below are for full semester courses only. For add/drop deadlines for courses that meet less than a full semester, see Part-of-Term Tuition Liability Dates.
Important Dates
| Spring 2020 | Date for Full Semester |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Day (no classes) | January 20 |
| First day of classes; last day to submit Domicile Reclassification Application; full semester waitlists removed | January 21 |
| Payment Due Date | January 21 |
| Last day to add classes - all individualized section forms due | January 28 |
| Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund | February 5 |
| Last day to drop with 50% tuition refund | February 11 |
| Last day Third Party Billing Authorizations accepted | February 11 |
| Drop period begins with no tuition refund | February 12 |
| Unrestricted Withdrawal Period | February 12- February 24 |
| Midterm progress reporting period (100-200 level classes) — grades available via Patriot Web | February 17 - March 20 |
| Selective Withdrawal Period (undergraduate students only) | February 25 - March 30 |
| Spring Recess | March 9 - March 15 |
| Dissertation/Thesis Deadline | May 1 |
| Last day of classes | May 4 |
| Reading Days | May 5 |
| Exam Period (beginning at 7:30 am) | May 6 - May 13 |
| Commencement | May 15 |
| Degree Conferral Date | May 16 |
Part-of-Term Tuition Liability Dates
There are standard Part-of-Term codes designated for courses that meet for the full semester (1), the first half of the semester (1F), or the last half of the semester (1L). Some courses meet for less than the full semester and have modified add, drop, and tuition liability dates. The part-of term code for non-standard courses will be listed in the section notes on Patriot Web. Please refer to the chart below for specific add/drop deadline dates.
Please note: Courses may be assigned to a Part-of-Term code that doesn’t necessarily match the exact start and end date for the section. Students should consult Patriot Web for the exact start and end dates for these non-standard courses.
Liability Dates
| Part-of-Term Code | Dates | Last Day to Add | Last Day to Drop (with 100% tuition refund) | Final Drop Deadline (50% Refund) | Unrestricted Withdraw Period (Full Tuition Liability) | Selective Withdrawal Period* (Full Tuition Liability) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Semester 1 | 1/21-5/13 | 1/28 | 2/5 | 2/11 | 2/12-2/24 | 2/25-3/30 |
| 7.5 Week : Session 1 (751) | 1/15-3/6 | 1/17 | 1/21 (Final Drop) | N/A | 1/22-2/3 | 2/4-2/10 |
| 7.5 Week: Session II (752) | 3/16-5/5 | 3/18 | 3/20 (Final Drop) | N/A | 3/21-4/2 | 4/3-4/9 |
| 8 Week: Session I (81) | 1/13-3/8 | 1/20 | 1/20 (Final Drop) | N/A | 1/21-2/9 | 2/10-2/17 |
| 8 Week: Session II (82) | 3/16-5/10 | 3/23 | 3/23 (Final Drop) | N/A | 3/24-4/12 | 4/13-4/20 |
| First Half 1F | 1/21-3/9 | 1/28 | 1/31 (Final Drop) | N/A | 2/1-2/3 | 2/4-2/11 |
| Middle Half 1M | 2/3-3/28 | 2/10 | 2/13 (Final Drop) | N/A | 2/14-2/16 | 2/17-2/24 |
| Last Half 1L | 3/16-5/4 | 3/24 | 3/26 (Final Drop) | N/A | 3/27-3/30 | 3/31-4/7 |
| Winter Intersession 1W | 1-6-1/17 | 1/8 | 1/8 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Independent Study 1I | 1/21-5/13 | 1/28 | 2/5 | 2/11 | 2/12-2/24 | 2/25-3/30 |
| S1 | 1/6-3/1 | 1/9 | 1/9 | N/A | N/A | 1/10-2/2 |
| S2 | 3/2-4/26 | 3/5 | 3/5 | N/A | N/A | 3/6-3/29 |
*The Selective Withdrawal Period applies to undergraduate degree-seeking students only. See http://catalog.gmu.edu/ for further details.
Fall 2019
Payment Schedule
| Dates of Registration | Payment Due* |
|---|---|
| First day of classes; last day to submit Domicile Reclassification Application | August 26 |
| August 27 - September 3 | 5th business day |
| September 4 and after | Approved adds after deadline will incur fees up to $125 |
*by 4:30 PM at Cashier’s Office (10:30 PM on Bill+Payment) or student will be subject to a late payment fee of up to $125
Semester Calendar
Dates listed below are for full semester courses only. For add/drop deadlines for courses that meet less than a full semester, see Part-of-Term Tuition Liability Dates.
Important Dates
| Fall 2019 | Date |
|---|---|
| 4 Installment Plan - 1st Payment Due | July 22 |
| Last Day to Enroll 4 Installment Plan | August 6 |
| 4 Installment Plan - 2nd Payment Due | August 20 |
| First day of classes; last day to submit Domicile Reclassification Application; Payment Due Date | August 26 |
| 2 Installment Plan - 1st Payment Due | August 26 |
| 3 Installment Plan - 1st Payment Due | August 26 |
| Labor Day, university closed | September 2 |
| Last day to add classes for Full Semester — all individualized section forms due | September 3 |
| Last Day to enroll in Mason Payment Plan | September 4 |
| Last day of classes | December 7 |
| Last Day to Drop with 100% tuition refund for Full Semester | September 9 |
| Drop period begins with 50% tuition refund for Full Semester | September 10 |
| Last day Third Party Billing Authorizations accepted | September 10 |
| Final Drop Deadline with 50% tuition refund for Full Semester | September 17 |
| Self Withdrawal Period for Full Semester | September 18 - September 30 |
| 3 Installment Plan - 2nd Payment Due | September 20 |
| 4 Installment Plan - 3rd Payment Due | September 20 |
| Midterm progress reporting period (100-200 level classes)—grades available via Patriot Web | September 23 - October 18 |
| Selective Withdrawal Period for Full Semester (undergraduate students only) | October 1 - October 29 |
| Fall Break (Monday classes/labs meet Tuesday. Tuesday classes do not meet this week) | October 14 |
| 2 Installment Plan - Final Payment Due | October 21 |
| 3 Installment Plan - Final Payment Due | October 21 |
| 4 Installment Plan - Final Payment Due | October 21 |
| Incomplete work from spring/summer 2019 due to instructor | October 25 |
| Incomplete grade changes from spring/summer 2019 due to registrar | November 1 |
| Thanksgiving recess | November 27 - December 1 |
| Reading Days | December 9 - December 10 |
| Exam Period | December 11 - December 18 |
| Winter Graduation Ceremony | December 19 |
| Degree Conferral Date | December 21 |
Part-of-Term Tuition Liability Dates
Some courses meet for less than the full semester and therefore have modified add, drop, and tuition liability dates proportional to their length. There are standard Part-of-Term codes designated for courses that meet for the full semester (1),the first half of the semester (1F), or the last half of the semester (1L), but additional Part-of-Term codes are assigned to courses with non-standard start and end dates. The part-of term code for non-standard courses will be listed in the section notes on Patriot Web. If you register for a course that meets less than the full semester, refer to the chart below for add/drop deadlines. Courses may be assigned to a Part-of-Term code that does not necessarily match the exact start and end date for the section, so students should consult Patriot Web for the exact start and end dates for non-standard sections.
Liability Dates
| Part-of-Term Code | Dates | Last Day to Add | Last Day to Drop with 100% tuition refund | Class Drop with 50% tuition refund period | Self-Withdrawal Period (100% tuition liability) | Selective Withdrawal Period (100% tuition liability) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Full Semester) | 8/26-12/18 | 9/3 | 9/9 | 9/10-9/17 | 9/18-9/30 | 10/1-10/29 |
| 751 (7.5 Week: Session I) | 8/26-10/16 | 8/28 | 8/30 | N/A | 8/31-9/13 | 9/14-9/20 |
| 752 (7.5 Week: Session II) | 10/21-12/13 | 10/23 | 10/25 | N/A | 10/26-11/7 | 11/8-11/14 |
| 1F (First Half) | 8/26-10/13 | 9/3 | 9/6 | N/A | 9/8-9/10 | 9/11-9/18 |
| 1M (Middle Half) | 9/9-10/27 | 9/16 | 9/19 | N/A | 9/21-9/23 | 9/24-10/01 |
| 1L (Last Half) | 10/14-12/18 | 10/21 | 10/24 | N/A | 10/26-10/28 | 10/29-11/05 |
| 1I (Independent Study) | 8/26-12/18 | 9/3 | 9/9 | 9/10-9/17 | 9/18-9/30 | 10/1-10/29 |
| S1 (8 Week: Module I) | 8/26-10/20 | 9/3 | 9/3 | N/A | 9/4-9/22 | N/A |
| S2 (8 Week: Module II) | 10/21-12/15 | 10/28 | 10/28 | N/A | 10/29-11/17 | N/A |
*The Selective Withdrawal Period applies to undergraduate degree-seeking students only. See http://catalog.gmu.edu/ for further details.
Summer 2019
Payment Schedule
| Dates of Registration | Payment Due* |
|---|---|
| Registration through May 19 | May 20 |
| After May 20 | 5th business day |
*by 4:30 PM at Cashier’s Office (10:30 PM on Bill+Payment) or student will be subject to a late payment fee of up to $125
Semester Calendar
Dates listed below are for full semester courses only. For add/drop deadlines for courses that meet less than a full semester, see Part-of-Term Tuition Liability Dates.
Important Dates
| Summer 2019 | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of classes; Payment Due Date for All Sessions | May 20 |
| A Session: Last day to add/drop with no tuition penalty | May 22 |
| D Session: Last day to add/drop with no tuition penalty | May 24 |
| 1 Session: Last day to add/drop with no tuition penalty | May 28 |
| A Session: Last day to drop with tuition penalty | June 3 |
| A Session: Selective Withdrawal Period (undergraduate students only) | June 4 - Jun 11 |
| B Session: Last day to add/drop with no tuition penalty | June 6 |
| D Session: Last day to drop with a tuition penalty | June 13 |
| D Session: Selective Withdrawal Period (undergraduate students only) | June 14 - June 28 |
| 1 Session: Last day to drop with tuition penalty | June 18 |
| 1 Session: Selective Withdrawal Period (undergraduate students only) | June 19 - July 11 |
| B Session: Last day to drop with tuition penalty | June 20 |
| B Session: Selective Withdrawal Period (undergraduate students only) | June 21 - July 9 |
| C Session: Last day to add/drop with no tuition penalty | June 26 |
| Last day Third Party Billing Authorizations accepted | June 26 |
| C Session: Last day to drop with a tuition penalty | July 8 |
| C Session: Selective Withdrawal Period (undergraduate students only) | July 9 - July 16 |
Part-of-Term Tuition Liability Dates
Some courses meet for period which do no correspond to the three standard summer sessions and therefore have modified add, drop, and tuition liability dates proportional to their length. Part-of-Term codes are assigned to courses with non-standard start and end dates. The part-of term code for non-standard courses will be listed in the section notes on Patriot Web. If you register for a course that meets less than the full semester, refer to the chart below for add/drop deadlines. Courses may be assigned to a Part-of-Term code that does not necessarily match the exact start and end date for the section, so students should consult Patriot Web for the exact start and end dates for non-standard sections.
Liability Dates
| Part-of-Term Code | Last Day to Add/Drop (no tuition liability) | Last day to Drop (with 50% liability) | Selective Withdrawal Period* (100% liability) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (5/20-8/10) | 5/28 | 6/18 | 6/19-7/11 |
| 1A (5/20-6/22) | 5/22 | 6/3 | 6/4-6/11 |
| 1B (6/3-7/27) | 6/6 | 6/20 | 6/21-7/9 |
| 1C (6/24-7/27) | 6/26 | 7/8 | 7/9-7/16 |
| 1D (5/20-7/27) | 5/24 | 6/13 | 6/14-6/28 |
| SE (5/20-7/12) | 5/24 | 6/7 | 6/8-6/14 |
| S3 (7/15-8/16) | 7/17 | 8/1 | N/A |
| 1I (5/20-8/10) | 5/28 | 6/18 | 6/19-7/11 |
| 1N (5/20-8/10) | 5/28 | 6/18 | 6/19-7/11 |
| S1 (4/29-6/23) | 5/6 | 5/26 | N/A |
| S2 (6/24-8/18) | 7/1 | 7/21 | N/A |