Calendars
Spring 2022
Payment Schedule
| Dates of Registration | Payment Due* |
|---|---|
| Registration through January 23 | January 24 |
| Registration on or after January 24 | 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 Tuition Liability Dates.
Important Dates
| Spring 2022 | Date for Full Semester |
|---|---|
| First day of classes; | Mon. Jan 24 |
| Payment Due Date | Mon. Jan 24 |
| Last day to add classes - all individualized section forms due | Mon. Jan 31 |
| Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund | Mon. Feb 7 |
| Last day to drop with 50% tuition refund | Mon. Feb 14 |
| Last day Third Party Billing Authorizations accepted | Mon. Feb 14 |
| Unrestricted Withdrawal Period: 100% Tuition Liability | Tues. Feb 15 - Tues. Mar 1 |
| Spring Recess (No Classes) | Mon. Mar 14 - Sun. Mar 20 |
| Midterm progress reporting period (100-200 level classes) — grades available via Patriot Web | Mon. Feb 21- Fri. Mar 25 |
| Selective Withdrawal Period (undergraduate students only): 100% Tuition Liability | Wed. Mar 2 - Mon. Apr 11 |
| Dissertation/Thesis Deadline | Fri. May 6 |
| Last day of classes | Sat. May 7 |
| Reading Days | Mon. May 9 - Tues. May 10 |
| Examination Period | Wed. May 11 - Wed. May 18 |
| University Commencement | Fri. May 20 |
| Degree Conferral Date | Sat. May 21 |
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 (100% Refund) | Final Drop Deadline (50% Refund) | Unrestricted Withdraw Period (Full Liability) | Selective Withdrawal Period* (Full Liability) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Semester (1) | 1/24 - 5/18 | 1/31 | 2/7 | 2/14 | 2/15 - 3/1 | 3/2 - 4/11 |
| 7.5 Week: Session I (751) | 1/18 - 3/10 | 1/20 | 1/24 (Final Drop) | N/A | 1/25 - 2/6 | 2/7 - 2/13 |
| 7.5 Week: Session II (752) | 3/21 - 5/10 | 3/23 | 3/25 (Final Drop) | N/A | 3/26 - 4/7 | 4/8 - 4/14 |
| 8 Week: Session I (81) | 1/17 - 3/13 | 1/24 | 1/24 | N/A | 1/25 - 2/13 | N/A |
| 8 Week: Session II (82) | 3/21 - 5/15 | 3/28 | 3/28 | N/A | 3/29 - 4/17 | N/A |
| First Half (1F) | 1/24 - 3/13 | 1/26 | 1/28 | N/A | 1/29 - 2/11 | 2/12 - 2/18 |
| Middle Half (1M) | 2/14 - 4/10 | 2/16 | 2/18 | N/A | 2/19 - 3/4 | 3/5 - 3/11 |
| Last Half (1L) | 3/21 - 5/8 | 3/23 | 3/25 | N/A | 3/26 - 4/8 | 4/9 - 4/15 |
| Winter Intersession (1W) | 1/3 - 1/22 | 1/5 | 1/5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Independent Study (1I) | 1/24 - 5/18 | 1/31 | 2/7 | 2/14 | 2/15 - 3/1 | 3/2 - 4/11 |
| S1 | 1/3-2/27 | 1/6 | 1/6 | N/A | 1/7-1/23 | N/A |
| S2 | 2/28-4/24 | 3/3 | 3/3 | N/A | 3/4-3/27 | N/A |
| S4 | 1/3-4/24 | 1/10 | 1/18 | 1/25 | 1/26-1/31 | N/A |
*The Selective Withdrawal Period applies to undergraduate degree-seeking students only. See http://catalog.gmu.edu/ for further details.
Fall 2021
Payment Schedule
| Dates of Registration | Payment Due* |
|---|---|
| First day of classes; last day to submit Domicile Reclassification Application | August 23 |
| August 24 - August 30 | 5th business day |
| August 31st 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 Tuition Liability Dates.
Important Dates
| Fall 2021 | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of classes last day to submit Domicile Reclassification Application; Payment Due Date | August 23 |
| Last day to add classes for Full Semester — all individualized section forms due | August 30 |
| Labor Day, university closed | September 6 |
| Last Day to Drop with 100% tuition refund for Full Semester | September 7 |
| Drop period begins with 50% tuition refund for Full Semester | September 8 |
| Final Drop Deadline with 50% tuition refund for Full Semester | September 14 |
| Last day Third Party Billing Authorizations accepted | September 14 |
| Unrestricted Withdrawal Period for Full Semester: 100% Tuition Liability | September 15 - September 27 |
| Fall Break (Classes do not meet) | October 11 |
| Selective Withdrawal Period for Full Semester (undergraduate students only) 100% tuition liability | September 28 - October 27 |
| Thanksgiving Recess, university closed | November 24 - November 28 |
| Last day of classes | December 4 |
| Reading Days | December 6 - December 7 |
| Exam Period | December 8 - December 15 |
| Winter Graduation Ceremony | December 16 |
| Degree Conferral Date | December 18 |
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) | 8/23-12/15 | 8/30 | 9/7 | 9/14 | 9/15-9/27 | 9/28-10/27 |
| 7.5 Week: Session I (751) | 8/23 - 10/13 | 8/25 | 8/27 (Final Drop) | N/A | 8/28 - 9/10 | 9/11 - 9/17 |
| 7.5 Week: Session II (752) | 10/18 - 12/10 | 10/20 | 10/22 (Final Drop) | N/A | 10/23 - 11/5 | 11/6 - 11/12 |
| 8 Week: Session I (81) | 8/16 - 10/10 | 8/23 | 8/23 | N/A | 8/24 - 9/12 | N/A |
| 8 Week: Session II (82) | 10/13 - 12/12 | 10/19 | 10/19 | N/A | 10/20 - 11/14 | N/A |
| First Half (1F) | 8/23 - 10/10 | 8/30 | 9/2 | N/A | 9/3 - 9/6 | 9/7 - 9/14 |
| Middle Half (1M) | 9/13 - 10/30 | 9/20 | 9/23 | N/A | 9/24 - 9/27 | 9/28 - 10/5 |
| Last Half (1L) | 10/11 - 11/27 | 10/18 | 10/21 | N/A | 10/22 - 10/25 | 10/26 - 11/2 |
| Independent Study (1I) | 8/23 - 12/15 | 8/30 | 9/7 | 9/14 | 9/15 - 9/27 | 9/28 - 10/27 |
| 8 Week: Module I (Online only program) | 8/23 - 10/17 | 8/26 | 8/26 | N/A | 9/19 | N/A |
| 8 Week: Module II (Online only program) | 10/18 - 12/12 | 10/21 | 10/21 | N/A | 9/14 | N/A |
| 16 Week: Module IV (Online only program) | 8/23 - 12/12 | 8/30 | 9/7 | 9/14 | 9/27 | N/A |
*The Selective Withdrawal Period applies to undergraduate degree-seeking and non-degree students only. See http://catalog.gmu.edu/ for further details.
Summer 2021
Payment Schedule
| Dates of Registration | Payment Due* |
|---|---|
| Registration through May 16th | May 17th |
| Registration on or after May 17th | Due within 5 business days |
*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 all courses. For add/drop deadlines see Tuition Liability Dates.
Important Dates
| Summer 2021 | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of classes; Payment Due Date for All Sessions | May 17 |
| Memorial Day (University Closed) | May 31 |
| Juneteenth (University Closed) | Jun 18 |
| Last day Third Party Billing Authorizations accepted | June 23 |
| Independence Day Observance | Jul 4 - Jul 5 |
| Degree Conferral | Aug 21 |
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 Final Drop (with 50% liability) | Unrestricted Withdrawal Period (100% Tuition liability) | Selective Withdrawal Period* (100% liability) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (5/17-8/7) | Tue. May 25 | Tues. Jun 8 | Wed. Jun 9 – Tue. Jun 15 | Wed. Jun 16 – Thur. Jul 8 |
| 1A (5/17 - 6/19) | Wed. May 19 | Tues. May 25 | Wed. May 26 – Tue. Jun 1 | Wed. Jun 2 – Wed. Jun 9 |
| 1B (6/1 - 7/24) | Thu. Jun 3 | Wed. Jun 9 | Thur. Jun 10 – Thur. Jun 17 | Fri. Jun 18 – Tue. Jul 6 |
| 1C (6/21 - 7/24) | Wed. Jun 23 | Tues. Jun 29 | Wed. Jun 30 – Tue. Jul 6 | Wed. Jul 7 - Wed. Jul 14 |
| 1D (5/17 - 7/24) | Fri. May 21 | Wed. Jun 2 | Thur. Jun 3 - Tue. Jun 8 | Wed. Jun 9 - Tue. Jun 22 |
| SE (5/17 - 7/13) | Wed. May 19 (Add) / Fri. May 21 (Drop) | Fri. May 28 | Sat. May 29 - Fri. Jun 4 | Sat. Jun 5 - Fri. Jun 11 |
| S1 (4/26 - 6/20) | Thu. Apr 29 | N/A | Fri. Apr 30 - Sun. May 23 | N/A |
| S2 (6/21 - 8/15) | Thu. Jun 24 | N/A | Fri. Jun 25 - Sun. Jul 18 | N/A |
| S3 (7/12 - 8/13) | Tue. Jul 13 (add) - Wed. Jul 14 (drop) | Wed. Jul 21 | Thu. Jul 22 - Thu. Jul 29 | N/A |
| S4 (4/26 - 8/15) | Fri. May 14 | Tue. May 25 | Wed. May 26 - Sun. Jul 14 | N/A |
| 81 (5/17 - 7/17) | Mon. May 24 | N/A | Tue. May 25 - Sun. Jun 13 | N/A |