Reviewing the Academic Calendar
Posted by
Jess Lyon on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 @ 10:10 AM
We make it our job at Graduate!CT to get students prepared for school. It is important to make yourself aware of several academic deadlines that, if not followed, can lead to poor grades or incompletes and have the potential to affect financial aid.
Graduate!CT recommends reviewing the academic calendar for a comprehensive list of deadlines associated with courses which include:
Registration determines which courses you will take during the semester. Determine the course(s) you want to take before registration begins in order to streamline the process since many classes fill up quickly. Also, make sure to have alternative course options written down, just in case. It is important to take into consideration when and how many times a week the course meets which will allow you to manage your out-of-school obligations and responsibilities more effectively as well.
The add/drop period reflects the time that you may add or drop courses without any academic repercussions or financial penalties. This phase changes from year to year and school to school so be sure to check your college calendar.
Taking a W (withdraw) occurs when you have dropped a class after the add/drop grace period has closed. This letter is not reflected in your GPA, however, more than one or two W’s on your transcript is reason for academic concern (and a waste of money). Graduate!CT recommends reading an in-depth summary of each class and reviewing its syllabus before starting a class that may represent a challenge in some way.
Our advisors at Graduate!CT can help you navigate your school’s calendar and discuss in detail these important academic dates.
