Understanding the UIC Semester Calendar: Key Dates and Deadlines
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) semester calendar is a crucial resource for students, faculty, and staff. It outlines important dates and deadlines throughout the academic year, including holidays, registration periods, add/drop deadlines, and graduation-related dates. Navigating this calendar effectively is essential for academic success and avoiding potential complications.
Holidays and Observances
The UIC semester calendar includes several holidays and observances that affect university operations. These include:
- Labor Day holiday.
- Student Wellness Day.
- Thanksgiving holiday.
- Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
- Spring vacation.
- Memorial Day holiday.
- Juneteenth holiday.
- Independence Day holiday.
These holidays typically result in campus closures and the cancellation of classes. Students should be aware of these dates when planning their academic schedules.
Registration and Course Changes
The UIC semester calendar specifies critical deadlines related to registration and course changes. These deadlines are strictly enforced, so it's important to be aware of them.
Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. This deadline applies to the fall and spring semesters.
Read also: Navigating the Spring Semester
Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 1; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 1; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record for Summer Session 1.
Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 2; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 2; last day to drop individual Summer Session 2 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record.
Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees if registered only for Summer Session 2.
Missing these deadlines can have significant consequences, such as incurring late fees, being unable to add desired courses, or receiving a "W" grade on your academic record for dropped courses.
Thesis/Dissertation Submission
For graduate students, the UIC semester calendar includes a critical deadline for thesis and dissertation submission:
Read also: Understanding the USYD Academic Calendar
- Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
Students planning to graduate must ensure that their thesis or dissertation is approved and submitted by this date to be eligible for graduation in that term.
Exceptions
It's important to note that some dates and deadlines may vary for certain colleges and programs within UIC. The calendar notes that:
- aExceptions for School of Law students; College of Medicine students completing clinical clerkships; College of Pharmacy students completing clinical instruction courses and other students taking those courses.
Students in these programs should consult their respective college calendars for specific dates and deadlines.
Read also: Tracks and Semesters
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