F-1 Student Important Dates and Deadlines
| Important Day or Deadline | Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Web Enrollment begins for continuing students | Week 1, November | |
| Web Enrollment begins for new/returning students | Week 2, November | |
| Deadline to pay fees through Corsair Connect (No fee postponement available). | January 17 at 7 p.m. | |
| Lincoln's Birthday holiday (college closed) | February 09 | |
| President's Day Holiday (college closed) | February 19 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS | February 12 | |
| Deadline to withdraw and receive REFUND | Visit Corsair Connect for specific refund deadline dates. | |
| Deadline to withdraw and AVOID "W" | Visit Corsair Connect for specific refund deadline dates. | |
| Deadline to apply for Pass/No Pass | Visit Corsair Connect for specific P/NP deadline dates. | |
| Deadline to withdraw and receive GUARANTEED "W" | Visit Corsair Connect for specific refund deadline dates. | |
| Departmental Flex Day (NO CLASSES) CAMPUS OPEN | March 1 | |
| Institutional Flex Day (NO CLASSES) CAMPUS OPEN | March 12 | |
| SPRING BREAK (NO CLASSES) (CAMPUS OPEN) | April 08 - 12, 2024 | |
| Deadline to submit "Petition for Graduation" Spring Session | April 15 | |
| MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY (CAMPUS CLOSED) | May 27 | |
| Spring Semester Final Exams | June 4-11 | |
| End of Spring Semester | June 11 | |
| Grades due from Faculty | June 23 |
* Remember: Students can enroll themselves into open classes until the night before the second class meeting (except online, hybrid and arranged hour classes). After that point, an instructor's approval code will be required.
| Important Day or Deadline | Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Web Enrollment begins for continuing students | Late April 2024 | |
| Web Enrollment begins for new/returning students | Early May 2024 | |
| Deadline to pay fees through Corsair Connect (note: postponement of fees no longer available) | To be determined | |
| SUMMER SEMESTER BEGINS | June 17 | |
| INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY (CAMPUS CLOSED) | July 4 | |
| Deadline to withdraw and receive REFUND | Visit Corsair Connect for specific refund deadline dates. | |
| Deadline to withdraw and AVOID "W" | Visit Corsair Connect for specific refund deadline dates. | |
| Deadline to apply for Pass/No Pass | Visit Corsair Connect for specific P/NP deadline dates. | |
| Deadline to withdraw and receive GUARANTEED "W" | Visit Corsair Connect for specific refund deadline dates. | |
| NO FURTHER TRANSACTIONS ALLOWED. Students must use the late withdrawal process which requires faculty approval with extenuating circumstances. NO GRADE check needed | ||
| Summer Final Exams | Last scheduled day of class | |
| SUMMER SESSION ENDS | Aug 09 | |
| Grades due from Faculty: No later than one week after the last day of classes |
*Remember: Students can enroll themselves into open classes until the night before the second class meeting (except online, hybrid and arranged hour classes). After that point an instructor's approval code will be required.
| Important Day or Deadline | Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Enrollment Dates for new/continuing students are released | Week of March 28 | Check Corsair account for your assigned dates and times |
| Fall Refund Deadline for courses weeks 1-17 | Sept 12 | Students will not be allowed to drop below 12 units on Corsair Connect. Contact IEC counselor for assistance |
| Fall Refund Deadline for courses weeks 1-8 | September 8 | Students will not be allowed to drop below 12 units on Corsair Connect. Contact IEC counselor for assistance. |
| Fall Refund Deadline for courses 9-16 | October 29 | Students will not be allowed to drop below 12 units on Corsair Connect. Contact IEC Counselor for assistance. |
| Veterans Day Holiday (Campus Closed) | Nov 10 | |
| Thanksgiving Day Holiday (Campus Closed) | Nov 23-24 | |
| Fall Refund Deadline for courses other than above | Deadline posted on Corsair Connect account | |
| Deadline to apply for I-20 extension | December 3 | This deadline applies to students with I-20 program end date anytime in December 2023. I-20 Extension Request; Send request and required documents to Intel@smc.edu. |
| Fall 2023 Finals Week | Dec 12-19 | Check with your instructors for final exam instructions as days may change |
| OPT application filing period for Fall 2023 graduates | Sept 20, 2023- Feb 17, 2024 | |
| Deadline to PETITION TO GRADUATE FOR FALL | December 1 | Graduation / Associate Degree Petition |
| Transfer Deadlines: IGETC/CSU Certification Petition deadline (if Fall is last semester) | December 1 | Recommended highly to petition for Certification at the time of transcript submission |
| Transfer Deadlines: Private Universities-Common Application Forms | Varies | Application Forms should be requested through Main Admissions Office |
| End of Fall Semester | December 19, 203 | |
| Grades due from Faculty |
January 5. 2024 |
* Remember: Students can enroll themselves into open classes until the night before the second class meeting (except online, hybrid and arranged hour classes). After that point an instructor's approval code will be required.
| Important Day or Deadline | Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Web Enrollment begins for continuing students | Week 1, Nov | |
| Web Enrollment begins for new/returning students | Week 2, Nov | |
| Deadline to pay fees through Corsair Connect (note: postponement of fees no longer available) | Wednesday, Dec 13 at 7 p.m. | All enrollment fees are due before classes start. If enrolling late, fees are due the same day of enrollment. If you do not pay by your payment due date, you may be dropped from any unpaid classes. |
| First Day of Classes | Jan 2, 2024 | |
| MLK DAY HOLIDAY (CAMPUS CLOSED) | Jan 15, 2024 | |
| Deadline to withdraw and receive REFUND | Visit Corsair Connect for specific refund deadline dates. | |
| Deadline to withdraw and AVOID "W" | Visit Corsair Connect for specific refund deadline dates. | |
| Deadline to apply for Pass/No Pass | Visit Corsair Connect for specific P/NP deadline dates. | |
| Deadline to withdraw and receive GUARANTEED "W" | Visit Corsair Connect for specific refund deadline dates. | |
| NO FURTHER TRANSACTIONS ALLOWED. Students must use the late withdrawal process which requires faculty approval with extenuating circumstances. NO GRADE check needed | ||
| Finals | Last scheduled day of classes | |
| Grades due from Faculty: No later than one week after the last day of class | Feb 16, 2024 |
*Remember: Students can enroll themselves into open classes until the night before the second class meeting (except online, hybrid and arranged hour classes). After that point an instructor's approval code will be required.