F-1 Student Important Dates and Deadlines
| Important Day or Deadline | Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Enrollment Dates for new/continuing students are released | Week of March 30 | Check Corsair account for your assigned dates and times |
| Fall Refund Deadline for courses weeks 1-17 | Sept 13 | 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 5 | 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 31 | Students will not be allowed to drop below 12 units on Corsair Connect. Contact IEC Counselor for assistance. |
| Veterans Day Holiday (Campus Closed) | Nov 11 | |
| Thanksgiving Day Holiday (Campus Closed) | Nov 26-27 | |
| Fall Refund Deadline for courses other than above | Deadline posted on Corsair Connect account | |
| Fall Deadline to submit Academic, Final Semester, and Medical Reduced Course Load Requests | December 4 | Medical Reduced Course Load Form Submit documents to Intled@smc.edu |
| Deadline to apply for I-20 extension | December 4 | I-20 Extension Request; Send request and required documents to Intel@smc.edu. Submit request for Counselor Recommendation and Education Plan to www.smc.edu/askiecc |
| Fall 2020 Finals Week | Dec 15-22 | Check with your instructors for final exam instructions as days may change |
| OPT application filing period for Fall 2020 | Sept 23- Feb 20 | OPT Application Guide: Send Required documents to Intled@smc.edu. Submit request for Counselor's signature for OPT at www.smc.edu/askiecc |
| 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 | Reccommended 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 Admisisons Office |
| End of Fall Semester | December 22 | |
| Grades due from Faculty | January 7, 2021 |
* 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 | ||
| Web Enrollment begins for new/returning students | ||
| Deadline to pay fees through Corsair Connect (note: postponement of fees no longer available) | ||
| MLK DAY HOLIDAY (CAMPUS CLOSED) | ||
| Winter enrollment fee refunds processed (allow 3-6 more weeks for checks to reach student) | ||
| 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 | ||
| Grades due from Faculty: No later than one week after the last day of class |
*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 | ||
| Web Enrollment begins for new/returning students | ||
| Deadline to pay fees through Corsair Connect (No fee postponement available). | ||
| Deadline to enroll in ONLINE classes including Hybrid classes by web (12-week session) | ||
| 12-WEEK SESSION BEGINS | ||
| Fall enrollment fee refunds processed for 16-Week, 12-Week, and first 8- Week sessions (allow 3-6 more weeks for checks to reach student) | ||
| 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. | |
| LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY - CAMPUS CLOSED | Feb 16, 2021 | |
| PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY - CAMPUS CLOSED | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| NO FURTHER TRANSACTIONS ALLOWED. After this point, students must use the late withdrawal process which requires faculty approval with extenuating circumstances. NO GRADE check needed | ||
| SPRING BREAK (CAMPUS CLOSED) | April 12 - 16, 2021 | |
| MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY (CAMPUS CLOSED) | May 31, 2021 | |
| 12 Week Session Final Exam: Finals should happen at last class meeting this week | ||
| End of 12-Week Session | ||
| Grades due from Faculty: No later than one week after the last day of class |
* 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 | ||
| Web Enrollment begins for new/returning students | ||
| Deadline to pay fees through Corsair Connect (note: postponement of fees no longer available) | ||
| INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY (CAMPUS CLOSED) | July 4, 2021 | |
| Summer enrollment fee refunds processed (allow 3-6 more weeks for checks to reach student) | ||
| 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 | ||
| Grades due from Faculty: No later than one week after the last day of class |
*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.