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Academic Calendars

This handy calendar indicates important dates and deadlines that you need to be aware of for the current and coming semesters.

Looking for the 2007-2008 Academic Calendar? View the archived 2007-2008 calendar.

  Summer 2008 Fall 2008 Spring 2009
ROLLING ADMISSION Applications are accepted year-round for all programs. Once all required admissions documentation has been received, the decision letter will be mailed in approximately 2-4 weeks.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Advising for current and prospective students, is available year-round Please contact the Program Advisors directly to receive advising assistance prior to applying or registering. The list of program advisors is available on the website and appointments are made during the week on an individual basis.
REGISTRATION
Registration Begins March 24 June 9 November 3
Methods to register
  1. Web: isis.jhu.edu
  2. Mail: Advanced Academic Programs in Washington DC
  3. Hand-deliver: DC, Baltimore or Montgomery County
  4. Fax: (202) 452-1970 - Required for new students
Registration Ends May 12 August 21 December 19, 2008(Intersession)
January 7, 2009(14-week)
Late Registration Period
($150 late fee)
May 13-21 August 22-29 January 8-12 2009(online)
January 8-16 2009 (14-week)
Final Day to Drop/ Audit* When 70% or less of scheduled class time has elapsed* When 70% or less of scheduled class time has elapsed for 14-week courses before the 10th class* When 70% or less of scheduled class time has elapsed for 14-week courses before the 10th class*
ONLINE COURSES
Students taking their first online course in any program must complete the orientation course.
Orientation for online courses May 19-26 August 26-September 2 January 12-19, 2009
SEMESTER/TERM DATES
Start Date
Washington DC Center
Homewood Campus
Montgomery Campus
Online Courses
May 27 September 3 January 3, 2009 (Intersession)
January 21, 2009 (14 weeks)
May 6, 2009 (Intensive)
End Date August 21 December 13

January 20, 2009 (Intersession)
May 5, 2009 (14 week)
May 6 - May 23, 2009
(May Intensive)**
Check Course Schedule

HOLIDAYS July 4 November 26-30 January 19, 2009
March 16-22 Spring Break
COMMENCEMENT DAY Friday May 22, 2009
Homewood Field
Homewood Campus

All students planning to graduate must submit an Application for Graduation no later than February 1, 2009. Information about Commencement and the Master's Degree Ceremony for May 2009 will be mailed to students. To Download the application, visit Graduation Ceremonies & Application

* See Refund Schedule at http://advanced.jhu.edu/registration/?step=3#schedule.
** Courses taken during May Intensive 2008 do not count toward completion of degree requirements for graduation May 2008.