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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 2008-2009 Academic Calendar? View the archived 2008-2009 calendar.

  Summer 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010
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 23, 2009 June 8, 2009 November 2, 2009
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 8, 2009 August 21, 2009 December 18, 2009(Intersession)
January 8, 2010(14-week)
Late Registration Period
($150 late fee)
May 9-15, 2009 August 22-28, 2009 January 9-15 2010(online)
January 9-15 2010 (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 22-29, 2009 August 31-September 8, 2009 January 15-22, 2010
SEMESTER/TERM DATES
Start Date
Washington DC Center
Homewood Campus
Montgomery Campus
Online Courses
May 30, 2009 September 9, 2009 January 2, 2010 (Intersession)
January 23, 2010 (14 weeks)
May 8, 2010 (Intensive)
End Date August 22, 2009 December 19, 2009

January 20, 2010 (Intersession)
May 6, 2010 (14 week)
May 27, 2010 (May Intensive)**
Check Course Schedule

HOLIDAYS July 4 November 25-29 January 18, 2010
March 15-21 Spring Break
COMMENCEMENT DAY Friday May 28, 2010
Homewood Field
Homewood Campus

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION
Degrees are conferred each semester. You may apply for graduation and degree conferment at the beginning of the semester you complete your degree requirements. Application deadlines for conferment of detailed below. All students planning to graduate must submit an Application for Graduation no later than the applicable deadline below. Information about Commencement and the Master's Degree Ceremony for May 2010 will be mailed to students. To Download the application, visit Graduation Ceremonies & Application

Graduation Application Deadlines July 15, 2009 October 10, 2009 February 19, 2010

* See Refund Schedule at http://advanced.jhu.edu/registration/?step=3#schedule.
** Courses taken during May Intensive 2010 do not count toward completion of degree requirements for graduation May 2010.