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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.

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	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 Web: isis.jhu.edu Mail: Advanced Academic Programs in Washington DC Hand-deliver: DC, Baltimore or Montgomery County 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.

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Academic Calendars