Academic Calendar for Online Programs in SIS

The Academic Calendar for Online Programs in SIS is divided into four terms. The Fall 1 term is restricted to only incoming students; no cross-enrollments are allowed across the Fall 1 and Fall 2 terms. Standard courses are delivered over 15 weeks.

The add/drop/withdrawal and refund schedule applies to all courses with a standard schedule during a term. Add/drop/withdrawal, refund, and grade change dates for courses on nonstandard schedules are calculated proportionately, based on the percentage of the course completed. For more information, go to: www.american.edu/finance/studentaccounts/Refunds-for-Course-Drops-and-Withdrawals.cfm. A student’s state of residency may determine refund eligibility and amounts. Final grades are always due 72 hours after the official end date of the course.

The following programs are offered under the Academic Calendar for Online Programs in SIS: International Relations (MA) and International Service (MIS): Executive Track .

Date(s)	Day(s)	Event Description
August 16	Su	Fall 1: Last day to add a fall 1 course Fall 1: Last day to drop a fall 1 course for 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
August 21	F	Fall 2: Immersion program begins (non-standard refund table)
August 23	Su	Fall 1: Last day to withdraw from a fall 1 course for 50% refund
August 30	Su	Fall 1: Last day to withdraw from a fall 1 course for 25% refund ( no refunds after this date)
August 31	M	Fall 2: Classes begin
September 7	M	Fall 1 and Fall 2: Labor Day; no classes, university offices closed
September 13	Su	Fall 2: Last day to add a fall 2 course Fall 2: Last day to drop a fall 2 course for 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
September 20	Su	Fall 2: Last day to withdraw from a fall 2 course for 50% refund
September 27	Su	Fall 2: Last day to withdraw from a fall 2 course for 25% refund ( no refunds after this date)
October 11	Su	Fall 1: Last day to withdraw from a fall 1 course or change a grade option
November 8	Su	Fall 2: Last day to withdraw from a fall 2 course or change a grade option
November 15	Su	Fall 1: Classes end
November 26-29	Th-Su	Fall 2: Thanksgiving holiday; no classes, university offices closed Thursday and Friday
December 13	Su	Fall 2: Classes end Fall 2: Fall Commencement Ceremony for August and December graduates
December 24-January 3	Th-Su	Fall 2: Winter break; university offices closed
December 31	Th	Fall 2: Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on December diplomas; no event associated with this date)
January 4	M	Spring: Classes begin Spring: Tuition balance due
January 17	Su	Spring: Last day to add a spring course Spring: Last day to drop a spring course for 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
January 18	M	Spring: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; no classes, university offices closed
January 24	Su	Spring: Last day to withdraw from a spring course for 50% refund
January 31	Su	Spring: Last day to withdraw from a spring course for 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
March 14	Su	Spring: Last day to withdraw from a spring course or change a grade option
April 18	Su	Spring: Classes end
April 19	M	Summer: Immersion programs begin (non-standard refund table)
May 3	M	Summer: Classes begin Summer: Tuition balance due
May 7-9	F-Su	Spring: Commencement Weekend Activities
May 9	Su	Spring: Official Degree Award Date
May 16	Su	Summer: Last day to add a summer course Summer: Last day to drop a summer course for 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
May 23	Su	Summer: Last day to withdraw from a summer course for 50% refund
May 30	Su	Summer: Last day to withdraw from a summer course for 25% refund ( no refunds after this date)
May 31	M	Summer: Memorial Day; no classes, university offices closed
July 4	Su	Summer: Independence Day; no classes, university offices closed
July 11	Su	Summer: Last day to withdraw from a summer course or change a grade option
August 15	Su	Summer: Classes end
August 29	Su	Summer: Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on August diplomas; no event associated with this date)