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Terms and Parts of Term


The Office of the Registrar will maintain schedules for three terms: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Seven standard parts-of-term will be maintained within each term to accommodate flexible scheduling. Additional parts of term will only be added after discussion with the Registrar and approved by the Provost. Evaluation of terms and parts of term will be given after review of the following academic goals:

  • Academic quality
  • Contact hours and accreditation
  • Financial aid compliance
  • Compliance with mandates from external research organizations
  • Official headcount reporting

Reviewed and Approved by the Provost and Academic Council, December 2007


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