Academic Calendar
Master of Science in Natural Resources Conservation
Abridged Academic Calendar
Summer Semester 2022 (12 weeks; New cohort: 14-day residency/11 credits; Returning cohort: 2-day residency/2 credits)
(N.B.: Students are advised to conduct any necessary pre-program academic preparation in statistics and/or GIS as soon as they are admitted. Students are to consult with the appropriate Graduate Studies faculty to develop a plan of study.)
Monday May 2 Pre-Program Academic Preparation (online: GIS, Statistics, etc.)
Monday May 16 Program begins: Pre-Residency online coursework (Entering cohort)
First Week of Semester Introductory class meetings for all summer courses
Sunday June 12 Summer Master’s Residency dormitory check-in, 3-7 pm
Monday June 13 Summer Master’s Residency Begins, 8:00 am
Friday June 17 Summer Master’s Residency begins 12:00 pm (Second year cohort)
Sunday June 19 Summer Master’s Residency ends 12:00 pm (Second year cohort)
Saturday June 25 Summer Master’s Residency Ends, 11:00 am
Friday July 8 Payment for Fall 2022 Semester Due
Thursday August 11 Summer Master’s Residency final projects due, 11:59 pm
Monday August 15 Summer Master’s Residency grades submitted by instructors
*Graduating cohort eligible to participate in general college commencement ceremonies, on campus, in December or May following successful submission of final project.
Fall Semester 2022 (Standard semester; 10 credits)
Tuesday August 23 Courses begin
Tuesday August 30 Last day to add/change courses
Friday September 30 Incompletes due
Monday October 10 Indigenous People’s Day
Thursday October 21 Last day to drop classes with WP/WF. Courses will be listed as “F” after this date.
Mon-Fri Oct 24-Nov 11 Advance Registration for Spring 2022 semester
Mon-Fri Nov 21-25 Thanksgiving Recess
Friday December 2 December Master’s Residency check in, 1:00 pm
Friday December 2 December Master’s Residency begins, 2:00 pm
Sunday December 4 December Master’s Residency ends, 12:00 pm
Sunday December 11 Due day for remaining graduate coursework
Tuesday December 13 Final Grades Due 12:00 pm
Monday December 19 Payment for Spring 2022 Semester Due
Spring Semester 2023 (Standard semester; 9 credits)
Tuesday January 24 Master’s Core Course and 2 Elective Courses begin
Tuesday January 31 Last day to add/change courses
Wednesday February 22 Last day to drop course without Notation of Withdrawal Grade (WP or WF) on Transcript
Monday February 20 President’s Day – No Classes
Friday March 3 Incompletes Due
Mon-Fri Mar 11-17 Mid-Semester Recess
Friday March 24 Last day to drop classes with WP/WF. Courses will be listed as “F” after this date.
Mon-Fri Mar 27-Apr 14 Advance Registration for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 Semesters
Wednesday April 5 Last day to submit paperwork for graduation
Monday May 2 Master’s courses end (standard term)
Friday May 8 Payment for Summer 2023 Semester Due
Saturday May 13 Commencement
Monday May 15 Final Grades Due, 12:00 Noon
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Jodi Rossi
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Paul Smith’s College
7777 Route 30
Paul Smiths, New York 12970
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