Academic Calendar 2011 - 2012
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FALL Term 2011 AUGUST 8 through OCTOBER 14, 2011 |
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July 18 - July 29 |
Fall Registration Period |
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Thursday, August 4 |
Payment Due Date |
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Monday, August 8 |
First day of instruction |
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Friday, August 12 |
Last day to Add/Drop regular courses without grade record or billing |
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Friday, August 19 |
Last day to Apply for December Masters Graduation |
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Monday, September 5 |
University Holiday |
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Monday, September 19 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University |
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Jan Term 2011-2012 October 24, 2011 through January 13, 2012 |
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October 3 - 14 |
Jan Registration Period |
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Thursday, October 20 |
Payment Due Date |
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Monday, October 24 |
First day of instruction |
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Friday, October 28 |
Last day to Add/Drop regular courses without grade record or billing |
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Thursday - Friday, Nov. 24 - 25 |
University Holiday |
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Monday, December 12 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University |
| Saturday, December 17 | December Graduation |
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Monday - Monday, Dec. 24 - Jan 2 |
University Holiday |
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Spring Term 2012 January 23 through March 30, 2012 |
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January 3 - 13 |
Spring Registration Period |
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Monday, January 16 |
University Holiday |
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Thursday, January 19 |
Payment Due Date |
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Friday, January 20 |
Last day to file for May Masters Graduation |
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Monday, January 23 |
First day of instruction |
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Friday, January 27 |
Last day to Add/Drop regular courses without grade record or billing |
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Monday, March 12 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University |
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may Term 2012 April 9 through june 15, 2012 |
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March 19 - 30 |
May Registration Period |
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Thursday, April 5 |
Payment Due Date |
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Friday, April 6 |
University Holiday |
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Monday, April 9 |
First day of instruction |
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Friday, April 13 |
Last day to Add/Drop regular courses without grade record or billing |
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Saturday, May 12 |
May Graduation |
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Monday, May 28 |
University Holiday |
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Friday, June 1 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University |
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Friday, June 1 |
Last day to file for August Masters Graduation |
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summer Term 2012 june 18 through july 20, 2012 |
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June 4 - 15 |
Summer Registration Period |
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Thursday, June 14 |
Payment Due Date |
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Monday, June 18 |
First day of instruction |
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Friday, June 24 |
Last day to Add/Drop regular courses without grade record or billing |
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Wednesday, July 4 |
University Holiday |
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Thursday, July 5, |
Last day to Withdraw from the University |
Academic Calendar 2012 - 2013
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FALL Term 2012
AUGUST 6 through OCTOBER 12, 2012 |
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July 16 - 27 |
Fall Registration Period
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Thursday, August 2 |
Payment Due Date |
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Monday, August 6 |
First day of instruction
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Friday, August 10 |
Last day to add/drop a class without grade record or billing |
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Friday, August 17 |
Deadline to apply for December Masters Graduation |
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Monday, September 3 |
University Holiday (Labor Day) |
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Monday, September 17 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University |
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Jan Term 2012-2013
October 22, 2012 through January 11, 2013 |
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Oct. 1 - Oct. 12 |
JAN Registration Period
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Thursday, October 18 |
Payment Due Date |
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Monday, October 22 |
First day of instruction
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Friday, October 26 |
Last day to Add/Drop a class without grade record or billing |
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Thursday - Friday, Nov. 22 - 23 |
University Holiday (Thanksgiving) |
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Monday, December 10 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University |
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Saturday, December 15 |
December Masters Graduation |
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Monday Dec. 24 - Tuesday Jan 1 |
University Closed |
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Spring Term 2013
January 22 through March 28, 2013 |
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Wed., January 2
- Friday, Jan. 11 |
Spring Registration Period
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Thursday, January 17 |
Payment Due Date |
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Monday, January 21 |
University Holiday (MLK) |
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Tuesday, January 22 |
First day of instruction
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Friday, January 25 |
Last day to Add/Drop a class without grade record or billing |
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Friday, January 25 |
Deadline to Apply for May Masters Graduation |
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Monday, March 11 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University |
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may Term
2013 April 8 through June 14,
2013 |
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Mon., Mar. 18 - Thurs., Mar. 28 |
May Registration Period
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Friday, March 29 |
University Holiday (Good Friday) |
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Thursday, April 4 |
Payment Due Date |
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Monday, April 8 |
First day of instruction
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Friday, April 12 |
Last day to Add/Drop without grade record or billing |
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Saturday, May 18 |
May Masters Graduation |
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Monday, May 27 |
University Holiday (Memorial Day) |
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Friday, May 31 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University |
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Monday, June 3 |
Deadline to Apply for August Masters Graduation |
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summer Term 2013
June 17 through July 19, 2013 |
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Monday, June 3 - June 14 |
Summer Registration Period |
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Thursday, June 13 |
Payment Due Date |
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Monday, June 17 |
First day of instruction
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Friday, June 21 |
Last day to Add/Drop without grade record or billing |
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Thursday, July 4 |
University Holiday (Independence Day) |
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Friday, July 5 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University |
University Policies and Procedures
The Dispute Resolution (DR) Program is open to persons holding a bachelor's or higher professional degree from an accredited university or college. An applicant to the program must submit a completed admissions application and an official academic transcript from the institution which awarded his/her bachelor's degree. A student must receive official acceptance into the program before being enrolled in any classes.
Registration
Registration dates, class schedule, tuition, and procedures for the forthcoming term are emailed to DR students five times a year in December, March, May, July and October. Student services such as admission, adds, class drops and swaps are handled by the DR office. Payments can be made on-line with MASTERCARD, American Express or Discover with a service fee of 2.75%, or via debit from a checking or savings account with no service fee.
University Financial Policies
A DR student who is financially indebted to the University will not be awarded a certificate, diploma or transcript until all financial obligations have been met. The Cashier may cancel the registration of any student with a delinquent account. Penalty fees are assessed for dishonored checks ($30) and late payment ($150). Tuition charges are listed in the registration materials and due at the time of registration in the form of a check (payable to SMU), eCheck or MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card payment. Application fees are nonrefundable; tuition refunds for Add/Drops and Withdrawals are described below.
General Class Attendance Policy
Attendance is crucial and class participation will be factored into a student's final grade. Whenever possible, instructors should be given 24 hour notice of any absence. Please note the religious holiday provision detailed in the SMU Dispute Resolution Student Handbook. Students missing two regular classes may face a 1/2 grade reduction, missing three or more regular class periods without instructor approval will result in a failing grade or incomplete based on circumstances. Missing 5 hours or more of a weekend class may require the student to take an Incomplete if eligible.
Add/Drop Policy
A student who drops a course within the Add/Drop period (refer to the DR Calendar for dates) will not be charged tuition for the dropped course. A student who drops a course after the scheduled dates, but remains registered for at least one other course will not received a tuition refund for the dropped course. NOTE: Seminars have separate policies regarding drop and refund: Drops for seminars must be received no later than two weeks prior to the start date of the class to receive a refund.
Withdrawal Policy
Students who wish to withdraw from all their courses must notify the Dispute Resolution office at 972-473-3435. Nonattendance or notifying the instructor does not constitute an official withdrawal. The following is a representative schedule of tuition refund policies for withdrawals:
On or prior to Payment Due Date
100%
1st
day through 5th day
90%
6th through 10th day of term
50%
11th through 15th day of term
25%
16th through 20th day of term
10%
After 20th day of term
0%
Academic Regulations
Graduate study in the DR Program is governed by the academic regulations established for graduate programs in the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development.
Scholastic and Academic Records
A student's permanent record includes all SMU courses attempted and grades assigned. Official transcripts are issued by the Office of the Registrar. Unofficial transcripts, grades, class schedules and account holds may be checked online by the student at ACCESS.SMU through www.smu.edu. In order to use ACCESS SMU it is necessary to have an ID number and a password. Once accepted into the program, students will receive email and password information. For password questions/problems, call 214 768-HELP.
Academic Probation
Graduate Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00. If in any semester a student falls below this GPA, the student will be placed on probation for one term. If at the end of the probationary term the cumulative GPA is not up to 3.00, the student will be removed from the program.
Prospective Graduates
Students must notify the Dispute Resolution office of intent to graduate during the term before completion of program requirements. An Application to Graduate (ACG) form must be filed with the DR office. Academic records will be reviewed at this time to verify that program requirements have been met. All "Incompletes" must be resolved (with completed records) before graduation is permitted. No student may have grades of Incomplete in more than two classes on their transcript at any given point.
Weather Policy
It is the general policy of the University not to cancel classes except in extreme cases. Please check TV and ration stations for closings. If in doubt, call SMU Info (214) 768-4436. A notice will also be posted on the SMU web site.
Additional Information
For further information concerning Dispute Resolution program, policies and regulations, call (972) 473-3435 or e-mail us.
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