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2014-2015 Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

2014-2015 Academic Calendar



Web registration/add/drop and Web payment are open until midnight on the last date indicated, unless another time is shown. (College offices close at 4:30 p.m. fall and spring and 5:00 p.m. summer.)

(Registration and fee payment for Summer B 2015 end at 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 2015.)

Unless a different time is shown or the College closes early, all other deadlines, except class dates, are effective at 4:30 p.m. on the last date indicated.

NOTE: Baccalaureate admissions and program application deadlines and procedures may vary. Contact the department for information.

Fall 2014

Deadline for all required documents to be received by financial aid to ensure funding of tuition and fees at the beginning of the term. Required documents include, but are not limited to, official transcripts, tax returns, and other documents required for verification, as shown on any missing information letters. Students must be registered for classes before aid can be awarded.  July 31
Last day to submit an application for admission (new students and re-admits) for classes starting the first week of the term. Official high school transcripts must be on file, if applicable, for the student to be admitted/re-admitted to FGC. TRANSFER STUDENTS: All official transcripts must be received and evaluated by FGC in order to register and/or be considered for financial aid. Allow at least 4 weeks for this to be completed.  Aug. 6
Graduation applications due (*Names may not appear in the graduation program for graduation applications received after Feb. 28.)  Sept. 26
State employee fee waiver application deadline  July 24
Open Registration (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit

 May 14 - Aug. 15

Fees Due: Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily. All class registrations not secured with full payment or financial aid will result in students having their entire class schedule cancelled in its entirety. All students registering for classes after this date must secure classes with full payment or financial aid on the day of registration.
 Aug. 14
Faculty return  Aug. 11
Professional development days  Aug. 11 - 15
State employees register before 3 pm at the Registrar’s Office  Aug. 15
Classes begin  Aug. 18
Add/Drop (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit. All fees are due daily. All students registering for classes must secure classes with full payment. Any class schedule not secured with full payment will be cancelled in its entirety. Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily during the Add/Drop period.  Aug. 18 - 22
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in previous term(s). Unresolved “I” grades will change to “F”.  Sept. 8
Last day for withdrawal (The withdrawal deadline may differ for classes that do not span the full term. Please see your advisor.)  Oct. 21
Last day of classes before exams  Nov. 25
Final exams as scheduled  Dec. 1 - 5
Term Ends  Dec. 5
Grades due (12 noon fall and spring; 4:30 p.m. summer)  Dec. 8
Last faculty duty day  Dec. 9
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in this term.  Jan. 27
Commencement Ceremony  N/A
Summer work schedule begins  N/A
Summer work schedule ends  N/A
Term Holidays - No Classes  Sept. 1: Labor Day
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving
Dec. 22-31: Winter Break

Spring 2015

Deadline for all required documents to be received by financial aid to ensure funding of tuition and fees at the beginning of the term. Required documents include, but are not limited to, official transcripts, tax returns, and other documents required for verification, as shown on any missing information letters. Students must be registered for classes before aid can be awarded. Nov. 7
Last day to submit an application for admission (new students and re-admits) for classes starting the first week of the term. Official high school transcripts must be on file, if applicable, for the student to be admitted/re-admitted to FGC. TRANSFER STUDENTS: All official transcripts must be received and evaluated by FGC in order to register and/or be considered for financial aid. Allow at least 4 weeks for this to be completed.  Dec. 10
Graduation applications due (*Names may not appear in the graduation program for graduation applications received after Feb. 28.)  Feb. 27
State employee fee waiver application deadline  Dec. 1
Open Registration (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit  Nov. 13 - Jan. 5
Fees Due: Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily. All class registrations not secured with full payment or financial aid will result in students having their entire class schedule cancelled in its entirety. All students registering for classes after this date must secure classes with full payment or financial aid on the day of registration.
 Dec. 16
Faculty return  Jan. 5
Professional development days  Jan. 5
State employees register before 3 pm at the Registrar’s Office  Jan. 5
Classes begin  Jan. 6
Add/Drop (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit. All fees are due daily. All students registering for classes must secure classes with full payment. Any class schedule not secured with full payment will be cancelled in its entirety. Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily during the Add/Drop period.  Jan 6 - 12
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in previous term(s). Unresolved “I” grades will change to “F”.  Jan. 27
Last day for withdrawal (The withdrawal deadline may differ for classes that do not span the full term. Please see your advisor.)  Mar. 11
Last day of classes before exams  Apr. 27
Final exams as scheduled  Apr. 28 - May 4
Term Ends  May 4
Grades due (12 noon fall and spring; 4:30 p.m. summer)  May 5
Last faculty duty day  May 8
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in this term.  June 1
Commencement Ceremony  May 8
Summer work schedule begins  May 11
Summer work schedule ends  N/A
Term Holidays - No Classes

Jan. 1-2: Winter Break
Jan. 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Feb 16: President’s Day
Mar. 13-20: Spring Break 

Summer 2015

Deadline for all required documents to be received by financial aid to ensure funding of tuition and fees at the beginning of the term. Required documents include, but are not limited to, official transcripts, tax returns, and other documents required for verification, as shown on any missing information letters. Students must be registered for classes before aid can be awarded.  Apr. 3
Last day to submit an application for admission (new students and re-admits) for classes starting the first week of the term. Official high school transcripts must be on file, if applicable, for the student to be admitted/re-admitted to FGC. TRANSFER STUDENTS: All official transcripts must be received and evaluated by FGC in order to register and/or be considered for financial aid. Allow at least 4 weeks for this to be completed.  April 29
Graduation applications due (*Names may not appear in the graduation program for graduation applications received after Feb. 28.)  June 4*
State employee fee waiver application deadline  Apr. 17
Open Registration (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit  Apr. 8 - May 8
Fees Due: Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily. All class registrations not secured with full payment or financial aid will result in students having their entire class schedule cancelled in its entirety. All students registering for classes after this date must secure classes with full payment or financial aid o the day of registration.
 May 7
Faculty return  May 11
Professional development days  N/A
State employees register before 3 pm at the Registrar’s Office  May 8
Classes begin  May 11
Add/Drop (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit. All fees are due daily. All students registering for classes must secure classes with full payment. Any class schedule not secured with full payment will be cancelled in its entirety. Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily during the Add/Drop period.  May 11 - 13
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in previous term(s). Unresolved “I” grades will change to “F”.  June 1
Last day for withdrawal (The withdrawal deadline may differ for classes that do not span the full term. Please see your advisor.)  July 1
Last day of classes before exams  Aug. 5
Final exams as scheduled  Aug. 6
Term Ends  Aug. 6
Grades due (12 noon fall and spring; 4:30 p.m. summer)  Aug. 6
Last faculty duty day  Aug. 6
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in this term.  Sept. 14
Commencement Ceremony  N/A
Summer work schedule begins  May 11
Summer work schedule ends  Aug. 13
Term Holidays - No Classes  May 25: Memorial Day
June 23-24: No Summer C classes
July 2: Independence Day

Summer A 2015

Deadline for all required documents to be received by financial aid to ensure funding of tuition and fees at the beginning of the term. Required documents include, but are not limited to, official transcripts, tax returns, and other documents required for verification, as shown on any missing information letters. Students must be registered for classes before aid can be awarded. Apr. 3
Last day to submit an application for admission (new students and re-admits) for classes starting the first week of the term. Official high school transcripts must be on file, if applicable, for the student to be admitted/re-admitted to FGC. TRANSFER STUDENTS: All official transcripts must be received and evaluated by FGC in order to register and/or be considered for financial aid. Allow at least 4 weeks for this to be completed.  April 29
Graduation applications due (*Names may not appear in the graduation program for graduation applications received after Feb. 28.)  June 4*
State employee fee waiver application deadline  Apr. 17
Open Registration (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit  Apr. 8 - May 8
Fees Due: Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily. All class registrations not secured with full payment or financial aid will result in students having their entire class schedule cancelled in its entirety. All students registering for classes after this date must secure classes with full payment or financial aid on the day of registration.
 May 7
Faculty return  May 11
Professional development days  N/A
State employees register before 3 pm at the Registrar’s Office  May 8
Classes begin  May 11
Add/Drop (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit. All fees are due daily. All students registering for classes must secure classes with full payment. Any class schedule not secured with full payment will be cancelled in its entirety. Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily during the Add/Drop period.  May 11 - 13
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in previous term(s). Unresolved “I” grades will change to “F”. June 1
Last day for withdrawal (The withdrawal deadline may differ for classes that do not span the full term. Please see your advisor.)  June 3
Last day of classes before exams  June 18
Final exams as scheduled  June 22
Term Ends  June 22
Grades due (12 noon fall and spring; 4:30 p.m. summer)  June 22
Last faculty duty day  June 22
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in this term.  July 16
Commencement Ceremony  N/A
Summer work schedule begins  May 11
Summer work schedule ends  N/A
Term Holidays - No Classes  May 25: Memorial Day

Summer B 2015

Deadline for all required documents to be received by financial aid to ensure funding of tuition and fees at the beginning of the term. Required documents include, but are not limited to, official transcripts, tax returns, and other documents required for verification, as shown on any missing information letters. Students must be registered for classes before aid can be awarded.  Apr. 3
Last day to submit an application for admission (new students and re-admits) for classes starting the first week of the term. Official high school transcripts must be on file, if applicable, for the student to be admitted/re-admitted to FGC. TRANSFER STUDENTS: All official transcripts must be received and evaluated by FGC in order to register and/or be considered for financial aid. Allow at least 4 weeks for this to be completed.  June 17
Graduation applications due (*Names may not appear in the graduation program for graduation applications received after Feb. 28.)  July 16*
State employee fee waiver application deadline  June 3
Open Registration (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit  Apr. 8 - June 24
Fees Due: Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily. All class registrations not secured with full payment or financial aid will result in students having their entire class schedule cancelled in its entirety. All students registering for classes after this date must secure classes with full payment or financial aid on the day of registration.
 May 7
(Fee payment ends at 5 p.m.
on June 30, 2015)
Faculty return  June 25
Professional development days  N/A
State employees register before 3 pm at the Registrar’s Office  June 24
Classes begin  June 25
Add/Drop (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit. All fees are due daily. All students registering for classes must secure classes with full payment. Any class schedule not secured with full payment will be cancelled in its entirety. Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily during the Add/Drop period.

 Jun. 25-30
(Registration ends at 5 p.m.
on June 30, 2015)

Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in previous term(s). Unresolved “I” grades will change to “F”.  July 16
Last day for withdrawal (The withdrawal deadline may differ for classes that do not span the full term. Please see your advisor.)  July 21
Last day of classes before exams  Aug. 5
Final exams as scheduled  Aug. 6
Term Ends  Aug. 6
Grades due (12 noon fall and spring; 4:30 p.m. summer)  Aug. 6
Last faculty duty day  Aug. 6
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in this term.  Sept. 14
Commencement Ceremony  N/A
Summer work schedule begins  N/A
Summer work schedule ends  Aug. 13
Term Holidays - No Classes  July 2: Independence Day