Fall 2020-Spring 2021
ACADEMIC CALENDAR CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS 2020-2021 Date Freshmen International student check-in
Fall 2020 August 18
Spring 2021 n/a
Freshmen student check-in
August 18, 19, OR 20 by assigned times Your move-in date through August 23 August 23 by assigned times August 24
n/a
January 14-18 by assigned times January 19
Last day to add or drop without a WD grade
September 7
February 1
Last day to withdraw (WD) from a course
November 6
April 9
Nov. 23 – 29
Freshmen Orientation Returning student check-in First day of class
n/a
Last day of instruction
December 4
January 18 March 16-17 April 2 April 19 April 29 May 4 May 3
Final critiques and exams
December 7 – 11
May 5 – 11
Last day of term
December 11
May 11
Dates that classes DO NOT MEET
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS MWPAI Switchboard 315-797-0000 Campus Safety (Business) ext. 2175 Campus Safety (EMERGENCY) ext. 4444 Admissions ext. 2286 Campus Store ext. 2227 Counselor ext. 2012 Dean ext. 2220 Financial Aid ext. 2222 Health Office ext. 2230 Library ext. 2123 Registrar ext. 2152 Residence Life ext. 2221/2308 Bursar ext. 2174 Student Activities ext. 2218 Student Life ext. 2183
Revised 11/13/2020
Please note: This calendar must be considered as informational and not binding on the Institute. The dates listed here are provided as a guideline for use by students and offices participating in academic and registration related activities. PrattMWP reserves the right to make changes in the information printed in this calendar without prior notice.
FALL 2020 ACADEMIC REGISTRATION Monday, September 7 Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded. Friday, November 6 Last day for course withdrawal.
Monday, August 24 Classes begin. Monday, September 7 Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded. Friday, October 16 All midterm grades due to Registrar for recording. Friday, November 6 Last day for course withdrawal.
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION Your check-in date through Sunday, August 23
Friday, November 20 Last day of in-person instruction (classes continue online after Thanksgiving Break) Monday, November 23 through Sunday, November 29 Thanksgiving Break - no classes.
PAYMENT/FINANCIAL Wednesday, July 15 First payment due for students who elect to enroll with Tuition Management System (TMS). Wednesday, July 15 Payment due in full for all students not enrolled with TMS. Thursday, July 16 Late payment fee of $50 for students not enrolled with TMS or direct pay in full. Monday, August 24 Late payment fee of $75 in effect for all students.
Monday, November 30 All classes will continue online for the final two weeks of the semester. Friday, December 4 Last day of instruction. Monday, December 7 through Friday, December 11 Final critique and exam week. Friday, December 11 Last day to change grades from previous spring semester. Monday, December 14 All final grades due to Registrar for recording. Saturday, December 12 through Monday, January 18, 2021 Winter Break.
HOUSING Tuesday, August 18 International Freshmen check-in, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, Wednesday, August 19, OR Thursday, August 20 Domestic Freshmen check-in to residence halls by assigned times. Sunday, August 23 Returning students check-in to residence halls by assigned times. Saturday, November 21 Check-out deadline for students, 2 p.m.
-----------------------------------------------------------
COURSE WITHDRAWAL REFUND SCHEDULE Prior to and including August 24, 2020 August 25 through 30 August 31 through September 6 September 7 through 13 After September 13
Full refund 85% refund 70% refund 55% refund No refund
The above penalties are calculated using the date you submit your completed Withdrawal Form to the Office of the Registrar. No penalty is assessed for undergraduate withdrawals when a full-time credit load (12-18 credits) is carried before and after the drop/add.
SPRING 2021 ACADEMIC REGISTRATION Monday, February 1 Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded. Friday, April 9 Last day for course withdrawal.
Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr Day – no classes Tuesday, January 19 Classes begin. Monday, February 1 Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded. Tuesday, March 16 – Wednesday, March 17 No classes.
PAYMENT/FINANCIAL Tuesday, December 15 First payment due for students who elect to enroll with Tuition Management System (TMS). Monday, January 4 Payment due in full for all students not enrolled with TMS. Tuesday, January 5 Late payment fee of $50 for students not enrolled with TMS or direct pay in full. Tuesday, January 19 Late payment fee of $75 in effect for all students. Monday, March 1 Recommended FAFSA filing deadline for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Friday, April 2 No classes. Friday, April 9 Last day for course withdrawal. Monday, April 19 No classes. Thursday, April 29 No classes. Monday, May 3 Last day of instruction. Tuesday, May 4 Study day – no classes. Wednesday, May 5 through Tuesday, May 11 Final critique and exam week. Tuesday, May 11 Last day to change grades from previous fall semester.
HOUSING Thursday, January 14 – Monday, January 18 Students check-in to residence halls by assigned times. Thursday, May 13 Check-out deadline for all students, 12 p.m. (pending Commencement confirmation)
Wednesday, May 12 Commencement ceremony. Thursday, May 13 All final grades due to Registrar for recording.
------------------------------------------------------------------
COURSE WITHDRAWAL REFUND SCHEDULE Prior to and including January 19, 2021 January 20 through 25 January 26 through February 1 February 2 through February 8 After February 8
Full refund 85% refund 70% refund 55% refund No refund
The above penalties are calculated using the date you submit your completed Withdrawal Form to the Office of the Registrar. No penalty is assessed for undergraduate withdrawals when a full-time credit load (12-18 credits) is carried before and after the drop/add.