This already established college world appears more intimidating than it actually is. College is different from high school. In fact, many colleges have a mix of students of all ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds across different class years.
And peers, professors, and staff are all there to befriend or guide newbies. They can sit in the same class as upperclassmen and all deliver quality work. A one-semester difference will have little to no effect on overall academic performance. To find a path and achieve success — regardless of background. Chances are no one will even notice. The spring class is smaller than the fall class. As such, orientation is more personable and the class size is more manageable.
Spring admits often receive special attention from advisors and mentors. Spring brings just as many scholarship opportunities as the fall — and with less demand.
In fact, some colleges offer special spring tuition rates, grants, and scholarships. Spring admits should check with the financial aid office to find out if financial aid, which might have been inaccessible in the fall, is renewed by the spring.
These perks can reduce the price of college. Spring students effectively get a gap semester — what would you do with an extra four months? Spring admits can spend their free time however they want. Pick up a job or internship experience. Travel the world or enroll in an exchange program. Hone a skill or pursue a passion. And wise students will save any money earned to cut the cost of college later. Spring students have a variety of options for graduation.
They can graduate in eight semesters mid-year or with their fall peers the following semester. Most colleges have a small mid-year ceremony to celebrate graduating students. The larger, traditional commencement festivities are held in the spring at the end of the academic year.
Spring admits can often choose to graduate mid-year and walk in the formal ceremony later. Classes continue until p. Final grades are always due 72 hours after the official end date of the course. For more information, please go to: www.
Skip to main content. Due to evolving COVID health conditions and government requirements, all undergraduate and graduate courses will be instructed online for Fall The academic calendar is divided into fall and spring semesters of approximately 15 weeks each and summer sessions of varying length.
All-American Welcome Virtual events will be hosted the week before classes start and through the first week of classes. Last day to withdraw from a fall course or change a grade option end of the 10th week. View the previous College Calendar from April through August Deadline to submit all required financial aid documents and resolve all financial aid issues to hold Spring classes.
Deadline for full payment of tuition and fees for all students registered by this date for Spring semester. Vaccinations and Testing Due to City of Philadelphia mandates, all students, faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated by Nov. College Calendar The academic year begins in September and ends in August of the following year. The College is closed on Sundays and, additionally, on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer.
Deadline to submit application for financial aid reinstatement for Spring semester Deadline to submit all required financial aid documents and resolve all financial aid issues to hold Spring classes.
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