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Fordham University
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Academic Calendar
FALL 2010/SPRING 2011
July 2010
6 Tuesday Registration Deadline for new students receiving Graduate Assistantships and Tuition
Scholarships
28 Thursday DEADLINE: Public notification of oral examination on Doctoral dissertation to the GSAS for
August 31 degree
August
21 Friday DEADLINE: Last day for presentation of dissertation or master’s thesis to the GSAS Dean for
August 31 degree
23-24 Monday-Tuesday New Student Orientation, Graduate Assistants start their assignments
September
1 Wednesday Classes begin.
DEADLINE: Last day to remove ABS, INC and NGR Grades incurred during Summer Session
2009
6 Monday Labor Day University Closed
8 Wednesday Classes follow a Monday schedule
15 Wednesday Last day for late registration and to add/drop a class
October
11 Monday UNIVERSITY CLOSED - Columbus Day
12 Tuesday Classes resume.
13 Wednesday DEADLINE: Spring 2011 admission applications
November
15 Monday DEADLINE: Research Support Grant (Travel, Dissertation Expenses) applications due to the
student’s department
24-28 Wednesday - Sunday UNIVERSITY CLOSED - Thanksgiving Holiday
29 Monday Classes resume.
December
1 Wednesday DEADLINE: Last day to submit Summer 2011 Fellowship applications to the student’s
department (specific to program, please check with your program director)
3 Friday DEADLINE: Last day to change incomplete grades, PI or FI, incurred during Spring 2010 and
Summer 2010
8 Wednesday DEADLINE: Fall 2011 Psychology admission applications
(Psychology applications are considered for this deadline only.)
10 Friday Last day to withdraw from a course or change course to audit status
DEADLINE: Fall 2010 admitted students need to complete their incomplete applications if
applicable
22 Wednesday Last day of GSAS classes. GA fall assignments end.
Dec 24- Friday-Sunday UNIVERSITY CLOSED- Christmas/New Year’s Holiday
Jan. 2
January 2011
3 Monday University Reopens, GA Spring Assignments begin
DEADLINE: Public notification of oral examination on doctoral dissertation to the GSAS for
February 1, 2011 degree
5 Wednesday DEADLINE: Fall 2011 admission applications:
• All Ph.D. with/without financial aid consideration (except Psychology)
MA/MS with financial aid consideration
7 Friday DEADLINE: Last day to schedule presentation of dissertation or master’s thesis to the GSAS for
February 2011 degree
14 Friday DEADLINE: Continuing students submit applications for continuing financial aid to their
departments, including applications for advanced student Distinguished Fellowships (Senior
Teaching Fellowship, Alumni Dissertation Fellowship and Research Fellowship)
17 Monday UNIVERSITY CLOSED - Martin Luther King Day
18 Tuesday Classes begin
21 Friday DEADLINE: Degree candidates submit dissertation or master’s thesis to GSAS for a February 1,
2011 degree
DEADLINE: Submit Candidate Degree Card for February 2011 degree
28 Friday Last day to add/drop a class
DEADLINE: Last day for removal of ABS, INC and NGR grades incurred during Fall 2010
DEADLINE: Candidate for Degree card for May 2011 and August 2011 degree
February
4 Friday Arts and Sciences Faculty Day
21 Monday UNIVERSITY CLOSED - President’s Day
22 Tuesday Classes resume. Follow Monday class schedule.
March
14-20 Monday-Sunday Spring recess – No classes, University open, (GA Assignments continue)
21 Monday Classes resume.
DEADLINE: Last day to submit Summer 2011 Fellowship applications to the student’s
department (specific to program, please check with your program director)
29 Tuesday Deadline for public notification of Oral Examination on Doctoral Dissertation to the Dean for May
21, 2011 graduation
April
7 Wednesday DEADLINE: Fall 2011 admission applications:
• MA/MS and Certificates without financial aid consideration (Ph.D. must apply Jan 5)
• Early Admission Program (Fordham Juniors Only)
DEADLINE: Summer 2011 admission applications:
• MA/MS without financial aid consideration
15 Thursday DEADLINE: Fall 2011 admitted and current students (offered financial aid) must respond to
GSAS’ offer.
DEADLINE: Last day to schedule presentation of dissertation or master’s thesis to the GSAS for
a May 2011 degree
DEADLINE: Research Support Grant (Travel, Dissertation Expenses) applications due to the
student’s department
21-25 Thursday – Monday UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Easter Recess
26 Tuesday Classes Resume
May
3 Monday DEADLINE: Fall 2011 admitted students (not receiving financial aid) must respond to GSAS’
offer
5 Thursday Last day to withdraw from a course or change to audit status
DEADLINE: Last day to change incomplete grades, PI or FI, incurred during the Fall 2010
semester
DEADLINE: Degree candidates submit dissertation or master’s thesis to the GSAS for the May
2011 degree
9 Monday DEADLINE: Last day for submission of degree requirements (language examinations, research
papers, comprehensive results, etc.) for May 2011 Master’s degree
13 Friday DEADLINE: Spring 2011 admitted students need to complete their incomplete applications if
applicable.
16 Monday Last day of classes
20 Friday GA Spring Assignments end.
21 Saturday University Commencement and GSAS Diploma Ceremony, Rose Hill
30 Monday UNIVERSITY CLOSED - Memorial Day
