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2019 Fall Student Handbook 
    
2019 Fall Student Handbook [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Important Dates (Academic Calendar)


Fall 2019 Semester (16 Weeks)
Fall 2019 Minimester Term A
Fall 2019 Minimester Term AB
Fall 2019 Minimester Term B
Fall 2019 Financial Aid Deadlines

 

Fall 2019 Semester (16 Weeks)

August 12, 2019 - December 12, 2019

August

  • April 15 - August 9 - Fall 2019 Semester registration in person
  • 9, Friday
    • Deadline to submit academic suspension appeals 
    • 3 p.m. - payment deadline for in person regular registration
  • 11, Sunday, 12 noon - Online payment deadline - schedules must be secured and/or paid to prevent being deleted
  • 12 - 16 - Late registration online
  • 12 - 13, Monday - Tuesday - College Faculty/Staff Convocation
  • 12 – 13 Monday-Tuesday College Convocation
  • ​14, Wednesday - First day to use bookstore credit - books may be purchased using bookstore voucher for students who are eligible if financial aid has been processed and authorized for at least 48 hours
  • 14 - 16, Wednesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Late registration in person
  • 17, Saturday - CLASSES BEGIN
  • 18, Sunday, 12 noon - Online payment deadline - schedules must be secured and/or paid to prevent being deleted
  • 19 - 20, Monday - Tuesday - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Late registration, drop/add in person 
  • 20, Tuesday, 6 p.m. - Final day to add courses, change sections, change from credit to audit or audit to credit / Last day for admission to the College for Semester
  • 25, Sunday, noon - Online payment deadline - schedules must be secured and/or paid to prevent being deleted
  • 26, Tuesday - Last day to use bookstore credit
  • 26 - 30, Monday - Friday, 8 p.m. - Nightly payment deadline - schedules must be secured and/or paid to prevent being deleted
  • 27, Wednesday - Deadline for 100% tuition adjustment  

September

  • 2, Monday - Labor Day holiday - no classes
  • 3, Tuesday - Official Census Day 
    • Last day to drop without “W” on student transcripts - by 12 noon in person and 4:30 p.m. online
    • Deadline for 50% tuition adjustment - after this date, no adjustments are given - students are responsible for full tuition and fee rates after this date, regardless or withdrawal or attendance
    • 2 p.m. – Final Payment deadline - schedules must be secured and/or paid to prevent being deleted
  • TBA - LCTCS Faculty/Staff Conference - no classes
  • 15, Sunday - Installment payment due
  • 26, Thursday - LCTCS Faculty/Staff Conference - no classes
  • 27, Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Second deadline to apply for December graduation - after this day a “late fee” will be assessed
  • 30, Monday, 8 a.m. - Beginning of midterm exams

October

  • 8, Tuesday - Midterm grading period ends at 1 p.m. / Final day for completion of non-traditional credits
  • 11 - January 12 - Spring 2020 Semester registration
  • 11, Friday - 4:30 p.m. - Final deadline to apply for December graduation
  • 12 - 15, Saturday - Tuesday - Fall Holiday, no classes
  • 14, Monday - Staff Convocation
  • 15, Tuesday - Installment payment due

November

  • 6, Wednesday, 6 p.m. - Final day for dropping courses with a “W” or withdrawing from College
  • 8, Friday, 4:30 p.m. - First priority deadline to apply for May 2020 graduation
  • 15, Friday - Final installment payment due
  • 19, Tuday, 4:30 p.m. - Last day for reinstatement to be processed in Registrar’s office
  • 27 - December 1 - Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes

December

  • 2, Monday - Last day of class
  • 3, Tuesday, 8 a.m. - Beginning of final exams
  • 6, Friday, 11:59 p.m. - Final grades due for final exams given on Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4
  • 7, Saturday - Final exams for Saturday classes
  • 10, Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. - End of final exams / Final grades due for all courses
  • 12, Wednesday, 1 p.m. - End of Fall Semester / Grade books due in divisional offices
  • 17, Tuesday, 10 a.m. - Commencement


Tuition Adjustment Schedule / Withdrawal from College / Reduction in Credit Hours:

  • Through August 27 - 100%
  • August 28 – September 3 - 50%
  • After September 3 - NONE

Fall 2019 Minimester Term A 

August 19 - October 4, 2019

Registration: Follows full term registration
Classes begin: August 19
Census Day: August 26
Last day to drop courses with a “W”: September 19
Last day to reinstate a course: September 26
Final Exams: September 30 - October 4
Tuition Adjustment Schedule / Withdrawal from College / Reduction in Credit Hours: 

  • Through August 21 - 100%
  • August 22 – 24 - 50%
  • After August 24 - NONE

Fall 2019 Minimester Term AB

October 9 - December 10, 2019

Registration: August 14 - 16
Classes begin: October 9
Census Day: October 21
Last day to drop courses with a “W”: November 12
Last day to reinstate a course: November 19
Final Exams: December 3 - 10
This term is only available for specific programs. Please contact your division to see if this term is available for your program.
Tuition Adjustment Schedule / Withdrawal from College / Reduction in Credit Hours: Follows full term adjustment schedule. Bundled session; registration is completed at the beginning of the semester.


Fall 2019 Minimester Term B

October 9 - December 10, 2019

Registration: September 4 - October 2
Payment deadline 1: October 2 at 12 noon
Late registration: October 3 - 10
Bookstore credit available: October 4 - 17
Classes begin: October 9
Payment deadline 2: October 16 at 12 noon
Census Day: October 21
Last day to drop courses with a “W”: November 12
Last day to reinstate a course: November 19
Final Exams: December 3 - 10
Tuition Adjustment Schedule / Withdrawal from College / Reduction in Credit Hours:

  • Through October 16 - 100%
  • October 17 – 21 - 50%
  • After October 21 - NONE

Fall 2019 Financial Aid Deadlines

Fall 2019 Semester (16 Weeks) / Minimester Term A / Minimester Term AB

  • Thursday July 18, 2019 - 2019-2020 Priority FAFSA Deadline - FAFSAs submitted by this date will be reviewed before first payment deadline.
  • Thursday, July , 2019 - 2019-2020 Priority Financial Document Deadline - All documents submitted by this deadline will be considered for an award letter before first payment deadline.
  • Thursday, September 4, 2019 - First Financial Aid Disbursement - Refund process can take up to 14 business days to be received. Federal regulations require that the College delay delivering loans to first-time borrowers until 30 days after the start of classes.
  • Monday, September 16, 2019 - First Disbursement for First-time Loan Borrowers and Second Disbursement for Fall Only Loan Funds - Refunds can take up to 14 business days to be received.
  • Friday, January 24, 2020 - 2019-2020 Final Fall Document Deadline - All documents must be submitted by this date to be considered for Fall 2019 financial aid.

Fall 2019 Minimester Term B

  • Friday, September 16, 2019 - 2019-2020 Priority FAFSA Deadline - FAFSAs submitted by this date will be reviewed before first payment deadline.
  • Friday, September 30, 2019 - 2019-2020 Priority Financial Aid Document Deadline - All documents submitted by this deadline will be considered for an award letter before first payment deadline.
  • Monday, October 22, 2019 - Second Disbursement for Fall Only Loan Funds - Refunds can take up to 14 business days to be received.
  • Thursday, November 7, 2019 - Disbursement for First-time Loan Borrowers and Second Disbursement Term B - Refunds can take up to 14 school days to be received.
  • Friday, January 24, 2020 - 2019-2020 Final Fall Document Deadline - All documents must be submitted by this date to be considered for Fall 2019 financial aid.