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2017-2018 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Calendar


Fall Semester 2017
Spring Semester 2018
Summer Semester 2018
Link to the Academic Calendar 2018-2019  

FALL SEMESTER 2017

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday, August 28, 2017

(Admission Priority Deadline:

August 14, 2017)

Friday, December 8, 2017

Friday, December 8, 2017 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, December 9 - Thursday, December 14, 2017

 

1st Session

 

Monday, August 28, 2017

Friday, October 13, 2017

Last day of the class and no later than Friday, October 13, 2017

 

2nd Session

 

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Friday, December 8, 2017

Saturday, December 9 - Thursday, December 14, 2017

 

TCAT CALENDAR

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday, August 28, 2017

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

During the last week of classes

 

1st Session

(CDL Class)

 

Monday, August 28, 2017

Friday, October 13, 2017

During the last week of classes

 

2nd Session

(CDL Class)

 

Monday, October 23, 2017

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

During the last week of classes

 

ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Registration

Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and

Audit Ends

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday

April 3, 2017

Monday

August 28, 2017

Thursday

August 31, 2017

Sunday

September 10, 2017

Monday

September 11, 2017

Thursday

October 26, 2017

 

1st Session

 

Monday

April 3, 2017

Monday

August 28, 2017

Thursday

August 31, 2017

Sunday

September 10, 2017

Monday

September 11 2017

Monday

September 18, 2017

2nd Session

 

Monday

April 3, 2017

Wednesday

October 18, 2017

Thursday

August 31, 2017

Tuesday

October 31, 2017

Wednesday

November 1, 2017

Friday

November 17, 2017

 

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR

Part of Term

Registration Opens

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

 

Monday

April 3, 2017

Monday

August 28, 2017

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Monday

August 28, 2017

Thursday

October 26, 2017

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

April 3, 2017

Monday

August 28, 2017

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Monday

August 28, 2017

Monday

September 18, 2017

2nd Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

April 3, 2017

Monday

October 23, 2017

Monday, October 23, 2017

Monday

October 23, 2017

Friday

November 17, 2017

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Summer “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Term

 

Friday, November 17, 2017

12:00 Noon

Friday, December 15, 2017

10:00 am EST

Friday, December 22, 2017

1st Session

 

Friday, November 17, 2017

12:00 Noon

Sunday, October 15, 2017

10:00 pm EST

Friday, December 22, 2017

2nd Session

 

Friday, November 17, 2017

12:00 Noon

Friday, December 15, 2017

10:00 am EST

Friday, December 22, 2017

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Term

 

Friday, December 15, 2017  10:00 am EST

Friday, December 22, 2017

1st Session (CDL)

 

Sunday, October 15, 2017   10:00 pm EST

Friday, December 22, 2017

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Friday, December 15, 2017  10:00 am EST

Friday, December 22, 2017

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR

Fall 2017 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

 

July 1, 2017

 

Fall 2017 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline July 15, 2017

Fall 2017 Semester

FINAL Deadline for SAP Appeals for Fall 2017 August 27, 2017

Spring 2018 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2017

Spring 2017 Semester

FINAL Deadline for SAP Appeals for Spring 2017 January 16, 2018

Summer 2018 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2018

Summer 2018 Semester

FINAL Deadline for SAP Appeals for Summer 2018 May 6, 2018

 

ACADEMIC and TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, August 28, 2017

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:  https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 

PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES

 

Credit and TCAT - Excludes Financial Aid

 

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

Credit and TCAT - All Students

 

Friday, August 25, 2017 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time

Credit and TCAT - All Students

 

Friday, September 1, 2017 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time

Credit and TCAT - All Students (Census)

 

Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

Credit and TCAT - All Students

 

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time

All TCAT Students Only

 

Friday, October 20, 2017 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time

Credit and TCAT - All Students (Census)

 

Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 5:30 am Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR

Holiday: Labor Day (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, September 4, 2017

 

Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Tuesday, October 16-17, 2017

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Classes do not meet; offices open)

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Campus Closed)

 

Thursday-Sunday, November 23-26, 2017

 

 

Seasonal Holiday (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, December 25, 2017 - Monday, January 1, 2018

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Fall (December 2017)

May 1, 2017

September 30, 2017

Spring (May 2018)

October 1, 2017

January 31, 2018

Summer (August 2018)

February 1, 2018

May 31, 2018

* If student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation.  If submitted by final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony.

Chattanooga State’s 52nd Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018, 4:00 p.m. ET, at the UTC Arena. 

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2018
Academic Calendar

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

 

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

(Admissions Priority Deadline:

January 2, 2018)

Friday, April 27, 2018

Friday, April 27, 2018 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, April 28, 2018-Thursday, May 3, 2018

1st Session

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Friday, March 2, 2018

Last day of the class and no later than Friday, March 2, 2018

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, March 12, 2018

Friday, April 27, 2018

 

Saturday, April 28, 2018-Thursday, May 3, 2018

 

 

TCAT CALENDAR Spring 2018

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

 

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

(Admissions Priority Deadline:

January 2, 2018)

Friday, April 27, 2018

Last Day/Week of Class

 

1st Session

 

 

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

 

 

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

 

Last Day/Week of Class

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, March 12, 2018

Friday, April 27, 2018

Last Day/Week of Class

 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR Spring 2018

Part of Term

Priority Registration Opens

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday,

November 6, 2017

Tuesday,

January 16, 2018

Friday,

January 19, 2018

Monday,

January 29, 2018

Tuesday,

January 30, 2018

Thursday,

March 22, 2018

1st Session

 

Monday, November 6, 2017

Tuesday,

January 16, 2018

Friday,

 January 19, 2018

Monday,

January 29, 2018

Tuesday,

January 30, 2018

Tuesday,

February 13, 2018

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, November 6, 2017

Monday,

March 12, 2018

Friday,

 January 19, 2018

Sunday,

March 25, 2018

Monday

March 26, 2018

Monday,

April 9, 2018

 

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR Spring 2018

Part of Term

Priority Registration Opens

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

 

Tuesday,

November 7, 2017

 

Wednesday,

January 10, 2018

 

Friday,

January 19, 2018

Monday,

January 29, 2018

Wednesday,

January 10, 2018

Thursday,

March 22, 2018

1st Session

 

Monday, November 6, 2017

 

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

 

Friday,

 January 19, 2018

Monday,

January 29, 2018

Wednesday,

January 10, 2018

Tuesday,

February 13, 2018

2nd Session

 

Monday, November 6, 2017

Monday,

March 12, 2018

Friday,

 January 19, 2018

Sunday,

March 25, 2018

Monday

March 12, 2018

Monday,

April 9, 2018

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR Spring 2018

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Fall “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

Friday, April 13, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 4, 2018

10:00 am Eastern time

Monday, May 14, 2018

 

1st Session

 

Friday, April 13, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Sunday, March 4, 2018

10:00 pm  Eastern time

Monday, May 14, 2018

 

2nd Session

 

Friday, April 13, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 4, 2018

10:00 am  Eastern time

Monday, May 14, 2018

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR Spring 2018

 

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Friday, May 4, 2018

10:00 am Eastern time

 

Monday, May 14, 2018

 

1st Session

 

 

Sunday, March 4, 2018

10:00 pm Eastern time

 

Monday, May 14, 2018

 

2nd Session

 

 

Friday, May 4, 2018

10:00 am Eastern time

Monday, May 14, 2018

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR Spring 2018

Fall 2017 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

July 1, 2017

Spring 2018 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2017

Summer 2018 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2018

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR Spring 2018

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES Spring 2018

 

Credit and TCAT - Excludes Financial Aid

 

Friday, January 5, 2018 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT Students Only

 

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit Students Only

 

Monday, January 15, 2018 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

Credit and TCAT - All Students

 

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

Credit and TCAT - All Students (Census)

 

Monday, January 29, 2018 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

Credit and TCAT - All Students

 

Friday, March 9, 4:30 pm Eastern Time

 

Credit and TCAT - All Students

 

Sunday, March 25, 2018, 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR Spring 2018

 

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr.  (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, January 15, 2018

 

Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Sunday, March 5-11, 2018

 

ACADEMIC INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR Spring 2018

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Fall (December)  2018

May 1, 2018

September 30, 2018

Spring (May)  2018

October 1, 2017

January 31, 2018

Summer (August)  2018

February 1, 2018

May 31, 2018

 

* If student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation.  If submitted by final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony.

Chattanooga State’s 52nd Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018, 4:00 p.m. ET, at the UTC McKenzie Arena. 

SUMMER SEMESTER 2018

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

13 Weeks

 

Monday, May 7, 2018

(Admissions Priority Deadline:

2 weeks prior to the session)

Friday, August 3, 2018

During last week of classes

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Monday, May 7, 2018

Friday, May 25, 2018

During last week of classes

12 Week Session

Monday, May 14, 2018

Friday, August 3, 2018

During last week of classes

10 Week Session

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Friday, August 3, 2018

During last week of classes

1st 5 Week Session

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Friday, June 29, 2018

During last week of classes

2nd 5 Week Session

Monday, July 2, 2018

Friday, August 3, 2018

 

During last week of classes

 

 

TCAT CALENDAR Summer 2018

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

 

 

Monday, May 7, 2018

 (Admissions Priority Deadline: 2 weeks prior to the session)

Thursday, August 2, 2018

During last week of classes

1st Session

 

Monday, May 7, 2018

Monday, June 18, 2018

During last week of classes

2nd Session

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Thursday, August 2, 2018

During last week of classes

 

ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR Summer 2018

Part of Term

Registration Opens

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Session

13 Week

Monday

April 2, 2018

Monday

May 7, 2018

Thursday

May 10, 2018

Sunday

May 20, 2018

Monday

May 21, 2018

Sunday

July 1, 2018

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Monday

April 2, 2018

Monday

May 7, 2018

Monday

May 8, 2018

Sunday

May 20, 2018

Monday

May 21, 2018

Friday

May 22, 2018

12 Week Session

Monday

April 2, 2018

Monday,

May 14, 2018

Thursday

May 17, 2018

Sunday

May 27, 2018

Monday

May 28, 2018

Sunday

July 1, 2018

10 Week Session

Monday

April 2, 2018

Tuesday

May 29, 2018

Thursday

May 31, 2018

Monday

June 11, 2018

Tuesday

June 12, 2018

Monday

July 9, 2018

1st 5 Week Session

Monday

April 2, 2018

Tuesday

May 29, 2018

Thursday

May 31, 2018

Monday

June 11, 2018

Tuesday

June 12, 2018

Friday

June 15, 2018

2nd 5 Week Session

Monday

April 2, 2018

Monday,

July 2, 2018

Thursday

May 31, 2018*

Sunday

July 15, 2018

Monday

July 16, 2018

 

Thursday

July 19, 2018

 

                     *Registration for 2nd 5 Week Session is available in Enrollment Services Center until July 5, 2018.

 

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR Summer 2018

Part of Term

Registration Opens

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

13 Week

Monday

April 2, 2018

Monday

May 7, 2018

Thursday

May 10, 2018

Sunday

May 20, 2018

Monday

May 7, 2018

Sunday

July 1, 2018

1st Session

 

Monday

April 2, 2018

Monday

May 7, 2018

Thursday

May 10, 2018

Sunday

May 20, 2018

Monday

May 7, 2018

Thursday

May 21, 2018

2nd Session

Monday

April 2, 2018

Tuesday

June 19, 2018

Friday

June 22, 2018

Sunday

July 15, 2018

Tuesday

June 19, 2018

Tuesday

July 10, 2018

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR Summer 2018

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Spring “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Session

13 Weeks

Friday, July 20, 2018, 10:00 am

Monday, August 6, 2018

10:00 am

Monday, August 13, 2018

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Friday, July 20, 2018, 10:00 am

Sunday, May 27, 2018

10:00 pm

Monday, August 13, 2018

12 Week Session

Friday, July 20, 2018, 10:00 am

Monday, August 6, 2018

10:00 am

Monday, August 13, 2018

10 Week Session

Friday, July 20, 2018, 10:00 am

Monday, August 6, 2018

10:00 am

Monday, August 13, 2018

 

1st 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 20, 2018, 10:00 am

 

Sunday, July 1, 2018

10:00 pm

Monday, August 13, 2018

 

2nd 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 20, 2018, 10:00 am

 

Monday, August 6, 2018

10:00 am

Monday, August 13, 2018

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR Summer 2018

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, August 6, 2018

 

Monday, August 13, 2018

 

1st Session

 

 

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

 

Monday, August 13, 2018

2nd Session

 

Monday, August 6, 2018

 

Monday, August 13, 2018

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR Summer 2018

Fall 2018 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

July 1, 2018

Spring 2019 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2018

Summer 2019 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2019

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR Summer 2018

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, May 7, 2018

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES Summer 2018

 

All Credit Students and TCAT

 

Friday, May 4, 2018, 4:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit Students Only

 

Friday, May 11, 2018, 4:30 pm Eastern Time

 

Credit and TCAT - All Students (1st Census)

 

Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit Students Only

 

Monday, May 28, 2018 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT Students Only

 

Sunday, June 3rd at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT Students Only

 

Monday, June 18, 2018 at 5:30 pm  Eastern Time

All Credit Students and TCAT

 

Thursday, June 28, 2018, 12:00 pm Eastern Time

 

Credit and TCAT - All Students (2nd Census)

 

Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

 
CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR Summer 2018

Holiday: Memorial Day  (Campus Closed)

Monday, May 28, 2018

Holiday: Independence Day (Campus Closed)

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

ACADEMIC INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR Summer 2018

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Fall (December) 2018

May 1, 2018

September 30, 2018

Spring (May) 2019

October 1, 2018

January 31, 2019

Summer (August) 2019

February 1, 2018

May 31, 2019

* If student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation.  If submitted by final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony.

The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.