January 2008

Admissions

• January 1 - Priority date for international freshman students applying for Summer (I or II)
• January 22 -  March 6 – Host visits
• Chats and call-a-thons resume

Office of Student Financial Assistance

• January 1 - Students can file the FAFSA for the upcoming school year
• January 21 - IU starts loading FAFSA data into SIS
• Spring aid disburses 10 days before the start of the term
• Send emails with information about Federal Pell Grant census
• Census date is the end of the 1st week of classes for all aid except SSACI - aid adjusted where appropriate
• Award part time SSACI grants
• Send emails with information about SSACI census
• Census date is the end of the 1st month of classes for SSACI - aid adjusted where appropriate
• Emails sent to students with previous year dependency overrides with FAFSA filing instructions

Orientation Programs

• January 2 – 4 – Spring New Student Orientation Program
• Recruitment of new student staff begins; “Call Out” meetings held
• Second week of month:  “Freshman Update” goes to all first year students via email

Registrar Spring

• January 3 - Registration using OneStart Self-Service for new undergraduate students; orientation participants; new graduate students; new intercampus transfer students; and returning students who were not enrolled Fall 2007. 
• January 4-6 - Last opportunity to register using OneStart Self-Service before classes begin. 
• January 7 - Classes begin.
• January 7 - Beginning this date, Late Registration using OneStart Self-Service for any student who has not yet enrolled.  Consult Late Registration section for instructions and procedures).  A late registration fee will be assessed. 
• January 7 - Students auditing all courses obtain enrollment authorization at Office of the Registrar, Franklin Hall 101.
• January 10 - Fee deadline for students who registered through the third week of December.
• January 11 - Fee refund deadline for course drop or for complete withdrawal for term classes (nine to sixteen weeks in duration) and first eight-week classes - 100% refund. 
• January 12 - Last day for waitlist processing.
• January 14 - Beginning on this date, all late Registration and Drop/Add activity takes place at the Registration Center, Franklin Hall 101, 9 a.m.‑4 p.m.  Obtain Late Registration or Drop/Add forms from the appropriate office (see late drop/add procedure).  No form will be processed without the required signatures.  A late drop/add fee will be assessed.  (University Graduate School Students: see note below.)
• January 14 - All course adds require signature of the student's dean beginning on this date.
• January 18 - Fee refund deadline for course drop or complete withdrawal for term classes (nine to sixteen weeks in duration) - 75% fee refund.
• January 18 - Fee refund deadline for course drop or complete withdrawal for first eight-week classes – 50% refund.
• January 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (classes do not meet)
• January 22 - Last day for students to submit Pass/Fail Option forms to the office of their school or division dean for first eight-week classes.
• January 22 - Account statements available online for registrations processed through the third week of January.
• January 25 - Fee refund deadline for course drop or complete withdrawal for term classes (nine to sixteen weeks in duration) -50% fee refund.

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February 2008

Admissions

• February 1 - Priority date for application (to meet deadlines for FAFSA)
• February 8 - African American Journey program in Indianapolis
• February 29-March 1 - Multicultural Overnight Journey (on campus overnight program for admitted students of color)
• Admitted Student Receptions
• Chats, Call-a-Thons,  and HOST  Visits continue

Office of Student Financial Assistance

• February 1 - OSFA begins sending emails to students with FAFSA data problems
• February 8 - IU begins receiving SSACI notification files
• February 10 - College Goal Sunday
• February 11 - Second email sent to students with previous year dependency overrides with FAFSA filing instructions
• February 13 - Staff testing Oracle/PeopleSoft new year regs releases
• February 16 - Oracle/PeopleSoft v 9.0 is implemented (2008)

Orientation Programs

• February 5- First mailing to new admits for fall begins
• Second week of month:  “Freshman Update” goes to all first year students via email

Registrar Spring

• February 1 - Fee refund deadline for course drop or complete withdrawal for term classes (nine to sixteen weeks in duration) - 25% fee refund.
• February 4 – Last day for students to submit Pass/Fail Option forms to the office of their school or division dean for term classes (classes nine to sixteen weeks in duration which begin meeting the week of January 7).
• February 6 - Last day to drop a course or to withdraw from all courses with an automatic grade of W for first eight-week classes.  IMPORTANT:  After the automatic withdrawal period a student may withdraw only with the permission of his or her dean.  This approval is normally given only for urgent reasons related to extended illness or equivalent distress.
• February 10 - Fee deadline for students who registered through the third week of January.
• February 14 - Enrollment verification rosters due from faculty to the Office of the Registrar, Franklin Hall, 5 p.m. for first eight-week sessions and term classes (classes nine to sixteen weeks in duration which begin meeting the week of January 7).
• February 19 - Last day for deans to approve a course drop for first eight-week classes.

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March 2008

Admissions

• March 3 – April 30 - Freshman Forums, on-campus visit programs for students who have been admitted.
• March 30-31 - IU Reach (On campus overnight program for talented high school sophomore students of color)
• Admitted Students Receptions (off campus) will continue
• Chats, Call-a-Thons and HOST visits continue

Office of Student Financial Assistance

• March 1 – Priority date to file the FAFSA
• March 11 - Financial aid notifications sent to incoming freshmen
• March 15-  Freshman students are packaged by mid-March
• March 24 - Students begin completing request for summer financial aid

Orientation Programs

• Second week of month:  “Freshman Update” goes to all first year students via email

Registrar Spring

• March 1 - First eight-week classes end (final exams during week of February 25).
• March 3 - Second eight-week classes begin
• March 3 - Midterm grades (submitted on-line via OneStart) due from faculty to the Office of the Registrar, Franklin Hall, 9 p.m. for first eight-week classes and term classes (classes nine to sixteen weeks in duration which begin meeting the week of January 7).
• March 5 - Last day to drop a course or to withdraw from all courses with an automatic grade of W for term classes (classes nine to sixteen weeks in duration, which begin meeting the week of January 7).
• March 7 - Fee refund deadline for course drop or complete withdrawal for second eight-week classes - 100% refund.
• March 8 - Spring recess begins after last class.
• March 17 - Spring recess ends, classes resume at 8 a.m.
• March 21 - Last day for students to submit Pass/Fail Option forms to the office of their school or division dean for second eight-week classes.
• March 21 - Fee refund deadline for course drop or complete withdrawal for second eight-week classes - 50% refund.
• March 30 - Founders Day

Registrar Summer Session(s)

• March 19 – March 26 – Early registration for all summer sessions, for all students enrolled in Spring 2008

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April 2008

Admissions

• April 1 - final priority date for application for freshmen for fall (applications received after this point will be reviewed on a space-available basis)
• April 1 - priority date for transfers (international and domestic) for fall semester , and Summer Session I admission (domestic only)
• April 15 - priority date for transfers for Summer Session II admission
• April 5 - Multicultural Open House—Juniors
• April 13-14 - IU Reach (On campus overnight program for talented high school sophomore students of color)
• Chats, call-a-Thons,  and HOST Visits continue

Office of Student Financial Assistance

• Students begin to enroll for summer and aid awarded to eligible registered students
• Aid disburses 10 days before the start of summer term
• Begin summer transfer monitoring
• Email alternative loan reminders to previous borrowers

Orientation Programs

• April 4 – Invitations for Summer New Student Orientation Program begin mailing
• Second week of month:  “Freshman Update” goes to all first year students via email

Registrar Spring

• April 8 - Last day to drop a course or to withdraw from all courses with an automatic grade of W for second eight-week classes. IMPORTANT:  After the automatic withdrawal period a student may withdraw only with the permission of his or her dean.  This approval is normally given only for urgent reasons related to extended illness or equivalent distress.
• April 17 - Last day for deans to approve a course drop for term classes (classes nine to sixteen weeks in duration which begin meeting the week of January 7) and for second eight-week classes.
• April 21-27 - Free Week (see Final Examination Policies)
• April 26 - Last day of classes (including second eight-week classes).
• April 28-May 2 - Final Examination Period (including second eight-week classes).
• April 28 – May 5 - Final grades (submitted on-line via OneStart or Oncourse) for all classes due from faculty to the Office of the Registrar, Franklin Hall, by 3 p.m. of the third day following last class or final examination.  (First eight-week final grades due April 29).
• April 29 - Final grades begin to be available through OneStart Self-Service at https://onestart.iu.edu

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May 2008

Admissions

• May 1 -National Candidate Reply Date.  Priority date for students to accept our offer of admission
• Academic Excellence Overview for Juniors

Office of Student Financial Assistance

• May 9 -Satisfactory academic progress reviewed for aid applicants for the upcoming academic year once spring grades official
• May 9 - Students selected for verification of FAFSA data and notified as to required actions
• May 14 - Students failing SAP notified via email and checklists
• May 14 - SAP appeal form available online and appeals begin to be reviewed
• May 16 - Cancel aid for freshmen who haven't paid enrollment confirmation fee
• May 21 - Upperclass students (GRAD, UGRD, LAW, OPT) packaged for the upcoming academic year
• May 23 - Emails sent to upperclass students notifying them that their awards can be viewed in OneStart
• Census date is the end of the 1st week of classes for all aid - aid adjusted where appropriate
• Deadline for students to clear SSACI edits in order to be considered for awards
• Email sent to incoming freshmen reminding them to accept their Federal Work Study award for the upcoming school year

Orientation Programs

• May 5 – Summer Session I New Student Orientation Program
• Orientation Office moves to Wright Quad
• Confirmation packets go out to students attending summer program

Registrar Spring 2008

• Grades begin to be available to students through OneStart Self-Service beginning Tuesday, April 29 (see instructions in this publication).
• May 7 - Grades are official as of this date. 

Registrar Summer Session(s) 2008

• A copy of the summer sessions Enrollment Bulletin will be mailed to all students enrolled at IU Bloomington during Spring 2008.  It will be mailed mid-February to students’ current housing or local addresses as reflected on the Office of the Registrar’s records.
• May 5 – Registration for First Summer Session, Intensive I, Intensive II, for new undergraduate, graduate, intercampus transfer, and returning students who were not enrolled Spring 2008
• May 6 – Classes begin - First Summer Session
• May 6 – Classes begin – Intensive I
• May 6 – Late registration - First Summer Session, Intensive I
• May 6 – Classes begin - First Summer Session
• May 6 – Classes begin – Intensive I
• May 6 – Late registration - First Summer Session, Intensive I
• May 7 - Last day for a 100% fee refund (course drop or complete withdrawal) (Intensive I)
• May 9 -Last day for a 50% fee refund (course drop or complete withdrawal) (Intensive I)
• May 10 – Fee deadline (First Session, Intensive I, Intensive II)
• May 12 – Last day to waitlist classes (First Session, Intensive I, Intensive II)
• May 12 - Last day for a 100% fee refund (course drop or complete withdrawal) (First Session)
• May 13 – OneStart Student Center no longer available for registration activity (First Session, Intensive I, Intensive II)
• May 14 – Last day to drop a course or withdraw from all courses with an automatic grade of W (Intensive I)
• May 16 - Last day for a 50% fee refund (course drop or complete withdrawal) (First Session)
• May 20 - Last day for deans to approve a course drop (Intensive II)
• May 22 – Last day of classes – Intensive I
• May 26 – Memorial Day (classes do not meet)
• May 27 – Classes Begin – Intensive II
• May 27 – Last day to drop a course or withdraw from all courses with an automatic grade of W (First Session)
• May 28 – Late Registration – Intensive II
• May 28 - Last day for a 100% fee refund (course drop or complete withdrawal) (Intensive II)
• May 30 -Last day for a 50% fee refund (course drop or complete withdrawal) (Intensive II)

Registrar Fall  2008

• To Receive the Fall 2008 Enrollment Bulletin
• A copy of the fall term Enrollment Bulletin will be mailed to all students enrolled at IU Bloomington during Spring 2008.  It will be mailed mid-March to students’ current housing or local addresses as reflected on the Office of the Registrar’s records. 
• Students enrolled during Spring 2008 will register for Fall 2008 during Early Registration (April).  Returning students who are not enrolled during Spring 2008, and all new students, will register for Fall 2008 during Freshman Registration (June/July) or during new student registration in August.

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June 2008

Admissions

• New York Preview
• Prepare for new recruitment and processing cycle

Office of Student Financial Assistance

• June  1 - Deadline for students to clear SSACI edits in order to be considered for awards
• June 15 - Summer call center starts

Orientation Programs

• June 10 – July 18 – Summer New Student Orientation Program
• June 11 -12  - Summer Session II New Student Orientation Program
• June 12 – Summer Session II New Student Orientation Program begins
• June 21-22 - Orientation for Groups Program Students

Registrar Summer Session(s) 2008

• June 4 -  Last day to drop a course or withdraw from all courses with an automatic grade of W (Intensive II)
• June 4 - Last day for deans to approve a course drop (First Session)
• June 9 - Last day for deans to approve a course drop (Intensive II)
• June 10 – Fee deadline (Second Session, Intensive III, Intensive IV, Intensive V)
• June 10 - Final grades for First Summer Session, Intensive I, and Intensive II begin to be available through OneStart Student Center (First Session, Intensive I, Intensive II)
• June 12 – Last day of classes (First Summer Session, Intensive II)
• June 12 - Registration using OneStart Student Center for all currently enrolled students during First Summer Session, Intensive I, or Intensive II 2008 (Second Session, Intensive III, Intensive IV, Intensive V)
• June 12 - Registration using OneStart for new undergraduate students, new graduate students, intercampus transfer students, and returning students who were not enrolled Spring 2008 (Second Session, Intensive III, Intensive IV, Intensive V)
• June 13 – Classes begin (Second Session, Intensive III)
• June 13 - Late registration using OneStart Student Center for any student who has not yet registered. A late registration fee will be assessed (Second Session, Intensive III)
• June 16 - Last day for a 100% fee refund (course drop or complete withdrawal)  (Intensive III)
• June 18 - Last day for a 50% fee refund (course drop or complete withdrawal)(Intensive III)
• June 19 – Last day to waitlist classes (Second Session, Intensive III, Intensive IV, Intensive V)
• June 19 - Last day for a 100% fee refund (course drop or complete withdrawal) (Second Session)
• June 20 – OneStart Student Center no longer available for drop/add activity (Second Session, Intensive III, Intensive IV, Intensive V)
• June 23 - Last day to drop a course or to withdraw from all courses with an automatic grade of W (Intensive III)
• June 26 - Last day for a 50% fee refund (course drop or complete withdrawal) (Second Session)

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July 2008

Admissions

• I Am IU Program ( in conjunction with Indiana Black Expo)

Office of Student Financial Assistance

• July 1 - SSACI notification files received by IU - students receive notification letter from SSACI
• July 15 - Students notified to sign Stafford promissory notes where applicable
• July 15 - Students notified to sign Perkins promissory notes
• July 16 - SSACI awards changed from estimated to live awards in time for the Bursar bill print
• July 16 - Fee remissions loaded to FRS gateway in time for Bursar bill print
• July 16 - Anticipated aid shows on the Bursar bill so is considered in outstanding charges
• Student loans begin originating with the loan servicer
• Pell origination records begin to be sent to ED
• Follow up contacts to students who have not completed verification

Orientation Programs

• July 25 – Invitations for Fall New Student Orientation Program begin mailing

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