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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Calendar 2021-2022

Winter Term 1

Winter Term 2

 *TN eCampus Academic Calendar can be found here.
Fall 2021
Full Term: August 23 - December 9
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadline  
May 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline June 11
Registration Period   
April 5 - August 22
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) August 18
Late Registration Period August 19 - August 27
Full Term Classes Begin August 23
Labor Day Holiday (College Closed) September 4 - 6
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) September 5
Professional Academic Advising Begins - (Winter 2, Spring & Summer)
September 15
Academic Progress Reports Due September 20 - 26
Academic Progress Reports available to students September 27
Fall Break (No Classes) October 11 - 12
Registration Begins - Winter 2, Spring and Summer October 18
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” October 29
Deadline to File Fall Graduation Intent November 1
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes Dismissed Wednesday - Sunday) November 24 - 28
Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) November 25 - 28
Last Day of Classes December 1
Study Day (No Classes) December 2
Final Exam Period December 3 - 9
Grades Due at 12noon December 13
Grades Available to Students at 12noon December 16
Spring and Summer “I” Grades (Incompletes) Change to “F” December 16
Graduation Ceremony May 21, 2022
Full Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%  August 22
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% September 5
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% September 14
Flex Extended Term: August 31 - December 9
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadline   May 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline June 11
Registration Period April 5 - August 30
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) August 18
Late Registration Period August 19 - September 3
Flex Extended Term Classes Begin August 31
Labor Day Holiday (College Closed) September 4 - 6
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) September 5
Professional Academic Advising Begins - (Winter 2, Spring & Summer)
September 15
Fall Break (No Classes) October 11 - 12
Registration Begins - Winter 2, Spring and Summer October 18
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” November 1
Deadline to File Fall Graduation Intent November 1
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes Dismissed Wednesday - Sunday) November 24 - 28
Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) November 25 - 28
Last Day of Classes December 1
Study Day (No Classes) December 2
Final Exam Period December 3 - 9
Grades Due at 12noon December 13
Grades Available to Students at 12noon December 16
Flex Extended Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%   August 30
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% September 12
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% September 20
Flex 1 (1st, 7-Weeks) Term: August 23 - October 10
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadline May 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline June 11
Registration Period April 5 - August 22
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) August 18
Late Registration Period August 19 - August 27
Flex 1 (1st, 7-Weeks) Term Classes Begin August 23
Labor Day Holiday (College Closed) September 4 - 6
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) September 5
Professional Academic Advising Begins - (Winter 2, Spring & Summer)
 September 15
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” September 24
Last Day of Classes (Final Exam Administered in Last Class) October 10
Grades Due at 12noon October 13
Grades Available to Students at 12noon October 15
Flex 1 (1st, 7-Weeks) Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100   August 22
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% August 29
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% September 3
Flex 2 (2nd, 7-Weeks) Term: October 13 - December 9
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadline  May 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline June 11
Registration Period April 5 - October 12
Professional Academic Advising Begins - (Winter 2, Spring & Summer) September 5
Late Registration Period October 6 - 15
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) October 19
Flex 2 (2nd, 7-Weeks) Term Classes Begin October 13
Registration Begins - Winter 2, Spring and Summer October 18
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) October 19
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” November 14
Deadline to File Fall Graduation Intent November 1
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes Dismissed Wednesday - Sunday) November 24 - 28
Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) November 25 - 28
Last Day of Classes December 1
Study Day (No Classes) December 2
Final Exam Period December 3 - 9
Grades Due at 12noon December 13
Grades Available to Students at 12noon December 16
Flex 2 (2nd, 7-Weeks) Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%   October 12
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% October 19
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% October 24
SWIFT 1: August 23 - September 19
Classes Begin  August 23
Last Day of Classes September 19
Grades Due September 24
SWIFT 1: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100% August 22
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% August 27
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% August 30
SWIFT 2: September 20 - October 10
Classes Begin   September 20
Last Day of Classes October 10
Grades Due October 15
SWIFT 2: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%  September 19
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% September 23
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% September 25
SWIFT 3: October 18 - November 7
Classes Begin   October 18
Last Day of Classes November 7
Grades Due November 12
SWIFT 3: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%  October 17
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% October 21
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% October 23
SWIFT 4: November 8 - December 5
Classes Begin   November 8
Last Day of Classes December 5
Grades Due December 14
SWIFT 4: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%  November 7
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% November 12
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% November 15
Winter 1 (4-Weeks) Term: December 13 - January 8
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadline   May 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline June 11
Registration Period April 6 - December 13
Purge Date - Non Payment (excludes balance <$100) December 8
Late Registration Period December 9 - 17
Winter 1 Term Classes Begin December 13
Purge Date - Non Payment (excludes balance <$100) December 13
Administrative Holiday (Campus Closed - Classes Excused) December 24 - January 1, 2022
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” January 1, 2022
Last Day and Final Exams January 8, 2022
Grades Due at 12noon January 11, 2022
Grades Available to Students at 12noon January 13, 2022
Winter 1 (4-Weeks) Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100% December 12
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% December 15
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% December 17

 

Spring 2022
Winter 2 (3-Weeks) Term: January 10 - January 31
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadline  November 1, 2021
Financial Aid Priority Deadline November 26, 2021
Registration Period October 19, 2021 - January 9
Purge Date - Non Payment (excludes balance <$100) January 5
Late Registration Period January 6 - 14
Winter 2 Term Classes Begin January 10
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) January 11
MLK Day Holiday (College Closed) January 17
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” January 24
Last Day and Final Exams January 31
Grades Due at 12noon February 3
Grades Available to Students at 12noon February 5
Winter 2 (3-Weeks) Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%   January 9
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% January 13
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% January 15
Full Term: January 18 - May 5
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadline   November 1, 2021
Financial Aid Priority Deadline November 26, 2021
Registration Period     October 18, 2021 - January 17
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) January 12
Late Registration Period January 13 - 21
MLK Day Holiday (College Closed) January 17
Full Term Classes Begin January 18
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) January 31
Professional Academic Advising Begins - (Fall & Winter 1)
February 15
Academic Progress Reports Due February 14 -20
Academic Progress Reports available to students February 21
Spring Break (Classes Dismissed Monday - Sunday) March 14 - 20
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” March 26
Deadline to File Fall Graduation Intent April 1
Registration Begins - (Fall and Winter 1) April 4
Last Day of Classes April 27
Study Day (No Classes) April 28
Final Exam Period April 29 - May 5
Grades Due at 12noon May 9
Grades Available to Students at 12noon May 12
Fall “I” Grades (Incompletes) Change to “F” May 12
Graduation Ceremony May 21
Full Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%  January 17
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% January 31
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% February 10
Flex Extended Term: January 25 - May 5
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadline  November 1, 2021
Financial Aid Priority Deadline November 26, 2021
Registration Period October 18, 2021 - January 24
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) January 12
MLK Day Holiday January 17
Late Registration Period January 13 - 28
Flex Extended Term Classes Begin January 25
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) January 31
Professional Academic Advising Begins - (Fall & Winter 1) February 15
Spring Break (Classes Dismissed Monday - Sunday) March 14 - 20
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” March 28
Deadline to File Spring Graduation Intent April 1
Registration Begins - (Fall and Winter 1) April 4
Last Day of Classes April 27
Study Day (No Classes) April 28
Final Exam Period April 29 - May 5
Grades Due at 12noon May 9
Grades Available to Students at 12noon May 12
Flex Extended Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%  January 24
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% February 6
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% February 15
Dual Enrollment Term: - January 25 - May 5
  
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadlines November 1, 2021
Financial Aid Priority Deadline November 26, 2021
Registration Period October 18, 2021 - January 24
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) January 12
MLK Day Holiday January 17
Late Registration Period January 13 - 28
Shelby County Schools Term Classes Begin January 25
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) January 31
Professional Academic Advising Begins - (Fall & Winter 1) February 15
Spring Break (Classes Dismissed Monday - Sunday) March 14 - 20
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” March 28
Deadline to File Spring Graduation Intent April 1
Registration Begins - (Fall and Winter 1) April 4
Last Day of Classes April 27
Study Day (No Classes) April 28
Final Exam Period April 29 - May 5
Grades Due at 12noon May 9
Grades Available to Students at 12noon May 12
Dual Enrollment Term: Fee Adjustment
  
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%  January 24
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% February 6
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% February 15
Flex 1 (1st, 7-Weeks) Term: January 18 - March 6
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadline  November 1, 2021
Financial Aid Priority Deadline November 26, 2021
Registration Period October 18, 2021 - January 24
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) January 12
MLK Day Holiday (College Closed) January 17
Late Registration Period January 13 - 21
Flex 1 (1st, 7-Weeks) Term Classes Begin January 18
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) January 31
Professional Academic Advising Begins - (Fall & Winter 1)
February 15
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” February 19
Last Day of Classes (Final Exam Administered in Last Class) March 6
Grades Due at 12noon March 9
Grades Available to Students at 12noon March 11
Flex 1 (1st, 7-Weeks) Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%   January 17
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% January 25
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% January 30
Flex 2 (2nd, 7-Weeks) Term: March 7 - May 5
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadline  November 1, 2021
Financial Aid Priority Deadline November 26, 2021
Registration Period October 18, 2021 - March 13
Professional Academic Advising Begins - (Fall & Winter 1)
February 15
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) March 2
Late Registration Period March 3 - 9
Flex 2 (2nd, 7-Weeks) Term Classes Begin March 7
Spring Break (Classes Dismissed Monday - Sunday) March 14 - 20
Purge Date: Non-Payment (excludes balances < $100) March 21
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” April 15
Deadline to File Fall Graduation Intent April 1
Registration Begins - (Fall and Winter 1) April 4
Last Day of Classes April 27
Study Day (No Classes) April 28
Final Exam Period April 29 - May 5
Grades Due at 12noon May 8
Grades Available to Students at 12noon May 11
Flex 2 (2nd, 7-Weeks) Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100     March 6
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% March 15
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% March 20
SWIFT 1: January 18 - February 6
Classes Begin    January 18
Last Day of Classes February 6
Grades Due February 11
SWIFT 1: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%      January 17
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% January 21
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% January 23
SWIFT 2: February 7 - February 27
Classes Begin      February 7
Last Day of Classes February 27
Grades Due March 4
SWIFT 2: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%   February 6
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% February 10
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% February 12
SWIFT 3: March 7 - April 3
Classes Begin      March 7
Last Day of Classes April 3
Grades Due April 8
SWIFT 3: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%    March 6
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% March 11
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% March 14
SWIFT 4: April 4 - April 24
Classes Begin      April 4
Last Day of Classes April 24
Grades Due April 29
SWIFT 4: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%     April 3
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% April 7
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% April 9

 

Summer 2022
Maymester: May 9 - May 27
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadlines   March 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline No Aid Available
Registration Period October 18, 2021 - May 8
Registration Begins - Fall April 4
Purge Date - Non-Payment (excludes balance <$100) May 4
Classes Begin May 9
Purge Date - Non Payment (excludes balance <$100) May 11
Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade a ‘W’ May 21
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams May 27
Holiday - Memorial Day (College Closed) May 30
Grades Due in Records Office at Noon May 31
Grades Available to Students at Noon June 2
Maymester: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%   May 8
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% May 11
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% May 13
Summer I (1st, 5-Weeks) Term: May 31 - July 1
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadlines   March 1
Registration Begins April 4
Financial Aid Priority Deadline April 30
Registration Period - Students anticipating receiving financial aid should register for all summer classes during the first summer registration period.
October 18, 2021 - May 30
Purge Date - Non-Payment (excludes balance <$100) May 25
Holiday - Memorial Day (College Closed) May 30
Classes Begin May 31
Purge Date - Non Payment (excludes balance <$100) June 13
Last Day to Withdraw with ‘W’ June 21
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams July 1
Holiday - Independence Day (College Closed) July 4
Grades Due in Records Office at Noon July 5
Grades Available to Students at Noon July 8
Summer I (1st, 5 Weeks) Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100% May 30
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% June 4
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% June 7
Summer II (2nd, 5-Weeks) Term: July 5 - August 5
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadlines  March 1
Registration Begins April 4
Financial Aid Priority Deadline April 30
Registration Period - Students anticipating receiving financial aid should register for all summer classes during the first summer registration period.
October 18, 2021 - July 4
Purge Date - Non-Payment (excludes balance <$100) June 1
Classes Begin July 5
Purge Date - Non Payment (excludes balance <$100) July 11
Last Day to Withdraw with ‘W’ July 26
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams August 5
Grades Due in Records Office at Noon August 8
Grades Available to Students at Noon August 11
Summer II (2nd, 5 Weeks) Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%   July 4
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% July 9
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% July 13
Summer Extended (10-Weeks) Term: May 31 - August 5
Financial Aid Appeals (SAP) Priority Deadlines  March 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline April 30
Registration Period - Students anticipating receiving financial aid should register for all summer classes during the first summer registration period.
October 18, 2021 - May 30
Purge Date - Non-Payment (excludes balance <$100) May 25
Registration Begins - Fall April 4
Holiday - Memorial Day (College Closed) May 30
Classes Begin May 31
Purge Date - Non Payment (excludes balance <$100) June 13
Holiday - Independence Day (College Closed) July 4
Last Day to Withdraw with ‘W’ July 14
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams August 5
Grades Due in Records Office at 10 am August 8
Grades Available to Students at Noon August 11
Summer Extended (10-Weeks) Term: Fee Adjustment
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 100%  May 30
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 75% June 9
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with 25% June 16