Health Sciences Summer 2024 Semester Important Dates and Course Drop Refund Schedule
For the University course drop refund schedule, please see the Registrar’s webpage.
- A student can add classes without penalty until 11:59 PM EST on the Sunday before classes start. Adding classes after this deadline will incur a late registration fee.
- Students who drop their courses may need to petition for a leave of absence to maintain an active student status. Explore the continuous enrollment policy.
- Students in 14, 15 or 16-week courses may drop their courses through the end of the fourth week of classes without academic penalty.
- Courses dropped during the first two weeks of the semester will have 100% of the tuition charges cancelled.
- During weeks 3-5, courses dropped are subject to the university refund schedule, which governs the prorated cancellation of semester tuition charges in cases of program adjustment or withdrawal.
- After the fourth week of classes, a dropped course in a 14, 15 or 16-week course is considered a withdrawal and a notation of 'W' will appear on the transcript. Students may withdraw from a 14, 15 or 16-week course through the end of the tenth week of classes. Withdrawals after the tenth week of classes require a petition to the Health Sciences Dean's Office.
- Students in 8 or 10-week courses may drop their courses through the end of the second week of classes without academic penalty.
- Courses dropped during the first week of the semester will have 100% of the tuition charges cancelled.
- During weeks 2-3, courses dropped are subject to the university refund schedule, which governs the prorated cancellation of semester tuition charges in cases of program adjustment or withdrawal.
- After the second week of classes, a dropped course in an 8 or 10-week course is considered a withdrawal and a notation of 'W' will appear on the transcript. Students may withdraw from an 8 or 10-week course through the end of the fourth week of classes. Withdrawals after the fourth week of classes require a petition to the Health Sciences Dean's Office.
- For Pre-Medicine or Physician Assistant students, please consult with the program staff or email to hsp@gwu.edu for any refund questions.
- Please note that all deadlines are based on Eastern Standard Time (EST).
2024 Summer Calendar |
Full-term Session |
Session A |
Session B |
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15 or 16 Weeks |
15 Weeks |
14 Weeks |
10 Weeks |
8 Weeks |
8 Weeks |
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April 29 - August 17 |
May 6 - August 17 |
May 20 - August 17 |
May 20 - July 27 |
April 29 - June 22 |
June 24 - August 17 |
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Class Begins |
Monday, April 29 |
Monday, May 6 |
Monday, May 20 |
Monday, May 20 |
Monday, April 29 |
Monday, June 24 |
Widthdraw Period Begins |
May 27 |
June 3 |
June 17 |
June 3 |
May 13 |
July 8 |
*Memorial Day (No Class) |
Monday, May 27 |
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*Juneteenth (No Class) |
Wednesday, June 19 |
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Last Day to Withdraw via |
July 7 |
July 14 |
July 28 |
June 16 |
May 26 |
July 21 |
*Independence Day (University Closed) |
Thursday, July 4 |
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Graduation Application Due |
Monday, July 15 |
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Classes End |
August 17 |
August 17 |
August 17 |
July 27 |
June 22 |
August 17 |
*Note: Online students should check with their instructor regarding changes to the class schedule
2024 Summer Calendar | Full Term Session | Session A | Session B | |||
15 or 16 Weeks |
15 Weeks |
14 Weeks |
10 Weeks |
8 Weeks |
8 Weeks |
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April 29 - August 17 |
May 6 - August 17 |
May 20 - August 17 |
May 20 - July 27 |
April 29 - June 22 |
June 24 - August 17 |
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Refund Schedule | Before April 29 100% |
Before April 29 |
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April 29-May 5 100% |
Before May 6 100% |
April 29-May 5 |
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May 6-May 12 100% |
May 6-May 12 100% |
May 6-May 12 |
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May 13-May 19 |
May 13-May 19 |
Before May 20 |
Before May 20 |
May 13-May 19 |
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May 20-May 26 |
May 20-May 26 |
May 20-May 26 |
May 20-May 26 |
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May 27-June 2 |
May 27-June 2 |
May 27-June 2 |
May 27-June 2 |
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June 3-June 9 |
June 3-June 9 |
June 3-June 9 |
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June 10-June 16 40% |
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June 17-June 23 |
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Before June 24 |
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June 24-June 30 |
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July 1-July 7 |
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July 8-July 14 |
*Note: all deadlines are as of 11:59PM Eastern Time on the stated date
Health Sciences Important Dates and Drop/Refund Schedules for Past Semesters: