Below are some of the most requested dates during the semester. Since these events typically happen at the same time each semester, it is helpful to keep track of which week in the semester it is so that you can plan accordingly.
| Week | Day | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week before classes start | Wednesday | Tuition bills are due, late fee begins after 5pm | |
| 1st Half of Term | Week 1 | Friday | Last day to add full semester course without instructor permission |
| Week 2 | Wednesday | Last day to add full semester courses or change a section | |
| Wednesday | Financial Aid full-time status established | ||
| Wednesday | Last day to change majors or add minor effective for this semester* | ||
| Week 3 | Friday | Last day to drop full semester courses without a grade | |
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| Week 5 | |||
| Week 6 | |||
| Week 7 | Monday | Mid-term grades available on Banweb after 5pm (first year only) | |
| 2nd Half of Term | Week 8 | ||
| Week 9 | Thursday | Early registration for athletes for the following semester. | |
| Week 10 | All Week | First week of the initial registration period for the following semester. Upperclassmen register. During fall, register for spring and summer semesters. During spring, register for fall semester. | |
| Week 10 | Friday | Last day to drop full semester courses with a ‘W’ | |
| Week 11 | All Week | Second week of the initial registration period for the following semester. First-year students register. During fall: register for spring and summer semesters. During spring: register for fall semester. | |
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| Finals Week |
Academic calendars for each semester are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The information for adding/dropping/withdrawing from courses given above is for full-semester courses only. Dates for adding/dropping/withdrawing from half-semester courses can be found on Michigan Tech’s academic calendar on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
*Minors should be added at least two semesters prior to graduating.