STU 140 - Academic Calendar
Number: STU 140
Effective: December 1, 2016
Last Reviewed: March 22, 2023
Department: Registrar
Last Revision: July 1, 2022

Purpose

To provide for the development and adoption of an academic calendar for CWI.

Scope

Applies to all CWI faculty, staff, and students.

Definition

Academic Calendar Year: The academic year is defined by three (3) semesters – fall, spring, and summer, that begin in August and end in July.

Official Academic Calendar: The published calendar noted in the current CWI Catalog.

Working Academic Calendar: The approved calendar for the year following the current publication of the CWI Catalog.

Policy

It is the policy of CWI to develop and maintain a two-year academic calendar for CWI in accordance with the guidelines set forth below.

Guidelines 

  • The Registrar of CWI shall regularly, and at least annually, convene the Academic Calendar Committee, subcommittee of the Executive Operations Team, to develop and maintain a two-year calendar for CWI. This committee shall be composed of representatives from appropriate areas as identified in the committee charter.
  • The Academic Calendar Committee shall prepare and submit to the Executive Operations Team a calendar document that provides the “official” calendar for the coming academic year and a “working” academic calendar for the following academic year.
  • The Executive Operations Team shall recommend to President’s Cabinet the “official” calendar for the coming academic year and a “working” academic calendar for the following academic year.
  • President’s Cabinet shall review and approve the academic calendar and notify the Registrar.
  • The CWI Catalog publishes three (3) academic calendars: the prior year, the current year or “official” academic calendar, and the coming year or “working” academic calendar.

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