Part of Term

Overview

A Part of Term is a defined segment within an academic term with its own start and end dates, deadlines, and meeting schedule. Parts of Term support full-semester courses as well as shorter sessions and modules that run at a different length or cadence. 

Parts of Term are established and maintained by the Office of the Registrar in alignment with the official academic calendar and applicable program, compliance, and regulatory requirements. 

What Part of Term Determines 

• Course start and end dates 

• Registration availability and deadlines 

• Add/drop and withdrawal deadlines 

• Census dates 

• Midterm and final grading deadlines 

• Final exam periods, when applicable 

• Refund and financial assistance timelines 

Best Practices 

• Select the Part of Term designated for the academic program and course format. 

• Confirm that meeting dates fall within the approved Part of Term date range. 

• Do not schedule a course outside its established Part of Term dates. 

• Contact Academic Scheduling before requesting a Part of Term change. 

Changing a Part of Term 

Before registration opens: Meeting patterns, instructor assignments, and enrollment information may need to be removed before the Part of Term can be updated. 

After registration begins: Changes may affect enrolled students and academic records. Contact Academic Scheduling before proceeding. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

How do I know which Part of Term to use? 

Use the official Part of Term calendar and select the code assigned to the academic program and course format. 

Can I create custom Part of Term dates? 

No. Course sections must follow approved institutional calendars and established Part of Term dates. 

Can a Part of Term be changed after students register? 

A change may be possible, but it requires review and coordination because enrolled students and academic records may be affected. 

Need Help? 

If you are unsure which Part of Term should be assigned to a course, contact Academic Scheduling before making changes to the section. 

Important: Codes, programs, and dates may vary by semester and academic year. Always consult the official Part of Term calendar for the current scheduling cycle. 

Accordion Sections for PoT :  

Follows the official academic calendar and runs the entire length of the semester. Programs include traditional Undergraduate courses, Graduate Engineering, Graduate Nursing, Graduate Arts and Science (exceptions fall within multimodality programs), MSF Graduate Business program 

• Summer sessions run three part of terms for 4-week and 8-week sessions (Part of term 1, 2, 3)