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Fall Term
When	What to Do
One Week Before School Starts	Check schedule!
Wednesday, August 30	International Student Orientation for Incoming International Students.
Friday, September 1	Attend First-Year Induction Ceremony and Advising Session.
September	Know this term's Add/Drop and withdrawal dates. Check Degree Navigator for your AP/IB/College credits. Request transcripts if something is missing. Get connected! Download the Rutgers App and follow us on Twitter @SEBSadvising. Attend the Involvement Fair to join a club/organization. Get Organized! Create a semester schedule listing all assignment and test dates. Establish a study group. Visit the Learning Centers to learn about their resources.
Late October/Early November	See your advisor before Spring Registration starts.
December	Develop a study plan for finals! Get approval for Winter/Spring courses outside of Rutgers in Martin Hall.

Spring Term
When	What to Do
One Week Before School Starts Through Add/Drop	Check schedule, make any changes needed.
January	Know this term's Add/Drop and withdrawal dates. Check your Degree Navigator for any new outside transfer credits taken. If not in yet, contact Martin Hall. Get Organized! Create a semester schedule listing all assignment and test dates.
First Two Weeks of February	Declare your Major!
February	Research summer options: classes, research, internship. Register for Summer Session at Rutgers.
Mid-February	Check SEBS Scholarship Application.
March	See your advisor before Fall Registration begins.
March/April	Get approval for Summer courses outside of Rutgers in Martin Hall.

Fall Term
When	What to Do
One Week Before School Starts Through Add/Drop	Check schedule, make any changes needed. Know this term's Add/Drop and withdrawal dates. Check your Degree Navigator for any new outside transfer credits taken. If not in yet, contact Martin Hall.
First Week of School	Check SEBS MyMajor for major, option, and grad date; change if needed.
Early October	Register for Winter Session at Rutgers!
October	See your advisor before Spring Registration starts. School-to-School Application opens October 1.
December	Get approval for Winter/Spring courses outside of Rutgers in Martin Hall.

Spring Term
When	What to Do
One Week Before School Starts Through Add/Drop	Check schedule, make any changes needed. Know this term's Add/Drop and withdrawal dates. Check your Degree Navigator for any new outside transfer credits taken. If not in yet, contact Martin Hall.
First Week of School	Check SEBS MyMajor for major, option, and grad date; change if needed.
February	School-to-School Application opens February 1. Register for Summer Session at Rutgers.
Mid-February	Check SEBS Scholarship Application. Apply for International Summer Scholarships!
March	See your advisor before Fall Registration begins. Get approval for Summer courses outside of Rutgers in Martin Hall.

Fall Term
When	What to Do
One Week Before School Starts Through Add/Drop	Check schedule, make any changes needed. Know this term's Add/Drop and withdrawal dates.
Early October	Register for Winter Session at Rutgers!
October	See your advisor before Spring Registration starts. School-to-School Application opens October 1.
December	Get approval for Winter/Spring courses outside of Rutgers in Martin Hall.
Don't Forget to Check...	Degree Navigator for any new outside transfer credits taken. Credit totals on your transcript & in Degree Navigator. Make sure they agree. SEBS MyMajor for major, option, and grad date; change if needed. Repeated courses per policy. Questions/Problems with these? Contact us in Martin Hall.

Spring Term
When	What to Do
One Week Before School Starts Through Add/Drop	Check schedule, make any changes needed. Know this term's Add/Drop and withdrawal dates.
February	School-to-School Application opens February 1. Register for Summer Session at Rutgers.
February - March	Watch for emails regarding the Senior Worksheets. Check the Senior Worksheet webssite. Meet with your advisor, have your worksheet signed and turn it in to Martin Hall by the due date.
Mid-February	Check SEBS Scholarship Application. Apply for International Summer Scholarships!
March	Get approval for Summer courses outside of Rutgers in Martin Hall.
Don't Forget to Check...	Degree Navigator for any new outside transfer credits taken. Credit totals on your transcript & in Degree Navigator. Make sure they agree. SEBS MyMajor for major, option, and grad date; change if needed. Repeated courses per policy. Questions/Problems with these? Contact us in Martin Hall.

Fall Term
When	What to Do
One Week Before School Starts Through Add/Drop	Check schedule, make any changes needed. Know this term's Add/Drop and withdrawal dates.
Early October	Register for Winter Session at Rutgers!
October	See your advisor before Spring Registration starts. Students who will graduate in January need to complete a Diploma Application by November 1.
December	Get approval for Winter/Spring courses outside of Rutgers in Martin Hall.
Don't Forget to Check...	Degree Navigator for any new outside transfer credits taken. Credit totals on your transcript & in Degree Navigator. Make sure they agree. SEBS MyMajor for major, option, and grad date; change if needed. Repeated courses per policy. Questions/Problems with these? Contact us in Martin Hall.

Spring Term
When	What to Do
One Week Before School Starts Through Add/Drop	Check schedule, make any changes needed. Know this term's Add/Drop and withdrawal dates.
February	Students who will graduate in May need to complete a Diploma Application by February 15.
May	Attend University Commencement. Attend SEBS Convocation.
Don't Forget to Check...	Degree Navigator for any new outside transfer credits taken. Credit totals on your transcript & in Degree Navigator. Make sure they agree. SEBS MyMajor for major, option, and grad date; change if needed. Repeated courses per policy. Questions/Problems with these? Contact us in Martin Hall.