Sessions are a range of dates that define when classes are held during the academic term. Most classes during a term are held during the “Regular Academic Session,” which means it starts on the first day of class and ends on the last day of classes. However, there are additional sessions per term, and it is very important that a class be updated anytime the regular session dates do not align with when the class will be meeting.
Sessions are updated in the
UM CSS Maintain Sched of Class page, on the basic data tab, by clicking on the lookup next to the sessions field and choosing the session that most closely aligns with when the class is being held:
Why is having your class in the correct session important? Session codes/dates affect:
- financial aid eligibility
- late registration fees
- refunds
- add/drop dates
- grade rosters
- and more
Also, once students have enrolled in a class, the session can no longer be adjusted, so having it set up correctly before students enroll is very important.
For more information on Session codes please read:
Working with Session Codes. OCM maintains a
list of session codes/dates per term.
