NYIT Academic Catalogs 2017–2018 Welcome to New York Institute of Technology's online course catalog. Use this resource to find detailed information about all of NYIT's schools, colleges, and degree including descriptions of the faculty and courses. You will also note resources such as Activities and Global programs that enhance and expand life at Browse all courses New York Campuses Old Westbury Northern Boulevard P.O. Box 8000 Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 Manhattan 1855 Broadway (at 61st Street) New York, NY 10023-7692 Global Campuses Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. CERT Technology Park P.O. Box 5464 Al Muroor Road Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Phone: 971.2.4048523 Nanjing, China 9 Wen Yuan Road Nanjing 210046 P. R. China Vancouver, Canada 701 W. Georgia St., Suite 1700 Vancouver, B.C. V7Y 1K8 Canada Phone: 604.639.0942 Sites and Programs in: Central Islip, N.Y. 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All rights reserved. 2017-2018 CATALOGS Help Graduate Students 2017-2018 Catalog: Table of Contents About NYIT Fast Facts Accrediting Agencies Campus Security Global Campuses & Programs Global Partnerships Administration Faculty Board of Trustees Admissions Admissions: Graduate Students Academics and Enrollment Academic and Enrollment Support Services Academic Calendars Campus Maps Honors and Awards Study Abroad Tuition and Fees Student Services Career Services Student Employment First-Year Programs Counseling and Wellness Student Activities and Athletics Alumni Placement Academic Policies Registration Change of Curriculum or Campus Grades and Credits Academic Standing Student Status Graduation Incompletes Calendar HEGIS Code Table Financial Aid Financial Aid: Graduate Students Tuition & Financial Policies Tuition and Fees Cooperative Work-Study Programs Add/Drop Refund Policy Tuition Refund Insurance Plan Withdrawal/Dismissal Refund Policy Student Expenses Completion of Payments Collection Agency Fees Other NYIT Policies Notice of NYIT Policies and Procedures NYIT Policies Affecting Students Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Annual Notice and Directory Information Schools & Colleges College of Arts & Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Architecture & Design School of Engineering & Computing Sciences School of Health Professions School of Interdisciplinary Studies & Education School of Management Course Descriptions Courses and Prefixes Additional Programs AFROTC Army ROTC English Language Institute Extended Education Certificate in Global Health Vocational Independence For Library information visit nyit.edu/library. 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General Information General Information About NYIT Fast Facts Accrediting Agencies Global Campuses and Programs Global Partnerships Administration Faculty Board of Trustees Admissions Admissions: Graduate Students Academics and Enrollment Academic and Enrollment Support Services Academic Calendars Core Curriculum Honors and Awards New York Campus Maps Study Abroad Tuition and Fees Student Services Career Services Student Employment First-Year Programs Counseling and Wellness Student Activities and Athletics Alumni Placement General Information Academic Calendar Fall 2017 (September 6 – December 23) Aug. 28 – Sep. 1 Registration for Fall, Cycles A and B. Register online at NYITConnect. Online registration available 24/7. Advisor approval required to register. September 4 No classes scheduled. Administrative offices closed. September 6 Fall and Cycle A classes begin. September 6 – 19 Fall late registration and add/drop. Cycle A late registration and add/drop through the second class meeting. Sep. 13 – Oct. 24 Cycle A withdrawal period. The W grade is assigned through the eighth class meeting. Beginning the ninth class meeting the W or WF grade may be assigned. Student and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form. Sep. 20 – Dec. 15 Fall withdrawal period. The W grade is assigned through Oct. 31. Beginning Nov. 1, the W or WF grade may be assigned. Student and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form. September 22 Last day to apply for December 2017 graduation. Students must apply online at NYITConnect. October 9 No day classes scheduled. Evening classes meet. Administrative offices closed. October 25 – 26 Cycle A final exams. October 26 Last day to satisfy incomplete grades earned in Cycle D 2017. Oct. 30 Cycle B classes begin. Cycle B late registration and add/drop through second class meeting. Oct. 30 – Nov. 10 Priority academic advisement for Spring, Cycles C and D, and Intersession. Nov. 1 – Dec. 15 Fall withdrawal period continues. W or WF grade may be assigned. Student and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form. November 6 – 16 Priority online registration for Spring, Cycles C and D, and Intersession. Nov. 6 – Dec. 19 Cycle B withdrawal period. The W grade is assigned through the eighth class meeting. Beginning the ninth class meeting the, W or WF grade may be assigned. Student and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form. November 17 Open Registration. November 22 – 26 No classes scheduled. Administrative offices closed. November 27 Fall and Cycle B classes resume. Administrative offices open. December 12 – 15 Make-up days for day classes only. Evening classes meet. December 16 – 23 Fall final exams. December 20 – 21 Cycle B final exams. December 23 Last day to satisfy incomplete grades earned in Spring 2017 and Summer 2017 (all sessions). Intersession 2018 (January 3 – 19) January 3 Intersession classes begin. Intersession late registration and add/drop through second class meeting. January 4 – 18 Intersession withdrawal period. W or WF grade may be assigned after the second class session. Student and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form. January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Administrative Offices Closed. January 19 Intersession final exams. Spring 2018 (January 22 – May 19) January 16 – 19 Registration for Spring, Cycles C and D. Register online at NYITConnect. College closed Jan. 15. Online registration available 24/7. Advisor approval required to register. January 22 Spring and Cycle C classes begin. Jan. 22 – Feb. 2 Spring late registration and add/drop. Cycle C late registration and add/drop through second class meeting. Jan. 29 – Mar. 12 Cycle C withdrawal period. The W grade is assigned through the eighth class meeting. Beginning the ninth class meeting the W or WF grade may be assigned. Student and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form. Feb. 5 – May 11 Spring withdrawal period continues. W grade is assigned through Mar. 27. Beginning Mar. 28, the W or WF grade may be assigned. Student and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form. February 16 Last day to apply for May 2018 Graduation. Students must apply online at NYITConnect. February 19 No classes scheduled. Administrative offices closed. March 13 – 14 Cycle C final exams. March 14 Last day to satisfy incomplete grades earned in Cycle A 2017. March 15 Cycle D classes begin. Late registration and add/drop through the second class meeting. March 17 – 25 Spring recess. No classes scheduled. March 26 Spring classes resume. Academic advisement for Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Cycles A and B 2018 begins. Mar. 27 – May 11 Spring withdrawal period. W or WF grade may be assigned. Student and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form. Mar. 29 – May 16 Cycle D withdrawal period. The W grade is assigned through the eighth class meeting. Beginning the ninth class meeting