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Events
Search Smarter, Not Harder: Introduction to Library Searching
Oct 7, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
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Weekly Academic Success Workshops (Shoelace Series) – Take Note: Notetaking
Oct 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Important Dates
October
12
Last day to drop an in progress Fall 2025 full-term course for a 50% refund. *MBA Special Delivery courses follow the MBA schedule.
October
13
Thanksgiving (CBU Closed)
October
21
Exam schedule posted for December examinations
October
31
Deadline for Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for January Registration. Program change applications will be subject to the regulation below and some programs may follow admission deadlines due to seat availability. Click Here! For Admission Deadlines
November
05
