Understanding Nexford's monthly course cycle and key academic deadlines helps you stay on track and make the most of your studies. This guide covers the essential dates and processes you need to know.
Note: This article reflects the policies in the current catalog. Learners enrolled under a previous catalog version should refer to their applicable catalog or contact Learner Success for clarification.
The Monthly Course Cycle
Course Start and Duration
All courses begin on the 1st of each month. From Day 1, you have full access to the course and can begin submitting assignments. Each course runs for 51 days (approximately seven weeks). The remaining days of the two-month term are used for final grading and course wrap-up.
Course Previewing
Once your final grade is issued for a current course, you will typically gain preview access to your next scheduled course. During preview, you can review materials and prepare — but you cannot submit assignments until the course officially begins on Day 1 of the following month.
Key Dates and Deadlines
| Period | Days | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Add/Drop Period | Days 1-5 | Drop a course with no transcript record and a full tuition refund; add courses subject to eligibility |
| Participation Deadline | Day 10 | Module 1 assignment must be submitted; late work policy does not apply; non-submission may result in administrative withdrawal |
| Voluntary Withdrawal Window | Days 6-35 | W grade recorded; no GPA impact; counts toward attempted credits for SAP purposes |
| Day 36 onwards | Day 36+ | Withdrawal results in an F grade; no tuition refund |
| Assignment Deadline | Day 51 | All course assignments, including the final project, must be submitted |
Course Load Adjustments
If you have completed your current course ahead of schedule or would like to adjust your course load, contact your Success Advisor. To ensure enrollment changes take effect for the following month, reach out as early as possible before the end of the current term.
To be eligible for two courses at once, you must meet the course load requirements for your program. See the Can I Take More Than One Course at Once? article for full details.
Automatic Enrollment
Upon successful completion of your current course, you will be automatically enrolled in the next course in your learning path. Enrollment into your next course is contingent on having no outstanding tuition balance.
Scheduled Term Breaks
After your course assignments close on Day 51 and your final grade is issued, you will have a natural break before your next course begins on the 1st of the following month. No action is needed — this break is built into the monthly cycle.
Tuition Payments and Enrollment
Timely payment is required to maintain uninterrupted enrollment.
- Tuition invoices are sent around the 20th of each month
- Payment must be received before the end of that month to secure enrollment for the following month
- Your account may be placed on suspension if you accumulate two or more unpaid invoices, or if a single invoice remains unpaid for two months
For billing questions, submit a billing inquiry to the Billing Team.
Questions?
Your Success Advisor can help with course timelines, enrollment, and academic planning.
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