This web page includes important upcoming deadlines and dates for students. Please review this information. Any additions will be announced via Red Hawk News sent to your University email account. You can also refer to the Academic Calendar.
Last Modified: Friday, January 23, 2026 9:31 am
| Date | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | Winter 2026 Due Date. Review payment options. |
Student Accounts |
| December 22, 2025 | Winter Session – Session A begins. Ends January 14, 2026. | Winter Session |
| December 25, 2025 | University closed for the Christmas holiday through January 1, 2026. | University |
| December 26, 2025 | Last day to Add/Drop Winter Sessions – Session A | Winter Session |
| December 29, 2025 | Last day to withdraw from Winter Sessions – Session A at 50%. | Winter Session |
| January 5, 2026 | Spring 2026 Payment Due Date. | Student Accounts |
| January 5, 2026 | Spring 2026 Montclair Online: New Student Orientation – Ends January 12, 2026 | University |
| January 9, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from Winter Sessions – Session A | Winter Session |
| January 13, 2026 | Winter 2026 Commencement | University |
| January 14, 2026 | Last day of Winter Session 2026 | Winter Session |
| January 16, 2026 | First Day of Session A. Ends May 4, 2026. Classes meet on a Monday schedule. |
Registrar |
| January 16, 2026 | First Day of Session B. Ends March 6, 2026. Classes meet on a Monday schedule. |
Registrar |
| January 16, 2026 | Spring Federal Work Study (FWS) begins; Students may work until Friday, May 1, 2026. | Financial Aid |
| January 19, 2026 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes held. | University |
| January 21, 2026 | Students Should Complete Academic Engagement in Canvas for Each Class. | Financial Aid |
| January 27, 2026 | Last Day to Add a Class to Your Schedule or Drop at 100% Adjustment – Session A | Registrar |
| January 27, 2026 | Last Day to Add a Class to Your Schedule or Drop at 100% Adjustment – Session B | Registrar |
| January 29, 2026 | Last Day to Add a Class to Your Schedule or Drop at 50% Adjustment – Session B | Registrar |
| January 31, 2026 | 5 Month Payment Plan. Last Day to Enroll. | Student Accounts |
| February 12, 2026 | Last Day to Add a Class to Your Schedule or Drop at 50% Adjustment – Session A, Spring 2026 | Registrar |
| February 18, 2026 | Last Day to Withdraw – Session B, Spring 2026 | Registrar |
| February 28, 2026 | 4 Month Payment Plan. Last Day to Enroll. | Student Accounts |
| March 1, 2026 | Priority Filing Deadline for the 2026-27 FAFSA. | Financial Aid |
| March 1, 2026 | Last Day for Spring NJ State Grant Documents Required by NJ HESAA. | Financial Aid |
| March 2, 2026 | Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 Scheduled published and available to view on NEST |
Registrar |
| March 6, 2026 | Last day of Session B. | Registrar |
| March 7, 2026 | Spring Break begins. Ends Sunday, March 15. No classes held. | University |
| March 16, 2026 | First Day of Session C. Ends May 4, 2026. | Registrar |
| March 20, 2026 | Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 priority registration begins. | Registrar |
| March 23, 2026 | Last Day to Add a Class to Your Schedule or Drop at 100% Adjustment – Session C | Registrar |
| March 28, 2026 | Last Day to Add a Class to Your Schedule or Drop at 50% Adjustment – Session C | Registrar |
| March 31, 2026 | Spring 2026 – 3 Month Payment Plan, Last Day to Enroll. | Student Accounts |
| April 3, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from Session A. | Registrar |
| April 3, 2026 | Last day to request a partial Medical Withdrawal. | Dean of Students Office |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday. No classes held. | University |
| April 18, 2026 | Last Day to Withdraw – Session C | Registrar |
| April 23, 2026 | World’s Fair Day. | University |
| April 23, 2026 | Family Weekend Begins! Ends Sunday, April 26. | University |
| April 24, 2026 | Last day to request a full Medical Withdrawal. | Dean of Students Office |
| April 27, 2026 | Last Day to Complete Financial Aid Verification to Be Eligible for Grants and Loans. |
Financial Aid |
| April 27, 2026 | Last Day to Request Student Loan Funds via Aid Adjustment Form. | Financial Aid |
| May 4, 2026 | Last Day of session A & C. Classes meet on a Friday schedule. End of term. |
Financial Aid |
Please Note: May 2026 Commencement will be announced early in 2026.