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: Thursday, August 7, 2025 3:10 pm
| July 31, 2025 | Fall 2025 Bills Issued. | Student Accounts |
| August 1, 2025 | Parking permits go on sale for the 2025-2026 year. | University |
| August 1, 2025 | Fall 2025 Tuition Payment Plans open for enrollment. | Student Accounts |
| August 4, 2025 | Last Day to withdraw from Summer Session C. | Summer Sessions |
| August 9, 2025 | Last Day to withdraw from Summer Session F. | Summer Sessions |
| August 11, 2025 | Fall 2025 Bill Due. | Student Accounts |
| August 20, 2025 | Freshman Orientation begins! Dates include August 20, 21, 22, 25 and 26. | University |
| August 20, 2025 | Montclair Online: New Student Welcome Event – Undergraduate | University |
| August 21, 2025 | Montclair Online: New Student Welcome Event – Graduate | University |
| August 23, 2025 | Summer 2025 Final Grades – Session F available for student view in NEST. | Registrar |
| August 24, 2025 | Move in for residents begins. You will be assigned a move in date and time through the Office of Residence Life in July. |
University |
| August 28, 2025 | Red Hawk Day! Student Organization Fair & Carnival |
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| August 28, 2025 | Summer 2025 Final Grades – Session A and C available for student view in NEST. | Registrar |
| August 29, 2025 | First Day of Session A. Ends December 17, 2025. Classes meet on a Monday schedule. | Registrar |
| August 29, 2025 | First Day of Session B. Ends October 17, 2025. Classes meet on a Monday schedule. | Registrar |
| August 29, 2025 | Fall Federal Work Study begins; Students may work until Friday December 13, 2025. | Financial Aid |
| August 30, 2025 | Fall 2025 – 5 Month Payment Plan, Last Day to Enroll. | Student Accounts |
| September 1, 2025 | University closed for Labor Day. No classes held. | University |
| September 8, 2025 | Complete Academic Engagement for each class in Canvas. | Financial Aid |
| September 8, 2025 | Last day to Add/Drop Session A & Session B. | Registrar |
| September 10, 2025 | Last day to withdrawal from Session B at 50%. | Registrar |
| September 15, 2025 | Student Health Insurance Waiver Deadline. Get more info about mandatory health insurance for full-time students. |
Student Accounts |
| September 25, 2025 | Last day to withdrawal from Session A at 50%. | Registrar |
| September 27, 2025 | Homecoming! | University |
| September 30, 2025 | Fall 2025 – 4 Month Payment Plan, Last Day to Enroll | Student Accounts |
| October 6, 2025 | Last day to withdrawal from Session B. | Registrar |
| October 15, 2025 | Last Day for Fall NJ state Grant Documents Required by NJ HESAA. | Financial Aid |
| October 17, 2025 | Last Day of Session B. | Registrar |
| October 18, 2025 | Fall Break. No classes held. Ends October 26. | University |
| October 27, 2025 | First Day of Session C. Ends December 17, 2025. | Registrar |
| October 31, 2025 | Spring / Summer 2026 Registration Begins. | Registrar |
| October 31, 2025 | Fall 2025 – 3 Month Payment Plan, Last Day to Enroll. | Student Accounts |
| November 3, 2025 | Last day to Add/Drop Session C. | Registrar |
| November 9, 2025 | Last day to withdrawal from Session C at 50%. | Registrar |
| November 11, 2025 | Last day to withdrawal from Session A. | Registrar |
| November 26, 2025 | University closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. No classes held. Ends November 30 |
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| December 5, 2025 | Last day to withdrawal from Session C. | Registrar |
| December 9, 2025 | Last day for Medical Withdrawal. | Registrar |
| December 10, 2025 | Last day to complete financial aid verification to be eligible for grants and loans for students enrolled in fall 2025 classes. |
Financial Aid |
| December 10, 2025 | Last day to request student loan funds via Aid Adjustment Form for students enrolled in fall 2025 classes. |
Financial Aid |
| December 10, 2025 | Last day to work on Federal Work Study (FWS) for fall 2025 semester | Financial Aid |
| December 15, 2025 | Classes meet on a Thursday schedule | Registrar |
| December 16, 2025 | Classes meet on a Friday schedule | Registrar |
| December 17, 2025 | Last day of Sessions A & C. End of term. | Registrar |
| 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. | Winter Session |
| 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 9, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from Winter Sessions – Session A. | Winter Session |
| January 9, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from Winter Sessions – Session A. | Winter Session |
| January 16, 2026 | Spring Federal Work Study (FWS) begins; Students may work until Friday, May 1, 2026. | Financial Aid |
| January 21, 2026 | Students Should Complete Academic Engagement in Canvas for Each Class. | Financial Aid |
| March 1, 2026 | Priority Filing Deadline for the 2025-26 FAFSA. | Financial Aid |
| March 1, 2026 | Last Day for Spring NJ State Grant Documents Required by NJ HESAA. | Financial Aid |
| April 23, 2026 | World’s Fair Day. | University |
| 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 |
| April 27, 2026 | Last Day to Submit a Financial Aid Request for Review for 24-25. | Financial Aid |