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: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 9:51 am
| Date | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 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 15, 2025 | Session A (14 week term) Progress Report Period 1: Early Alert Reports through September 19. | Academic |
| September 15, 2025 | Session B (7 week term) Progress Report Period through September 21. | Academic |
| 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 1, 2025 | Last Day for Fall NJ state Grant Documents Required by NJ HESAA. | Financial Aid |
| October 6, 2025 | Last day to withdrawal from Session B. | Registrar |
| October 13, 2025 | Progress Report Period 2: Mid-term Progress Reports through October 17. | Academic |
| 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 10, 2025 | Session C (7 week term) Progress Report Period through November 16. | Academic |
| November 11, 2025 | Last day to withdrawal from Session A. | Registrar |
| November 11, 2025 | Last date for PARTIAL medical withdrawals. | Registrar |
| November 26, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break begins (No classes held). Ends November 30. | University |
| December 5, 2025 | Last day to withdrawal from Session C. | Registrar |
| December 9, 2025 | Last day for FULL 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 | Due date for Winter 2026 Bill. 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 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 |
| 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 |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday. No classes held. | University |
| April 23, 2026 | World’s Fair Day. | University |
| April 23, 2026 | Family Weekend Begins! Ends Sunday, April 26. | 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 |
| 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.