Semester Calendars

Spring 2026 Semester Calendar

Full Term: January 22, 2026 - May 13, 2026
Q1: January 22, 2026 - March 13, 2026
Q2: March 23, 2026 - May 13, 2026

FULL TERM SEMESTER
DATES 
December 1 Last day to Apply for SPRING 2026 graduation
January 1 & 2 University Closed
January 6 Deadline for payment of tuition and fees
January 7 Late registration fee of $150 will be assessed
January 10 Last day to be added to a waitlist for a course
January 19 Martin Luther King's Birthday-University Closed
January 21 Last day to apply for a Leave of Absence, Spring 2026
January 22 First day of classes - Spring 2026
Jan 22 - Jan 29 Program Adjustment- Add/Drop courses for the Spring 2026 Semester
January 23 Last day to request the Pass/Fail or Audit Option,
email Registrar@wpunj.edu
January 29 Last day for 100% refund (of refundable charges) for dropping from a full semester course for Spring 2026.
January 30 Enrollment confirmation due
February 4 Spring Census - Close of Business
February 16 President's Day- University Closed, classes not in session
March 6 Last Day for 50% refund for withdrawal from a full
semester course for Spring 2026.
March 16-22 Spring Break, University is open, classes are not in session
April 3-5 Holiday, University Closed, classes not in session
April 10 Last day for 0% refund for academic withdrawal from a full semester course for Spring 2026 semester (NO REFUND)
April 27 Last day to withdraw from the university for Spring 2026
May 13 Spring 2026 semester ends
May 28 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
May 20 Graduate Commencement Ceremonies, Wightman Stadium
May 20 Grades Due
May 25 Memorial Day; University Closed, no classes
May 26 Summer Session Begins
June 1 Last day to apply for the Summer 2026 graduation
June 17 Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor
June 18 Incomplete Grades converted to "F"
June 19 Juneteenth; University Closed, no classes
First Academic Quarter (Q1) 
Q1: January 22 - March 13, 2026
January 22 First Academic Quarter begins (Q1)
Jan 22 - Jan 29 Program Adjustment - Add/Drop courses for Q1
January 29 Last Day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Spring 2026 Q1 classes
January 30 Enrollment confirmation due
February 1 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2026 Q1 classes
February 6 Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2026 Q1 classes
March 13 First academic quarter ends (Q1)
March 20 Q1 grades due
April 17 Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor
April 18 Incomplete Grades converted to "F"
Second Academic Quarter (Q2) 
Q2: March 23 - May 13, 2026
March 23 Second Academic Quarter begins (Q2)
March 23-30 Program Adjustment: Add/Drop courses for Q2
March 30 Last day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Spring 2026 Q2 classes only
April 1 Enrollment confirmation due
April 3 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2026 Q2 classes
April 7 Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2026 Q2 classes
May 13 Spring 2025 semester ends: Second Academic Quarter ends (Q2)
May 21 Q2 grades due
June 18 Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor
June 19 Incomplete Grades converted to "F"

*In the event that weather or other events necessitate the temporary closing of the university during the preceding term, the university reserves the right to extend the end of the semester in order to allow for completion of classes.

** HOUSING REFUNDS ARE ON A DIFFERENT REFUND SCHEDULE:Please refer to the following link for Housing Refunds: http://www.wpunj.edu/reslife/refund-policy/

Students should not put off registering beyond the first window.  The University cannot guarantee seat availability.
The refund deadline for dropping classes for the Spring 2026 semester is 11:59 PM on the dates listed above.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: (973) 720-2700

ADVISEMENT INFORMATION: (973) 720-2727

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION: (973) 720-2237

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION: 1-877-WPU-EXCEL

Summer 2026 Session Calendar

PLEASE REFER TO THE CHART BELOW FOR THE IMPORTANT DATES FOR EACH PART OF SUMMER SESSION.

May 25 - Memorial Day-University Closed
June 1 - Last day to apply for the Summer 2026 graduation period
July 4 - University Closed due to July 4th - Independence Day Holiday

Term/Part of Term Important Dates Per Term/Part of Term

3A-3 WEEK TERM

Classes Start: 5/26/2026

Classes End: 6/12/2026

Deadline for Waitlist: 5/22/2026

Registration Ends: 5/26/2026

Last Day for 100% Refund*: 5/26/2026

Confirmation of Enrollment: 6/1/2026

Last Day for 50% Refund*: 6/1/2026

Last Day for 0% Refund*: 6/9/2026

Final Grades Due: 6/22/2026

Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor: 7/10/2026

Incomplete Grades Converted to "F": 7/11/2026

3B-3 WEEK TERM

Classes Start: 6/15/2026

Classes End: 7/2/2026

Deadline for Waitlist: 6/10/2026

Registration Ends: 6/15/2026

Last Day for 100% Refund*: 6/15/2026

Confirmation of Enrollment: 6/22/2026

Last Day for 50% Refund*: 6/22/2026

Last Day for 0% Refund*: 6/29/2026

Final Grades Due: 7/9/2026

Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor: 7/30/2026

Incomplete Grades Converted to "F": 7/31/2026

3C-3 WEEK TERM

Classes Start: 7/6/2026

Classes End: 7/24/2026

Deadline for Waitlist: 7/1/2026

Registration Ends: 7/6/2026

Last Day for 100% Refund*: 7/6/2026

Confirmation of Enrollment: 7/13/2026

Last Day for 50% Refund*: 7/13/2026

Last Day for 0% Refund*: 7/21/2026

Final Grades Due: 8/3/2026

Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor: 8/21/2026

Incomplete Grades Converted to "F": 8/22/2026

3D-3 WEEK TERM

Classes Start: 7/27/2026

Classes End: 8/14/2026

Deadline for Waitlist: 7/22/2026

Registration Ends: 7/27/2026

Last Day for 100% Refund*: 7/27/2026

Confirmation of Enrollment: 8/3/2026

Last Day for 50% Refund*: 8/3/2026

Last Day for 0% Refund*: 8/10/2026

Final Grades Due: 8/24/2026

Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor: 9/11/2026

Incomplete Grades Converted to "F": 9/12/2026

4A-4 WEEK TERM

Classes Start: 5/26/2026

Classes End: 6/18/2026

Deadline for Waitlist: 5/22/2026

Registration Ends: 5/26/2026

Last Day for 100% Refund*: 5/26/2026

Confirmation of Enrollment: 6/1/2026

Last Day for 50% Refund*: 6/1/2026

Last Day for 0% Refund*: 6/9/2026

Final Grades Due: 6/25/2026

Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor: 7/16/2026

Incomplete Grades Converted to "F": 7/17/2026

4B-4 WEEK TERM

Classes Start: 6/22/2026

Classes End: 7/17/2026

Deadline for Waitlist: 6/17/2026

Registration Ends: 6/22/2026

Last Day for 100% Refund*: 6/22/2026

Confirmation of Enrollment: 6/29/2026

Last Day for 50% Refund*: 6/29/2026

Last Day for 0% Refund*: 7/13/2026

Final Grades Due: 7/27/2026

Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor: 8/14/2026

Incomplete Grades Converted to "F": 8/15/2026

4C-4 WEEK TERM

Classes Start: 7/20/2026

Classes End: 8/14/2026

Deadline for Waitlist: 7/15/2026

Registration Ends: 7/20/2026

Last Day for 100% Refund*: 7/20/2026

Confirmation of Enrollment: 7/27/2026

Last Day for 50% Refund*: 7/27/2026

Last Day for 0% Refund*: 8/10/2026

Final Grades Due: 8/24/2026

Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor: 9/11/2026

Incomplete Grades Converted to "F": 9/12/2026

6A-6 WEEK TERM

Classes Start: 5/26/2026

Classes End: 7/2/2026

Deadline for Waitlist: 5/22/2026

Registration Ends: 5/26/2026

Last Day for 100% Refund*: 5/26/2026

Confirmation of Enrollment: 6/1/2026

Last Day for 50% Refund*: 6/1/2026

Last Day for 0% Refund*: 6/9/2026

Final Grades Due: 7/9/2026

Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor: 7/30/2026

Incomplete Grades Converted to "F": 7/31/2026

6B-6 WEEK TERM

Classes Start: 7/6/2026

Classes End: 8/14/2026

Deadline for Waitlist: 7/1/2026

Registration Ends: 7/6/2026

Last Day for 100% Refund*: 7/6/2026

Confirmation of Enrollment: 7/13/2026

Last Day for 50% Refund*: 7/13/2026

Last Day for 0% Refund*: 8/10/2026

Final Grades Due: 8/24/2026

Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor: 9/11/2026

Incomplete Grades Converted to "F": 9/12/2026

12-Full Term (12 week session)

Classes Start: 5/26/2026

Classes End: 8/14/2026

Deadline for Waitlist: 5/22/2026

Registration Ends: 5/26/2026

Last Day for 100% Refund*: 5/26/2026

Confirmation of Enrollment: 6/1/2026

Last Day for 50% Refund*: 6/1/2026

Last Day for 0% Refund*: 8/10/2026

Final Grades Due: 8/24/2026

Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor: 9/11/2026

Incomplete Grades Converted to "F": 9/12/2026

*The refund deadline for dropping classes for Summer 2025 is 11:59 pm on the dates listed above. 

Fall 2026 Semester Calendar

Full term: August 26 - December 12
Q1: August 26 - October 14
Q2: October 19 - December 12

DATES LISTED IN THIS CALENDAR SUPERSEDE ANY OTHER PUBLISHED DATES

FULL TERM SEMESTER
DATES 		  
Aug. 7 Late registration fee
Aug. 14 Last day to add your name to a waitlist
Aug. 17 Waitlisting Ends
Aug. 25 Last day to apply for Leave of Absence (LOA)
Aug. 25 1st Day of Fall Semester - Welcome Day (Faculty and Staff present) - No Classes
Aug. 26 First day of classes (Full semester and Q1)
Aug. 26-Sept. 2 Fall 2026 Program Adjustment
Sept. 7 Labor Day. University Closed. 
Sept. 1 Last day to apply for Fall 2026 graduation
Sept. 2 Last day for 100% refund (of refundable charges) for dropping from a full semester course for Fall 2026.
Sept. 4 Last day to request Pass/Fail or Audit option. Requests for this option must be made by e-mail from your William Paterson University e-mail account to: Registrar@wpunj.edu
Sept. 4 Enrollment confirmation due
Sept. 11 Fall Census (Close of business)
Sept. 28 Last Day for 50% refund for withdrawal from a full semester course for Fall 2026.
Oct. 12 Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day. University is open, classes are in session.
Oct. 14 First Academic Quarter ends
Oct. 15-16 Wellness Days. University is open. No classes.
Oct. 21 Q1 grades due
Oct. 19 Second Academic Quarter starts
Oct. 28 Last day for 0% refund for academic withdrawal from a full semester course for Fall 2026 semester (NO REFUND)
Nov. 3 Election Day. University is Open. Classes are in Session.
Nov. 11 Veteran's Day. University is Open. Classes are in Session.
Nov. 25 University Open. Classes are not in session. 
Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Day. University Closed.
Nov. 25 - Nov. 29 Classes are not in session.
Nov. 30 Last day to submit an Official Withdrawal from the University
Dec. 1 Last Day to apply for Spring 2026 graduation
Dec. 7-12 Last week of classes***
Dec. 12 Fall semester ends (Full term and Q2)
Dec. 21 Final grades due for Fall 2026
***The Fall 2026 academic calendar does not include a designated final exams week. Instructors, however, are invited to use their last class period for an exam or final assessment if that is desired for their course. Such an assessment must be completed by the last day of the Fall Term-December 12*
Dec. 25 Christmas Day. University Closed
Jan. 11, 2026 Incomplete Grades Due by Instructor
Jan. 12, 2026 Incomplete Grade converted to "F"

First Academic Quarter (Q1)
Q1: August 26 - October 14
Aug. 26 First Academic Quarter begins (Q1)
Sept. 1 Last day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Fall 2026 Q1 classes
Sept. 5 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2026 Q1 classes
Sept. 8 Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2026 Q1 classes
Sept. 9 Enrollment confirmation due for Q1 session
Oct. 14 First academic quarter ends (Q1)
Oct. 21 Q1 grades due
Nov. 12 Incomplete Grades Due
Nov. 13 Incomplete Grades converted to "F"
Second Academic Quarter (Q2)
Q2: October 19 - December 12
Oct. 19 Second Academic Quarter begins (Q2) 
Oct. 23 Last day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Fall 2026 Q2 classes
Oct. 24 Enrollment confirmation due for Q2 session
Oct. 27 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2026 Q2 classes
Oct. 30 Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2026 Q2 classes
Dec. 12 Second academic quarter ends (Q2)
Dec. 21 Q2 grades due
Jan. 11, 2026 Incomplete Grades Due
Jan. 12, 2026 Incomplete Grades converted to "F"

(Timely registration is essential, as delays may limit course options and scheduling flexibility. Students are advised to register during their initial enrollment period, as seat availability cannot be guaranteed during open registration.)

*The refund deadline for dropping classes for the Fall 2026 semester is 11:59PM on the dates listed above.
**Subject to change
***The Fall 2026 academic calendar does not include a designated final exams week. Instructors, however, are invited to use their last class period for an exam or final assessment if that is desired for their course. Such an assessment must be completed by the last day of the Fall Term-December 12*

Winter 2026/2027 Calendar

Online Courses Only

Visiting students who wish to take Winter courses are requested to contact the Office of Admissions at (973.720.2125) for further details.

6 Week Session: 12/14/2026 - 01/20/2027
3 Week Session*: 12/30/2026 - 01/20/2027

*Students will be able to take a MAXIMUM of two courses during Winter. However, students MAY NOT register for two courses during the 3-week session.

Winter 2026/2027 6 Week Session: 12/14/2026 - 01/20/2027
April 7 Registration for Visiting students and Graduate Non-Degree will open.
TBD 2nd Registration Window for Winter. E-Statements (bills) will not be generated until July for visiting students and in October for WP students. Payment MUST be made by the payment due date for course enrollment to be considered valid. NO paper bills will be mailed.
Dec. 3 Last day to apply to the university for non-degree and visiting students (Both Undergraduate and Graduate)
Dec. 7 Winter registration will close at the end of business day. All registrations and payment must be resolved.
Dec. 14 Winter 6 Week Session Begins (all courses will be offered on-line).
Dec. 15 Last day to request Pass/Fail option. Requests for this option must be made by e-mail from your William Paterson University e-mail account to: Registrar@wpunj.edu
Dec. 22 Last day to withdraw from a class (drop) at 100%.
Dec. 28 Enrollment confirmation due
Jan. 2 Last day to withdraw from a class at 50%.
Jan. 8 Last day to academically withdraw from a class. (No Refund)
Jan. 20 On-line Winter Session ends
Jan. 29 Winter Grades due to the Office of the Registrar
Feb. 17 Incomplete Grades Due
Feb. 18 Incomplete Grades converted to "F"

Winter 2026/2027 3 Week Session: 12/30/2026 - 01/20/2027
April 7 Registration for Visiting students and Graduate Non-Degree will open.
TBD 2nd Registration Window for Winter. E-Statements (bills) will not be generated until July for visiting students and in October for WP students. Payment MUST be made by the payment due date for course enrollment to be considered valid. NO paper bills will be mailed.
Dec. 8 Last day to apply to the university for non-degree and visiting students (Both Undergraduate and Graduate)
Dec. 15 Winter registration will close at the end of business day. All registrations and payment must be resolved.
Dec. 30 Winter Session Begins (all courses will be offered on-line)
Dec. 30 Last day to withdraw from a class (drop) at 100%. 
Dec. 31 Last day to request Pass/Fail option. Requests for this option must be made by e-mail from your William Paterson University e-mail account to: Registrar@wpunj.edu 
Jan. 4 Enrollment confirmation due
Jan. 4 Last day to withdraw from a class at 50%. 
Jan. 7 Last day to academically withdraw from a class. (No Refund)
Jan. 20 On-line Winter Session ends
Jan. 29 Winter Grades due to the Office of the Registrar
Feb. 17 Incomplete Grades Due
Feb. 18 Incomplete Grades converted to "F"