Semester Calendars

Fall 2022 Semester Calendar

Fall term: August 25 - December 10
12 Week Session: September 15 - December 10
Q1: August 25 - October 12
Q2: October 17- December 10

DATES LISTED IN THIS CALENDAR SUPERSEDE ANY OTHER PUBLISHED DATES

FULL TERM LATE START    
Aug. 25 Aug. 25 Last day to apply for January 2023 graduation
Aug. 25 Sept. 15 First day of classes (Full semester and Q1)
Aug. 25-Sept. 1 Sept. 15 - 22 Fall 2022 Program Adjustment
Sept. 1   Monday Class Schedule
Sept. 1 Sept. 22 Last Day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Fall 2022-Q1 Classes
Sept. 2 Sept. 23 Last day to request the pass/fail or audit option (email registrar@wpunj.edu)
Sept. 2 Sept. 24 Enrollment confirmation due
Sept. 5 Labor Day. University Closed.
Sept. 7
Fall Census (Close of business - 10th Business Day)
Sept. 22   Grade changes for Spring/Summer 2022 Incomplete (IN) grades are due by 11:59 pm. (All “IN” grades not updated will be converted to "F")
Sept. 29 Oct. 14 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from course for Fall semester*
Oct. 10 Oct. 10 Columbus Day. University is open, classes are in session.
Oct. 12 First Academic Quarter ends
Oct. 13-14 Wellness Days. University is open. No classes.
Oct. 19
Q1 grades due
Oct. 17 Second Academic Quarter starts
Oct. 27 Nov. 16 Last day for academic withdrawal from courses from Fall semester. (No refund)
Nov. 8 Nov. 8 Election Day. University is Open, Classes are in Session.
Nov. 11 Nov. 11 Veteran's Day. University is Open, Classes are in Session.
Nov. 24 Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day, University Closed.
Nov. 25 Nov. 25 University is open, Classes are not in session.
Nov. 24-27 Nov. 24-27 Classes are not in session.
Dec. 1 Dec. 1 Last Day to apply for May 2023 graduation
Dec. 2 Dec. 2 Last day to Withdraw from the University
Dec. 4-10 Dec. 4-10 Last week of classes***
Dec. 10 Dec. 10 Fall semester ends (Full term and Q2)
Dec. 17 Dec. 17 Final grades due for Fall 2022
***The Fall 2022 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 10*
Dec. 25 Dec. 25 Christmas Day. University Closed

FULL SEMESTER DATES
First Academic Quarter (Q1)
DATES
Aug. 25 First Academic Quarter begins (Q1)
Aug. 29 Last day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Fall 2022-Q1 classes
Sept. 1 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2022 Q1 classes
Sept. 2 Enrollment confirmation due for Q1 session
Sept. 4 Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2022 Q1 classes
Oct. 12 First academic quarter ends (Q1)
Oct. 19 Q1 grades due
Second Academic Quarter (Q2)
Oct. 17 Second Academic Quarter begins (Q2)
Oct. 21 Last day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Fall 2022-Q2 classes
Oct. 21 Enrollment confirmation due for Q2 session
Oct. 24 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2022 Q2 classes
Oct. 28 Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2022 Q2 classes
Dec. 17 Q2 grades due

(Students should not put off registering beyond the first window.  The university can not guarantee seat availability.  To wait to register will create an inconvenience for all concerned.)

*The refund deadline for dropping classes for the Fall 2022 semester is 11:59PM on the dates listed above.
**Subject to change
***The Fall 2022 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 10*

Winter 2022/2023 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.

3 Week Session
1/3/23-1/20/23

6 Week Session
12/12/22
-1/20/23
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.
April  4 April 4 Registration for Visiting students and Graduate Non-Matric will open
April 5 April 5 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.
December 18 December 2 Last day to apply to the university for non-degree and visiting students (Both Undergraduate and Graduate)
December 21 December 5 Winter registration will close at the end of business day. All registrations and payment must be resolved.
January 3 December 12 Winter Session Begins (all courses will be offered on-line)
6 Week session enrollment confirmation due
January 3 December 12 Last date for Pass/Fail option (This option is available to only those WP students who were accepted to the University prior to Fall 2003). Requests for this option must be made by e-mail from your William Paterson University e-mail account to: winter@wpunj.edu
January 5 December 17 Last date for withdrawal at 100% refund. Notification of student intent to withdraw must be made by the date indicated via e-mail from your William Paterson University e-mail account: winter@wpunj.edu
January 6 Enrollment confirmation due
January 7 December 23 Last date for withdrawal at 50% refund. Notification of student intent to withdraw must be made by the date indicated via e-mail from your William Paterson University e-mail account to: winter@wpunj.edu
January 12 January 12 Last date for academic withdrawal (no refund). Notification of student intent to withdraw must be made by the date indicated via e-mail from your William Paterson University e-mail account to: winter@wpunj.edu
January 20 January 20 On-line Winter Session ends

Spring 2022 Semester
January 24, 2022 - May 14, 2022

DATES FOR QUARTER COURSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Q1 = JANUARY 24- MARCH 12
Q2 = MARCH 21- MAY 7

FULL SEMESTER
DATES 		 SPRING 22- 12 WEEK SESSION DATES
Spring Registration Begins-Refer to the Registration Timetable TBD
Last day to Apply for MAY 2021 graduation December 1
University Closed January 1
Deadline for payment of tuition and fees January 5
Late registration fee of $150 will be assessed January 6
Last day to be added to a waitlist for a course January 13
Martin Luther King's Birthday-University Closed January 17 January 17
First day of classes-Spring 2022 January 24 February 14
Program Adjustment-Drop/Add courses for the Spring 2022 January 24-January 31 February 14-18
Last day to request the Pass/Fail or Audit Option,
email Registrar@wpunj.edu		 January 28 February 14
Last day for 100% refund (of refundable charges) for 
dropping from a full semester course for Spring 2022.		 January 31 February 18
Spring Census-Close of Business February 4
Presidents Day- University Closed, classes not in session February 21 February 21
Monday Class Schedule February 24
Last Day for 50% refund for withdrawal from a full
semester course for Spring 2022 semester		 March 5 March 21
Spring Break, University is open, classes are not in session March 13-20 March 13-20
Last day to apply for a Leave of Absence, Spring 2022 April 14 April 30
Last day for 0% refund for academic withdrawal from a full
semester course for Spring 2022 semester (NO REFUND)		 April 8 April 18
Good Friday, University Closed April 15 April 15
Classes not in session April 16 April 16
Easter. Classes not in Session April 17 April 17
Last day to withdraw from the university for Spring 2022 May 7 May 7
Spring 2022 semester ends May 14 May 14
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony May 18 May 18
Graduate Commencement Ceremony, Sports and Recreation Center May 19 May 19
Grades Due May 21 May 21
Summer Session Begins May 23
Last day to apply for the August 2022 graduation June 1
First Academic Quarter (Q1) 
First Academic Quarter begins(Q1) January 24
Last Day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Spring 2022- Q1 classes January 28
Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2022 Q1 classes February 2
Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2022 Q1 classes February 6
First academic quarter ends(Q1) March 12
Second Academic Quarter (Q2) 
Second Academic Quarter begins (Q2) March 21
Last day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Spring 2022- Q2 classes only March 25
Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2022 Q2 classes March 30
Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2022 Q2 classes April 2
Spring 2022 semester ends: Second Academic Quarter ends(Q2)* May 7

*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 2022 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 2022 Session Calendar

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

May 30-Memorial Day-University Closed
June 1-Last day to apply for the August 2021 graduation period
July 4-University Closed due to July 4th-Independence Day Holiday

Term/Part of Term Classes Start Classes End Registration EndsDeadline for WaitlistLast Day for 100% Refund*Last Day for 50% Refund*Last Day for 0% refund*Grades Due Confirmation of Enrollment
3A-3 WEEK TERM 05/23/22 06/10/22 05/23/22 05/23/22 05/23/22 05/27/22 06/07/22 06/16/22 05/27/22
3B-3 WEEK TERM 06/13/22 07/01/22 06/13/22 06/13/22 06/13/22 6/20/22 06/29/22 07/06/22 06/17/22
3C-3 WEEK TERM 07/05/22 07/22/22 07/05/22 07/05/22 07/05/22 07/12/22 07/19/22 07/27/22 07/09/22
3D-3 WEEK TERM 07/25/22 08/12/22 07/25/22 07/25/22 07/25/22 08/01/22 08/08/22 08/17/22 07/29/22
4A-4 WEEK TERM 05/23/22 06/16/22 05/23/22 05/23/22 05/23/22 05/27/22 06/13/22 06/22/22 05/27/22
4B-4 WEEK TERM 06/20/22 07/15/22 06/20/22 06/20/22 06/20/22 06/27/22 07/11/22 07/20/22 06/24/22
4C-4 WEEK TERM 07/18/22 08/12/22 07/18/22 07/18/22 07/18/22 07/27/22 08/08/22 08/17/22 07/22/22
5-5 WEEK TERM 07/14/22 8/20/22 07/14/22 07/14/22 07/14/22 07/20/22 08/16/22 08/25/22 07/17/22
6A-6 WEEK TERM 05/23/22 07/01/22 05/23/22 05/23/22 05/23/22 06/01/22 06/28/22 07/06/22 05/27/22
6B-6 WEEK TERM 07/05/22 08/12/22 07/05/22 07/05/22 07/05/22 07/12/22 08/08/22 08/17/22 07/09/22
12-Full Term(12 week session)  05/23/22 08/12/22 05/23/22 05/23/22 05/23/22 06/01/22 08/08/22 08/17/22 05/27/22

*The refund deadline for dropping classes for Summer 2022 is 11:59pm on the dates listed above.