Semester Calendars

Fall 2024 Semester Calendar

Fall term: August 28 - December 14
Q1: August 28 - October 16
Q2: October 21 - December 14

DATES LISTED IN THIS CALENDAR SUPERSEDE ANY OTHER PUBLISHED DATES

FULL TERM SEMESTER
DATES 		  
Aug. 9 Late registration fee
Aug. 16 Waitlisting Ends
Aug. 25 Last day to apply for January 2025 graduation
Aug. 26 Last day to apply for Leave of Absence (LOA)
Aug. 27 1st Day of Fall Semester - Welcome Day (Faculty and Staff present) - No Classes
Aug. 28 First day of classes (Full semester and Q1)
Aug. 28 - Sept. 10 Fall 2024 Program Adjustment
Sept. 2 Labor Day. University Closed. 
Sept. 10 Last day to withdraw from a class (drop) at 100%.
Sept. 11 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. 11 Enrollment confirmation due
Sept. 13 Fall Census (Close of business)
Sept. 25 Grade changes for Spring/Summer 2024 Incomplete (IN) grades are due by 11:59 pm. (All “IN” grades not updated will be converted to "F")            
Oct. 2 Last day to withdraw from a class at 50%.
Oct. 14 Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day. University is open, classes are in session.
Oct. 16 First Academic Quarter ends
Oct. 17-18 Wellness Days. University is open. No classes.
Oct. 23 Q1 grades due
Oct. 21 Second Academic Quarter starts
Oct. 30 Last day to academically withdraw from a class. (No Refund)
Nov. 5 Election Day. University is Open. Classes are in Session.
Nov. 11 Veteran's Day. University is Open. Classes are in Session.
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Day. University Closed.
Nov. 29 University is Closed. Classes are not in session.
Nov. 27 - Dec. 1 Classes are not in session.
Dec. 1 Last Day to apply for May 2025 graduation
Dec. 1 Last day to submit an Official Withdrawal from the University
Dec. 9-14 Last week of classes***
Dec. 14 Fall semester ends (Full term and Q2)
Dec. 23 Final grades due for Fall 2024
***The Fall 2024 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 14*
Dec. 25 Christmas Day. University Closed
Jan. 11, 2025 Incomplete Grades Due

First Academic Quarter (Q1)
Aug. 28 First Academic Quarter begins (Q1)
Sept. 3 Last day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Fall 2024 Q1 classes
Sept. 7 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2024 Q1 classes
Sept. 9 Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2024 Q1 classes
Sept. 11 Enrollment confirmation due for Q1 session
Oct. 16 First academic quarter ends (Q1)
Oct. 23 Q1 grades due
Nov. 11 Incomplete Grades Due
Second Academic Quarter (Q2)
Oct. 21 Second Academic Quarter begins (Q2)
Oct. 25 Last day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Fall 2024 Q2 classes
Oct. 28 Enrollment confirmation due for Q2 session
Oct. 29 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2024 Q2 classes
Nov. 1 Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Fall 2024 Q2 classes
Dec. 14 Second academic quarter ends (Q2)
Dec. 23 Q2 grades due
Jan. 11, 2025 Incomplete 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 2024 semester is 11:59PM on the dates listed above.
**Subject to change
***The Fall 2024 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 14*

Winter 2024/2025 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
1/2/25 - 1/22/25

6 Week Session
12/16/24
- 1/22/25
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  8 April 8 Registration for Visiting students and Graduate Non-Matric will open
April 15 April 15 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. 18 Dec. 5 Last day to apply to the university for non-degree and visiting students (Both Undergraduate and Graduate)
Dec. 21 Dec. 9 Winter registration will close at the end of business day. All registrations and payment must be resolved.
Jan. 2 Dec. 16 Winter Session Begins (all courses will be offered on-line)
Jan 2 Dec. 17 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. 3 Dec. 24 Last day to withdraw from a class (drop) at 100%.
Jan. 6 Dec. 26 Enrollment confirmation due
Jan. 5 Jan. 2 Last day to withdraw from a class at 50%.
Jan. 10 Jan. 10 Last day to academically withdraw from a class. (No Refund)
Jan. 22 Jan. 22 On-line Winter Session ends
Jan. 31 Jan. 31 Winter Grades due to the Office of the Registrar
Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Incomplete Grades Due

Spring 2025 Semester

Full Term: January 23, 2025 - May 14, 2025
Q1 = January 23, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Q2 = March 24, 2025 - May 14, 2025

FULL TERM SEMESTER
DATES 
December 1 Last day to Apply for SPRING 2025 graduation
January 1 University Closed
January 6 Deadline for payment of tuition and fees
January 7 Late registration fee of $150 will be assessed
January 11 Last day to be added to a waitlist for a course
January 20 Martin Luther King's Birthday-University Closed
January 22 Last day to apply for a Leave of Absence, Spring 2025
January 23 First day of classes - Spring 2025
Jan 23 - Jan 30 Program Adjustment- Add/Drop courses for the Spring 2025 Semester
January 24 Last day to request the Pass/Fail or Audit Option,
email Registrar@wpunj.edu
January 30 Last day for 100% refund (of refundable charges) for dropping from a full semester course for Spring 2025.
February 1 Enrollment confirmation due
February 5 Spring Census - Close of Business
February 17 President's Day- University Closed, classes not in session
March 7 Last Day for 50% refund for withdrawal from a full
semester course for Spring 2025.
March 17-23 Spring Break, University is open, classes are not in session
April 10 Last day for 0% refund for academic withdrawal from a full semester course for Spring 2025 semester (NO REFUND)
April 18-20 Holiday, University Closed, classes not in session
April 28 Last day to withdraw from the university for Spring 2025
May 14 Spring 2025 semester ends
May 20 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
May 22 Graduate Commencement Ceremonies, Sports and Rec Center
May 21 Grades Due
May 27 Summer Session Begins
June 1 Last day to apply for the Summer 2025 graduation
First Academic Quarter (Q1) 
Q1: January 23 - March 14
January 23 First Academic Quarter begins (Q1)
Jan 23 - Jan 30 Program Adjustment - Add/Drop courses for Q1
January 30 Last Day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Spring 2025 Q1 classes
February 1 Enrollment confirmation due
February 2 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2025 Q1 classes
February 7 Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2025 Q1 classes
March 14 First academic quarter ends (Q1)
March 21 Q1 grades due
Second Academic Quarter (Q2) 
Q2: March 24 - May 14
March 24 Second Academic Quarter begins (Q2)
March 24-31 Program Adjustment: Add/Drop courses for Q2
March 31 Last day for 100% refund for dropped classes from Spring 2025 Q2 classes only
April 2 Enrollment confirmation due
April 4 Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2025 Q2 classes
April 8 Last day for 0% refund for withdrawal from Spring 2025 Q2 classes
May 14 Spring 2025 semester ends: Second Academic Quarter ends (Q2)
May 21 Q2 grades due

*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 2025 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 2025 Session Calendar

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

May 26 - Memorial Day-University Closed
June 1 - Last day to apply for the Summer 2025 graduation period
July 4 - University Closed due to July 4th - Independence Day Holiday

Term/Part of Term Classes Start Classes End Registration Ends Deadline for Waitlist Last Day for 100% Refund* Last Day for 50% Refund* Last Day for 0% refund* Grades Due Confirmation of Enrollment
3A-3 WEEK TERM 5/27/25 6/13/25     5/27/25    5/25/25 5/27/25 6/2/25 6/10/25 6/19/25      6/1/25
3B-3 WEEK TERM 6/16/25 7/3/25     6/16/25    6/14/25 6/16/25 6/23/25 6/30/25 7/8/25      6/21/25
3C-3 WEEK TERM 7/7/25 7/25/25     7/7/25    7/5/25 7/7/25 7/14/25 7/22/25 7/31/25      7/12/25
3D-3 WEEK TERM 7/28/25 8/15/25    7/28/25    7/26/25 7/28/25 8/4/25 8/11/25 6/20/25      8/1/25
4A-4 WEEK TERM 5/27/25 6/19/25    5/27/25    5/25/25 5/27/25 6/2/25 6/16/25 6/25/25      6/1/25
4B-4 WEEK TERM 6/23/25 7/18/25    6/23/25    6/21/25 6/23/25 6/30/25 7/14/25 7/24/25      6/27/25
4C-4 WEEK TERM 7/21/25 8/15/25    7/21/25    7/19/25 7/21/25 7/28/25 8/12/25 6/20/25      7/25/25
5-5 WEEK TERM 7/17/25 8/23/25    7/17/25    7/15/25 7/17/25 7/25/25 8/19/25 8/29/25      7/22/25
6A-6 WEEK TERM 5/27/25 7/3/25    5/27/25    5/25/25 5/27/25 6/2/25 6/30/25 7/8/25      6/1/25
6B-6 WEEK TERM 7/7/25 8/15/25     7/7/25    7/5/25 7/7/25 7/14/25 8/11/25 6/20/25      7/12/25
7A-7 Week Term 5/19/25 07/6/25     5/9/25    5/2/25 5/21/25 5/26/25 6/18/25 7/14/25      5/25/25
7B-7 Week Term 7/14/25 8/31/25     7/3/25    6/26/25 7/16/25 7/21/25 8/13/25 9/8/25      7/20/25
12-Full Term 12 week session)  5/27/25 8/15/25    5/27/25    5/25/25 5/27/25 6/2/25 8/11/25 6/20/25      6/1/25

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