Office of the Registrar: Fall Academic Calendar

Fall 2021 Semester

Undergraduate Schools:
Newark College of Arts & Sciences (21)
School of Nursing (25) Newark Based Program: RN-BSN
Rutgers Business School (29) - School of Public Affairs & Administration (40)
School of Criminal Justice (47) - University College-Newark (62)

Graduate Schools:
School of Public Affairs & Administration (20) - Rutgers Business School (22)
School of Law-Newark (23) - Graduate School-Newark (26)
School of Criminal Justice (27)

 

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Students taking classes at NJIT should consult the NJIT Academic Calendar for any calendar differences at Fall 2021 Academic Calendar.

Students who have a class conflict should consult their professors prior to the date of the conflict.

 

Semester Starting/Ending Dates (including Exams):

Schs. 21, 25, 29, 40,
47 & 62
 

9/1/21 - 12/23/21

 

Schs. 20, 26, & 27
 

9/1/21 - 12/23/21

Rutgers Business School - Graduate Programs Academic Calendars 

Rutgers Law School-Newark - Academic Calendar


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Add/Drop Period without "W" Grades:

Important Update: 
The Fall 2021 Add/Drop Period has been extended for all students (excluding Law Schools in Camden and Newark) to Friday, September 10, 2021, 11:59 pm EST.  Students will be able to both add a course or drop a course without a "W" grade until the deadline

Rutgers students taking NJIT courses must adhere to Rutgers Add/Drop Period. View NJIT Fall 2021 Academic Calendar.  See Rutgers Advisor with questions.
 

Schs. 21, 25, 29, 40,
47 & 62

LAST DAY TO ADD & DROP - 9/10/21 (Without a "W" Grade)

Schs. 20, 26, & 27

LAST DAY TO ADD & DROP - 9/10/21 (Without a "W" Grade)

Rutgers Business School - Graduate Programs Academic Calendars 

Rutgers Law School-Newark - Academic Calendar

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Dropping Courses to receive "W" Grades:
 

Understanding "W" Grades

During the Fall and Spring Semesters, if you drop a course during the drop period, the record of your registration for that course will never appear on your transcript.  If you withdraw from a course after the drop period, the course remains on your transcript with a grade of "W", indicating that you registered for the course but withdrew.  W's do not affect your GPA nor are they included in degree credits completed.
 

"W" Grades and Satisfactory Academic Progress

It is important to remember that, according to federal financial aid guidelines, the credits for classes from which you've received a "W" are attempted credits and are calculated into your credit completion ratio.  Should you fail to complete the required percentage of attempted credits, you could be placed on financial aid warning or suspension.  You can click here and read more about "How Dropping and/or Withdrawing From Courses Affects Financial Aid".


Dates for Dropping Courses to Receive a "W" Grade

Schs. 21, 25, 29, 40,
47 & 62*
*Students cannot drop their last class or withdraw completely from school via Webreg. You must notify your dean's office to complete an official withdrawal from school form.

9/11/21 - 10/25/21

Schs. 20, 26, & 27*
*Students cannot drop their last class or withdraw completely from school via Webreg. You must notify your dean's office to complete an official withdrawal from school form.

9/11/21 - 10/25/21

Rutgers Business School - Graduate Programs Academic Calendars 

Rutgers Law School-Newark - Academic Calendar

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Withdrawal from School/ Receiving "W" Grades (all courses):

Withdrawal from School requires Dean's Approval.
In addition, information regarding Withdrawals from School and Refunds are available at: http://www.studentabc.rutgers.edu/withdrawals .
 

Schs. 21, 25, 29, 40,
47 & 62

9/1/21 - 11/22/21

Schs. 20, 26, & 27

9/1/21 - 11/22/21

Rutgers Business School - Graduate Programs Academic Calendars 

Rutgers Law School-Newark - Academic Calendar

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Other important information for this Fall Semester:

Fall Semester begins Wednesday, 9/1/21 (for most schools except Law and certain RBS Graduate programs, please check with your school Dean or Program Director for details.)

Monday, 9/6/21 - Labor Day Observed - University Closed - NO CLASSES

 

Changes in Designation of Class Day:

Wednesday, 9/8/21 will follow a Monday Class Schedule
Monday, 11/29/21 will follow a Wednesday Class Schedule

Thanksgiving Recess

11/24/21 - 11/28/21

Classes Resume

11/29/21

Regular Classes End

12/13/21
(for most schools except Law and certain RBS Graduate programs, please check with your school Dean or Program Director for details.)

Reading Day

12/14/21 - 12/15/21
(for most schools except Law and certain RBS Graduate programs, please check with your school Dean or Program Director for details.)

Fall Exams Begin

12/16/21
(for most schools except Law and certain RBS Graduate programs, please check with your school Dean or Program Director for details.)

Fall Exams End

12/23/21
(for most schools except Law and certain RBS Graduate programs, please check with your school Dean or Program Director for details.)

Final Exam Schedule: Click here for the Final Exam Schedule
(for most schools except Law and certain RBS Graduate programs, please check with your school Dean or Program Director for details.)

 
Winter Session 2021
Winter Session Starts12/23/21
Winter Session Ends1/14/22
Click here for the Winter Session Registration Calendar
 

PLEASE NOTE: Dates are subject to change without notice.
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