Important Dates for Students

This web page includes important upcoming deadlines and dates for students. It is meant to be a comprehensive list for all major university events and deadlines across multiple departments and divisions.

Dates are subject to change. Bookmark this page and check it regularly. Any key additions or changes to these dates will be announced email.

DateDescription
July 21, 2026Orientation Familiar
July 23, 2026Montclair Family Orientation
July 28, 2026Summer 2026 late fees applied
August 3, 2026Final day to withdraw from Summer Session C
August 6, 2026Summer Session G ends
August 7, 2026Final Day to withdraw from Summer Session F
August 10, 2026Fall 2026 Bill Due
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August 14, 2026Summer Session F ends
August 19, 2026Summer Sessions A and C end
August 19, 2026Ready to Soar: Freshmen Orientation - Day 1
August 20, 2026Ready to Soar: Freshmen Orientation - Day 2
August 21, 2026Ready to Soar: Freshmen Orientation - Day 3
August 23, 2026First Year Move In for the Montclair campus - Day 1 
(Dates and times will be assigned and emailed)
August 24, 2026Ready to Soar: Freshmen Orientation - Day 4
August 24, 2026First Year Move In for the Montclair campus - Day 2
(Dates and times will be assigned and emailed)
August 25, 2026Ready to Soar: Freshmen Orientation - Day 5
August 25, 2026First Year Move In for the Bloomfield campus
August 25, 2026Returning Student Move In for the Montclair campus
August 26, 2026Ready to Soar: Transfer Orientation
August 26, 2026Returning Student Move In for both the Montclair and Bloomfield campus
August 27, 2026Red Hawk Day
August 28, 2026First day of the Fall 2026 semester.
Session A begins. Ends December 16, 2026.
Please Note: Classes meet on a Monday schedule.
August 28, 2026First day of Session B. Ends October 16, 2026
August 31, 2026Five month tuition payment plan, last day to enroll.
Learn about payment options.
September 4, 2026Last day to add a class to your schedule for Session A and Session B or drop a class at 100% adjustment
September 7, 2026Labor Day. No classes held.
September 9, 2026Last Day to drop a session B class at 50% adjustment
September 14, 2026Fall 2026 Health Insurance waiver deadline.
Learn more about Health Insurance
September 14-20, 2026Session A (14-week) and Session B (7-week) Progress Report 1: Early Alert
September 24, 2026Last day to drop a Session A class at 50% adjustment
September 30, 2026Four month tuition payment plan, last day to enroll.
Learn about payment options.
September 30, 2026Last day to withdraw from Session B
October 2-4, 2026Family Weekend
October 3, 2026Homecoming
October 12, 2026Spring 2027 & Summer 2027 schedule published for viewing
October 12–18, 2026 Session A Mid-Term Progress Report
October 15, 2026Deadline to submit graduation application for winter 2027.
Learn more about how to Apply to Graduate.
October 16, 2026Last day of Session B
October 17-25, 2026Fall Break. No classes held.
October 26, 2026First Day of Session C
October 31, 2026Three month tuition payment plan, last day to enroll.
Learn about payment options.
November 8, 2026Last day to drop a Session C class at 50% adjustment
November 9–15, 2026 Session C Progress Report
November 11, 2026Last day to withdraw from Session A
November 11, 2026Last day for a partial medical withdrawal.
Learn more about withdrawing.
November 25-29, 2026Thanksgiving Break. No classes held.
November 29, 2026Last Day to withdraw from Session C
December 8, 2026Last day for a full medical withdrawal
Learn more about withdrawing.
December 16, 2026Last day of Session A and Session C. 
Classes meet on a Friday schedule. End of Term
December 17, 2026Residence halls close at 11 a.m.
Get more information about move out.
December 21, 2026Winter Session 2027 Due Date
December 21, 2026Winter Session 2027 first day of classes.
December 24, 2026Last day to add a class to your schedule or drop at 100% adjustment for Winter Session 2027
December 28, 2026Last day to drop a class at 50% for Winter Session 2027
January 4, 2027Spring 2027 Bill Due
Learn about your payment options.
January 13, 2027Last day of Winter session 2027 classes
January 13, 2027Residence Halls open for the Spring 2027 semester.
Get more information about move in.
January 22, 2027Winter 2027 grades go live
March 6-14, 2027Spring Break
May 4, 2027Residence Halls close at 11 a.m.
Get more information about move out.