The academic calendar for Rutgers University for the 2022-2023 school year includes important dates for students, faculty and staff.
Please refer to the Rutgers University-Camden Home Page for the academic calendar. All dates are subject to change. Classes will be held on holidays except where noted below. Please check the page for announcements for closures or scheduling adjustments due to weather or other emergencies.
These schools use the Rutgers Academic Calendar.
- Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
- Mason Gross School of the Arts
- Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick – Undergraduates
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
- School of Management and Labor Relations
- School of Social Work – BASW, DSW, and Ph.D. Programs
These schools and programs use their own Calendars
- Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
- Graduate School of Education
- Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick – MBA Program
- School of Communication and Information
- School of Graduate Studies – NJMS MD/ Ph.D. Programs only
- School of Social Work – MSW Program
Rutgers academic calendar fall 2022 important dates
- Registration for Fall Term Classes Begins on Monday, April 4 2022.
- Rutgers move-in day for First-Year and Transfer students is Thursday, September 1 2022 to Friday: September 2 2022. First-Year and Transfer Move-in 8:30 a.m.-12 noon; New Student Convocation at 4 p.m.
- Returning Student Move-in day is Saturday, September 3 2022 to Sunday, September 4 2022.
- Labor Day Holiday is Monday, September 5 2022 on the Rutgers academic calendar 2022-2023.
- Rutgers Fall Semester classes begin on Tuesday, September 6 2022.
- The last day to DROP a class(es) without a W grade is Thursday, September 15 2022. Check out Rutgers Canvas guide.
- Deadline to ADD a class(es) is Thursday, September 15 2022.
- Thursday, September 15 2022 is the deadline for completing Incomplete grades from Summer before being converted to “F” grade.
- Monday, September 19 2022 is the last day to Withdraw from All Courses for 100% Refund.
- Monday, October 31 2022, is the last day to WITHDRAW from all classes in order to receive tuition refund.
- The last day to Withdraw from an individual class with a “W” grade is Monday, November 8 2022.
- Monday, November 21 2022 is the last day to WITHDRAW from University (all classes with a “W” grade).
- Thanksgiving holiday is from Thursday, November 24 2022 to Sunday, November 27 2022.
- Regular classes end on Wednesday, December 14 2022.
- Reading Day is Thursday, December 15 2022.
- Final Exam Period is from Friday, December 16 2022 to Thursday, December 22 2022.
- Rutgers Winter break 2022 is from Saturday, December 24 2022 – Monday, January 2 2023. All University Offices Closed. No Classes.
Rutgers academic calendar winter 2023 important dates
- Registration for Winter Session begins on Monday, October 10, 2022.
- The last day for Winter Session Registration and bill payment without a late fee is on Monday, December 5, 2022.
- Late Registration for Winter Session begins on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, with a $125 late fee.
- The last day to DROP a Winter Class in order to receive a 100% refund; and the Last Day to ADD a class (Late Registration) is on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
- Winter Session begins on Friday, December 23 2022 (except Maths classes designated as 50:640).
- Diploma Application Period for May Graduation is from Monday, January 2 2023 to Wednesday, March 1 2023.
- Winter Classes resume after Winter break on Tuesday, January 3 2023.
- Wednesday, January 4 2023 is the deadline to WITHDRAW with 50% refund.
- Friday, January 6 2023 is the last day to Withdraw from a class with a W grade. Deadline 5:00 p.m.
- Snow Make-Up Days (if necessary) are Saturday, January 7 2023, and Saturday, January 14 2023 according to Rutgers academic calendar 2022-2023.
- Winter Session Ends on Friday, January 13, 2023.
- Winter grades are due from Instructors on Friday, January 20 2023.
Spring 2023 is an important semester at Rutgers! Some key dates to remember are:
- Registration for Spring Term classes begins on Monday, November 7 2022.
- Diploma Application Period for May Graduation is Monday, January 2 2023 to Wednesday, March 1 2023.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday is Monday, January 16 2023 on the Rutgers academic calendar 2022-2023.
- Diploma Conferral Date for January Graduates is Monday, January 16 2023.
- Spring 2023 Semester begins on Tuesday, January 17 2023.
- The last day to ADD a class is Thursday, January 26 2023.
- Thursday, January 26 2023 is the last day to DROP a class without a “W” grade.
- The last day to DROP ALL CLASSES and receive 100% refund is Monday, January 30 2023. Subject to change.
- Undergraduates deadline for completing Incomplete grades from Fall or Winter before being converted to “F” grade is Wednesday, February 1 2023 according to Rutgers academic calendar.
- Diploma Application Period for May Graduation ends on Wednesday, March 1 2023.
- Rutgers Spring break 2023 is from Saturday, March 11 2023 to Sunday, March 19 2023.
- Wednesday, March 22 2023 is the last day to withdraw from ALL classes in order to receive a tuition refund.
- The last day to WITHDRAW from a class with a W grade is Monday, April 3 2023 by 5:00 p.m
- Monday, April 17 2023 is the last day to WITHDRAW from the entire Spring term. The deadline is 5:00 p.m.
- Fall “TZ” and “NG” Grades are Automatically Converted to “F” after 5:00 p.m on Monday, May 1 2023.
- Spring 2023 Regular Classes end on Monday, May 1 2023.
- Reading Days are Tuesday, May 2 2023 & Wednesday, May 3 2023.
- Final Exam period is from Thursday, May 4 2023 to Wednesday, May 10 2023.
- Degree Conferral Date for May Graduates is on Sunday, May 14 2023.
- Rutgers University-Camden Commencement and Convocation Ceremonies TBD
- Memorial Day holiday is Monday, May 29 2023.
- Undergraduates deadline for completing Incomplete grades from Spring before being converted to “F” grade is Thursday, June 1 2023.
Rutgers academic calendar summer 2022 important dates
The table below contains the deadlines and dates for Rutgers Schedule for Summer Session 2022 taken from the Rutgers Academic Calendar.
Summer Session 2022 | Deadlines/ Important dates |
Registration for Summer Session Classes Begins | Monday, February 12 |
Last Day for Summer Registration and bill payment without a late fee | Friday, May 18 |
Last Day for Late Registration or to ADD a class with a $125 late fee | Friday, May 25 |
Last Day to DROP a Summer Class to receive 100% refund | Friday, May 25 |
Summer Session I, Section A Begins | Tuesday, May 29 |
Last Day to WITHDRAW with 50% refund | Monday, June 4 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a class with a W grade. Deadline 5:00 p.m. | Friday, June 15 |
Summer Session I, Section A Ends | Thursday, June 21 |
Last Day for Summer Registration and bill payment without a late fee | Friday, May 18 |
Last Day for Late Registration/Last day to ADD a class with a $125 late fee | Friday, May 25 |
Last Day to DROP a Summer Class to receive 100% refund | Friday, May 25 |
Summer Session I, Section B Begins | Tuesday, May 29 |
Last Day to WITHDRAW with 50% refund | Monday, June 4 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a class with a W grade. Deadline 5:00 p.m. | Friday, June 29 |
Summer Session I, Section B Ends | Thursday, July 5 |
Last Day for Summer Registration and bill payment without a late fee | Friday, June 15 |
Last Day for Late Registration/Last day to ADD a class with a $125 late fee | Friday, June 22 |
Last Day to DROP a Summer Class to receive 100% refund | Friday, June 22 |
Summer Session II, Section D Begins | Monday, June 25 |
Last Day to WITHDRAW with 50% refund | Friday, June 29 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a class with a W grade. Deadline 5:00 p.m. | Friday, July 13 |
Summer Session II, Section D Ends | Thursday, July 20 |
Last Day for Summer Registration and bill payment without a late fee | Friday, June 29 |
Last Day for Late Registration/Last day to ADD a class with a $125 late fee | Friday, July 6 |
Last Day to DROP a Summer Class to receive 100% refund | Friday, July 6 |
Summer Session II, Section H Begins | Monday, July 9 |
Last Day to WITHDRAW with 50% refund | Friday, July 13 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a class with a W grade. Deadline 5:00 p.m. | Wednesday, August 8 |
Summer Session II, Section H Ends | Wednesday, August 15 |
Last Day for Summer Registration and bill payment without a late fee | Friday, July 13 |
Last Day for Late Registration/Last day to ADD a class with a $125 late fee | Friday, July 20 |
Last Day to DROP a Summer Class to receive 100% refund | Friday, July 20 |
Summer Session III, Section J Begins | Monday, July 23 |
Last Day to WITHDRAW with 50% refund | Friday, July 27 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a class with a W grade. Deadline 5:00 p.m. | Wednesday, August 8 |
Summer Session III, Section J Ends | Wednesday, August 15 |
Last Day for Summer Registration and bill payment without a late fee | Friday, May 18 |
Last Day for Late Registration/Last day to ADD a class with a $125 late fee | Friday, May 25 |
Last Day to DROP a Summer Class to receive 100% refund | Friday, May 25 |
Summer Session I, Section T Begins | Tuesday, May 29 |
Last Day to WITHDRAW with 50% refund | Monday, June 4 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a class with a W grade. Deadline 5:00 p.m. | Wednesday, August 8 |
Summer Session I, Section T Ends | Wednesday, August 15 |
Rutgers academic calendar 2022-2023 PDF
Some academic units have different calendars from the one below. The Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs has more information.
The Rutgers Academic Calendar for Newark and New Brunswick for 2022-2023 is below.