2025-2026
Academic Calendar for Faculty
Fall 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Fall Tuition Due |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Fall Drop/Add Period begins (Must drop prior to the 3rd class. If adding a course, must have approval from instructor.) |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Last day to add a course (requires instructor approval) |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day* (Holiday) |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Fall Semester Begins |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Last day to drop a course with a 100% of tuition and fees refunded. |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Program Directors Meeting (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Faculty Virtual Onboarding Sessions – Enrollment Management and Student Services (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Faculty Meeting (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Dean’s Reception (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM) |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Spring Priority Registration Begins for Matriculated Students |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Oct 20, 2025 | SHP Faculty Structure and Governance (12:00 PM -1:00 PM) |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Deadline to File Graduation Application for January Graduates |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Spring Priority Registration Ends |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Program Directors Meeting (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Spring Regular Registration Begins |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Spring Non-Matriculated Registration Begins |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Last day to withdraw from Fall Course with a “W” grade |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Reappointment and Promotion (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Faculty Research and Scholarship Symposium (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Thanksgiving Day* (Holiday) |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Day after Thanksgiving* (Holiday) |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Spring Regular Registration Ends for All Students |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Nomination Period Opens for Student EIT Nominations |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Spring Late Registration Begins- $50 late fee for Matriculated Students |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Fall Semester Ends (date may vary by program) |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Fall Final Grades Due (NOON) |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas Day* (Holiday) |
| Dec 26, 2025 | School Closed from 12/26/24 – 1/1/26* (Holidays) |
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Years Day* (Holiday) |
Spring 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Spring Non Matriculated Late Registration Begins ($50 late fee) |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Summer and Fall Courses are sent to PD’s for update |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Excellence in Teaching Award Nomination Deadline (Student Nomination) |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Graduation for January Graduates |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Spring Late Registration Ends for All Students |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day * ( Holiday) |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Spring Semester Begins (date may vary by program) |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Spring Tuition Due |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Spring Tuition Due |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Drop/Add Period Begins (Must drop prior to the start of the 3rd class and if adding a course must have approval from instructor) |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Faculty Meeting (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) – NEWARK |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Last day to add a course (requires instructor approval) |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Deadline for Student Expenses and Fees to Enrollment Services |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Last day to be in a student status. Students not in a status by this date will be administratively withdrawn. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Deadline for Start/End dates sent to Enrollment Management |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Final Date for Submission of Faculty Promotions/Reappointments Packets for Consideration. |
| Feb 1, 2026 | May Graduate Application Deadline |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Last day to drop a course with a 100% of tuition and fees refunded. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Program Directors Meeting (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Summer and Fall Course Schedules due from PD’s |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Excellence in Research Award Nomination Deadline (Faculty Nominated) |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Academic Policies & Procedures (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Deadline to File Early Graduation Application for August graduates |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Faculty Nominated Awards (Dist. Serv., Dist. Alumni, SSB Med. of Exc., Stud. Acad., Clin. & Serv. Award) Deadline |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Summer and Fall Priority Registration Begins (matriculated students only) |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Mar 16, 2026 | From Practicioner to Educator & from Educator to Scholar (12:00 PM – 1:00PM) |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Summer Priority Registration Ends |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Program Directors Meeting (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Last Day to Withdraw from a Spring Course |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Summer Non-Matriculated Registration Begins |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Regular Summer and Fall Registration Begins (all student registration types excluding Fall non matrics) |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Rutgers Day |
| Apr 27, 2026 | ASAHP Scholarship Deadline |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Faculty Development (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) – Newark |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Faculty Meeting (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) – Newark |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| May 1, 2026 | Faculty Evaluation Period Opens |
| May 4, 2025 | Summer Registration Ends for All Students |
| May 4, 2026 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| May 5, 2026 | Student Research and Scholarship Symposium |
| May 5, 2025 | Summer Late Registration Begins ($50 late fee) for Matriculated Students |
| May 5, 2026 | Summer Non-Matriculated Late Registration Begins ($50 late fee) |
| May 11, 2026 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| May 12, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| May 13, 2026 | Spring Semester Ends (date may vary by program) |
| May 15, 2026 | May Graduates Grades Due (NOON)** |
| May 17, 2026 | Rutgers University Commencement** |
| May 18, 2026 | Spring Grades Due (NOON)* |
| May 19, 2026 | SHP’s School Convocation at 10:00 AM (NJPAC) |
| May 19, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day* (Holiday) |
Summer 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Summer Semester Begins (date may vary by program) |
| May 26, 2026 | Summer Late Registration Ends for All Students |
| May 26, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| May 26, 2026 | Summer Drop/Add Period Begins (date may vary by program) |
| May 26, 2026 | Summer Tuition Due |
| May 31, 2026 | Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Program Directors Meeting (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Last day to add a course (requires instructor approval) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Last day to be in a student status. Students not in a status by this date will be administratively withdrawn. |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Faculty Retreat** |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Last day to drop a course with a 100% of tuition and fees refunded. |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Standing Committee Meeting (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | General Student Scholarship Application Deadline |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Juneteenth Observed |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Deadline to apply for August Graduation |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Independence Day* (Holiday)(Observed) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Fall Non Matriculated Registration Begins |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Spring Courses sent to PD’s for Update |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from Summer course with a “W” grade |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Standing Committee Meetings (as needed) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Fall Registration Ends |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Fall Late Registration Begins |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Standing Committee Meeting (as needed) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Orientation for SHP Standing Committee Chairs (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Fall Non-Matriculated Late Registration Begins ($50 late fee) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Summer Semester Ends (date may vary by program) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Summer Final Grades Due – Noon |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Graduation for August graduates |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Fall Late Registration Ends for All Students |
* On University holiday, students are not automatically excused from classes or clinical rotations at affiliate institutions. Consult with the program director.
** Dates are subject to change
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