2026-2027 Academic Calendar for Faculty
Fall 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Fall Semester Begins |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Fall Tuition Due |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Fall Drop/Add Period begins (Must drop prior to the 3rd class. If adding a course, must have approval from instructor.) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day* (Holiday) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Last day to be in a student status for the fall semester. Students not in a status by this date will be administratively withdrawn. |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Last day to add a course (requires instructor approval) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Last day to drop a course with a 100% of tuition and fees refunded. |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Program Directors Meeting (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Faculty Virtual Onboarding Sessions – Enrollment Management and Student Services (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Enrollment Management & Student Services (12:00 PM – 1:00PM) |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Faculty Meeting (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Dean’s Reception (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Spring Priority Registration Begins for Matriculated Students |
| Oct 19, 2026 | SHP Faculty Structure & Governance (12:00 PM – 1:00PM) |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Faculty Virtual Onboarding Sessions – SHP Faculty Structure and Governance (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Deadline to File Graduation Application for January Graduates |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Program Directors Meeting (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Spring Regular Registration Begins |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Spring Non Matriculated Registration Begins |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Spring Priority Registration Ends |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Faculty Research and Scholarship Symposium (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Reappointment & Promotion (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from Fall Course with a “W” grade |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Faculty Virtual Onboarding Sessions – Reappointment and Promotion (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day* ( Holiday) |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Day after Thanksgiving* (Holiday) |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Nomination Period Opens for Student EIT Nominations |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Spring Regular Registration Ends for All Students |
| Dec 2, 2026 | Spring Late Registration Begins- $50 late fee for Matriculated Students |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Dec 8, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Fall Semester Ends (date may vary by program) |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Fall Final Grades Due (NOON) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day* (Holiday) |
| Dec 28, 2026 | School Closed from 12/28/26 – 1/1/27* (Holidays) |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Years Day* (Holiday) |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
Spring 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2027 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Spring Non Matriculated Late Registration Begins ($50 late fee) |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Jan 12, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Spring Tuition Due |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Summer and Fall Courses are sent to PD’s for update |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Excellence in Teaching Award Nomination Deadline (Student Nomination) |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Graduation for January Graduates |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King’s Day* ( Holiday) |
| Jan 19, 2027 | Spring Late Registration Ends for All Students |
| Jan 19, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Jan 19, 2027 | Spring Semester Begins (date may vary by program) |
| Jan 19, 2027 | 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 25, 2027 | Faculty Meeting (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) – NEWARK |
| Jan 25, 2027 | Last day to add a course (requires instructor approval) |
| Jan 25, 2027 | Last day to be in a student status. Students not in a status by this date will be administratively withdrawn. |
| Jan 26, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Jan 27, 2027 | Deadline for Student Expenses and Fees to Enrollment Services |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Deadline for Start/End dates sent to Enrollment Management |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Final Date for Submission of Faculty Promotions/Reappointments Packets for Consideration. |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Last day to drop a course with a 100% of tuition and fees refunded. |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Program Directors Meeting (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Feb 1, 2027 | May Graduate Application Deadline |
| Feb 2, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Feb 8, 2027 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Feb 9, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Summer and Fall Course Schedules due from PD’s |
| Feb 11, 2027 | Excellence in Research Award Nomination Deadline (Faculty Nominated) |
| Feb 16, 2027 | Academic Policies & Procedures (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Feb 16, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Deadline to File Early Graduation Application for August graduates |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Faculty Nominated Awards (Dist. Serv., Dist. Alumni, SSB Med. of Exc., Stud. Acad., Clin. & Serv. Award) deadline. |
| Mar 2, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Mar 2, 2027 | Summer and Fall Priority Registration Begins (matriculated students only) |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Mar 16, 2027 | From Practicioner to Educator & from Educator to Scholar (12:00 PM – 1:00PM) |
| Mar 16, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Mar 23, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Summer Priority Registration Ends |
| Mar 30, 2027 Tue | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Last Day to Withdraw from a Spring Course |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Program Directors Meeting (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Apr 8, 2027 | Summer Non-Matriculated Registration Begins |
| Apr 8, 2027 | Regular Summer and Fall Registration Begins (all student registration types excluding Fall non matrics) |
| Apr 12, 2027 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Apr 13, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Apr 20, 2027 | Research & Scholarship (12:00 PM – 1:00PM) |
| Apr 20, 2027 | Summer Registration Ends for All Students |
| Apr 20, 2027 Tue | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| Apr 21, 2027 | Summer Late Registration Begins ($50 late fee) for Matriculated Students |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Rutgers Day |
| Apr 26, 2027 | Faculty Development (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) – Newark |
| Apr 26, 2027 | Faculty Meeting (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) – NEWARK |
| Apr 27, 2027 | ASAHP Scholarship Deadline |
| Apr 27, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| May 1, 2027 | Faculty Evaluation Period Opens |
| May 3, 2027 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| May 4, 2027 | Student Research and Scholarship Symposium (9 A.M. – 5 P.M.) |
| May 6, 2027 | Spring Semester Ends (date may vary by program) |
| May 10, 2027 | Standing Committee Meetings (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| May 10, 2027 | May Graduates Grades Due (NOON)** |
| May 11, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| May 12, 2027 | Spring Grades Due (NOON)* |
| May 16, 2027 | University Commencement** |
| May 18, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| May 19, 2027 | SHP’s School Convocation at 10:00 AM (NJPAC) |
| May 25, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| May 30, 2027 | Last day to add a course (requires instructor approval) |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day* (Holiday) |
Summer 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2027 | Summer Non-Matriculated Late Registration Begins ($50 late fee) |
| May 23, 2027 | Summer Late Registration Ends for All Students |
| May 24, 2027 | Summer Semester Begins (date may vary by program) |
| May 24, 2027 | Summer Drop/Add Period Begins (date may vary by program) |
| May 24, 2027 | Summer Tuition Due |
| May 25, 2027 | Hot Topics in Research and Scholarship (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| May 30, 2027 | Last day to add a course (requires instructor approval) |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day* (Holiday) |
| May 31, 2027 | Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| May 31, 2027 | Last day to be in a student status. Students not in a status by this date will be administratively withdrawn. |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Fall Regular Registration Begins |
| Jun 3, 2027 | Faculty Retreat** |
| Jun 7, 2027 | Last day to drop a course with a 100% of tuition and fees refunded. |
| Jun 7, 2027 | Program Directors Meeting (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| Jun 7, 2027 | Executive Council Meeting (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) |
| Jun 14, 2027 | Standing Committee Meeting (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Jun 15, 2027 | General Student Scholarship Application Deadline |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth Observed |
| Jun 24, 2027 | Leadership Council Meeting (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) |
| Jul 1, 2027 | Deadline to apply for August Graduation |
| Jul 5, 2027 | Independence Day* (Holiday) |
| Jul 8, 2027 | Fall Non Matriculated Registration Begins |
| Jul 12, 2027 | Standing Committee Meetings (as needed) |
| Jul 12, 2027 | Last day to withdraw from Summer course with a “W” grade |
| Jul 12, 2027 | Spring Courses sent to PD’s for Update |
| Jul 27, 2027 | Fall Registration Ends |
| Jul 28, 2027 | Fall Late Registration Begins |
| Aug 9, 2027 | Standing Committee Meeting (as needed) |
| Aug 10, 2027 | Summer Semester Ends (date may vary by program) |
| Aug 13, 2027 | Summer Final Grades Due – Noon |
| Aug 18, 2027 | Fall Non Matriculated Late Registration Begins ($50 late fee) |
| Aug 18, 2027 | Orientation for SHP Standing Committee Chairs (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM) |
| Aug 31, 2027 | Graduation for August graduates |
* 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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