Academic & Registration Calendars
The Academic Calendar provides an outline of important dates for each academic semester. The Registration and Withdrawal/Refund Calendars include key dates pertaining to registration, add/drop deadlines, and refund calculations. Dates are subject to change.
Fall 2024
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Fall Semester Begins
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Thursday Classes (No Tuesday Classes)
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Friday Classes (No Wednesday Classes)
Thursday, November 28, 2024 –
Sunday, December 1, 2024Thanksgiving Recess
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Classes End
Friday, January 3, 2025
GRADES DUE!
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April 8, 2024
Fall Course Schedule Available
April 15, 2024
Fall Registration Begins – Continuing Students
June 3, 2024
Fall Registration Begins – Incoming Students
July 1, 2024
Fall Rutgers Visiting Student Registration Begins
August 19, 2024
Fall Non-Degree Seeking Student Registration Begins
August 20, 2024
RU Here Campaign Opens
September 3, 2024
Fall Add/Drop Period Begins
-$50 late registration fee applies to non-registered continuing studentsSeptember 9, 2024
Fall MPH Practicum Capstone Learning Agreement Due1
-Last day to upload approved and signed Learning Agreement to Canvas as required for registration1September 16, 2024
Fall Add/Drop Period Ends
-Last day to add courses or drop courses at 100% refundSeptember 17, 2024
RU Here Campaign Ends
September 18, 2024
Deregistration for non-confirmation of RU Here
November 8, 2024
Fall MPH Applied Practice Experience Learning Agreement Due2
-Last day to upload approved and signed Learning Agreement to Canvas as required for registration2
-Actively registered students onlyFall MPH Applied Practice Experience Registration Ends
-Last day to register online for MPH Applied Practice Experience
1MPH Practicum Capstone refers to PRAC 0716 Practicum Capstone and PRAC 0717 Practicum Capstone. Students registering for PRAC 0716 or PRAC 0717 are required to review their Learning Agreement with faculty advisor and upload approved and signed Learning Agreement via Canvas. Students must register online for Practicum Capstone once cleared by the Office of Community Engagement & Public Health Practice. More information can be found here.
2MPH Applied Practice Experience refers to PRAC 0715 Applied Practice Experience. Students registering for PRAC 0715 are required to review their Learning Agreement with faculty advisor and upload approved and signed Learning Agreement via Canvas. Registration paperwork will be required for students who are approved to register for Applied Practice Experience after the Add/Drop period. More information can be found here.
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Students who stop attending a course without officially dropping the course will receive a failing grade. Furthermore, students dropping to zero credits for the semester are considered withdrawn and must submit a Leave of Absence Form. If you do not register for any courses or submit a leave of absence form you will be administratively withdrawn from the School of Public Health.
PhD in Public Health students who drop a course within the first 10 academic days of the semester are eligible for 100% refund. Courses dropped within 11-15 academic days are subject to an 80% refund and W grade. After 15 academic days, up until the end of week 10, dropped coursework is subject to a 0% refund and W grade.
April 15, 2024 – September 16, 2024
100% refund for all dropped courses and no class recorded.
September 16, 2024
Last day to add a course to existing schedule
Last day to drop course w/o "W" grade if not withdrawing in fullSeptember 17, 2024 – September 23, 2024
80% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
September 24, 2024 – September 30, 2024
60% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
October 1, 2024 – October 7, 2024
40% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
October 8, 2024 – November 4, 2024
0% refunds and a grade of W recorded
November 4, 2024
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF W
Spring 2025
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Spring Semester Begins
Saturday, March 15, 2025 –
Sunday, March 23, 2025Spring Recess
Monday, May 12, 2025
Classes End
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
GRADES DUE!
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Rutgers University Commencement
TBA
School of Public Health Convocation
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October 28, 2024
Spring Course Schedule Available
November 4, 2024
Spring Registration Begins – Continuing Students
December 2, 2024
Spring Registration Begins – Incoming Students
January 6, 2025
Spring Rutgers Visiting & Non-Degree Seeking Student Registration Begins
January 7, 2025
RU Here Campaign Opens
January 21, 2025
Spring Add/Drop Period Begins
-$50 late registration fee applies to non-registered continuing studentsJanuary 27, 2025
Spring MPH Practicum Capstone Learning Agreement Due1
-Last day to upload approved and signed Learning Agreement to Canvas as required for registration1February 3, 2025
Spring Add/Drop Period Ends
-Last day to add courses or drop courses at 100% refundFebruary 4, 2025
RU Here Campaign Ends
February 5, 2025
Deregistration for non-confirmation of RU Here
March 7, 2025
Spring MPH Applied Practice Experience Learning Agreement Due2
-Last day to upload approved and signed Learning Agreement to Canvas as required for registration2
-Actively registered students onlyMarch 14, 2025
Spring MPH Applied Practice Experience Registration Ends
-Last day to register online for MPH Applied Practice Experience
1MPH Practicum Capstone refers to PRAC 0716 Practicum Capstone and PRAC 0717 Practicum Capstone. Students registering for PRAC 0716 or PRAC 0717 are required to review their Learning Agreement with faculty advisor and upload approved and signed Learning Agreement via Canvas. Students must register online for Practicum Capstone once cleared by the Office of Community Engagement & Public Health Practice. More information can be found here.
2MPH Applied Practice Experience refers to PRAC 0715 Applied Practice Experience. Students registering for PRAC 0715 are required to review their Learning Agreement with faculty advisor and upload approved and signed Learning Agreement via Canvas. Registration paperwork will be required for students who are approved to register for Applied Practice Experience after the Add/Drop period. More information can be found here.
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Students who stop attending a course without officially dropping the course will receive a failing grade. Furthermore, students dropping to zero credits for the semester are considered withdrawn and must submit a Leave of Absence Form. If you do not register for any courses or submit a leave of absence form you will be administratively withdrawn from the School of Public Health.
PhD in Public Health students who drop a course within the first 10 academic days of the semester are eligible for 100% refund. Courses dropped within 11-15 academic days are subject to an 80% refund and W grade. After 15 academic days, up until the end of week 10, dropped coursework is subject to a 0% refund and W grade
November 4, 2024 – February 3, 2025
100% refund for all dropped courses and no class recorded.
February 3, 2025
Last day to add a course to existing schedule
Last day to drop course w/o "W" grade if not withdrawing in fullFebruary 4, 2025 – February 10, 2025
80% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
February 11, 2025 – February 17, 2025
60% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
February 18, 2025– February 24, 2025
40% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
February 25, 2025 – March 31, 2025
0% refunds and a grade of W recorded
March 31, 2025
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF W
Summer 2025
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Monday, May 19, 2025
Summer Session I (6-week) & Summer (12-week) Begins
Monday, May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Recess – No classes
-Rutgers School of Public Health Administrative Office Closed Monday, May 27Monday, June 30, 2025
Summer Session I (6-week) Ends
Friday, July 4, 2025
Independence Day
-Rutgers School of Public Health Administrative Office Closed Thursday, July 4
Monday, July 7, 2025
GRADES DUE! (Summer Session 1)
Monday, July 7, 2025
Summer Session II (6-week) Begins
Friday, August 15, 2025
Summer Session II (6-week) & Summer (12-week) Ends
Monday, August 18, 2025
GRADES DUE! (Summer Session II & Summer 12-week)
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April 7, 2025
Summer Course Schedule Available
April 14, 2025
Summer Registration Begins
May 5, 2025
Summer Session I (6-week) & Summer (12-week) Rutgers Visiting & Non-Degree Seeking Student Registration Begins
May 5, 2025
RU Here Campaign Opens
May 16, 2025
Summer MPH Practicum Capstone Learning Agreement Due1
-Last day to upload approved and signed Learning Agreement to Canvas as required for registration1May 19, 2025
Summer Session I (6-week) & Summer (12-week) Add/Drop Period Begins
- $50 late registration fee applies to non-registered matriculated students
May 20, 2025
Summer Session I (6-week) Add/Drop Period Ends
- May 21 is the last day to add Summer Session I course or drop Summer Session I course at 100% refund
May 23, 2025
Summer (12-week) Add/Drop Period Ends
-May 24 is the last day to add Summer (12-week) course or drop Summer (12-week) course at 100% refundMay 23, 2025
RU Here Campaign Ends
- Summer Session I (6-week) & Summer (12-week)May 26, 2025
Deregistration for non-confirmation of RU Here
- Summer Session I (6-week) & Summer (12-week)June 23, 2025
Summer Session II (6-week) Rutgers Visiting & Non-Degree Seeking Student Registration Begins
July 1, 2025
Summer MPH Applied Practice Experience Learning Agreement Due2
-Last day to upload approved and signed Learning Agreement to Canvas as required for registration2July 7, 2025
Summer Session II (6-week) Add/Drop Period Begins
- $50 late registration fee applies to non-registered matriculated students
July 8, 2025
Summer Session II (6-week) Add/Drop Period Ends
- July 9 is the last day to add Summer Session II course or drop Summer Session II course at 100% refund
July 8, 2025
Summer MPH Applied Practice Experience Registration Ends
-Last day to register online for MPH Applied Practice Experience
July 8, 2025
RU Here Campaign Ends
- Summer Session IIJuly 9, 2025
Deregistration for non-confirmation of RU Here
- Summer Session II1MPH Practicum Capstone refers to PRAC 0716 Practicum Capstone and PRAC 0717 Practicum Capstone. Students registering for PRAC 0716 or PRAC 0717 are required to review their Learning Agreement with faculty advisor and upload approved and signed Learning Agreement via Canvas. Students must register online for Practicum Capstone once cleared by the Office of Community Engagement & Public Health Practice. More information can be found here.
2MPH Applied Practice Experience refers to PRAC 0715 Applied Practice Experience. Students registering for PRAC 0715 are required to review their Learning Agreement with faculty advisor and upload approved and signed Learning Agreement via Canvas. Registration paperwork will be required for students who are approved to register for Applied Practice Experience after the Add/Drop period. More information can be found here.
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This Withdrawal/Refund Schedule applies to courses that are held for 6 weeks (Summer Session I). Students who stop attending a course without officially dropping the course will receive a failing grade.
April 14, 2025 – May 20, 2025
100% refund for all dropped courses and no class recorded.
May 20, 2025
Last day to add a course to existing schedule
Last day to drop course w/o "W" grade if not withdrawing in fullMay 21, 2025 – May 24, 2025
80% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
May 25, 2025
60% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
May 26, 2025
40% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
May 27, 2025 – June 16, 2025
0% refunds and a grade of W recorded
June 16, 2025
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF W
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This Withdrawal/Refund Schedule applies to courses that are held for 6 weeks (Summer Session II). Students who stop attending a course without officially dropping the course will receive a failing grade
April 14, 2025 – July 8, 2025
100% refund for all dropped courses and no class recorded.
July 8, 2025
Last day to add a course to existing schedule
Last day to drop course w/o "W" grade if not withdrawing in fullJuly 9, 2025 – July 12, 2025
80% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
July 13, 2025
60% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
July 14, 2025
40% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
July 15, 2025 – August 1, 2025
0% refunds and a grade of W recorded
August 1, 2025
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF W
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This Withdrawal/Refund Schedule applies to courses that are held for 12 weeks (Summer Sessions I & II Combined). Students who stop attending a course without officially dropping the course will receive a failing grade
April 14, 2025 – May 23, 2025
100% refund for all dropped courses and no class recorded.
May 23, 2025
Last day to add a course to existing schedule
Last day to drop course w/o "W" grade if not withdrawing in fullMay 24, 2025 – May 30, 2025
80% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
May 31, 2025 – June 6, 2025
60% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
June 7, 2025 – June 13, 2025
40% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade recorded.
June 14, 2025 – July 18, 2025
0% refunds and a grade of W recorded
July 18, 2025
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF W