View alternate academic calendars
| Day | Dates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F | January 1 |
Degree Applications for May 2021 due in the Office of Records and Registration, WH 115 More information including application All students who wish to have a degree or certificate conferred, must apply (undergraduate, graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study) |
| January 4 - January 11 |
Registration moratorium: Continuing undergraduates cannot add and drop classes |
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| T | January 12 |
Non-matriculated and visiting student undergraduate registration begins Link for policy and registration information Cross-Registered registration begins Information link |
| U | January 17 |
Returning Residents May Check Into Residence Halls after 10am |
| T | January 19 |
OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF CLASSES |
| January 19 - January 25 | ||
| M | January 25 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed - Classes in session |
| January 26 - February 1 |
Late Registration/Course Drop: Course Add requires electronic permission from the instructor. $40 late registration fee for first time registration and $20 course change fee for course add. |
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| M | February 1 |
In-person instruction begins for seated courses |
| M | February 1 |
SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION ENDS |
| February 2 - March 29 |
Course Withdrawal Period: A student may withdraw from a course that started at the beginning of the semester ($20 course withdrawal fee) Policy and procedure and Students elect course withdrawal here |
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| M | February 15 |
President’s Day - Classes in session |
| M | February 15 |
Enrollment census reporting due The census date is set by SUNY System Administration and typically marks the end of the add/drop period. On this day, New Paltz takes a "snapshot" of all students' enrollment which becomes the "official enrollment" that is used for required State reporting and determining financial aid eligibility Faculty are required to report student non-attendance in Starfish, accessible in my.newpaltz.edu and Blackboard |
| T | February 23 |
Mind, Body, Spirit Day - No Classes |
| M | March 1 |
Last day for student to submit work due for course graded “I” (incomplete) for Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 |
| M | March 8 |
Mid-Point of Spring 2021 semester |
| F | March 12 |
Last day for instructor to submit grade change for an “I” (incomplete) for Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 Incomplete grading policy |
| M | March 15 |
Degree Applications for August 2021 conferral due in the Office of Records and Registration - WH 115 for students who wish to participate in the MAY 2021 commencement ceremony More information including application All students who wish to have a degree or certificate conferred, even if they do not intend to participate in graduation, must apply (undergraduate, graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study) |
| W | March 24 |
Mind, Body, Spirit Day - No Classes |
| M | March 29 |
Last day for Course Withdrawal Faculty see update to the academic integrity policies affecting course withdrawal and Students elect course withdrawal here |
| March 29 - May 2 |
Declaration moratorium for Major/Minor: Students cannot declare a major or minor at this time |
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| April 1 - May 1 |
Study Abroad: Deadlines for Summer Virtual Applications vary by program. Please check the website. Information |
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| M | April 12 |
Summer Session 2021 registration begins More information |
| April 12 - August 16 |
Fall 2021 Registration Schedule of classes |
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| R | April 15 |
Study Abroad: Deadline for Fall semester and Academic Year applications at 11:59 pm EDT Information |
| R | April 15 |
Mind, Body, Spirit Day - No Classes |
| April 19 - May 3 |
Student Evaluation of Instruction (SEI) administration |
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| R | April 29 |
Last day for student elected Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option for full semester courses Policy and Students elect S/U here Part of term courses follow the alternative calendar linked above. |
| R | April 29 |
Undergraduates: Last day to take a leave of absence or withdraw from College Form |
| R | April 29 |
Last day of classes for Spring 2021 |
| April 30 - May 3 |
Study Day/Make-up Class Day |
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| May 1 - October 1 |
Study Abroad: Applications open for Intersession semester, Spring semester and Calendar Year Information |
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| T | May 4 |
Common Exam Day |
| May 5 - May 11 |
Final Examinations Final exam calendar |
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| T | May 11 |
End of Spring 2021 semester |
| W | May 12 |
Residence Halls close 10 am Students who are graduating can stay until after their Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony |
| F | May 14 |
Shortened In-Person Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies for 2020-2021 Candidates and Graduates |
| S | May 15 |
Shortened In-Person Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies for 2020-2021 Candidates and Graduates |
| U | May 16 |
Shortened In-Person Graduate Commencement Ceremonies for 2020-2021 Candidates and Graduates |
| T | May 18 |
Last day for faculty to submit final grades (due by 2pm) Information about grades |
| S | May 22 |
Shortened In-Person Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies for 2019-2020 Candidates and Graduates |
| U | May 23 |
Shortened In-Person Undergraduate & Graduate Commencement Ceremonies for 2019-2020 Candidates and Graduates |
| June 7 - August 13 |
Registration moratorium: Continuing undergraduates cannot add and drop classes for fall 2021. |
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| R | July 1 |
Degree Applications for December 2021 due in the Office of Records and Registration (Students participate in May 2022 ceremony) More information and application |
