Kean University Academic Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide

The academic calendar serves as a vital resource, providing students, faculty, and staff with a structured overview of important dates and deadlines for each academic term at Kean University. While the calendar outlines essential dates, it is important to note that individual academic programs and administrative departments may have additional dates and deadlines specific to their operations. Therefore, students should consult with their respective departments for a complete schedule.

The academic calendar is reviewed annually and is subject to changes, so it's advisable to check for updates regularly.

Spring 2026: Key Dates and Deadlines

The Spring 2026 semester at Kean University is filled with important dates for students to keep in mind. Below is a breakdown of these dates by course format and general deadlines.

General Spring 2026 Deadlines

Fri., Jan. 5: Deadline to submit required immunization records for students admitted in the Spring semester.
Mon., Jan. 12: Term begins.
Mon., Jan. 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - University Closed - Classes are not in session. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details.
Fri., Feb. 6: Final Deadline for submitting upcoming May degree date graduation application (Undergraduate & Graduate).
Fri., Feb. 13: Last day to file for spring graduate comprehensive examinations.
Mon., Feb. 16: Presidents' Day - University Closed - Classes are not in session. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details.
Mon., Feb. 23: Last day to submit required immunization records prior to hold/restriction placed on student account (Students admitted in the current Spring semester).
Thu., Feb. 26: Full-term and first-half term classes follow a Monday schedule - No Thursday full-term and first-half term classes meet.
Fri., Feb. 27: Last day to make up "Incomplete" grades from preceding Fall semester (Graduating Seniors see Graduation instructions).
Fri., Mar. 6: Final Deadline for submitting upcoming August degree date graduation application (Undergraduate & Graduate).
Fri., Mar. 6: Last day for students to initiate a change of grade for courses taken in the preceding Fall semester (Graduating Seniors see Graduation instructions).
Sat., Mar. 7: Graduate comprehensive examinations.
Mon., Mar. 9 - Sun., Mar. 15: Spring Recess.
Fri., Mar. 20: Last day to make up "Incomplete" grades from preceding Winter semester (Graduating Seniors see Graduation instructions).
Tue., Mar. 31: Summer & Fall Registration Begins.
Fri., Apr. 3 - Sun., Apr. 5: Good Friday/Holiday Weekend- University closed. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details.
Mon., Apr. 20 - Wed., Apr. 22: Research Days.
Tue., Apr. 28: Full-term and second-half term classes follow a Friday schedule - No Tuesday full-term and second-half term classes meet.
Thur., May 14: Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
Wed., May 20: University Commencement Ceremony - Please visit www.kean.edu/commencement for details.

Full Term Courses (Spring 2026)

Mon., Jan. 12: Courses begin.
Tue., Jan. 20: Last day to add courses.
Tue., Jan. 20: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Wed., Jan. 21: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Mon., Jan. 26: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Mon., Feb. 2: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Feb. 2: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Feb. 2: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Sun., Mar. 29: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Fri., May 1 - Thu., May 7: Exam week.
Thu., May 7: Courses end.
Wed., May 13: Grades due.

First-Half Term Courses (Spring 2026)

Mon., Jan. 12: Courses begin.
Tue., Jan. 20: Last day to add courses.
Tue., Jan. 20: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Wed., Jan. 21: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Mon., Jan. 26: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Mon., Jan. 26: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Jan. 26: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Feb. 2: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Thu., Feb. 19: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Mon., Mar. 2 - Sun., Mar. 8: Exam week.
Sun., Mar. 8: Courses end.
Thu., Mar. 12: Grades due.

First-Half Kean Online Courses (Spring 2026)

Mon., Jan. 12: Courses begin.
Thu., Jan. 15: Last day to add courses.
Tue., Jan. 20: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Wed., Jan. 21: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Mon., Jan. 26: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Mon., Jan. 26: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Jan. 26: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Feb. 2: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Thu., Feb. 19: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Sun., Mar. 8: Courses end.
Thu., Mar. 12: Grades due.

Second-Half Term Courses (Spring 2026)

Mon., Mar. 16: Courses begin.
Mon., Mar. 23: Last day to add courses.
Mon., Mar. 23: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Tue., Mar. 24: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Mon., Mar. 30: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Mon., Mar. 30: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Mar. 30: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Apr. 6: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Thu., Apr. 23: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Fri., May 1 - Thu., May 7: Exam week.
Thu., May 7: Courses end.

Second-Half Kean Online Courses (Spring 2026)

Mon., Mar. 16: Courses begin.
Thu., Mar. 19: Last day to add courses.
Mon., Mar. 23: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Tue., Mar. 24: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Mon., Mar. 30: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Mon., Mar. 30: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Mar. 30: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Apr. 6: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Thu., Apr. 23: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Sun., May 10: Courses end.

Summer 2026: Important Dates and Deadlines

The Summer 2026 term at Kean University offers a variety of course formats, each with its own set of deadlines.

General Summer 2026 Deadlines

Mon., May 18: Summer term first-half courses begin.
Wed., May 20: University Commencement Ceremony - Please visit www.kean.edu/commencement for details. Classes are not in session - University is open. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details.
Mon., May 25: Memorial Day - University Closed. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details.
Fri., Jun. 19: Juneteenth (Observed) - University Closed. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details.
Fri., Jul. 3: Independence Day (Observed) - University Closed. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details.
Tue., Jul. 7: Summer term second-half courses begin.
Fri., Jul. 17: Last day to make up "Incomplete" grades from preceding Spring semester (Graduating Seniors see Graduation instructions).

Summer First-Half Courses (2026)

Mon., May. 18: Courses begin.
Wed., May. 20: Last day to add courses.
Wed., May. 20: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Thu., May. 21: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Tue., May. 26: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Wed., May. 27: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Mon., Jun. 1: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Jun. 1: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Jun. 22: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Sun., Jul. 5: Courses end.
Thu., Jul. 9: Grades due.

Summer First-Half Seven-week Online Courses (2026)

Mon., May. 18: Courses begin.
Wed., May. 20: Last day to add courses.
Wed., May. 20: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Thu., May. 21: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Tue., May. 26: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Wed., May. 27: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Mon., Jun. 1: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Jun. 1: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Jun. 15: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Thu., Jun. 25: Courses end.
Wed., Jul. 1: Grades due.

Summer First-Half Six-week Courses (2026)

Mon., May. 18: Courses begin.
Wed., May. 20: Last day to add courses.
Wed., May. 20: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Thu., May. 21: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Tue., May. 26: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Wed., May. 27: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Mon., Jun. 1: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Jun. 1: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Jun. 8: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Thu., Jun. 18: Courses end.
Thu., Jun. 25: Grades due.

Summer First-Half Five-week Courses (2026)

Mon., May. 18: Courses begin.
Wed., May. 20: Last day to add courses.
Wed., May. 20: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Thu., May. 21: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Tue., May. 26: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Wed., May. 27: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Mon., Jun. 1: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Jun. 1: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Jun. 8: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Thu., Jun. 18: Courses end.
Thu., Jun. 25: Grades due.

Summer Second-Half Courses (2026)

Mon., Jul. 6: Courses begin.
Wed., Jul. 8: Last day to add courses.
Wed., Jul. 8: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Thu., Jul. 9: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Mon., Jul. 13: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Tue., Jul. 14: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Mon., Jul. 20: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Jul. 20: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Aug. 10: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Sun., Aug. 23: Courses end.
Thu., Aug. 27: Grades due.

Summer Second-Half Seven-week Online Courses (2026)

Mon., Jul. 6: Courses begin.
Wed., Jul. 8: Last day to add courses.
Wed., Jul. 8: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Thu., Jul. 9: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Mon., Jul. 13: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Tue., Jul. 14: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Mon., Jul. 20: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Jul. 20: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Aug. 3: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Thu., Aug. 13: Courses end.
Wed., Aug. 19: Grades due.

Summer Second-Half Six-week Courses (2026)

Mon., Jul. 6: Courses begin.
Wed., Jul. 8: Last day to add courses.
Wed., Jul. 8: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Thu., Jul. 9: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Mon., Jul. 13: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Tue., Jul. 14: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Mon., Jul. 20: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Jul. 20: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Jul. 27: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Thu., Aug. 6: Courses end.
Wed., Aug. 12: Grades due.

Summer Second-Half Five-week Courses (2026)

Mon., Jul. 6: Courses begin.
Wed., Jul. 8: Last day to add courses.
Wed., Jul. 8: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Thu., Jul. 9: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Mon., Jul. 13: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Tue., Jul. 14: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date.
Mon., Jul. 20: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Mon., Jul. 20: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Mon., Jul. 27: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Thu., Aug. 6: Courses end.
Wed., Aug. 12: Grades due.

Fall 2026: Key Dates and Deadlines

The Fall 2026 semester at Kean University presents a structured timeline of important dates and deadlines. Here's a detailed overview:

General Fall 2026 Deadlines

Sat., Aug. 1: Deadline to submit required immunization records (Students admitted Fall semester).
Tue., Sep. 1: Term begins.
Fri., Sep. 4: Final Deadline for submitting upcoming January (Fall) graduation application (Undergraduate & Graduate).
Mon., Sep. 7: Labor Day - University Closed.
Tue., Sep. 29: Last day to submit required immunization records prior to hold/restriction placed on student account (Students admitted Fall semester).
Mon., Oct. 12: Columbus Day - state holiday - classes will be held.
Fri., Oct. 16: Last day to file for fall graduate comprehensive examinations.
Fri., Oct. 23: Last day for students to initiate a change of grade for courses taken in the preceding Spring semester or Summer session.
Tue., Oct. 27: Registration for Winter & Spring begins.
Fri., Nov. 6: Last day to make up "Incomplete" grades from preceding Summer semester-Graduating students: see graduation instructions.
Sat., Nov. 7: Graduate comprehensive examinations.
Tue., Nov. 3: Election Day - University closed. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details.
Wed., Nov. 11: Veterans Day (Observed) - state holiday - classes will be held.
Thu., Nov. 26 - Sun., Nov. 29: Thanksgiving recess - University closed. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details.
Wed., Dec. 9: Full-term and second-half term classes follow a Tuesday schedule - No Wednesday full-term and second-half term classes meet.

Full Term Courses (Fall 2026)

Tue., Sep. 1: Courses begin.
Tue., Sep. 8: Last day to add courses.
Tue., Sep. 8: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Wed., Sep. 9: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Tue., Sep. 15: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Tue., Sep. 22: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Tue., Sep. 22: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Tue., Sep. 22: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund.
Mon., Nov. 16: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Tue., Dec. 15 - Mon., Dec. 21: Exam week.
Mon., Dec. 21: Courses end.
Mon., Dec. 28: Grades due.

First-Half Term Courses (Fall 2026)

Tue., Sep. 1: Courses begin.
Tue., Sep. 8: Last day to add courses.
Tue., Sep. 8: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Wed., Sep. 9: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Tue., Sep. 15: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Tue., Sep. 15: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Tue., Sep. 15: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Tue., Sep. 22: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund.
Fri., Oct. 9: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Tue., Oct. 20 - Mon., Oct. 26: Exam week.
Mon., Oct. 26: Courses end.
Fri., Oct. 30: Grades due.

First-Half Online Courses (Fall 2026)

Tue., Sep. 1: Courses begin.
Fri., Sep. 4: Last day to add courses.
Tue., Sep. 8: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Wed., Sep. 9: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Tue., Sep. 15: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Tue., Sep. 15: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Tue., Sep. 15: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Tue., Sep. 22: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund.
Fri., Oct. 9: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Mon., Oct. 26: Courses end.
Fri., Oct. 30: Grades due.

Second-Half Term Courses (Fall 2026)

Tue., Oct. 27: Courses begin.
Tue., Nov. 3: Last day to add courses.
Tue., Nov. 3: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Wed., Nov. 4: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Tue., Nov. 10: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Tue., Nov. 10: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Tue., Nov. 10: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Tue., Nov. 17: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund.
Fri., Dec. 4: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Tue., Dec. 15 - Mon., Dec. 21: Exam week.
Mon., Dec. 21: Courses end.
Mon., Dec. 28: Grades due.

Second-Half Online Courses (Fall 2026)

Tue., Oct. 27: Courses begin.
Fri., Oct. 30: Last day to add courses.
Tue., Nov. 3: Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record.
Wed., Nov. 4: Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals.
Tue., Nov. 10: Last day to withdraw with 75% refund.
Tue., Nov. 10: Last day to declare a course as an audit.
Tue., Nov. 10: Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option.
Tue., Nov. 17: Last day to withdraw with 50% refund.
Fri., Dec. 4: Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund).
Mon., Dec. 21: Courses end.
Mon., Dec. 28: Grades due.

Holidays and Breaks

Throughout the academic year, Kean University observes several holidays and breaks. It is important to note that online courses may not always observe the same holidays or breaks as in-person classes. Online students should always refer to their course outlines for specific details.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: University Closed - Classes are not in session.
Presidents' Day: University Closed - Classes are not in session.
Spring Recess: Classes are not in session.
Good Friday/Holiday Weekend: University Closed - Classes are not in session.
Memorial Day: University Closed.
Juneteenth (Observed): University Closed.
Independence Day (Observed): University Closed.
Labor Day: University Closed.
Election Day: University Closed.
Thanksgiving Recess: University Closed.
Christmas Eve: University Closed - Classes are not in session.
Christmas Day: University Closed - Classes are not in session.
New Year's Day: University Closed - Classes are not in session.

Key Considerations for Students

Immunization Records: Students must submit required immunization records by the specified deadlines to avoid holds or restrictions on their accounts.
Graduation Applications: Students planning to graduate must submit their graduation applications by the published deadlines.
Incomplete Grades: Students with "Incomplete" grades from previous semesters should make arrangements with their instructors to complete the coursework by the deadlines.
Course Withdrawals: Students should carefully consider the refund schedule and withdrawal deadlines before dropping a course.
Pass/Fail Option: Undergraduate students have the option to declare a course as Pass/Fail by the specified deadline.
Online Courses: Online students should always review their course outlines for specific details regarding holidays, breaks, and deadlines.

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