In this post, we will show you the NYU Academic Calendar 2019-20. See the full New York University Academic Calendar 2019-2020 for January Term, Fall, Spring, Summer.
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NYU Academic Calendar 2019-2020
NYU Academic Calendar January Term 2019
Friday, September 28, 2018 | January Term 2019 course search and registration status features available on Albert. Please review the withdrawal schedule to determine when a grade of ‘W’ will be issued when dropping classes |
Monday, October 15, 2018 | January 2019 registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time for most Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students |
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 – Sunday, November 25, 2018 |
Student Thanksgiving Recess No classes scheduled |
Thursday, November 22, 2018 – Sunday, November 25, 2018 |
Thanksgiving Recess for University Offices No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 | The January term tuition payment is due |
Friday, December 14, 2018 | Last day of Fall 2018 classes |
Saturday, December 15, 2018 – Sunday, December 16, 2018 |
Reading Days |
Monday, December 17, 2018 – Friday, December 21, 2018 |
Fall Semester Exams
College of Arts & Science College of Nursing – Undergraduate (Non-Nursing Clinical Sequence) & graduate faculty of Arts & Science/Liberal Studies Gallatin School for Individualized Study Graduate School of Arts & Science Leonard N. Stern School of Business – Undergraduate College Tandon School of Engineering Robert F. Wagner – Graduate School of Public Service School of Professional Studies – Credit Programs Silver School of Social Work Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Tisch School of the Arts Final Grades Deadline |
Saturday, December 22, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 |
Student Winter Recess No classes scheduled |
Saturday, December 22, 2018 – Tuesday, January 1, 2019 |
Winter Recess for University Offices The University, including the Office of the University Registrar, will be closed from Saturday, December 22, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019. |
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | The University reopens |
Monday, January 7, 2019 | January Term 2019 classes begin |
Monday, January 7, 2019 | Last day to drop a class and receive a refund of 100% of tuition |
Monday, January 7, 2019 | The last day to drop a class without the issuance of a ‘W’ grade |
Monday, January 7, 2019 | Last day for all students to use Albert to add or drop January term classes |
Monday, January 7, 2019 | Last day of active waitlists |
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | Beginning today students who want to withdraw from a class should use the Request Class Withdrawal process. All students who wish to perform initial registration or a registration transaction to add a class must go to their academic advisor or their academic department in order to initiate this request. |
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | Beginning today students will be issued a grade of ‘W’ if they drop a class from their January term schedule or withdraw for the term. |
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | Waitlists will be purged |
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 | The Census Capture Date
The use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to securely log into NYU services becomes mandatory for new students. Earlier enrollment is recommended. |
Monday, January 21, 2019 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Friday, January 25, 2019 | Last day of January Term 2019 classes |
NYU Academic Calendar Spring 2019
Spring 2019 | |
Friday, October 12, 2018 | Spring 2019 course search and registration status features available on Albert Please review the withdrawal schedule to determine when a grade of ‘W’ will be issued when dropping classes |
Monday, November 12, 2018 | Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time for most Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students |
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 – Sunday, November 25, 2018 |
Student Thanksgiving Recess No classes scheduled |
Thursday, November 22, 2018 – Sunday, November 25, 2018 |
Thanksgiving Recess for University Offices No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Saturday, December 22, 2018 – Tuesday, January 1, 2019 |
Winter Recess for University Offices The University, including the Office of the University Registrar, will be closed from Saturday, December 22, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019. During this period requests for paper transcripts and enrollment certifications will not be processed |
Saturday, December 22, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 |
Student Winter Recess No classes scheduled |
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | The University reopens |
Friday, January 4, 2019 | Undergraduate Spring Payment Due Failure to meet the payment deadline may result in the cancellation of class reservations |
Monday, January 21, 2019 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Friday, January 25, 2019 | Last day of January Term 2019 classes |
Monday, January 28, 2019 | Spring 2019 classes begin |
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 | Graduate Spring Payment Due Failure to meet the payment deadline may result in the cancellation of class reservations |
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 | Late registration begins Initial registration between February 6, 2019 and February 24, 2019 will be charged a late registration fee Fee for undergraduate and diploma students: $50.00
Fee for graduate students: $25.00 |
Sunday, February 10, 2019 | Last day of active waitlists |
Sunday, February 10, 2019 | Last day to drop/add on Albert for all students
Last day of initial registration on Albert for all students Last day to drop a class and receive a refund of 100% of tuition & fees for Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students who are dropping classes, but will remain enrolled in at least one course. For Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students who ‘Completely Withdraw’ from ALL courses during the semester, please see the Refund Schedule for Complete Withdrawal. |
Sunday, February 10, 2019 | Last day to drop spring 2019 classes and not receive a grade of “W” |
Monday, February 11, 2019 | Beginning today students will be issued a grade of ‘W’ if they drop a class from their spring schedule or withdraw for the term |
Monday, February 11, 2019 | Waitlists will be purged |
Monday, February 11, 2019 | Courses dropped after the first two weeks of the semester: No refund of tuition or fees for Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students who are dropping classes, but will remain enrolled in at least one course. |
Monday, February 11, 2019 | Beginning today students who want to withdraw from a class should use the Request Class Withdrawal process.
All students who wish to perform initial registration or a registration transaction to add a class must go to their academic advisor or their academic department in order to initiate this request. |
Monday, February 18, 2019 | Presidents’ Day No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Monday, February 18, 2019 | The Census Capture Date
The use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to securely log into NYU services becomes mandatory for new students. Earlier enrollment is recommended. |
Monday, February 25, 2019 | Initial registration on or after Monday, February 25th, 2019 will be charged a revised late registration fee. Fee for undergraduate and diploma students: $100.00 Fee for graduate students: $50.00 |
Monday, March 18, 2019 – Sunday, March 24, 2019 |
Spring Recess No classes scheduled |
Friday, April 5, 2019 | Last day to use the Term Withdrawal Form to submit a spring semester term withdrawal request or submit a request to withdraw from a course. Students should consult the academic calendar of their home school for specific deadlines pertaining to course withdrawal for the term |
Friday, April 5, 2019 | Faculty deadline for entering midterm grades |
Monday, May 13, 2019 | Last day of Spring 2019 classes |
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | Reading Day |
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 – Tuesday, May 21, 2019 |
Spring Semester Exams College of Arts & Science College of Nursing – Undergraduate (Non-Nursing Clinical Sequence) & graduate faculty of Arts & Science/Liberal Studies Gallatin School for Individualized Study Graduate School of Arts & Science Leonard N. Stern School of Business – Undergraduate College Tandon School of Engineering Robert F. Wagner – Graduate School of Public Service School of Professional Studies – Credit Programs Silver School of Social Work Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Tisch School of the Arts Final Grades Deadline |
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | Commencement |
NYU Academic Calendar Summer 2019
Summer 2019 | |
Friday, January 11, 2019 | Summer 2019 course search and registration status features available on Albert |
Monday, February 11, 2019 | Registration Begins at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time for most Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students. |
Friday, May 17, 2019 | The summer term tuition payment is due
Failure to meet the payment deadline may result in the cancellation of class reservations. |
Monday, May 27, 2019 | Memorial Day No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Monday, May 27, 2019 | Last day of active waitlists for classes scheduled during the Special Session. |
Monday, May 27, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the Special Session and receive a refund of 100% Tuition and Fees |
Monday, May 27, 2019 | Last day to enroll on Albert for those classes scheduled during the Special Session. |
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 | First day of Summer term classes: 12-Week Session, 7-Week Session, First 6-Week Session, First 3-Week Session and the Special Session. |
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the First 3-Week Session and receive a refund of 100% Tuition and Fees |
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the First 3-Week Session and not be issued a grade of ‘W’ |
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 | Last day of active waitlists for classes scheduled during the First 3-Week Session |
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 | Last day to enroll on Albert for those classes scheduled during the First 3-Week Session |
Thursday, May 30, 2019 | Beginning today, withdrawal from a class scheduled in the First 3-Week Session will result in the issuance of a ‘W’ grade |
Friday, May 31, 2019 | Last day of active waitlists for classes scheduled during the 12-Week Session, the 7-Week Session, or the First 6-Week Session |
Friday, May 31, 2019 | Last day to enroll on Albert for classes scheduled during the 12-Week Session, the 7-Week Session, or the First 6-Week Session |
Friday, May 31, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled during the 12-Week Session, the 7-Week Session, or the First 6-Week Session and receive a refund of 100% Tuition and Fees |
Friday, May 31, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled during the 12-Week Session, the 7-Week Session, or the First 6-Week Session and not be issued a grade of ‘W’ |
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Beginning today, withdrawal from a class scheduled during the 12-Week Session, the 7-Week Session, or the First 6-Week Session will result in the issuance of a ‘W’ grade |
Saturday, June 15, 2019 | Legislative Day for Monday classes, if requested by the instructor. |
Sunday, June 16, 2019 | Last day of classes: First 3-Week Session. |
Monday, June 17, 2019 | First day of classes: Second 3-Week Session. |
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the Second 3-Week Session and receive a refund of 100% Tuition and Fees |
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the Second 3-Week Session and not be issued a grade of ‘W’ |
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | Last day of active waitlists for classes scheduled during the second 3-week session |
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | Last day to enroll into classes scheduled during the second 3-week session on Albert |
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | Beginning today, withdrawal from a class scheduled in the Second 3-Week Session will result in the issuance of a ‘W’ grade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | Independence Day
No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 | Legislative Day for Thursday classes, if requested by instructor. |
Sunday, July 7, 2019 | Last day of classes: First 6-Week Session and Second 3-Week Session. |
Monday, July 8, 2019 | First day of classes: Second 6-Week Session and Third 3-Week Session. |
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | Last day of active waitlists for classes scheduled during the Third 3-Week Session |
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | Last day to enroll on Albert for those classes scheduled during the Third 3-Week Session |
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the Third 3-Week Session and receive a refund of 100% Tuition and Fees |
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the Third 3-Week Session and not be issued a grade of ‘W’ |
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 | Beginning today, withdrawal from a class scheduled during the Third 3-Week Session will result in the issuance of a ‘W’ grade |
Thursday, July 11, 2019 | Last day of active waitlists for classes scheduled during the Second 6-Week Session |
Thursday, July 11, 2019 | Last day to enroll on Albert for classes scheduled during the Second 6-Week Session |
Thursday, July 11, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the Second 6-Week Session and receive a refund of 100% Tuition and Fees. |
Thursday, July 11, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the Second 6-Week Session and not be issued a grade of ‘W’ |
Friday, July 12, 2019 | Beginning today, withdrawal from a class scheduled in the Second 6-Week Session will result in the issuance of a ‘W’ grade |
Sunday, July 14, 2019 | Last day of classes: 7-Week Session. |
Sunday, July 28, 2019 | Last day of classes: Third 3-Week Session. |
Monday, July 29, 2019 | First day of classes: Fourth 3-Week Session. |
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | Last day of active waitlists for classes scheduled during the Fourth 3-Week Session |
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | Last day to enroll on Albert for those classes scheduled during the Fourth 3-Week Session |
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the Fourth 3-Week Session and receive a refund of 100% Tuition and Fees |
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | Last day to drop a class scheduled in the Fourth 3-Week Session and not be issued a grade of ‘W’ |
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 | Beginning today, withdrawal from a class scheduled in the Fourth 3-Week Session will result in the issuance of a ‘W’ grade |
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | The Census Capture Date
The use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to securely log into NYU services becomes mandatory for new students. Earlier enrollment is recommended. |
Sunday, August 18, 2019 | Last day of classes: 12-Week Session, Second 6-Week Session, Fourth 3-Week Session and the Special Session. Final Grades Deadline. Grades are due 72 hours after the scheduled final. |
NYU Academic Calendar Fall 2019
Fall 2019 | |
Friday, March 15, 2019 | Fall 2019 course search and registration status features available on Albert. Please review the withdrawal schedule to determine when a grade of ‘W’ will be issued when dropping classes. |
Monday, April 15, 2019 | Registration Begins by appointment for Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students. |
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | NYU Welcome Day / Move-in Day |
Monday, September 2, 2019 | Labor Day No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 | Fall 2019 classes begin |
Monday, October 14, 2019 | Fall Recess No classes scheduled |
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | Legislative Day – Classes will meet according to a Monday schedule |
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 – Friday, November 29, 2019 |
Student Thanksgiving Recess No classes scheduled |
Thursday, November 28, 2019 – Friday, November 29, 2019 |
Thanksgiving Recess for University Offices No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Friday, December 13, 2019 | Last day of Fall 2019 classes |
Saturday, December 14, 2019 – Sunday, December 15, 2019 |
Reading Days |
Monday, December 16, 2019 – Friday, December 20, 2019 |
Fall Semester Exams
College of Arts & Science College of Nursing – Undergraduate (Non-Nursing Clinical Sequence) & graduate faculty of Arts & Science/Liberal Studies Gallatin School for Individualized Study Graduate School of Arts & Science Leonard N. Stern School of Business – Undergraduate College Tandon School of Engineering Robert F. Wagner – Graduate School of Public Service School of Professional Studies – Credit Programs Silver School of Social Work Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Tisch School of the Arts Final Grades Deadline |
Saturday, December 21, 2019 – Sunday, January 5, 2020 |
Student Winter Recess No classes scheduled |
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 – Wednesday, January 1, 2020 |
Winter Recess for University Offices The University, including the Office of the University Registrar, will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, 2019 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. During this period requests for paper transcripts and enrollment certifications will not be processed. |
Thursday, January 2, 2020 | The University reopens |
NYU Academic Calendar January Term 2020
January Term 2020 | |
Friday, September 27, 2019 | January 2020 course search and registration status features available on Albert. Please review the withdrawal schedule to determine when a grade of ‘W’ will be issued when dropping classes. |
Monday, October 7, 2019 | Registration Begins by appointment for Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students. |
Thursday, January 2, 2020 | The University reopens |
Monday, January 6, 2020 | January Term 2020 classes begin |
Monday, January 20, 2020 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Friday, January 24, 2020 | Last day of January Term 2020 classes |
NYU Academic Calendar Spring 2020
Spring 2020 | |
Friday, October 11, 2019 | Spring 2020 course search and registration status features available on Albert. Please review the withdrawal schedule to determine when a grade of ‘W’ will be issued when dropping classes. |
Monday, November 11, 2019 | Registration Begins by appointment for Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students. |
Monday, January 27, 2020 | Spring 2020 classes begin |
Monday, February 17, 2020 | Presidents’ Day No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Monday, March 16, 2020 – Sunday, March 22, 2020 |
Spring Recess No classes scheduled |
Monday, May 11, 2020 | Last day of Spring 2020 classes |
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 | Reading Day |
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 – Tuesday, May 19, 2020 |
Spring Semester Exams
College of Arts & Science College of Nursing – Undergraduate (Non-Nursing Clinical Sequence) & GraduateFaculty of Arts & Science/Liberal Studies Gallatin School for Individualized Study Graduate School of Arts & Science Leonard N. Stern School of Business – Undergraduate College Tandon School of Engineering Robert F. Wagner – Graduate School of Public Service School of Professional Studies – Credit Programs Silver School of Social Work Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Tisch School of the Arts Final Grades Deadline |
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | Commencement (tentative date) |
NYU Academic Calendar Summer 2020
Summer 2020 | |
Friday, January 10, 2020 | Summer 2020 course search and registration status features available on Albert. |
Monday, February 10, 2020 | Registration Begins by appointment for Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students. |
Monday, May 25, 2020 | Memorial Day
No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | First day of Summer term classes: 12-Week Session, 7-Week Session, First 6-Week Session, First 3-Week Session and the Special Session. |
Saturday, June 6, 2020 | Legislative Day for Monday classes, if requested by instructor. |
Sunday, June 14, 2020 | Last day of classes: First 3-Week Session. |
Monday, June 15, 2020 | First day of classes: Second 3-Week Session. |
Saturday, June 27, 2020 | Legislative Day for Friday classes, if requested by instructor. |
Friday, July 3, 2020 | Independence Day (observed)
No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Saturday, July 4, 2020 | Independence Day No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Sunday, July 5, 2020 | Last day of classes: First 6-Week Session and Second 3-Week Session. |
Monday, July 6, 2020 | First day of classes: Second 6-Week Session and Third 3-Week Session. |
Sunday, July 12, 2020 | Last day of classes: 7-Week Session. |
Sunday, July 26, 2020 | Last day of classes: Third 3-Week Session. |
Monday, July 27, 2020 | First day of classes: Fourth 3-Week Session. |
Sunday, August 16, 2020 | Last day of classes: 12-Week Session, Second 6-Week Session, Fourth 3-Week Session and the Special Session.
Final Grades Deadline. Grades are due 72 hours after the scheduled final. |
NYU Academic Calendar Fall 2020
Fall 2020 | |
Friday, March 20, 2020 | Fall 2020 course search and registration status features available on Albert. Please review the withdrawal schedule to determine when a grade of ‘W’ will be issued when dropping classes. |
Monday, April 20, 2020 | Registration Begins by appointment for Undergraduate, Graduate and Diploma students. |
Sunday, August 23, 2020 | NYU Welcome Day / Move-in Day |
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 | Fall 2020 classes begin |
Monday, September 7, 2020 | Labor Day No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | Legislative Day – Classes will meet according to a Monday schedule. |
Thursday, November 26, 2020 – Friday, November 27, 2020 |
Student Thanksgiving Recess No classes scheduled |
Thursday, November 26, 2020 – Friday, November 27, 2020 |
Thanksgiving Recess for University Offices No classes scheduled / University Holiday |
Sunday, December 13, 2020 | Last day of Fall 2020 classes |
Monday, December 14, 2020 | Reading Day |
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 – Monday, December 21, 2020 |
Fall Semester Exams
College of Arts & Science College of Nursing – Undergraduate (Non-Nursing Clinical Sequence) & GraduateFaculty of Arts & Science/Liberal Studies Gallatin School for Individualized Study Graduate School of Arts & Science Leonard N. Stern School of Business – Undergraduate College Tandon School of Engineering Robert F. Wagner – Graduate School of Public Service School of Professional Studies – Credit Programs Silver School of Social WorkSteinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Tisch School of the Arts Final Grades Deadline |
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 – Sunday, January 3, 2021 |
Student Winter Recess No classes scheduled |
Thursday, December 24, 2020 – Sunday, January 3, 2021 |
Winter Recess for University Offices The University, including the Office of the University Registrar, will be closed from Thursday, December 24, 2020 through Sunday, January 3, 2021. During this period requests for paper transcripts and enrollment certifications will not be processed. |
Monday, January 4, 2021 | The University reopens |
That is it on the NYU Academic Calendar 2019/2020. Hope this was helpful to you.
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