Rider University Academic Calendar AY2023
Additional Information:
Fall Semester 2022
September
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 7 Wednesday | Classes begin |
| 7 Wednesday | 7-Week Part A Classes Begin |
| 7 Wednesday | Alumni Audit Registration |
| 9 Friday | 7-Week Part A Last day to add courses |
| 13 Tuesday | Last day to add courses |
| 13 Tuesday | 7-Week Part A Last day to drop courses |
| 19 Monday | Deadline for makeup of Summer 2 incomplete grades |
| 20 Tuesday | Last day to drop courses |
October
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 17 Monday | Course Selection for Spring semester and JTerm begins |
| 24 Monday | 7-Week Part A Classes End |
| 25 Tuesday | 7-Week Part A Final Exams |
| 26 Wednesday | 7-Week Part B Classes Begin |
| 28 Friday | 7-Week Part B Last day to add courses |
November
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 1 Tuesday | 7-Week Part B Last day to drop courses |
| 23-27 Wednesday-Sunday | Thanksgiving recess |
| 28 Monday | Classes resume |
December
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 9 Friday | Classes end |
| 12-16 Monday-Friday | Final exams |
| 15 Thursday | 7-Week Part B Classes End |
| 16 Friday | 7-Week Part B Final Exams |
| 17 Saturday | Residence halls close at noon |
Fall 2022 Withdrawal Dates1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Sept. 21-Nov. 15 Wednesday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Nov. 16-Dec. 9 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Fall 2022 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part A)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Sept. 14-Oct. 14 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Oct. 17-Oct. 25 Monday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Fall 2022 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part B)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Nov. 2-Dec. 2 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Dec. 5-Dec. 9 Monday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
JTerm Winter Session 2023
January 2023
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 3 Tuesday | JTerm Classes begin |
| 3 Tuesday | Last day to add courses |
| 4 Wednesday | Last day to drop courses |
| 5-17 Thursday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| 16 Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Closed) |
| 18-20 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological/physiological incapacity |
| 19 Thursday | Classes end |
| 20 Friday | Final Exams |
Spring Semester 2023
January
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 20 Friday | Deadline for makeup of Fall semester incomplete grades |
| 23 Monday | Classes begin |
| 23 Monday | 7-Week Part A Classes Begin |
| 25 Wednesday | 7-Week Part A Last day to add courses |
| 27 Friday | 7-Week Part A Last day to drop courses |
| 29 Sunday | Last day to add courses |
February
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 5 Sunday | Last day to drop courses |
| 15 Wednesday | Spring 2023 degree applications due |
March
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 6 Monday | Course Selection for Fall and Summer semesters begin |
| 9 Thursday | 7-Week Part A Classes End |
| 10 Friday | 7-Week Part A Final Exams |
| 11 Saturday | Last day of classes before Spring recess |
| 12-19 Sunday-Sunday | Spring recess |
| 20 Monday | Classes resume |
| 20 Monday | 7-Week Part B Classes Begin |
| 22 Wednesday | 7-Week Part B Last day to add courses |
| 24 Friday | 7-Week Part B Last day to drop courses |
April
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 28 Friday | Classes end |
| 30 Sunday | Senior Awards Convocation |
May
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 1-5 Monday-Friday | Final exams |
| 4 Thursday | 7-Week Part B Classes End |
| 5 Friday | 7-Week Part B Final Exams |
| 6 Saturday | Residence halls close at noon |
| 13 Saturday | University Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement |
| 15 Monday | Summer Session I begins |
June
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 1 Thursday | Summer 2023 degree applications due |
| 7 Wednesday | Deadline for makeup of spring semester incomplete grades |
July
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 5 Wednesday | Summer Session II begins |
Spring 2023 Withdrawal Dates1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Feb. 6-April 7 Monday-Friday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| April 10-April 29 Monday-Saturday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Spring 2023 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part A)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Jan. 30-Feb. 28 Monday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| March 1-March 10 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Spring 2023 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part B)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| March 27-April 25 Monday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| April 26-May 5 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
For additional information and updates to the Academic Calendar refer to www.rider.edu
JTerm Winter Session
Students interested in 3-week JTerm course offerings during winter break should contact Admissions at 800-257-9026 or refer to www.rider.edu/jterm.
Summer Session 2023
Students interested in calendar and course offerings for the summer sessions should contact Admissions at 800-257-9026 or refer to www.rider.edu/summer.
Commencement Information
For Commencement ceremonies information, refer to www.rider.edu/commencement
Cancellation of Classes
In most cases, Rider will remain open and fully operational during snowstorms and other emergency situations. Under extreme circumstances, however, it may become necessary to cancel classes and other functions, close certain buildings, or take emergency actions.
If such circumstances should arise, a notice will be sent via the Rider Alert System.
Students may sign up for Rider Alert at https://www.rider.edu/offices-services/public-safety/rider-alert
Cancellations will also be announced online at www.rider.edu and on the Rider University information hotline at 609-219-2000, option 1.
