Academic Calendar, Westminster Choir College
Semesters:
Additional Information:
Fall Semester 2020
August
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 23 Sunday |
New Undergraduate student move-in |
| 23-25 Sunday-Tuesday |
Westminster Welcome (incoming students) |
| 24-25 Monday-Tuesday |
Undergraduate & Graduate Placement Testing |
|
Orientation, Choral Hearings, Ensemble Auditions |
| 24-25 Monday-Tuesday |
New Faculty Orientation |
| 26-28 Wednesday-Friday |
Returning Student move-in |
|
University Welcome Week |
| 27 Thursday |
Lawrenceville Convocation • SRC • 2:00 p.m. |
| 28 Friday |
Schedule Adjustments |
| 29-30 Saturday-Sunday |
Welcome Week Activities |
| 31 Monday |
Classes Begin |
September
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 4 Friday |
Last day to add courses |
| 4 Friday |
FPA Fall Convocation |
| 7 Monday |
Labor Day - College Closed |
| 8 Tuesday |
WCC Fall Convocation • Gill Chapel • 4:30 p.m. |
| |
Westminster Choir callbacks • 6:30 p.m. |
| 11 Friday |
Last day to drop courses |
| 21 Monday |
Unresolved Summer II Incomplete grades default to “F” |
| Sept 14-Oct 16 |
Withdrawal Period I, instructor signature not required |
October
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Tuesday |
Deadline to apply for December 2020 or January 2021 graduation |
| 16 Friday |
Last day for course withdrawal without instructor’s signature |
| 22 Thursday |
Midterm grades due |
| Oct 19-Nov 13 |
Withdrawal Period II, instructor’s signature required |
| Oct 30-Nov 1 |
Family Weekend |
November
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Sunday |
Deadline to schedule fall oral examination |
| 9 Monday |
Spring 2021 Course Selection begins |
| 13 Friday |
Last day for course withdrawal with instructor’s signature |
| Nov 16-Dec 4 |
Withdrawal III, psychological or physiological incapacity (medical documentation required) |
| 20 Friday |
Spring 2021 Course Selection ends |
| 25 Wednesday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| 25-29 Wednesday-Sunday |
Thanksgiving Recess |
| 29 Sunday |
Residence halls reopen • 11 a.m. |
| 30 Monday |
Classes resume via Remote Delivery |
December
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 4 Friday |
Last day of classes |
| 4 Friday |
Last day to hold Graduate Oral Examination |
| 7-11 Monday-Friday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 11-12 Friday-Saturday |
Readings and Carols |
| 16 - Wednesday |
Final Grades due (5pm) |
Spring Semester 2020
January
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 4 Monday |
Final grades due • 12 p.m. |
| 4 Monday |
January Term begins |
| 18 Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Entire University Closed) |
| 21 Thursday |
January Term ends |
| 21-22 Thursday-Friday |
Orientation for new students |
| 22 Friday |
Registration for Spring 2021 |
| |
New student choral hearings |
|
Unresolved Fall 2020 Incomplete grades default to "F" |
| 24 Sunday |
Residence halls open • 9 a.m. |
| 25 Monday |
Classes begin |
| 29 Friday |
Last day to add courses |
February
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 5 Friday |
Last day to drop courses |
| 8 Monday |
Withdrawal Period I begins, instructor’s signature not required |
| 15 Monday |
Deadline to apply for May 2021 graduation |
March
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 8 Monday |
Fall 2021 course selection begins |
| 12 Friday |
Last day for course withdrawal without instructor’s signature |
|
Midterm grades due |
| 13 Saturday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| March 15-April 16 |
Withdrawal Period II, instructor’s signature required |
| 15-19 Monday-Friday |
Spring Break; no classes or lessons |
| 21 Sunday |
Residence halls reopen • 2 p.m. |
| 22 Monday |
Classes Resume |
April
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Thursday |
Deadline to schedule spring oral examination |
| 1 Thursday |
Deadline for summer graduates to declare intent to participate in May Commencement |
| 2 Friday |
Fall 2021 Course Selection ends |
| 16 Friday |
Last day for course withdrawal with instructor’s signature |
| 17 Saturday |
Spring Fling (tbc) |
| April 19-30 |
Withdrawal III, psychological or physiological incapacity (medical documentation required) |
| 22 Thursday |
Westminster Spring Convocation • Bristol Chapel • 11:30 a.m. |
| 30 Friday |
Last day of classes |
May
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Saturday |
Last day to hold Graduate Oral Examination |
| 3-4 Monday-Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 5 Wednesday |
Reading Day |
| 6-7 Thursday-Friday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 8-9 Saturday-Sunday |
Reading Days |
| 10-11 Monday-Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 12-15 Wednesday-Saturday |
Alumni Week |
| 14 Friday |
Commencement at Princeton University Chapel • 10:00 a.m. |
|
Final grades due • 12 p.m. |
| 15 Saturday |
Lawrenceville Commencement |
|
Residence halls close • 8 p.m. |
| 17 Monday |
Summer Session I begins |
June
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Tuesday |
Deadline to apply for August 2021 graduation |
| 1 Tuesday |
Deadline to schedule summer oral examination |
| 11 Friday |
Unresolved Spring 2021 Incomplete grades default to “F”. |
| |
Last day of classes of Summer Session II is the last day to hold summer Graduate Oral Examination |
Withdrawal Information
Please refer to www.rider.edu/offices-services/finaid/payments-billing-deposits/refunds for information regarding course withdrawals and refunds. For additional information and updates, refer to www.rider.edu
Cancellation of Classes
In most cases, Westminster Choir College of Rider University 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, and 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 www.rider.edu/rideralert
Cancellations will also be announced online at www.rider.edu and on the Rider University information hotline at 609-219-2000, option 1.
Commencement Information
For Commencement ceremonies information, refer to www.rider.edu/commencement
