Fall Semester 2018
August
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 28 Tuesday |
Graduate Testing |
| 29 Wednesday |
New Student move-in |
| 29 - 30 Wednesday - Thursday |
Undergraduate Testing, Orientation, Choral Hearings/Ensemble Auditions |
| 30 Thursday |
Returning Student move-in |
| 31 Friday |
Registration |
September
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 3 Monday |
Labor Day - College Closed |
| 4 Tuesday |
Lawrenceville Convocation • SRC • 11 a.m. |
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WCC Fall Convocation • Bristol Chapel • 4:30 p.m. |
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Westminster Choir callbacks • 6:30 p.m. |
| 5 Wednesday |
Classes Begin |
| 11 Tuesday |
Last day to add courses |
| 17 Monday |
Unresolved Summer II Incomplete grades default to “F” |
| 18 Tuesday |
Last day to drop courses |
| Sept 19 - Oct 23 |
Withdrawal Period I, instructor signature not required |
October
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Monday |
Deadline to apply for December 2018 or January 2019 graduation |
| 15 Monday |
Spring 2019 course selection begins |
| 22 Monday |
PRINCETON CAMPUS FALL INTERMEZZO |
|
classes at or after 6:30 pm will be held - no weekend events on 10/20 or 10/21 except Sat. Seminar |
| 23 Tuesday |
Last day for course withdrawal without instructor’s signature |
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Midterm grades due |
| Oct 24 - Nov 20 |
Withdrawal Period II, instructor’s signature required |
November
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Thursday |
Deadline to schedule fall oral examination |
| 2 Friday |
Spring 2019 course selection ends |
| 2 - 4 Friday - Sunday |
Family Weekend |
| 20 Tuesday |
Last day for course withdrawal with instructor’s signature |
| Nov 21 - Dec 7 |
Withdrawal III, psychological or physiological incapacity (medical documentation required) |
| 21 Wednesday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| 21- 24 Wednesday - Saturday |
Thanksgiving Recess |
| 25 Sunday |
Residence halls reopen • 11 a.m. |
| 26 Monday |
Classes Resume |
December
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 7 Friday |
Last day to hold Graduate Oral Examination |
| 7 - 8 Friday-Saturday |
Readings and Carols |
| 8 Saturday |
Last day of classes (LAW) |
| 10 Monday |
Last day of classes (WCC) |
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Exam date for Monday evening classes |
| 11 - 14 Tuesday-Friday |
Final Exams and Juries (WCC) |
| 12 Wednesday |
Exams for Monday WCC daytime and all Wednesday evening classes |
| 15 - 16 Saturday-Sunday |
Reading Days |
| 17 - 18 Monday-Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries (WCC) |
| 19 Wednesday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| 21 Friday |
Final grades due • 12 p.m. |
Spring Semester 2019
January
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 2 Wednesday |
January Term begins |
| 18 Friday |
January Term ends |
| 21 Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Closed) |
| 24 - 25 Thursday-Friday |
Orientation for new students |
| 25 Friday |
Registration for Spring 2019 |
| |
New student choral hearings |
|
Unresolved Fall 2018 Incomplete grades default to "F" |
| 26 Saturday |
Residence halls open • 9 a.m. |
| 28 Monday |
Classes begin |
February
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Friday |
Last day to add courses |
| 8 Friday |
Last day to drop courses |
| 11 Monday |
Withdrawal Period I begins, instructor’s signature not required |
| 15 Friday |
Deadline to apply for May 2019 graduation |
March
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 11 Monday |
Fall 2019 course selection begins |
| 15 Friday |
Last day for course withdrawal without instructor’s signature |
|
Midterm grades due |
| 16 Saturday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| 18 - 22 Monday-Friday |
Spring Break; no classes or lessons |
| March 18 - April 19 |
Withdrawal Period II, instructor’s signature required |
| 24 Sunday |
Residence halls reopen • 2 p.m. |
| 25 Monday |
Classes Resume |
April
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 5 Friday |
Deadline to schedule spring oral examination |
| 5 Friday |
Fall 2019 Course Selection ends |
| 5 Friday |
Deadline for summer graduates to declare intent to participate in May Commencement |
| 18 Thursday |
Westminster Spring Convocation • Bristol Chapel • 11:30 a.m. |
| 19 Friday |
Last day for course withdrawal with instructor’s signature |
| 20 Saturday |
Spring Fling |
| April 22 - May 3 |
Withdrawal III, psychological or physiological incapacity (medical documentation required) |
May
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 3 Friday |
Last day to hold Graduate Oral Examination |
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Last day of classes |
| 6 - 7 Monday-Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 8 Wednesday |
Reading Day |
| 9 - 10 Thursday-Friday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 11 - 12 Saturday-Sunday |
Reading Days |
| 13 - 14 Monday-Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 16 - 17 Thursday-Friday |
Alumni Week |
| 17 Friday |
Final grades due • 12 p.m. |
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Westminster Commencement • Princeton University Chapel • 4:00 p.m. |
| 18 Saturday |
Lawrenceville Commencement |
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Residence halls close • 8 p.m. |
| 20 Monday |
Summer Session I begins |
June
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 3 Monday |
Deadline to apply for August 2019 graduation |
| 3 Monday |
Deadline to schedule summer oral examination |
| 14 Friday |
Unresolved Spring 2019 Incomplete grades default to “F”. |
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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, go 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, go to www.rider.edu/commencement
