Fall Semester 2019
August
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 27 Tuesday |
Graduate Testing |
| 28 Wednesday |
New Student move-in |
| 28-30 Wednesday-Friday |
Undergraduate Testing, Orientation, Choral Hearings/Ensemble Auditions |
| 29 Thursday |
Returning Student move-in |
| 30 Friday |
Registration |
September
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 2 Monday |
Labor Day - College Closed |
| 3 Tuesday |
Lawrenceville Convocation • SRC • 11 a.m. |
| |
WCC Fall Convocation • Bristol Chapel • 4:30 p.m. |
| |
Westminster Choir callbacks • 6:30 p.m. |
| 4 Wednesday |
Classes Begin |
| 10 Tuesday |
Last day to add courses |
| 16 Monday |
Unresolved Summer II Incomplete grades default to “F” |
| 17 Tuesday |
Last day to drop courses |
| Sept 18-Oct 22 |
Withdrawal Period I, instructor signature not required |
October
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Tuesday |
Deadline to apply for December 2019 or January 2020 graduation |
| 14 Monday |
Spring 2020 course selection begins |
| 21 Monday |
PRINCETON CAMPUS FALL INTERMEZZO |
|
Classes at or after 6:30 pm will be held - no weekend events on 10/19 or 10/20 except Saturday Seminar |
| 22 Tuesday |
Last day for course withdrawal without instructor’s signature |
| |
Midterm grades due |
| Oct 23-Nov 19 |
Withdrawal Period II, instructor’s signature required |
November
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Friday |
Deadline to schedule fall oral examination |
| 1 Friday |
Spring 2020 course selection ends |
| 1-3 Friday-Sunday |
Family Weekend |
| 19 Tuesday |
Last day for course withdrawal with instructor’s signature |
| Nov 20-Dec. 6 |
Withdrawal III, psychological or physiological incapacity (medical documentation required) |
| 27 Wednesday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| 27-30 Wednesday-Saturday |
Thanksgiving Recess |
December
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Sunday |
Residence halls reopen • 11 a.m. |
| 2 Monday |
Classes resume |
| 7 Saturday |
Last day of classes (LAW) |
| 9 Monday |
Last day of classes (WCC) |
| 9 Monday |
Last day to hold Graduate Oral Examination |
| 9 Monday |
Exam date for Monday evening classes |
| 10-13 Tuesday-Friday |
Final Exams and Juries (WCC) |
| 11 Wednesday |
Exams for Monday WCC daytime and all Wednesday evening classes |
| 13-14 Friday-Saturday |
Readings and Carols |
| 14-15 Saturday-Sunday |
Reading Days |
| 16-17 Monday-Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries (WCC) |
| 18 Wednesday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| 20 Friday |
Final grades due • 12 p.m. |
Spring Semester 2020
January
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 6 Monday |
January Term begins |
| 20 Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Entire University Closed) |
| 23 Thursday |
January Term ends |
| 23-24 Thursday-Friday |
Orientation for new students |
| 24 Friday |
Registration for Spring 2020 |
| |
New student choral hearings |
|
Unresolved Fall 2019 Incomplete grades default to "F" |
| 25 Saturday |
Residence halls open • 9 a.m. |
| 27 Monday |
Classes begin |
| 31 Friday |
Last day to add courses |
February
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 7 Friday |
Last day to drop courses |
| 10 Monday |
Withdrawal Period I begins, instructor’s signature not required |
| 14 Friday |
Deadline to apply for May 2020 graduation |
March
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 9 Monday |
Fall 2020 course selection begins |
| 13 Friday |
Last day for course withdrawal without instructor’s signature |
|
Midterm grades due |
| 14 Saturday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| March 16-April 17 |
Withdrawal Period II, instructor’s signature required |
| 16-20 Monday-Friday |
Spring Break; no classes or lessons |
| 22 Sunday |
Residence halls reopen • 2 p.m. |
| 23 Monday |
Classes Resume |
April
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Wednesday |
Deadline to schedule spring oral examination |
| 1 Wednesday |
Deadline for summer graduates to declare intent to participate in May Commencement |
| 3 Friday |
Fall 2020 Course Selection ends |
| 17 Friday |
Last day for course withdrawal with instructor’s signature |
| 18 Saturday |
Spring Fling |
| April 20-May 1 |
Withdrawal III, psychological or physiological incapacity (medical documentation required) |
| 23 Thursday |
Westminster Spring Convocation • Bristol Chapel • 11:30 a.m. |
May
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Friday |
Last day to hold Graduate Oral Examination |
|
Last day of classes |
| 4-5 Monday-Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 6 Wednesday |
Reading Day |
| 7-8 Thursday-Friday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 9-10 Saturday-Sunday |
Reading Days |
| 11-12 Monday-Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 14-16 Thursday-Saturday |
Alumni Week |
| 15 Friday |
Commencement at Princeton University Chapel • 4:00 p.m. |
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Final grades due • 12 p.m. |
| 16 Saturday |
Residence halls close • 8 p.m. |
| 18 Monday |
Summer Session I begins |
June
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Monday |
Deadline to apply for August 2020 graduation |
| 1 Monday |
Deadline to schedule summer oral examination |
| 12 Friday |
Unresolved Spring 2020 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
