Fall Semester 2017
August
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 29 Tuesday |
Graduate Testing |
| 30 Wednesday |
New Student move-in |
| 30 - Sept 3 Wednesday - Sunday |
Undergraduate Testing, Orientation, Choral Hearings/Ensemble Auditions |
| 31 Thursday |
Returning Student move-in |
September
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Friday |
Registration |
| 4 Monday |
Labor Day - College Closed |
| 5 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. |
| 6 Wednesday |
Classes Begin |
| 12 Tuesday |
Last day to add courses |
| 18 Monday |
Unresolved Summer II Incomplete grades default to “F” |
| 19 Tuesday |
Last day to drop courses |
| Sept 20 - Oct 24 |
Withdrawal Period I, instructor signature not required |
October
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Saturday |
Deadline to apply for December 2017 or January 2018 graduation |
| 16 Monday |
Spring 2018 course selection begins |
| 23 Monday |
PRINCETON CAMPUS FALL INTERMEZZO |
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classes at or after 6:30 pm will be held - no weekend events on 10/21 or 10/22 except Sat. Seminar |
| 24 Tuesday |
Last day for course withdrawal without instructor’s signature |
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Midterm grades due |
| Oct 25 - Nov 21 |
Withdrawal Period II, instructor’s signature required |
November
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Wednesday |
Deadline to schedule fall oral examination |
| 3 Friday |
Spring 2018 course selection ends |
| 3 - 5 Friday-Sunday |
Family Weekend |
| 21 Tuesday |
Last day for course withdrawal with instructor’s signature |
| Nov 22 - Dec 8 |
Withdrawal III, psychological or physiological incapacity (medical documentation required) |
| 22 Wednesday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| 22 - 26 Wednesday-Saturday |
Thanksgiving Recess |
| 26 Sunday |
Residence halls reopen • 11 a.m. |
| 27 Monday |
Classes Resume |
December
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 8 Friday |
Last day to hold Graduate Oral Examination |
| 8 - 9 Friday-Saturday |
Readings and Carols |
| 9 Saturday |
Last day of classes (LAW) |
| 11 Monday |
Last day of classes (WCC) |
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Exam date for Monday evening classes |
| 12 - 15 Tuesday-Friday |
Final Exams and Juries (WCC) |
| 13 Wednesday |
Exams for Monday WCC daytime and all Wednesday evening classes |
| 16 - 17 Saturday-Sunday |
Reading Days |
| 18 - 19 Monday-Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries (WCC) |
| 20 Wednesday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| 22 Friday |
Final grades due • 12 p.m. |
Spring Semester 2017
January
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 15 Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Closed) |
| 18 - 19 Thursday-Friday |
Orientation for new students |
| 19 Friday |
Registration for Spring 2018 |
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New student choral hearings |
| 20 Saturday |
Residence halls open • 11 a.m. |
| 22 Monday |
Classes begin |
| 26 Friday |
Last day to add courses |
| |
Unresolved Fall 2017 Incomplete grades default to “F” |
February
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 2 Friday |
Last day to drop courses |
| 5 Monday |
Withdrawal Period I begins, instructor’s signature not required |
March
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Thursday |
Deadline to apply for May 2018 graduation |
| 5 Monday |
Fall 2018 course selection begins |
| 9 Friday |
Last day for course withdrawal without instructor’s signature |
| 10 Saturday |
Residence halls close • 12 p.m. |
| 12 - 16 Monday-Friday |
Spring Break; no classes or lessons |
| March 12 - April 13 |
Withdrawal Period II, instructor’s signature required |
| 15 Thursday |
Midterm grades due |
| 18 Sunday |
Residence halls reopen • 11 a.m. |
| 19 Monday |
Classes Resume |
| 27 Tuesday |
Fall 2018 Course Selection ends |
April
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Sunday |
Deadline to apply for August 2018 Graduation |
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Deadline for summer graduates to declare intent to participate in May commencement |
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Deadline to schedule spring oral examination |
| 13 Friday |
Last day for course withdrawal with instructor’s signature |
| 16 - 27 |
Withdrawal III, psychological or physiological incapacity (medical documentation required) |
| 19 Thursday |
Westminster Spring Convocation • Bristol Chapel • 11:30 a.m. |
| 21 Saturday |
Spring Fling |
| 27 Friday |
Last day to hold Graduate Oral Examination |
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Last day of classes |
| 30 - Monday |
Final Exams and Juries |
May
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 2 Wednesday |
Reading Day |
| 3 - 4 Thursday-Friday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 5 - 6 Saturday-Sunday |
Reading Days |
| 7 - 8 Monday-Tuesday |
Final Exams and Juries |
| 10 - 12 Thursday-Saturday |
Alumni Week |
| 11 Friday |
Lawrenceville Commencement |
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Final grades due • 12 p.m. |
| 12 Saturday |
Westminster Commencement • Princeton University Chapel • 10:30 a.m. |
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Residence halls close • 8 p.m. |
| 14 Monday |
Summer Session I begins |
June
WCC Academic Calendar
| Date |
Activity |
| 1 Friday |
Deadline to schedule summer oral examination |
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Deadline to apply for August 2018 graduation |
| 8 Friday |
Unresolved Spring 2018 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
