New Paltz Academic Calendar 2023-2024

New Paltz Academic Calendar – The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz has released its academic calendars for the upcoming semesters – Fall 2023, Winter 2024, and Spring 2024. These carefully planned calendars provide current and prospective students with important dates and deadlines to ensure success throughout the academic year.

The fall semester kicks off for new students moving into residential halls on August 24th, 2023, with the first day of classes for all students beginning on August 28th. Notable fall semester events span from the traditional university “Convocation” ceremony in late August to celebrate new students through final exams ending the semester in mid-December. The condensed 3-week Winter session covers late December 2023 through mid-January 2024. Spring 2024 commences January 22nd, punctuated by events like Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break in late March, and culminates with graduation ceremonies in mid-May.

Crucial academic dates across the three semesters include course registration and drop deadlines, exam periods, score submission dates, as well as important institutional events new students will want to be present for as they transition into college. Understanding these pivotal dates across the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms is key to getting the most out of your SUNY New Paltz experience.

New Paltz Academic Calendar 2023-2024:

Fall 2023

• August 24 – First-semester freshmen and first-semester transfer students check Into residence halls 10am-5pm
• August 27 – Returning Residents May Check Into Residence Halls on Sunday from 10am-5pm and 8:30pm-10pm
• August 28 – FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
• August 30 – Convocation- a campus community celebration welcoming our new students
• September 3 – Last day to ADD course without late registration fee
• September 3 – Last day for 100% refund
• September 4-10 – Late course add period: Course add requires electronic permission from the instructor and $20 course change fee.
• September 4 – Labor Day – No Classes
• September 10 – Review process for cross-registration ends
• September 10 – Last day to DROP a course without “W” grade or fee
• September 10 – Last day for 70% refund
• September 11-November 3 – Course Withdrawal Period: $20 course withdrawal fee Policy and procedure
• September 15 – Rosh Hashanah – Classes in session
• September 17 – Last day for 50% refund
• September 24 – Last day for 30% refund
• September 25 – Yom Kippur – Classes in session
• September 26 – Deregistration for students who do not confirm enrollment
• September 29 – Enrollment census reporting due The census date is set by SUNY System Administration. On this day, New Paltz takes a “snapshot” of all students’ enrollment which becomes the “official enrollment” that is used for required State reporting and determining financial aid eligibility Faculty are required to report student non-attendance in Starfish, accessible in my.newpaltz.edu
• October 1 – Study Abroad: Deadline for Intersession semester, Spring semester and Calendar Year. Information
• October 1-March 1 – Study Abroad: Applications open for the Summer semester. Information
• October 6 – Last day for student to submit work due for course graded “I” (incomplete) for Spring and Summer 2023 Incomplete grading policy
• October 9-10 – Fall break – No Classes
• October 15 – Mid-Point of Fall 2023 semester
• October 20 – Last day for instructor to submit grade change for an “I” (incomplete) for Spring and Summer 2023 Incomplete grading policy
• October 30-November 19 – Declaration moratorium for Major/Minor: Students cannot declare a major or minor at this time [1]
• November 1-April 1 – Study Abroad: Applications open for Fall semester and Academic Year Information
• November 3 – Last day to request Course Withdrawal Faculty see update to the academic integrity policies affecting course withdrawal and Students elect course withdrawal here
• November 6 – Black Solidarity Day – Classes in session
• November 6-January 15 – Spring 2024 Registration Schedule of classes Nov. 6 Matriculated Graduate Student registration begins Nov. 13 Matriculated Undergraduate Student registration begins Nov. 20 Non-matriculated Graduate Student registration begins (REGISTRATION FOR GRADUATE COURSES ONLY) Jan 15 Non-matriculated, Cross-Registered, and Visiting Undergraduate registration begins
• November 6 – Winter session registration begins
• November 22-24 – Thanksgiving Recess – No classes
• November 27-December 11 – Fall 2023 SEI administration: 8 a.m. 11/27 through midnight 12/11
• December 11 – Last day for student elected Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option Policy
• December 11 – Undergraduates: Last day to take a leave of absence or withdraw from College
• December 11 – Last day of classes
• December 12-13 – Study Day/Make-up Class Day
• December 14 – Common Exam Day
• December 15-21 – Final examinations Final exam calendar
• December 21 – End of session
• December 22 – Residence Halls close 10 am
• December 27 – Last day for faculty to submit final grades (due by 2pm) Information about grades

Winter 2023-2024

• November 6 – Registration begins
• December 15 – Payments due [1]
• December 26 – Last day to register for a class without instructor permission and fee
• December 27 – First day of classes
• December 27-29 – Late registration Course Add requires electronic permission from the instructor and $20 course change fee.
• December 28 – Last day to drop for 100% tuition refund
• December 29-January 2 – Drop a class for 35% tuition refund
• December 29 – Winter session registration ends
• January 3 – Full liability
• January 3 – Course withdrawal begins ($20 fee)
• January 3 – Course Deregistration for unconfirmed enrollment.
• January 5 – Course withdrawal deadline
• January 6 – Mid-point of the session
• January 11-16 – SEI administration: 8:00 a.m. January 11, 2024 through midnight January 16, 2024
• January 17 – Last day for satisfactory/unsatisfactory
• January 17 – End of session
• January 19 – Deadline for grade submission (2 p.m.)

Spring 2024

• January 1 – Degree Applications for May 2024 due to Office of Records and RegistrationMore information All students who wish to have a degree or certificate conferred, must apply (undergraduate, graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study)
• January 8-12 – Registration moratorium: Continuing undergraduates cannot add and drop classes for spring 2024.
• January 15 – Non-matriculated and visiting student undergraduate registration begins Link for policy and registration information Cross-Registered registration begins Information link Exchange student registration begins Information for exchange students
• January 21 – Returning Residents May Check Into Residence Halls after 10am
• January 22 – OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
• January 28 – Last day to ADD course without late registration fee
• January 28 – Last day for 100% refund
• January 29 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed – Classes in session
• January 29-February 4 – Late course add period: Course add requires electronic permission from the instructor and $20 course change fee.
• February 4 – Last day to DROP a course without “W” grade or fee
• February 4 – Last day for 70% refund
• February 4 – Last day to add a cross registered course [1]
• February 5-March 31 – Course Withdrawal Period: $20 course withdrawal fee. Policy and procedure and Students elect course withdrawal here
• February 11 – Last day for 50% refund
• February 14 – Deregistration for students who have not confirmed enrollment for Spring 2024 Student Accounts website
• February 18 – Last day 30% refund
• February 19 – President’s Day – No Classes
• February 23 – Enrollment census reporting due The census date is set by SUNY System Administration. On this day, New Paltz takes a “snapshot” of all students’ enrollment which becomes the “official enrollment” that is used for required State reporting and determining financial aid eligibility Faculty are required to report student non-attendance in Starfish, accessible in my.newpaltz.edu.
• March 1 – Study Abroad: Deadline for Summer semester applications at 11:59 PM EST Information
• March 1 – Last day for student to submit work due for course graded “I” (incomplete) for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 Incomplete grading policy
• March 10 – Mid-Point of Spring 2024 Semester
• March 15 – Degree Applications for August 2024 due to the Office of Records and Registration More information All students who wish to have a degree or certificate conferred must apply (undergraduate, graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study)
• March 15 – Last day for instructor to submit grade change for an “I” (incomplete) for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 Incomplete grading policy
• March 25-29 – Spring Break – No classes
• March 25-April 26 – Declaration moratorium for Major/Minor: Students cannot declare a major or minor at this time. [2]
• March 31 – Last day to request Course Withdrawal. Faculty see update to the academic integrity policies affecting course withdrawal and Students elect course withdrawal here
• April 1 – Study Abroad: Deadline for Fall semester and Academic Year applications at 11:59 pm EDT Information
• April 8 – Summer Session 2024 registration begins More information
• April 8-August 19 – Fall 2024 Registration Schedule of classes
• April 8 – Matriculated Graduate student registration begins
• April 15 – Matriculated Undergraduate student registration begins
• April 22 – Non-Matriculated Graduate student registration begins (REGISTRATION FOR GRADUATE COURSES ONLY)
• August 19– Non-matriculated, Cross-Registered, and Visiting Undergraduate registration begins
• April 22 – Passover begins – No classes

• April 23 – Passover – No Classes

• April 24-May 7 – Spring 2024 SEI administration: 8:00 a.m. April 24, 2024 through Midnight May 7, 2024

• May 1-October 1 – Study Abroad: Applications open for Intersession semester, Spring semester and Calendar Year Information

• May 7 – Last day for student elected Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option Policy and Students elect S/U here

• May 7 – Undergraduates: Last day to take a leave of absence or withdraw from College Form

• May 7 – Last day of classes for Spring 2024

• May 8-9 – Study Day/Make-up Class Day

• May 10 – Common Exam Day

• May 13-17 – Final Examinations

• May 17 – End of session

• May 17 – Graduate Commencement Ceremony, SUNY New Paltz, 6 pm-7:30 pm

• May 18 – Residence Halls close 10 am Students who are graduating can stay until after their Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.

• May 18 – Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), SUNY New Paltz, 10 am

• May 19 – Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony (Schools of Business, Education, Fine & Performing Arts, Science & Engineering), SUNY New Paltz, 10 a.m.

• May 21 – Last day for faculty to submit final grades (due by 2pm) Information about grades

• July 1 – Degree Applications for December 2024 due to the Office of Records and Registration (Students participate in May 2025 ceremony) More information and application

Conclusion

In conclusion, the academic calendars for Fall, Winter, and Spring at SUNY New Paltz act as critical guides for students, faculty, and staff. By clearly outlining major deadlines, events, and timelines for the academic year, they enable the campus community to organize their time and responsibilities effectively.