SUNY New Paltz Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

SUNY New Paltz Academic Calendar 2026-2027 covers every key date students, faculty, and families need for the upcoming school year — from the first day of Fall 2026 classes through Commencement in Spring 2027.

As part of the State University of New York system, New Paltz publishes its calendar well in advance through the Office of Records & Registration, and the 2026-2027 version is already live, with full-semester calendars, Part of Term breakdowns, and printable PDFs available for each session.

Like most SUNY campuses, New Paltz runs on a semester-based academic calendar, not a quarter system. Each full semester spans 15 weeks of instruction, but within that window, the university also offers shorter Part of Term sessions — typically a 7-week and an 8-week block — for students who want to take accelerated or staggered courses rather than a full 15-week class.

Beyond the two main semesters, New Paltz also runs a Winter intersession between Fall and Spring, plus a Summer session, giving students four distinct enrollment windows across the year rather than just two.

Registration deadlines, add/drop periods, and the official enrollment “census date” all shift depending on which term and session length a student is enrolled in, which is why checking the specific calendar for your term matters more than just knowing the semester dates.

This page walks through the full SUNY New Paltz Fall 2026 calendar — orientation, the start of classes, the registration moratorium period, census reporting, and Thanksgiving break — before moving into Winter 2026-2027 and the SUNY New Paltz academic calendar spring 2027, including spring break, study days, and final exams.

Rounding out the year, you’ll also find the full break schedule (Thanksgiving, winter recess, and spring break), a broader calendar of events tied to the academic term, and key dates leading up to SUNY New Paltz graduation 2027 — including separate Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement ceremonies held across the university’s schools.

SUNY New Paltz Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The registration moratorium for continuing undergraduates, during which students cannot add or drop classes for Fall 2026, runs from Monday, June 8, 2026, to Friday, August 14, 2026.
2. The deadline for degree applications for December 2026 is Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and applications must be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration.
3. The registration moratorium ends at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026.
4. Registration for non-matriculated and visiting undergraduate students, cross-registered students, and exchange students begins on Monday, August 17, 2026.
5. First-semester freshmen and first-semester transfer students can check into residence halls from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
6. Returning residents can check into residence halls from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
7. SUNY New Paltz Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
8. Convocation, a campus community celebration welcoming new students, takes place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
9. The last day to add a course without a late registration fee is Sunday, August 30, 2026.
10. The last day to receive a 100% tuition refund is Sunday, August 30, 2026.
11. The late course add period, which requires electronic permission from the instructor and a $20 course change fee, runs from Monday, August 31, 2026, to Sunday, September 6, 2026.
12. The review process for cross-registration ends on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
13. The last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” grade or paying a fee is Sunday, September 6, 2026.
14. The last day to receive a 70% tuition refund is Sunday, September 6, 2026.
15. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and there are no classes on this day.
16. The course withdrawal period runs from Monday, September 7, 2026, to Monday, November 16, 2026, and a $20 course withdrawal fee applies.
17. Rosh Hashanah takes place from Friday, September 11, 2026, to Sunday, September 13, 2026, and classes remain in session.
18. The last day to receive a 50% tuition refund is Sunday, September 13, 2026.
19. Deregistration for students who do not confirm enrollment takes place on Monday, September 14, 2026.
20. Enrollment census reporting is due from Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to Monday, September 21, 2026.
21. The last day to receive a 30% tuition refund is Sunday, September 20, 2026.
22. Yom Kippur takes place from Sunday, September 20, 2026, to Monday, September 21, 2026, and classes remain in session.
23. The deadline for Study Abroad applications for the Intersession semester, Spring semester, and Calendar Year is Thursday, October 1, 2026.
24. Study Abroad applications for the Summer semester open from Thursday, October 1, 2026, to Monday, March 1, 2027.
25. The deadline for students to submit work due for a course graded “I” (Incomplete) for Spring and Summer 2026 is Monday, October 5, 2026.
26. The midpoint of the Fall semester is Friday, October 9, 2026.
27. SUNY New Paltz Fall Break 2026 takes place from Monday, October 12, 2026, to Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and there are no classes.
28. The deadline for instructors to submit grade changes for an “I” (Incomplete) grade for Spring and Summer 2026 is Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
29. The declaration moratorium for majors and minors runs from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Friday, November 13, 2026, and students cannot declare a major or minor during this period.
30. Study Abroad applications for the Fall semester and Academic Year open from Sunday, November 1, 2026, to Thursday, April 1, 2027.
31. Black Solidarity Day is observed on Monday, November 2, 2026, and classes remain in session.
32. Spring 2027 registration runs from Monday, November 2, 2026, to Thursday, January 14, 2027.
33. Matriculated graduate student registration begins on Monday, November 2, 2026.
34. Matriculated undergraduate student registration begins on Monday, November 9, 2026.
35. Non-matriculated graduate student registration for graduate courses only begins on Monday, November 16, 2026.
36. Non-matriculated, cross-registered, and visiting undergraduate registration begins on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
37. Winter session registration begins on Monday, November 2, 2026.
38. The last day to request a course withdrawal is Monday, November 16, 2026.
39. Fall Student Evaluation of Instruction (SEI) administration runs from Monday, November 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. through Monday, December 7, 2026, at midnight.
40. SUNY New Paltz Thanksgiving Break 2026 takes place from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, to Friday, November 27, 2026, and there are no classes.
41. The last day for students to elect the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading option is Monday, December 7, 2026.
42. The last day for undergraduates to take a leave of absence or withdraw from the College is Monday, December 7, 2026.
43. The last day of classes is Monday, December 7, 2026.
44. Study Day and Make-up Class Day take place from Tuesday, December 8, 2026, to Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
45. Common Exam Day is Thursday, December 10, 2026.
46. Final examinations take place from Friday, December 11, 2026, to Thursday, December 17, 2026.
47. The end of the Fall 2026 session is Thursday, December 17, 2026.
48. Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2026.
49. The deadline for faculty to submit final grades, due by 2:00 p.m., is Monday, December 21, 2026.

SUNY New Paltz Academic Calendar Winter 2026-2027

1. Registration for the Winter 2026-2027 session begins on Monday, November 2, 2026.
2. Payments for the Winter 2026-2027 session are due on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
3. The last day to register for a class without instructor permission and a fee is Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
4. The first day of classes for the Winter 2026-2027 session is Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
5. The late registration period runs from Wednesday, December 23, 2026, to Saturday, December 26, 2026, and course adds require electronic permission from the instructor and a $20 course change fee.
6. The last day to receive a 100% tuition refund is Thursday, December 24, 2026.
7. Winter session registration ends on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
8. The last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” grade is Sunday, December 27, 2026.
9. The course withdrawal period begins on Monday, December 28, 2026, and a $20 withdrawal fee applies.
10. The last day to receive a 35% tuition refund is Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
11. Full liability begins on Wednesday, December 30, 2026.
12. Course deregistration for students with unconfirmed enrollment takes place on Wednesday, December 30, 2026.
13. The midpoint of the Winter 2026-2027 session is Saturday, January 2, 2027.
14. The deadline for course withdrawal is Monday, January 4, 2027.
15. Student Evaluation of Instruction (SEI) administration runs from Wednesday, January 6, 2027, at 8:00 a.m. through Wednesday, January 13, 2027, at midnight.
16. The end of the Winter 2026-2027 session is Thursday, January 14, 2027.
17. The last day to select the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading option is Thursday, January 14, 2027.
18. The deadline for grade submission, due by 2:00 p.m., is Monday, January 18, 2027.

SUNY New Paltz Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The deadline for degree applications for May 2027 is Friday, January 1, 2027, and applications must be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration.
2. The registration moratorium for continuing undergraduates, during which students cannot add or drop classes for Spring 2027, runs from Monday, January 4, 2027, to Friday, January 8, 2027.
3. Registration for non-matriculated and visiting undergraduate students, cross-registered students, and exchange students begins on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
4. Returning residents can check into residence halls after 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
5. The first day of classes for the Spring 2027 semester is Thursday, January 21, 2027.
6. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 25, 2027, and classes remain in session.
7. The last day to add a course without a late registration fee is Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
8. The last day to receive a 100% tuition refund is Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
9. The late course add period runs from Thursday, January 28, 2027, to Wednesday, February 3, 2027, and course additions require electronic permission from the instructor and a $20 course change fee.
10. The last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” grade or paying a fee is Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
11. The last day to receive a 70% tuition refund is Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
12. The last day to add a cross-registered course is Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
13. The course withdrawal period runs from Thursday, February 4, 2027, to Wednesday, April 21, 2027, and a $20 course withdrawal fee applies.
14. Deregistration for students who have not confirmed enrollment for Spring 2027 takes place on Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
15. The last day to receive a 50% tuition refund is Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
16. Enrollment census reporting is due from Thursday, February 11, 2027, to Wednesday, February 17, 2027.
17. President’s Day is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027, and there are no classes.
18. The last day to receive a 30% tuition refund is Wednesday, February 17, 2027.
19. The deadline for Study Abroad Summer semester applications is Monday, March 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
20. The deadline for students to submit work due for a course graded “I” (Incomplete) for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 is Wednesday, March 3, 2027.
21. The midpoint of the Spring 2027 semester is Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
22. The deadline for Study Abroad Fall semester and Academic Year applications is Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
23. The deadline for degree applications for August 2027 is Monday, March 15, 2027, and applications must be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration.
24. SUNY New Paltz Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 15, 2027, to Friday, March 19, 2027, and there are no classes.
25. The deadline for instructors to submit grade changes for an “I” (Incomplete) grade for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 is Wednesday, March 24, 2027.
26. The declaration moratorium for majors and minors runs from Monday, March 29, 2027, to Friday, April 30, 2027, and students cannot declare a major or minor during this period.
27. Summer Session 2027 registration begins on Monday, April 5, 2027.
28. Fall 2027 registration runs from Monday, April 5, 2027, to Monday, August 16, 2027.
29. Matriculated graduate student registration for Fall 2027 begins on Monday, April 5, 2027.
30. Matriculated undergraduate student registration for Fall 2027 begins on Monday, April 12, 2027.
31. Non-matriculated graduate student registration for Fall 2027 graduate courses only begins on Monday, April 19, 2027.
32. Non-matriculated, cross-registered, and visiting undergraduate registration for Fall 2027 begins on Monday, August 16, 2027.
33. The last day to request a course withdrawal is Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
34. Passover begins after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2027, and there are no classes after that time.
35. Passover is observed from Thursday, April 22, 2027, to Friday, April 23, 2027, and there are no classes.
36. Student Evaluation of Instruction (SEI) administration runs from Tuesday, April 27, 2027, at 8:00 a.m. through Monday, May 10, 2027, at midnight.
37. Study Abroad applications for the Intersession semester, Spring semester, and Calendar Year open from Saturday, May 1, 2027, to Friday, October 1, 2027.
38. The last day of classes is Monday, May 10, 2027.
39. The last day for students to elect the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading option is Monday, May 10, 2027.
40. The last day for undergraduates to take a leave of absence or withdraw from the College is Monday, May 10, 2027.
41. Study Day and Make-up Class Day take place from Tuesday, May 11, 2027, to Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
42. Common Exam Day is Thursday, May 13, 2027.
43. Final examinations take place from Friday, May 14, 2027, to Thursday, May 20, 2027.
44. The end of the Spring 2027 session is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
45. Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2027. Students who are graduating may remain until after their Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.
46. The Graduate Commencement Ceremony takes place on Friday, May 21, 2027, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SUNY New Paltz.
47. The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes place on Saturday, May 22, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. at SUNY New Paltz.
48. The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony for the Schools of Business, Education, Fine & Performing Arts, and Science & Engineering takes place on Sunday, May 23, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. at SUNY New Paltz.
49. The deadline for faculty to submit final grades, due by 2:00 p.m., is Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
50. The deadline for degree applications for December 2027 is Thursday, July 1, 2027, and students participate in the May 2028 ceremony.

For more on the SUNY New Paltz Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the State University of New York, New Paltz calendar website.