2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

2020-2021 Academic Calendar

Academic Calendars are subject to change. For the most updated 2020-2021 Academic Calendar, and for archived calendars, please visit: http://www.kean.edu/offices/registrar/academic-calendar

 

Fall Semester 2020
Full Term Courses
(September 1–December 18, 2020)
Mon., Aug. 31 Deadline to submit required immunization records (students admitted Fall 2020)
Tues., Sept. 1 Term begins
Sat., Sept. 5 - Mon. Sept. 7 Labor Day weekend - University closed
Tues., Sept. 8 Last day to add
Tues., Sept. 8 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Wed., Sept. 9 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Tues., Sept. 15 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Fri., Sept. 18 Last day for transfer students and special cases to file applications for junior field experience or student teaching for the following Spring semester
Tues., Sept. 22 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Tues., Sept. 22 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Tues., Sept. 22 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Fri., Oct. 2 Last day to file application for Spring 2021 graduate field study
Fri., Oct. 2 Deadline for filing of January 2021 bachelor's degree graduation application
Fri. Oct. 2 Last day to file application for January 2021 master's degrees and graduate certification
Mon., Oct. 12 Columbus Day-state holiday-classes will be held
Fri., Oct. 16 Last day to file for November 7 graduate comprehensive examinations
Fri., Oct. 18 Final deadline to file application for May 2020 and August 2020 bachelor’s degrees for early evaluation
Tues., Oct. 27 Last day for students to initiate a change of grade for courses taken in the preceding Spring semester or Summer Session
Tues., Nov. 3 Election Day - University closed 
Fri., Nov. 6 Last day to make up Incomplete grades from preceding Summer Session and Spring semester—Graduating students: see graduation instructions
Sat.,  Nov. 7 Graduate comprehensive examinations
Wed., Nov. 11 Veterans Day (Observed)-state holiday-classes will be held
Wed., Nov. 11 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Thurs., Nov. 26–Sun., Nov. 29 Thanksgiving recess
Wed., Dec. 9 Classes follow a Monday schedule. Wednesday classes do not meet.
Sat., Dec 12 - Fri., Dec 18 Exam week (All classes meet as scheduled)
Fri., Dec. 18 Term ends
First Half-Term Courses
(September 1–October 26, 2020)
Tues., Sept. 1 Term begins
Tues., Sept. 8 Last day to add
Tues., Sept. 8 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Wed., Sept. 9 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Tues., Sept. 15 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Tues., Sept. 15 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Tues., Sept. 15 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Tues., Sept. 22 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Fri., Oct. 9 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Mon., Oct. 12 Columbus Day-state holiday-classes will be held
Fri., Oct. 26 Term ends
Fall First-Half Term ONLINE Courses
(September 1–October 26, 2020)
Tues., Sept. 1 Term begins
Tues., Sept. 1 Last day to add
Tues., Sept. 8 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Wed., Sept. 9 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Tues., Sept. 15 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Tues., Sept. 15 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Tues., Sept. 15 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Tues., Sept. 22 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Fri., Oct. 9 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Mon., Oct. 12 Columbus Day-state holiday-classes will be held
Mon., Oct. 26 Term ends
Second Half-Term Courses (October 26–December 18, 2020)
Mon., Oct. 26 Term begins
Tues., Nov. 3 Election Day—University closed
Wed., Nov. 4 Last day to add
Wed., Nov. 4 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Thurs., Nov. 5 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Tues., Nov. 10 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Tues., Nov. 10 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Tues., Nov. 10 Last day to withdraw with a 75% refund
Tues., Nov. 17 Last day to withdraw with a 50% refund
Fri., Dec. 4 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Thurs., Dec. 18 Term ends
Second Half-Term ONLINE Courses
(October 27-December 18, 2020)
Tues., Oct. 27 Term begins
Tues., Oct. 27 Last day to add
Tues., Nov. 3 Election Day—University closed
Wed., Nov. 4 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Thurs., Nov. 5 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Tues., Nov. 10 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Tues., Nov. 10 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Tues., Nov. 10 Last day to withdraw with a 75% refund
Tues., Nov. 17 Last day to withdraw with a 50% refund
Fri., Dec. 4 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Thurs., Dec. 18 Term ends
Winter Session 2021 (Tentative)
(January 4–15, 2021)
Mon., Jan. 4 Term begins
Mon., Jan. 4 Last day to add
Mon., Jan. 4 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Tues., Jan. 5 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Fri., Jan. 8 Last day to withdraw with a "W" Grade
Sat., Jan. 9 Makeup day in case of University Closure
Mon., Jan. 11 All Classes Meet
Wed., Jan. 13 All Classes Meet
Fri., Jan. 15 Term ends
Sat., Jan. 16 Makeup day in case of University closure
Spring Semester 2021 (Tentative)
Full-Term Courses (Tentative)
(January 19–May 12, 2021)
Mon., Jan. 4 Deadline to submit required immunization records (students with a Spring start)
Mon., Jan. 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—University closed
Tues., Jan. 19 Term begins
Tues., Jan. 26 Last day to add
Tues., Jan. 26 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Wed. Jan 27 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
 Fri., Jan. 29 Last day to file applications for pre-professional field experience or student teaching for the following Fall semester 
Tues., Feb. 2 Last day to withdraw with a 75% refund
Tues., Feb. 2 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Tues., Feb. 2 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Fri., Feb. 5 Final deadline for filing of May 2021 bachelor's graduation application
Fri.m, Feb. 5 Last day to file application for May 2021 master's degrees and graduate certification
Tues., Feb. 9 Last day to withdraw with at 50% refund
Fri., Feb. 12 Lincoln's Birthday—Classes Meet
Mon., Feb. 15 Presidents’ Day—University Closed
Fri., Feb., 26 Deadline to apply for 2021 Fall graduate field study
Fri., Feb., 26 Last day to file for Fall 2021 graduate advanced seminar
Sat., Feb., 27 Last day to file for March 7 graduate comprehensive examinations
Fri., March 5 Deadline to file application for August 2021 bachelor's graduation application
Fri., March 5 Deadline to file application for August 2021 master's degree and graduate certification
Sat., March 6 Graduate comprehensive examinations
Mon., March 8–Sun., March 14 Spring recess
Mon., March 29 Last day to file applications for pre-professional field experience or student teaching for the following Spring semester
Tues., March 30 Last day to make up Incomplete grades from preceding Fall semester
Thurs., April 8 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Fri., April 2- Sun., April 4 Easter recess—University closed (no classes on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)
Tues. and Wed., April 27 & 28 Research Days 2021
Tues., May 4 Classes follow a Friday schedule—No Tuesday classes meet
Wed., May 5 Classes follow a Monday schedule—No Wednesday classes meet
Thurs., May 6–Wed., May 12 Exam week (All classes meet as scheduled)
Wed., May 12 Term ends
First Half-Term Courses (Tentative)
(January 19–March 22, 2021) 

Tues., Jan. 19 Term begins
Tues., Jan. 26 Last day to add
Tues., Jan. 26 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Wed., Jan. 27 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Fri., Jan. 29 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Fri., Jan. 29 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Tues., Feb. 2 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Tues., Feb. 9 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Mon., Feb. 15 President's Day—University closed
Fri., Feb. 26 Last day to withdraw from courses with "W" grade (no refund)
Mon., March 8–Sun., March 14 Spring recess
Mon., March 22 Term ends
First Half-Term (Tentative)
ONLINE Courses (January 19–March 22, 2021)

Tues., Jan. 19 Term begins
Tues., Jan. 19 Last day to add
Tues., Jan. 26 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Wed., Jan. 27 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Fri., Jan. 29 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Fri., Jan. 29 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Tues., Feb. 2 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Tues., Feb. 9 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Mon., Feb. 15 Presidents’ Day—University closed
Fri., Feb. 26 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Mon., March 8–Sun., Mar. 14 Spring recess
Mon., March 22 Term ends
Second Half-Term Courses (Tentative)
(March 23–May 12, 2021)
Tues., March 23 Term begins
Tues., March 23 Last day to add
Tues., Mar. 30 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Wed., March 31 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Thurs., April 1 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Thurs., April 1 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Mon. April 5 Last day to withdraw with a 75% refund
Mon., April 12 Last day to withdraw with a 50% refund
Fri., April 2–Sun., April 4 Easter recess—University closed (no classes on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)
Fri., April 30 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Tues., May 4 Classes follow a Friday schedule—No Tuesday classes
Wed., May 5 Classes follow a Monday schedule—No Wednesday classes meet
Wed., May 12 Term ends
Second Half-Term ONLINE Courses (Tentative)
(March 23–May 12, 2021)
Tues., March 23 Term begins
Tues., March 23 Last day to add
Tues., March 30 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Wed., March 31 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Thurs., April 1 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Thurs., April 1 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Mon., April 5 Last day to withdraw with a 75% refund
Mon., April 12 Last day to withdraw with a 50% refund
Fri., April 2–Sun., April 4 Easter recess—University closed (no classes on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)
Fri., April 30 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Tues., May 4 Classes follow a Friday schedule—No Tuesday classes meet
Wed., May 5 Classes follow a Monday schedule—No Monday classes
Wed., May 12 Term ends
Summer I 2021 (Tentative)
Four-Week In-Person Courses (Tentative)
(May 21–June 18, 2021)
Fri., May 21 Term begins
Fri., May 21 Last day to add
Fri., May 21 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Sat., May 22 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Mon., May 24 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Mon., May 31 Memorial Day - University closed
Thurs., June 3 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Thurs., June 3 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Fri., June 4 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Thurs., June 10 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Fri., June 18 Term ends
Five-Week In-Person Courses (Tentative)
(May 21–June 25, 2021)
Fri., May 21 Term begins
Fri., May 21 Last day to add
Fri., May 21 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Sat., May 22 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Mon., May 24 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Mon., May 31 Memorial Day - University closed
Thurs., June 3 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Thurs., June 3 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Fri., June 4 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Thurs., June 10 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Fri., June 25 Term ends
Six-Week In-Person Courses (Tentative)
(May 25–July 1, 2021)
Tues., May 21 Term begins
Tues., May 21 Last day to add
Tues., May 21 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Sat., May 22 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Mon., May 24 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Mon., May 31 Memorial Day - University closed
Thurs., June 3 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Fri., June 4 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Thurs., June 10 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Thurs., July 1 Term ends
Sun., July 4 Independence Day (Observed)—University closed
Eight-Week ONLINE Courses (Tentative)
(May 21–July 20, 2021)
Fri., May 21 Term begins
Fri., May 21 Last day to add
Fri., May 21 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Sat., May 22 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Mon., May 24 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Mon., May 31 Memorial Day—University closed
Thurs., June 3 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Thurs., June 3 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Thurs., June 10 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Thurs., June 24 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Sun., July 4 Independence Day (Observed)—University closed
Tues., July 10 Term ends
Summer II 2021
Four-Week In-Person Courses (Tentative)
(July 7–August 3, 2021)
Wed., July 7 Term begins
Wed., July 7 Last day to add
Wed., July 7 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Thurs., July 8 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Fri., July 9 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Tues., July 20 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Tues., July 20 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Wed., July 21 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Fri., July 23 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Tues., Aug. 3 Term ends
Five-Week In-Person Courses (Tentative)
(July 7–August 10, 2021)
Wed., July 7 Term begins
Wed., July 7 Last day to add
Wed., July 7 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Thurs., July 8 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Fri., July 9 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Tues., July 20 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Tues., July 20 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Wed., July 21 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Wed., July 28 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Tues., Aug. 10 Term ends
Six-Week In-Person Courses (Tentative)
(July 7–August 17, 2021)
Wed., July 7 Term begins
Wed., July 7 Last day to add
Wed., July 7 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Thurs., July 8 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Fri., July 9 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Tues., July 20 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Tues., July 20 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Wed., July 21 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Tues., Aug. 3 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Tues., Aug. 17 Term ends
Eight-Week ONLINE Courses (Tentative)
(July 7–August 30, 2021)
Wed., July 7 Term begins
Wed., July 7 Last day to add
Wed., July 7 Last day drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record
Thurs., July 8 Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals
Fri., July 9 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund
Tues., July 20 Last day to declare a course as an audit
Tues., July 20 Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option
Wed., July 21 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Tues., Aug. 10 Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund)
Mon., Aug. 30 Term ends