Program Dates and Deadlines
Below are the dates and deadlines for Summer 2026. All dates are unique to the course section letter.
| 2026 Deadlines | Session I Section D, E, G, K | Session II Section Q, R |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | February 2, 2026 | February 2, 2026 |
| Last day to apply | May 17, 2026 | June 28, 2026 |
| Payment deadline | May 8, 2026 | June 22, 2026 |
| Classes begin | May 26, 2026 | July 6, 2026 |
| Last day to drop course and receive a 100% refund | May 27, 2026 | July 7, 2026 |
Rutgers reserves the right to change, without notice, any statement on this website concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, fees, programs, and courses. The University also reserves the right to restrict registration in any course offered or to cancel courses, as necessary.
Withdrawal Deadlines
After the add/drop period ends, Summer Scholars students can only withdrawal from courses.
A "W" will be applied to a student's Rutgers transcript during the withdrawal period, but it does not impact your grade point average (GPA).
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Section D Section E Section G Section K Last day to withdraw with
50% refund and "W" gradeJune 1, 2026 June 3, 2026 June 5, 2026 June 12, 2026 Last day to withdraw with
no refund and "W" gradeJune 11, 2026 June 26, 2026 July 10, 2026 August 5, 2026 -
Section Q Section R Last day to withdraw with
50% refund and "W" gradeJuly 13, 2026 July 15, 2026 Last day to withdraw with
no refund and "W" gradeJuly 24, 2026 August 5, 2026
Additional Notes
- Please check course dates carefully to avoid conflict.
- Courses running during Summer Session I may overlap with your school’s academic year. It is recommended that applicants consult their school counselor prior to applying for Session I courses.
- Classes will not meet Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day.