Geraldine A. Bloemker
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs
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Old Main, 1st Floor
Office 10 - (610) 499-4107
- gabloemker@widener.edu
Academic Calendar
2019-2020 Academic Calendar
August 2019
| 20 | Tuesday | New Student Move-In, Residence Halls open 9 a.m. |
| 20-23 | Tuesday-Friday | New Student Orientation - Undergraduate Day Only* |
| 22 | Thursday | Opening Meeting |
| 23 | Friday | Freshman Advising Day; Academic Convocation - Undergraduate Day Only* |
| 25 | Sunday | Returning Student Move-In, Residence Halls open 9 a.m. |
| 26 | Monday | Start of the fall semester for Undergraduate, Graduate, Adult & Professional Studies courses |
September 2019
| 2 | Monday | Labor Day, No Classes |
| 3 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes for full semester and Module I courses |
| 9 | Monday | University Census Date |
| 23 | Monday | Early Assessment forms emailed to faculty teaching undergraduate freshmen* |
| 26 | Thursday | Last day for withdrawal from Undergraduate Day Module I courses* |
| 30 | Monday | Early Assessment forms for Undergraduate Day freshmen due back to Academic Support Services* |
October 2019
| 7 | Monday | Freshman Pre-advising Day - Undergraduate Day Only* |
| 10-11 | Thursday-Friday | Module I final exams |
| 11-12 | Friday-Saturday | Homecoming Weekend |
| 13 | Sunday | Last day of Module I courses |
| 16 | Wednesday | Deadline for finishing Undergraduate Incompletes from Summer 2019 |
| 18 | Friday | Mid-term and Module I grades due by 12:00 noon |
| 21 | Monday | Module II begins |
| 21-22 | Monday-Tuesday | Fall Break (Undergraduate Day classes only)* |
| 26 | Saturday | Widener Day I |
| 29 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes for Module II courses |
November 2019
| 4-22 | Monday-Friday | Registration for Spring 2020 classes |
| 5 | Tuesday | Last day to withdraw without penalty from full semester Undergraduate courses* |
| 11-15 | Monday-Friday | International Week |
| 17 | Sunday | Widener Day II |
| 19 | Tuesday | Last day to withdraw from Undergraduate Module II courses |
| 27 | Wednesday | Residence Halls close for Thanksgiving Break 6 p.m. |
| 28-29 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Holiday, No Classes |
December 2019
| 1 | Sunday | Residence Halls re-open 9 a.m. |
| 5-6 | Thursday-Friday | Module II final exams |
| 6 | Friday | Last day of full fall semester courses for Undergraduate, Graduate and Extended Learning |
| 7-8 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading Days (Undergraduate Day classes only)* |
| 9-13 | Monday-Friday | Final Exams for Undergraduate Day non-modular courses* |
| 13 | Friday | Residence Halls close for Winter Break 6 p.m. |
| 17 | Tuesday | Final deadline for grades, 12:00 noon |
| 31 | Tuesday | December graduation date (no commencement exercises) |
*Note: "Undergraduate Day" students are enrolled in majors in the College of Arts & Sciences or Schools of Engineering, Business, Nursing or Human Service Professions. Items marked for "Undergraduate Day" students do not apply to undergraduate students in the Center for Extended Learning or Online RN-BSN Students
January 2020
| 10 | Friday | Spring Orientation (Undergraduate Day)* |
| 12 | Sunday | New Student Move-in, Residence Halls Open 9 a.m. |
| 13 | Monday | Start of the spring semester for Undergraduates, Graduate, Extended Learning and Module I courses |
| 20 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No Classes |
| 21 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes for full semester and Module I courses |
| 25 | Saturday | Widener Day III |
| 27 | Monday | University Census Date |
February 2020
| 12 | Wednesday | Early Assessment forms e-mailed to faculty teaching Undergraduate Day freshmen* |
| 14 | Friday | Last day to withdraw from Undergraduate Module I courses |
| 19 | Wednesday | Early Assessment forms for Undergraduate Day freshmen due back to Academic Support Services* |
| 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | Module I final exams |
| 28 | Friday | Deadline for finishing Undergraduate Incompletes from Fall 2019* |
| 28 | Friday | Residence Halls Close for Spring Break 6 p.m. |
| 29-Mar.8 | Saturday-Sunday | No classes to be scheduled: network upgrade period |
March 2020
| 2-6 | Monday-Friday | Mid-term break for full semester classes (Undergraduate, Graduate, Extended Learning) |
| 6 | Friday | Module I final grades due by 12:00 noon |
| 8 | Sunday | Residence Halls re-open 9 a.m. |
| 9 | Monday | All classes resume; Module II begins |
| 13 | Friday | Mid-term grades due by 12:00 noon |
| 16-20 | Monday-Friday | Honors Week |
| 17 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes for Module II courses |
| 21 | Saturday | Accepted Student Day I |
| 30-April.17 | Monday-Friday | Registration for Summer and Fall 2020 classes |
April 2020
| 1 | Wednesday | Last day to withdraw from full semester Undergraduate courses* |
| 4 | Saturday | Accepted Student Day II |
| 10 | Friday | Spring Holiday, No Classes |
| 15 | Wednesday | Last day to withdraw from Undergraduate Module II courses |
| 23-24 | Thursday-Friday | Module II final exams |
| 24 | Friday | Student Project Day, No Undergraduate Day classes scheduled* |
May 2020
| 1 | Friday | Last day of full semester courses |
| 2-3 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading Days (Undergraduate Day classes only)* |
| 4-8 | Monday-Friday | Final Exams for Undergraduate Day non-modular courses* |
| 8 | Friday | Official end of the Spring semester |
| 8 | Friday | Residence Halls Close 6 p.m. |
| 12 | Tuesday | Final deadline for grades, 12:00 noon |
| 16 | Saturday | Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement |
*Note: "Undergraduate Day" students are enrolled in majors in the College of Arts & Sciences or Schools of Engineering, Business, Nursing or Human Service Professions. Items marked for "Undergraduate Day" students do not apply to undergraduate students in the Center for Extended Learning or Online RN-BSN Students.
2020 Summer Registration (Pride Experience I)
All Summer Registration events for incoming undergraduate students will be held online.
- June 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
2020 Full Summer Session (20/SUM)
- May 11 - August 16
- Program start dates may be later than session start dates. Program end dates may be earlier than session end dates.
May 2020
| 11 | Monday | Full Summer classes begin - Graduate and OPO |
| 18 | Monday | Full Summer classes begin - Undergraduate and Extended Learning |
| 19 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes - Graduate and OPO |
| 25 | Monday | Memorial Day, No Classes |
| 26 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes - Undergraduate and Extended Learning |
June 2020
| 25 | Thursday | Undergraduate mid-term grades due by 12:00 noon |
July 2020
| 4 | Saturday | July 4 Holiday, No Classes |
| 14 | Tuesday | Last day to withdraw - Undergraduate |
August 2020
| 7 | Friday | Last day of full summer courses - Undergraduate and Extended Learning |
| 16 | Sunday | Last day of full summer - Graduate and OPO |
| 19 | Wednesday | Final deadlines for grades, 12:00 noon |
| 21 | Friday | August Graduation Date (no commencement exercises) |
2020 Summer Session 1 (20/SU1)
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May 11 - June 28
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Program start dates may be later than session start dates. Program end dates may be earlier than session end dates.
First 5 Week Summer Session (Undergraduate, Extended Learning and Graduate)
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May 18 - June 26
May 2020
| 18 | Monday | First 5 Week Summer classes begin |
| 21 | Thursday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes |
| 25 | Monday | Memorial Day, No Classes |
June 2020
| 15 | Monday | Last day to withdraw - Undergraduate and Extended Learning |
| 25 | Thursday | Deadline for finishing Undergraduate Incompletes from Spring 2020 |
| 26 | Friday | Last day of first 5 week courses |
July 2020
| 1 | Wednesday | Final deadline for grades, 12:00 noon |
First 7 Week Summer Session (Online Program)
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May 11 - June 28
May 2020
| 11 | Monday | First 6 Week Summer classes begin |
| 19 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes |
| 25 | Monday | Memorial Day, No Classes |
June 2020
| 28 | Sunday | Last day of first 6 week courses |
July 2020
| 1 | Wednesday | Final deadline for grades, 12:00 noon |
2020 Summer Session II (20/SU2)
- June 29 - August 16
- Program start dates may be later than session start dates. Program end dates may be earlier than session end dates.
Second 5 Week Summer Session (Undergraduate, Extended Learning and Graduate)
June 2020
| 29 | Monday | Second 5 Week Summer classes begin |
July 2020
| 2 | Thursday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes |
| 4 | Saturday | July 4 Holiday, No Classes |
| 27 | Monday | Last day to withdraw |
August 2020
| 7 | Friday | Last day of second 5 week courses |
| 12 | Wednesday | Final deadline for grades, 12:00 noon |
Second 7 Week Summer Session (Online Program)
June 2020
| 29 | Monday | Second 6 Week Summer classes begin |
July 2020
| 4 | Saturday | July 4 Holiday, No Classes |
| 7 | Friday | Last day for dropping/adding classes |
August 2020
| 16 | Sunday | Last day of second 6 week courses |
| 19 | Wednesday | Final deadline for grades, 12:00 noon |
*Note: "Undergraduate Day" students are enrolled in majors in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, or Schools of Engineering, Business, or Nursing. Items marked for "Undergraduate Day" students do not apply to undergraduate students in the Center for Extended Learning or Online RN-BSN Students.
2020-2021 Academic Calendar
August 2020
| 19 | Wednesday | New Student Move-In, 9 a.m. |
| 19-21 | Wednesday-Friday | New Student Orientation - Undergraduate Day Only* |
| 20 | Thursday | Opening Meeting |
| 21 | Friday | Freshman Advising Day |
| 23 | Sunday | Returning Student Move-In, 9 a.m. |
| 24 | Monday | Start of the fall semester for Undergraduate, Graduate, Extended Learning courses |
September 2020
| 1 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes for full semester and Module I courses |
| 7 | Monday | Labor Day, No Classes |
| 8 | Tuesday | University Census Date |
| 21 | Monday | Early Assessment forms emailed to faculty teaching undergraduate freshmen* |
| 24 | Thursday | Last day for withdrawal from Undergraduate Day Module I courses* |
| 28 | Monday | Early Assessment forms for Undergraduate Day freshmen due back to Academic Support Services* |
| 28 | Monday | Freshman Pre-Advising Day - Undergraduate Day Only* |
October 2020
| 8-9 | Thursday-Friday | Module I Final Exams |
| 11 | Sunday | Last day of Module I courses |
| 11 | Sunday | Widener Day I |
| 14 | Wednesday | Deadline for finishing Undergraduate Incompletes from Summer 2020 |
| 16 | Friday | Mid-term and Module I grades due by 12:00 noon |
| 16-17 | Friday-Saturday | Homecoming Weekend |
| 19 | Monday | Module II Begins |
| 26-27 | Monday-Tuesday | Fall Break (Undergraduate Day classes only)* |
| 27 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes for Module II courses |
November 2020
| 2-20 | Monday-Friday | Registration for Spring 2021 classes |
| 3 | Tuesday | Last day to withdraw without penalty from full semester Undergraduate courses |
| 9-13 | Monday-Friday | International Week |
| 14 | Saturday | Widener Day II |
| 17 | Tuesday | Last day to withdraw from Undergraduate Module II courses |
| 25 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Break begins at 6 p.m. (Break housing available starting at 6 p.m.) |
| 26-27 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Holiday, No Classes |
| 29 | Sunday | Residence Halls re-open 9 a.m. |
December 2020
| 3-4 | Thursday-Friday | Module II final exams |
| 4 | Friday | Last day of full fall semester courses for Undergraduate, Graduate and Extended Learning |
| 5-6 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading Days (Undergraduate Day classes only)* |
| 7-11 | Monday-Friday | Final Exams for Undergraduate Day non-modular courses |
| 11 | Friday | Winter Break begins at 6 p.m. (Break housing available starting at 6 p.m.) |
| 15 | Tuesday | Final deadline for grades, 12:00 noon |
| 31 | Thursday | December graduation date (no commencement exercises) |
*Note: "Undergraduate Day" students are enrolled in majors in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, or Schools of Engineering, Business, or Nursing. Items marked for "Undergraduate Day" students do not apply to undergraduate students in the Center for Extended Learning or Online RN-BSN Students.
January 2021
| 8 | Friday | Spring Orientation (Undergraduate Day)* |
| 10 | Sunday | New Student Move-in, Residence Halls Open 9 a.m. |
| 11 | Monday | Start of the spring semester for Undergraduates, Graduate, Extended Learning and Module I courses |
| 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No Classes |
| 19 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes for full semester and Module I courses |
| 25 | Monday | University Census Date |
| 30 | Saturday | Widener Day III |
February 2021
| 10 | Wednesday | Early Assessment forms e-mailed to faculty teaching Undergraduate Day freshmen* |
| 12 | Friday | Last day to withdraw from Undergraduate Module I courses |
| 17 | Wednesday | Early Assessment forms for Undergraduate Day freshmen due back to Academic Support Services* |
| 25-26 | Thursday-Friday | Module I final exams |
| 26 | Friday | Deadline for finishing Undergraduate Incompletes from Fall 2020* |
| 26 | Friday | Spring Break begins at 6 p.m. (Break housing available at 6 p.m.) |
| 27-Mar.7 | Saturday-Sunday | No classes to be scheduled: network upgrade period |
March 2021
| 1-5 | Monday-Friday | Mid-term break for full semester classes (Undergraduate, Graduate, Extended Learning) |
| 5 | Friday | Module I final grades due by 12:00 noon |
| 7 | Sunday | Residence Halls re-open 9 a.m. |
| 8 | Monday | All classes resume; Module II begins |
| 12 | Friday | Mid-term grades due by 12:00 noon |
| 15-19 | Monday-Friday | Honors Week |
| 16 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes for Module II courses |
| 20 | Saturday | Accepted Student Day I |
| 29-Apr. 16 | Monday-Friday | Registration for Summer and Fall 2021 classes |
| 31 | Wednesday | Last day to withdraw from full semester Undergraduate courses* |
April 2021
| 2 | Friday | Spring Holiday, No Classes |
| 10 | Saturday | Accepted Student Day II |
| 14 | Wednesday | Last day to withdraw from Undergraduate Module II courses |
| 22-23 | Thursday-Friday | Module II final exams |
| 23 | Friday | Student Project Day, No Undergraduate Day classes scheduled* |
| 30 | Friday | Last day of full semester courses |
May 2021
| 1-2 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading Days (Undergraduate Day classes only)* |
| 3-7 | Monday-Friday | Final Exams for Undergraduate Day non-modular courses* |
| 7 | Friday | Official end of the Spring semester |
| 7 | Friday | Residence Halls close at 6 p.m. (seniors may stay through commencement until 6 p.m.) |
| 11 | Tuesday | Final deadline for grades, 12:00 noon |
| 15 | Saturday | Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement |
*Note: "Undergraduate Day" students are enrolled in majors in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, or Schools of Engineering, Business, or Nursing. Items marked for "Undergraduate Day" students do not apply to undergraduate students in the Center for Extended Learning or Online RN-BSN Students.
2021 Summer Registration (Pride Experience I)
- June 15, 16, 17
- July 6, 7, 8 or July 13, 14, 15 depending on when we are off for July 4th
2021 Full Summer Session (21/SUM)
- May 10 - August 15
- Program start dates may be later than session start dates. Program end dates may be earlier than session end dates.
May 2021
| 10 | Monday | Full Summer classes begin - Graduate and OPO |
| 17 | Monday | Full Summer classes begin - Undergraduate and Extended Learning |
| 18 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes - Graduate and OPO |
| 25 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes - Undergraduate and Extended Learning |
| 31 | Monday | Memorial Day, No Classes |
June 2021
| 24 | Thursday |
Undergraduate mid-term grades due by 12:00 noon Deadline for finishing Undergraduate Incompletes from Spring 2021 |
July 2021
| 4 | Sunday | July 4 Holiday, No Classes |
| 13 | Tuesday | Last day to withdraw - Undergraduate |
August 2021
| 6 | Friday | Last day of full summer courses - Undergraduate and Extended Learning |
| 15 | Sunday | Last day of full summer - Graduate and OPO |
| 18 | Wednesday | Final deadlines for grades, 12:00 noon |
| 20 | Friday | August Graduation Date (no commencement exercises) |
2021 Summer Session 1 (21/SU1)
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May 10 - June 27
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Program start dates may be later than session start dates. Program end dates may be earlier than session end dates.
First 5 Week Summer Session (Undergraduate, Extended Learning and Graduate)
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May 17 - June 25
May 2021
| 17 | Monday | First 5 Week Summer classes begin |
| 20 | Thursday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes |
| 31 | Monday | Memorial Day, No Classes |
June 2021
| 14 | Monday | Last day to withdraw - Undergraduate and Extended Learning |
| 24 | Thursday | Deadline for finishing Undergraduate Incompletes from Spring 2021 |
| 25 | Friday | Last day of first 5 week courses |
| 30 | Wednesday | Final deadlines for grades, 12:00 noon |
First 7 Week Summer Session (Online Program)
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May 10 - June 27
May 2021
| 10 | Monday | First 6 Week Summer classes begin |
| 18 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes |
| 31 | Monday | Memorial Day, No Classes |
June 2021
| 27 | Sunday | Last day of first 6 week courses |
| 30 | Wednesday | Final deadlines for grades, 12:00 noon |
2021 Summer Session II (21/SU2)
- June 28 - August 15
- Program start dates may be later than session start dates. Program end dates may be earlier than session end dates.
Second 5 Week Summer Session (Undergraduate, Extended Learning and Graduate)
June 2021
| 28 | Monday | Second 5 Week Summer classes begin |
July 2021
| 1 | Thursday | Last day for dropping and/or adding classes |
| 26 | Monday | Last day to withdraw |
August 2021
| 6 | Friday | Last day of second 5 week courses |
| 11 | Wednesday | Final deadline for grades, 12:00 noon |
Second 7 Week Summer Session (Online Program)
June 2021
| 28 | Monday | Second 6 Week Summer classes begin |
July 2021
| 6 | Tuesday | Last day for dropping/adding classes |
August 2021
| 15 | Sunday | Last day of second 6 week courses |
| 18 | Wednesday | Final deadline for grades, 12:00 noon |
*Note: "Undergraduate Day" students are enrolled in majors in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, or Schools of Engineering, Business, or Nursing. Items marked for "Undergraduate Day" students do not apply to undergraduate students in the Center for Extended Learning or Online RN-BSN Students.