Summer Semester 2026
Accelerate your path to a degree with Summer semester classes. Cougars climb higher.
Degree-Seeking Kean University Students
Kean students enrolled in a degree-seeking program may search and register for summer courses through KeanWISE. Registration begins in April with priority course registration. For additional information about registration, including registration instructions, please visit the Registration Information page.
All students should seek academic advisement and must resolve any outstanding holds prior to registering.
Summer 2026 Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to eligible Kean University students during the Summer semester! Learn about requirements for aid, types of aid available and more on Kean's Summer Aid webpage.
Visiting Students
Visiting students must fill out a Visiting/Non-Matriculated Student Application and follow the instructions provided to ensure the credits earned will transfer to the university in which they are enrolled. Visiting/non-matriculated students can learn more by visiting the Visiting/Non-Matriculated Students page.
Summer First-Half Courses
Registration for Summer First-Half courses begins in April! Courses are provided in five-week, six-week and seven-week online formats. Open registration for Summer First-Half courses ends on Monday, May 6 and Summer First-Half courses begin on Monday, May 18.
Summer First-Half Course Offerings by Section
Summer Second-Half Courses
Registration for Summer Second-Half courses begins in April! Courses are provided in five-week, six-week and eight-week online formats. Open registration for Summer Semester II ends on Monday, May 6 and Summer Semester II courses begin on July 6.
Summer Semester Academic Calendar
| Mon., May 18 | Summer term first-half courses begin |
| Wed., May 20 | University Commencement Ceremony - Please visit www.kean.edu/commencement for details. Classes are not in session - University is open. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details. |
| Mon., May 25 | Memorial Day - University Closed. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details. |
| Fri., Jun. 19 | Juneteenth (Observed) - University Closed. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details. |
| Fri., Jul. 3 | Independence Day (Observed) - University Closed. Online courses do not observe holidays or breaks - online students should review their course outline for details. |
| Mon., Jul. 6 | Summer term second-half courses begin |
| Fri, Jul. 17 | Last day to make up "Incomplete" grades from preceding Spring semester (Graduating Seniors see Graduation instructions) |
Summer 2026 Dates and Deadlines by Course Format
Summer First-Half | Summer First-Half | Summer First-Half | Summer Second-Half | Summer Second-Half | Summer Second-Half | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courses begin | Mon., May 18 | Mon., May 18 | Mon., May 18 | Mon., July 6 | Mon., July 6 | Mon., July 6 |
| Last day to add courses | Wed., May 20 | Wed., May 20 | Wed., May 20 | Wed., July 8 | Wed., July 8 | Wed., July 8 |
| Last day to drop with 100% refund and with no mark on academic record | Wed., May 20 | Wed., May 20 | Wed., May 20 | Wed., July 8 | Wed., July 8 | Wed., July 8 |
| Mark of “W” begins for course withdrawals | Thu., May 21 | Thu., May 21 | Thu., May 21 | Thu., July 9 | Thu., July 9 | Thu., July 9 |
| Last day to withdraw with 75% refund | Tue., May 26 | Tue., May 26 | Tue., May 26 | Mon., July 13 | Mon., July 13 | Mon., July 13 |
| Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - No refunds will be issued after this date | Wed., May 27 | Wed., May 27 | Wed., May 27 | Tue., July 14 | Tue., July 14 | Tue., July 14 |
| Last day to declare a course as an audit | Mon., Jun. 1 | Mon., Jun. 1 | Mon., Jun. 1 | Mon., July 20 | Mon., July 20 | Mon., July 20 |
| Last day to declare or change undergraduate Pass/Fail option | Mon., Jun. 1 | Mon., Jun. 1 | Mon., Jun. 1 | Mon., July 20 | Mon., July 20 | Mon., July 20 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade (no refund) | Mon., Jun. 22 | Mon., Jun. 15 | Mon., Jun. 8 | Mon., Aug. 10 | Mon., Aug 3 | Mon., Jul. 27 |
| Courses end | Sun., Jul. 5 | Thu., Jun. 25 | Thu., Jun. 18 | Sun., Aug. 23 | Thu., Aug. 13 | Thu., Aug. 6 |
| Grades due | Thu., Jul. 9 | Wed., Jul. 1 | Wed., Jun. 25 | Thu., Aug. 27 | Wed., Aug. 19 | Wed., Aug. 12 |
*The Academic Calendar is subject to change.