New Graduate Student Deadlines & Important Dates

Below you will find a list of critical deadlines and important events that new graduate students at Stevens Institute of Technology need to be aware of. Be sure that you are familiar with these dates to stay organized and ensure a smooth and successful transition into your graduate studies.

Access the Stevens Academic Calendar for a comprehensive overview of important dates, including semester start and end dates, holidays, and deadlines for registration, add/drop periods, and exams. Additionally, you can take a look at the Charge Adjustment Schedule by clicking here.


Fall 2025 Semester

August

August 11: Ph.D. Student Orientation registration deadline

August 13 - 27: New Graduate Student Check-In in the UCC Gallery*

August 20: Master’s Student Orientation registration deadline

August 25: Ph.D. Student Orientation

August 28: Master's Student Orientation

*New students can also visit the Graduate Admissions office on the 11th Floor of the Howe Center Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.


September

September 2: First day of Fall 2025 semester classes

September 15: Last day to add or drop Fall 2025 semester classes

September 15: Deadline to submit official admissions documents (E.g., Transcripts, test scores, etc.)


October

October 28: Spring 2026 registration begins for current graduate students


November

November 13: Spring 2026 registration begins for incoming graduate students


December

December 5: Last day to withdraw from Fall 2025 semester courses

December 22: Last day of Fall 2025 semester


Spring 2026 Semester

January

January 8 - 16: New Graduate Student Check-In

January 14: Master's Student Orientation

January 14: Ph.D. Student Orientation

January 20: First day of 2026 Spring semester classes

*New students can also visit the Graduate Admissions office on the 11th Floor of the Howe Center Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.


February

February 2: Last day to add or drop Spring 2026 semester classes

February 2: Deadline to submit official admissions documents (E.g., Transcripts, test scores, etc.)


March

March 25: Fall 2026 registration begins for current graduate students


April

April 29: Last Day to withdraw from Spring 2026 semester courses


May

May 1: Fall 2026 registration begins for incoming graduate students

May 18: Last Day of Spring 2026 spring semester