Academic Calendar
Roger Williams Univeristy Academic Calendars provide both students and faculty with details about holidays, important deadlines, and term start and end dates.
Printable Academic Calendars
- Printable Academic Calendar 2023-2024
- Printable Academic Calendar Summer 2024
- Printable Academic Calendar 2024-2025
- Printable Academic Calendar Winter 2025
- Printable Academic Calendar Summer 2025
- Printable Academic Calendar 2025-2026
School of Law Academic Calendars
Academic Calendar 2024-2025
Important Term Dates Fall 2024 | Date/Day |
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International Student Orientation | Aug. 20, Tues. |
August Orientation - Day 1 | Aug. 20, Tues. |
August Orientation - Day 2 | Aug. 21, Wed. |
New Student Move-In Day One: 9:00am to 4:00pm | Aug. 22, Thurs. |
New Student Move-In Day Two: 8:00am to 11:30am | Aug. 23, Fri. |
New Student Convocation: 2:30pm | Aug. 23, Fri. |
Residence Halls Open for Returning Students: 9:00am to 4:00pm | Aug. 25-27, Sun.-Tues. |
Fall Faculty Conference: 8:30am | Aug. 27, Tues. |
First Day of Classes | Aug. 28, Wed. |
Labor Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Sept. 2, Mon. |
Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor's Permission | Sept. 4, Wed. |
Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor's Permission | Sept. 11, Wed. |
Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions: 4:00pm | Sept. 11, Wed. |
Last Day to Drop a Course Without a "W" | Sept. 25, Wed. |
Friday Classes Meet, Thursday Courses do not Meet | Oct. 10, Thurs. |
Fall Break: No Classes - All University Offices Open | Oct. 11, Fri. |
Midterm Grades due to Registrar's Office | Oct. 21, Mon. |
Advisement Period Begins: Winter & Spring | Oct. 21, Mon. |
Last Day to Drop a Course With the "W" (withdrawal) Grade | Oct. 31, Thurs. |
Registration Begins: Winter 2025 & Spring 2025 | Nov. 4, Mon. |
Veteran's Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Nov. 11, Mon. |
Thanksgiving Break: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Nov. 27-29, Wed.-Fri. |
Classes Resume | Dec. 2, Mon. |
Last Day of Fall 2024 Classes | Dec. 11, Wed. |
Reading Day | Dec. 12, Thurs. |
Final Examinations: Day and Evening Classes | Dec. 13, Fri. |
Final Examinations: Day and Evening Classes | Dec. 16-18, Mon.-Wed. |
Residence Halls Close at 9:00am | Dec. 19, Thurs. |
Final Grades Due in the Registrar's Office 12:00pm | Dec. 27, Fri. |
Incomplete Grades "I" from Spring 2024 & Summer 2024 Convert to "F" | Dec. 27, Fri. |
Important Winter Intersession 2025 January 2, 2025 - January 17, 2025 | Date | Day |
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New Years Day Holiday - All University Offices Closed | Jan 1 | Wed |
First Day of Classes | Jan 2 | Thur |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | Jan 6 | Mon |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | Jan 9 | Thur |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | Jan 10 | Fri |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | Jan 14 | Tue |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | Jan 17 | Fri |
Final Grades due to Registrar's Office by 5pm | Jan 21 | Tues |
Important Term Dates Spring 2025 | Date/Day |
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Residence Halls Open for all students (Specific days and times will be provided by Residence Life) | Jan. 19-21, Sun.-Tues. |
January New Student Orientation | Jan. 21, Tues. |
First Day of Classes | Jan. 22, Wed. |
Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor's Permission | Jan. 29, Wed. |
Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor's Permission | Feb. 5, Wed. |
Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions: 4:00pm | Feb. 5, Wed. |
Presidents Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Feb. 17, Mon. |
Monday Schedule - Monday classes meet | Feb. 18, Tues. |
Last Day to Drop a Course Without the "W" (withdrawal) Grade | Feb. 28, Fri. |
Residence Halls Close at 5:00pm | Mar. 7, Fri. |
Spring Break | Mar. 10-14, Mon.-Fri. |
Residence Halls Open at 9:00am | Mar. 16, Sun. |
All Classes Resume | Mar. 17, Mon. |
Warning Grades Due to Registrar's Office | Mar. 17, Mon. |
Advisement Period Begins: Summer and Fall | Mar. 17, Mon. |
Degree Application Due in Registrar's Office for Students Graduating in 2026 | Mar. 28, Fri. |
Registration Begins: 2025 Summer Sessions & Fall Semester | Mar. 31, Mon. |
Last Day to Drop a Spring 2025 Course With the "W" (withdrawal) Grade | Apr. 4, Tues. |
University Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Apr. 18, Fri. |
Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH) | Apr. 23, Wed. |
Last Day of Classes | May 7, Wed. |
Reading Day | May 8, Thurs. |
Final Examinations: Evening Classes Only | May 8, Thurs. |
Final Examinations: Day & Evening Classes | May 9, Fri. |
Final Examinations: Day & Evening Classes | May 12-14, Mon. - Wed. |
Residence Halls close for non-graduating students at 5pm | May 14, Wed. |
Senior Rehearsal/BBQ: 12:00pm Fieldhouse | May 15, Thurs. |
All University Commencement | May 16, Fri. |
Residence Halls Close at 5:00pm: Graduating Students | May 16, Fri. |
Final Grades Due in the Registrar's Office at 5:00pm | May 21, Wed. |
Incomplete Grades "I" from 2025 Winter & 2024 Fall Convert to "F" | May 21, Wed. |
Important Summer I term Dates 4 Week Session, May 21, 2025 - June 13, 2025 | Date | Day |
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First Day of Classes | May 21 | Wed |
Memorial Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 26 | Mon |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 30 | Fri |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 3 | Tues |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 6 | Fri |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 11 | Wed |
Lat day of classes - All final Exams Held | June 13 | Fri |
Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 30 | Wed |
Important Summer I term Dates 5 Week Session, May 21, 2025 - June 20, 2025 | Date | Day |
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First Day of Classes | May 21 | Wed |
Memorial Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 26 | Mon |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 30 | Fri |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 3 | Tues |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 6 | Fri |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 11 | Wed |
Juneteenth Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | June 19 | Thurs |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | June 20 | Fri |
Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 30 | Wed |
Important Summer I term Dates 8 Week Session, May 21, 2025 - July 11, 2025 | Date | Day |
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First Day of Classes | May 21 | Wed |
Memorial Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 26 | Mon |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 30 | Fri |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 3 | Tues |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 6 | Fri |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 11 | Wed |
Juneteenth Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | June 19 | Thurs |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | July 11 | Fri |
Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 30 | Wed |
Important Summer I term Dates 10 Week Session, May 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025 | Date | Day |
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First Day of Classes | May 21 | Wed |
Memorial Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 26 | Mon |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 30 | Fri |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 3 | Tues |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 6 | Fri |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 11 | Wed |
Juneteenth Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | June 19 | Thurs |
Fourth of July Holidy: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | July 4 | Fri |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | July 25 | Fri |
Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 31 | Wed |
Important Summer II term Dates 4 Week Session, July 14, 2025 - August 08, 2025 | Date | Day |
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First Day of Classes | July 14 | Mon |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | July 21 | Mon |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | July 23 | Wed |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | Aug 1 | Fri |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | Aug 5 | Tues |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | Aug 8 | Fri |
Final Grades due Registrar's Office | Aug 20 | Wed |
Important Summer II term Dates 5 Week Session July 14, 2025 - August 15, 2025 | Date | Day |
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First Day of Classes | July 14 | Mon |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | July 21 | Mon |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | July 23 | Wed |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | Aug 1 | Fri |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | Aug 5 | Tues |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | Aug 15 | Fri |
Final Grades due Registrar's Office | Aug 20 | Wed |
Important Term Dates Fall 2023 | Date/Day |
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International Student Orientation | Aug 22, Tues. |
August Orientation - Day 1 | Aug 22, Tues. |
August Orientation - Day 2 | Aug 23, Tues. |
New Student Move-In Day One: 1:00pm to 4:00pm | Aug 24, Thurs. |
New Student Move-In Day Two: 8:00am to 11:30am | Aug 25, Fri. |
New Student Convocation: 2:00pm | Aug 25, Fri. |
Residence Halls Open for Returning Students: 10:00am to 4:00pm | Aug 27-29, Sun.-Tues. |
Fall Faculty Conference: 8:30am | Aug 29, Tues. |
First Day of Classes for Extension School and Bristol Campus | Aug 30, Wed. |
Labor Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Sept 4, Mon. |
Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor’s Permission | Sept 6, Wed. |
Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor’s Permission | Sept 13, Wed. |
Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions: 4:00pm | Sept 13, Wed. |
Last Day to Drop a Course Without a “W” | Sept 27, Wed. |
Friday Classes Meet, Thursday Courses do not Meet | Oct 5, Thurs. |
Fall Break: No Classes - All University Offices Open | Oct 6, Fri. |
Midterm Grades due to Registrar’s Office | Oct 23, Mon. |
Advisement Period Begins: Winter & Spring | Oct 23, Mon. |
Last Day to Drop a Course With the “W” (withdrawal) Grade | Nov 2, Thurs. |
Registration Begins: Winter 2024 & Spring 2024 | Nov 6, Mon. |
Veteran’s Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Nov 10, Fri. |
Thanksgiving Break: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Nov 22-24, Wed.-Fri. |
Classes Resume | Nov 27, Mon. |
Last Day of Fall 2023 Classes | Dec 13, Wed. |
Reading Day | Dec 14, Thurs. |
Final Examinations: Day and Evening Classes | Dec 15, Fri. |
Final Examinations: Day and Evening Classes | Dec 18-20, Mon.-Wed. |
Residence Halls Close at 9:00am | Dec 21, Thurs. |
Final Grades Due in the Registrar’s Office 12:00pm | Dec 27, Wed. |
Incomplete Grades “I” from Spring 2023 & Summer 2023 Convert to “F” | Dec 27, Wed. |
Important Term Dates Winter 2024 | Date/Day |
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New Years Day - All University Offices Closed | Jan 01, Mon. |
First Day of Classes | Jan 02, Tues. |
Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor Permission | Jan 05, Fri. |
Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor Permission | Jan 10, Wed. |
Last Day to Drop a Course Without a ‘W’ | Jan 12, Fri. |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No Classes, All University Offices Closed | Jan 15, Mon. |
Last Day to Drop a Course With a ‘W’ | Jan 16, Tues. |
Last Day of Classes, All Final Exams Held | Jan 19, Fri. |
Final Grades Due to Registrar’s Office by 5:00pm | Jan 23, Tue. |
Important Term Dates Spring 2024 | Date/Day |
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Residence Halls Open for all students Specific days and times will be provided by Residence Life | Jan 21-23, Sun.-Tues. |
January New Student Orientation | Jan 23, Tues. |
First Day of Classes | Jan 24, Wed. |
Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor’s Permission | Jan 31, Wed. |
Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor’s Permission | Feb 7, Wed. |
Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions: 4:00pm | Feb 7, Wed. |
Presidents Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Feb 19, Mon. |
Monday Schedule Observed - Monday classes Meet-Tuesday Classes do not Meet | Feb 20, Tues. |
Last Day to Drop a Course Without the “W” (withdrawal) Grade | Mar 1, Fri. |
Residence Halls Close at 5:00pm | Mar 8, Fri. |
Spring Break | Mar 11-15, Mon.-Fri. |
Residence Halls Open at 9:00am | Mar 17, Sun. |
All Classes Resume | Mar 18, Mon. |
Warning Grades Due to Registrar’s Office | Mar 18, Mon. |
Advisement Period Begins: Summer and Fall | Mar 18, Mon. |
Degree Application Due in Registrar’s Office for Students Graduating in 2025 | Mar 28, Thurs. |
University Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Mar 29, Fri. |
Registration Begins: 2024 Summer Sessions & Fall Semester | Apr 1, Mon. |
Last Day to Drop a Spring 2024 Course With the “W” (withdrawal) Grade | Apr 4, Thurs. |
Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH) No Classes for RWU Undergraduate and Graduate students (includes both day and evening classes). | Apr 24, Wed. |
Last Day of Classes | May 8, Wed. |
Reading Day | May 9, Thurs. |
Final Examinations: Evening Classes Only | May 9, Thurs. |
Final Examinations: Day & Evening Classes | May 10, Fri. |
Final Examinations: Day & Evening Classes | May 13-15, Mon.-Wed. |
Residence Halls close for non-graduating students at 5pm | May 15, Wed. |
Senior Rehearsal/BBQ: 12:00pm Fieldhouse | May 16, Thurs. |
All University Commencement | May 17, Fri. |
Residence Halls Close at 5:00pm: Graduating Students | May 17, Fri. |
Final Grades Due in the Registrar’s Office at 5:00pm | May 22, Wed. |
Incomplete Grades “I” from 2024 Winter & 2023 Fall Convert to “F” | May 22, Wed. |
Important Summer I term Dates: 4 Week Session, May 22, 2024 - June 14, 2024 | Date/Day |
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First Day of Classes | May 22, Wed. |
MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 27, Mon. |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 31, Wed. |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 4, Tues. |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 7, Fri. |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 12, Wed. |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | June 14, Fri. |
Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 31, Wed. |
Important Summer I term Dates: 5 Week Session, May 22, 2024 - June 21, 2024 | Date/Day |
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First Day of Classes | May 22, Wed. |
MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 27, Mon. |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 31, Fri. |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 4, Tues. |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 7, Fri. |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 12, Wed. |
Juneteenth Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | June 19, Wed. |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | June 21, Fri. |
Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 31, Wed. |
Important Summer I term Dates: 8 Week Session, May 22, 202 - July 12, 2024 | Date/Day |
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First Day of Classes | May 22, Wed. |
MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 27, Mon. |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 31, Fri. |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 4, Tues. |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 7, Fri. |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 12, Wed. |
Juneteenth Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | June 19, Wed. |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | July 12, Fri. |
Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 31, Wed. |
Important Summer I term Dates: 10 Week Session, May 22, 2024 - July 26, 2024 | Date/Day |
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First Day of Classes | May 22, Wed. |
MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 27, Mon. |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 31, Wed. |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 4, Fri. |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 7, Fri. |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 12, Wed. |
Juneteenth Holiday: No Classes - All University office Closed | June 19, Wed. |
Fourth of July Holiday No Classes - All University Offices Closed | July 4, Thurs. |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | July 26, Fri. |
Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 31, Wed. |
Important Summer II term Dates: 4 Week Session, July 15, 2024 - August 09, 2024 | Date/Day |
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First Day of Classes | July 15, Mon. |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | July 22, Mon. |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | July 24, Wed. |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | Aug. 2, Fri. |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | Aug. 6, Tues. |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | Aug. 9, Fri. |
Final Grades due Registrar's Office | Aug. 21, Wed. |
Important Summer II term Dates: 5 Week Session, July 15, 2024 - August 16, 2024 | Date/Day |
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First Day of Classes | July 15, Mon. |
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | July 22, Mon. |
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | July 24, Wed. |
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | Aug. 2, Fri. |
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | Aug. 6, Tues. |
Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | Aug. 16, Fri. |
Final Grades due Registrar's Office | Aug. 21, Wed. |
Important Fall Term Dates 2025 | Fall 2025 |
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International Student Orientation | Aug. 19, Tues. |
August Orientation - Day 1 | Aug. 19, Tues. |
August Orientation - Day 2 | Aug. 20, Wed. |
New Student Move-In Day One: 1:00pm to 4:00pm | Aug. 21, Thurs. |
New Student Move-In Day Two: 8:00am to 11:30am | Aug. 22, Fri. |
New Student Convocation: 2:00pm | Aug. 22, Fri. |
Residence Halls Open for Returning Students: 10:00am to 4:00pm | Aug. 24-26, Sun.-Tues. |
Fall Faculty Conference: 8:30am | Aug. 26, Tues. |
First Day of Classes | Aug. 27, Wed. |
Labor Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Sept. 1, Mon. |
Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor's Permission | Sept. 3, Wed. |
Last Day to Add a Course With Instructor's Permission | Sept. 10, Wed. |
Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions: 4:00pm | Sept. 10, Wed. |
Last Day to Drop a Course Without a "W" | Sept. 24, Wed. |
Friday Classes Meet, Thursday Courses do not Meet | Oct. 9, Thurs. |
Fall Break: No Classes - All University Offices Open | Oct. 10, Fri. |
Midterm Grades due to Registrar's Office | Oct. 20, Mon. |
Advisement Period Begins: Winter & Spring | Oct. 20, Mon. |
Last Day to Drop a Course With the "W" (withdrawal) Grade | Oct. 30, Thurs. |
Registration Begins: Winter 2026 & Spring 2026 | Nov. 3, Mon. |
Veteran's Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Nov. 10, Mon. |
Thanksgiving Break: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Nov. 26-28, Wed.-Fri. |
Classes Resume | Dec. 1, Mon. |
Last Day of Fall 2025 Classes | Dec. 10, Wed. |
Reading Day | Dec. 11, Thurs. |
Final Examinations: Day and Evening Classes | Dec.12, Fri. |
Final Examinations: Day and Evening Classes | Dec. 15-17, Mon.-Wed. |
Residence Halls Close at 9:00am | Dec. 18, Thurs. |
Final Grades Due in the Registrar's Office 12:00pm | Dec. 29, Fri. |
Incomplete Grades "I" from Spring 2024 & Summer 2024 Convert to "F" | Dec. 29, Fri. |
Important Spring Term Dates 2026 | Spring 2026 |
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Residence Halls Open for all students (Specific days and times will be provided by Residence Life) | Jan. 18-20, Sun.-Tues. |
January New Student Orientation | Jan. 20, Tues. |
First Day of Classes | Jan. 21, Wed. |
Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor's Permission | Jan. 28, Wed. |
Last Day to Add a Course With Instructor's Permission | Feb. 4, Wed. |
Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions: 4:00pm | Feb. 4, Wed. |
Presidents Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Feb. 16, Mon. |
Monday Schedule - Monday classes meet | Feb. 17, Tues. |
Last Day to Drop a Course Without the "W" (withdrawal) Grade | Feb. 27, Fri. |
Residence Halls Close at 5:00pm | Mar. 6, Fri. |
Spring Break | Mar. 9-13, Mon.-Fri. |
Residence Halls Open at 9:00am | Mar. 15, Sun. |
All Classes Resume | Mar. 16, Mon. |
Warning Grades Due to Registrar's Office | Mar. 16, Mon. |
Advisement Period Begins: Summer and Fall | Mar. 23, Mon. |
Degree Application Due in Registrar's Office for Students Graduating in 2027 | Mar. 27, Fri. |
Registration Begins: 2026 Summer Sessions & Fall Semester | Mar. 30, Mon. |
Last Day to Drop a Spring 2026 Course With the "W" (withdrawal) Grade | Apr. 2, Thurs. |
University Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Apr. 3, Fri. |
Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH) | Apr. 22, Wed. |
Last Day of Classes | May 6, Wed. |
Reading Day | May 7, Thurs. |
Final Examinations: Evening Classes Only | May 7, Thurs. |
Final Examinations: Day & Evening Classes | May 8, Fri. |
Final Examinations: Day & Evening Classes | May 11-13, Mon. - Wed. |
Residence Halls close for non-graduating students at 5pm | May 13, Wed. |
Senior Rehearsal/BBQ : 12:00pm Fieldhouse | May 14, Thurs. |
All University Commencement | May 15, Fri. |
Residence Halls Close at 5:00pm: Graduating Students | May 15, Fri. |
Final Grades Due in the Registrar's Office at 5:00pm | May 20, Wed. |
Incomplete Grades "I" from 2026 Winter & 2025 Fall Convert to "F" | May 20, Wed. |