Academic Year 2026 - 2027
To view the list of Fall 2026 courses, go to the online schedule of classes
Fall 2026 SEMESTER
All dates are subject to change. Please refer to the University Registrar for a complete calendar
| FIRST DAY OF CLASSES (Add/Drop period begins) | Sept 1 | |
| - Last day to drop a course without a W Grade | Undergrad | Sept 10 |
| - Last day to add a course | Undergrad | Sept 10 |
| - Last day to add a course without Dean's approval | Graduate | Sept 14 |
| - Last day to add or drop a course for graduate students | Graduate | Sept 14 |
| Winter Session online Schedule of Classes available | Sept 1 | |
| Last day for initial registrations for all undergraduate students (5:00pm deadline) | Sept 4 | |
| Regular Saturday classes begin | Sept 5 | |
| LABOR DAY - UNIVERSITY OFFICES ARE CLOSED | Sept 7 | |
| Change in Designation of Class Day (Monday classes meet) | Sept 8 | |
| Undergraduate drop period with a W grade |
Sept 11 - Oct 26 |
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| De-registration for non-confirmation of RU Here | Sept 17 | |
| Deadline to submit October Online Diploma Application and October Degree Conferral Date | Graduate | Oct 1 |
| Warning Grade Period | Oct 5 - 16 | |
| Last day to withdraw from a course with a W grade: | Undergrad | Oct 26 |
| Graduate | Oct 19 | |
| Residency reclassification submission deadline | Click here for Residency Policy | Oct 30 |
| Change in Designation of Class Days (Friday classes meet) | Nov 25 | |
| THANKSGIVING RECESS |
Nov 26 - Nov 29 |
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| Last day of classes | Dec 10 | |
| Reading day(s) | Dec 11 & Dec. 14 | |
| Last day to fully withdraw from the university | Dec 14 | |
| Final exam period | Dec 15 - 22 | |
| Fall grading period, 2026-2027 |
Dec 15 - Jan 4 |
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| Winter Session begins | Dec 23 | |
| Winter Recess (2026-2027) |
Dec 25 - Jan 18 |
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| Deadline to submit January Online Diploma Application | Graduate | Jan 6, 2027 |
| Undergraduate | Jan 15, 2027 | |