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These calendars show academic events of note for Rhode Island College.

Rhode Island College Academic Calendars

AY 2024–2025

FALL SEMESTER 2024
August
1/2Thursday, FridayFirst-Year Student Orientation
5MondayTransfer Student Orientation
12MondayVictory Day
15ThursdayFall registration begins for non-degree students (undergrad)
19MondayRIC Community Development Day
20TuesdayNew Faculty Orientation
21WednesdayPresident's Opening Address
22ThursdayNew Student Orientation Make-up Day
23 FridayMove-in Day for Resident Students
23FridayWaiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
24SaturdayAnchors Away
26MondayFall classes begin
28WednesdayFirst-Year Convocation
September
2MondayLabor Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
3TuesdayLast day to add without permission from department; students may still drop classes without permission (undergraduate programs only except BPS)
9MondayLast day to add/drop (with permission) & drop (all academic programs except BPS)
October
14Monday Indigenous Peoples Day (no classes, college closed, library open--holiday hours)
16WednesdayMonday classes meet
19SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
23WednesdayMid-semester grades due by noon
November
2SaturdayAdmissions Open House
5TuesdayElection day - (no classes, college closed, library closed)
6WednesdayLast day to withdraw with instructor's signature. A grade of W will be assigned
11MondayVeteran's Day Observed – (no classes, college closed, library open - holiday hours)
12TuesdaySpring registration begins for degree students
28–30Thursday–SaturdayThanksgiving Recess
December
2MondayClasses resume
3TuesdayEarly Spring registration begins for all non-degree students (if you never attended RIC you will need to create an account)
6FridayRegistration begins for non-degree graduate students
7SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
9MondayFall semester classes end
10TuesdayReading Day
11 WednesdayFinal examinations begin
17TuesdayFinal examinations end
18WednesdayMake-up date for final examinations
23MondayFinal Grades Due at 4 pm
25WednesdayChristmas Day (college closed, library closed)
EARLY SPRING 2025
30MondayEarly Spring classes begin; Last day to Add/Drop an Early Spring course
SPRING SEMESTER 2025
January
1WednesdayNew Year's Day (college closed, library closed)
8WednesdayNew Student Orientation
13MondaySpring registration begins for non-degree students (undergrad)
16ThursdayNew Student Orientation
17FridayEarly Spring classes end; Waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
20MondayMartin Luther King Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
21TuesdaySpring classes begin
27MondayLast day to add without permission from department; students may still drop classes without permission (undergraduate programs only except BPS)
February
3MondayLast day to add (with permission) & drop (all academic programs except BPS)
15SaturdayMake up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
17MondaySummer registration begins for degree students
24MondaySummer registration begins for non-degree students
March
10MondaySpring recess begins
17MondayClasses resume
19WednesdayMid-semester grades due
22SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
April
2WednesdayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
4FridayFall registration begins for degree students
5SaturdayAccepted Students Day
19SaturdayMake up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
21MondayNon-degree graduate student registration for fall
30WednesdayCap and Gown Convocation
May
5MondayLast day of classes
6TuesdayReading Day
7WednesdayFinal examinations begin
13TuesdayFinal examinations end
14WednesdaySenior grades due by 4 pm
Make-up date for final examinations
15ThursdayAdvanced Degree Commencement Ceremony
16FridayAll other grades due by 4 pm
16FridaySummer Session I Waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
17SaturdayUndergraduate Commencement Ceremony
SUMMER SESSIONS 2025
19MondaySummer Session I begins
23FridayLast day for adding or dropping courses without a charge (Summer Session I)
26MondayMemorial Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
June
6FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
19ThursdayJuneteenth (no classes, college closed, library closed)
23/24Monday, TuesdayNew Student Orientation
26/27Thursday, FridayNew Student Orientation
27FridaySummer Session I ends;  Summer Session II waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI citizens
30MondaySummer Session II begins
July
1TuesdaySummer Session I grades are due by 4 pm
4FridayIndependence Day Observed (college closed, library closed)
7MondayLast day for adding or dropping courses without a charge (Summer Session II)
14/15Monday, TuesdayNew Student Orientation
17/18Thursday, FridayNew Student Orientation
18FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
August
4/5Monday, TuesdayNew Student Orientation
7/8Thursday, FridayNew Student Orientation
8FridaySummer Session II ends
11MondayVictory Day – (college closed)
13WednesdaySummer Session II grades are due by 4 pm

NOTE: Calendar subject to change 
PEC-approved, as amended

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Bachelor of Professional Studies and RN to BSN Programs 2024–2025

FALL SEMESTER 2024
August
19MondayLast day to add BPS classes (7W1)
26MondayClasses begin – BPS first 7-week session (7W1)
30FridayLast day to drop
September
13FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W1)
October
11FridayClasses end – BPS first 7-week session (7W1)
14MondayIndigenous People's Day (college closed, library open--holiday hours)
14MondayLast day to add BPS classes (7W2)
14MondayBreak week begins
21MondayClasses begin – BPS second 7-week session
25FridayLast day to drop 7W2
28Monday7W1 grades due
November
5TuesdayElection day – (no classes, college closed, library closed)
8FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W2)
11MondayVeteran's Day – (college closed, library open – holiday hours)
28 & 29Thursday & FridayThanksgiving recess
December
2MondayClasses resume
6FridayClasses end – BPS second 7-week session (7W2)
23MondayFall Grades 7W2 due at 4 pm
25WednesdayChristmas Day observed (college closed, library closed)
SPRING SEMESTER 2025
January
1WednesdayNew Year’s Day observed (college closed, library closed)
13MondayLast day to add BPS classes (7W1)
20MondayMartin Luther King Day (college closed, library closed)
21TuesdayClasses begin – BPS first 7-week session (7W1)
27MondayLast day to drop (7W1)
February
7FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W1).
March
7FridayClasses end – BPS first 7-week session
10 MondayBreak week begins
10MondayLast day to add BPS classes (7W2)
17MondayClasses begin – BPS second 7-week session (7W2)
21FridayLast day to drop (7W2)
24MondayGrades due for first 7-week session
April
4FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W2)
May
9FridayClasses end – BPS second 7-week session (7W2)
14WednesdaySenior grades due by 4 pm
16FridayAll other grades due by 4 pm
17SaturdayUndergraduate Commencement
NOTE: Calendar subject to change
PEC Approved – as amended​​

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AY 2025–2026

FALL SEMESTER 2025
August
4/5Monday/TuesdayFirst-Year Student Orientation
7ThursdayTransfer Student Orientation
11MondayVictory Day
14ThursdayFall registration begins for non-degree students (undergrad)
18MondayRIC Community Development Day
19TuesdayNew Faculty Orientation
20WednesdayPresident's Opening Address
21ThursdayNew Student Orientation Make-up Day
22 FridayMove-in Day for Resident Students
22FridayWaiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
23SaturdayAnchors Away
25MondayFall classes begin
27WednesdayFirst-Year Convocation
September
1MondayLabor Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
2TuesdayLast day to add without permission from department; students may still drop classes without permission (undergraduate programs only except BPS)
8MondayLast day to add/drop (with permission) & drop (all academic programs except BPS)
October
13Monday Indigenous Peoples Day (no classes, college closed, library open--holiday hours)
15WednesdayMonday classes meet
18SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
22WednesdayMid-semester grades due by noon
November
1SaturdayAdmissions Open House
4TuesdayElection day - (no classes, college closed, library closed)
5WednesdayLast day to withdraw with instructor's signature. A grade of W will be assigned
7FridaySpring, early spring registration begins for degree students
11TuesdayVeteran's Day Observed – (no classes, college closed, library open - holiday hours)
27–30Thursday–SundayThanksgiving Recess
December
1MondayClasses resume
2TuesdayEarly Spring registration begins for all non-degree students (if you never attended RIC you will need to create an account)
5FridayRegistration begins for non-degree graduate students
6SaturdayFall semester classes end
8MondayReading Day
9 TuesdayFinal examinations begin
12FridayNew Student Orientation
15MondayFinal examinations end
16TuesdayMake-up date for final examinations
19FridayFinal Grades Due at 4 pm
25ThursdayChristmas Day (college closed, library closed)
EARLY SPRING 2025
29MondayEarly Spring classes begin; Last day to Add/Drop an Early Spring course
SPRING SEMESTER 2026
January
1ThursdayNew Year's Day (college closed, library closed)
7WednesdayNew Student Orientation
12MondaySpring registration begins for non-degree students (undergrad)
15ThursdayNew Student Orientation
16FridayEarly Spring classes end; Waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
18SundayEarly Spring Final Grades Due at 4:00PM
19MondayMartin Luther King Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
20TuesdaySpring classes begin
26MondayLast day to add without permission from department; students may still drop classes without permission (undergraduate programs only except BPS)
February
2MondayLast day to add (with permission) & drop (all academic programs except BPS)
14SaturdayMake up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
16MondaySummer registration begins for degree students
23MondaySummer registration begins for non-degree students
March
9MondaySpring recess begins
16MondayClasses resume
18WednesdayMid-semester grades due
21SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
28SaturdayAccepted Students Day
April
1WednesdayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
3FridayFall registration begins for degree students
18SaturdayMake up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
27MondayNon-degree graduate student registration for fall
29WednesdayCap and Gown Convocation
May
4MondayLast day of classes
5TuesdayReading Day
6WednesdayFinal examinations begin
12TuesdayFinal examinations end
13WednesdaySenior grades due by 4 pm
Make-up date for final examinations
14ThursdayAdvanced Degree Commencement Ceremony
15FridayAll other grades due by 4 pm
15FridaySummer Session I Waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
16SaturdayUndergraduate Commencement Ceremony
SUMMER SESSIONS 2026
18MondaySummer Session I begins
22FridayLast day for adding or dropping courses without a charge (Summer Session I)
25MondayMemorial Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
June
5FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
15/16Monday, TuesdayFirst-Year Orientation
18Thursday, FridayTransfer Orientation
19FridayJuneteenth Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
26FridaySummer Session I ends;  Summer Session II waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI citizens
29MondaySummer Session II begins
30TuesdaySummer Session I grades are due by 4 pm
July
3FridayLast day for adding or dropping courses without a charge (Summer Session II)
6FridayIndependence Day Observed (college closed, library closed)
13MondayTransfer Orientation
16/17Thursday/FridayFirst-Year Orientation
17FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
August
3/4Monday, TuesdayFirst-Year Orientation
6ThursdayTransfer Orientation
7FridaySummer Session II ends
10MondayVictory Day – (college closed)
12WednesdaySummer Session II grades are due by 4 pm
27ThursdayMake-up Day New Student Orientation

NOTE: Calendar subject to change 
PEC-approved, as amended

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Bachelor of Professional Studies and RN to BSN Programs 2025–2026

FALL SEMESTER 2025
August
18MondayLast day to add BPS classes (7W1)
25MondayClasses begin – BPS first 7-week session (7W1)
29FridayLast day to drop (7W1)
September
12FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W1)
October
10FridayClasses end – first 7W (7W1)
13MondayIndigenous People's Day (college closed, library open--holiday hours)
13MondayLast day to add 7W classes (7W2)
13-17Monday-FridayBreak
20MondayClasses begin – second 7-weeks (7W2)
24FridayLast day to drop (7W2)
24FridayFinal grades due (7W1)
November
4TuesdayElection day – (no classes, college closed, library closed)
11TuesdayVeteran's Day – (college closed, library open – holiday hours)
14FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W2)
27-30Thursday- SundayThanksgiving Recess
December
1MondayClasses resume
5FridayClasses end –second 7 weeks (7W2)
19FridayFinal Grades Due at 4 pm (7W2)
25ThursdayChristmas Day observed (college closed, library closed)
SPRING SEMESTER 2026
January
1ThursdayNew Year’s Day observed (college closed, library closed)
12MondayLast day to add 7W courses (7W1)
19MondayMartin Luther King Day (college closed, library closed)
20TuesdayClasses begin – first 7 weeks (7W1)
26MondayLast day to drop (7W1)
February
9MondayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W1).
March
6FridayLast day of classes (7W1)
9 MondayLast day to add 7W classes (7W2)
9-13Monday-FridayBreak
16MondayClasses begin – second 7 weeks (7W2)
20FridayFinal grades due (7W1)
20FridayLast day to drop (7W2)
April
3FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W2)
May
1FridayClasses end – second 7 weeks (7W2)
13WednesdayGrades due by 4 pm
16SaturdayUndergraduate Commencement
NOTE: Calendar subject to change
PEC Approved – as amended​​

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AY 2026–2027

FALL SEMESTER 2026
August
3/4Monday/TuesdayFirst-Year Student Orientation
6ThursdayTransfer Student Orientation
10MondayVictory Day
20ThursdayFall registration begins for non-degree students (undergrad)
24MondayRIC Community Development Day
25TuesdayNew Faculty Orientation
26WednesdayPresident's Opening Address
27ThursdayNew Student Orientation Make-up Day
28 FridayMove-in Day for Resident Students
28FridayFall waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
29SaturdayAnchors Away
31MondayFall classes begin
September
2WednesdayFirst-Year Convocation
7MondayLabor Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
8TuesdayLast day to add without permission from department; students may still drop classes without permission (undergraduate programs only except BPS)
14MondayLast day to (add with permission) & drop (all academic programs except BPS)
October
12Monday Indigenous Peoples Day (no classes, college closed, library open--holiday hours)
17SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
28WednesdayMid-semester grades due by noon
November
3TuesdayElection day - (no classes, college closed, library closed)
7SaturdayAdmissions Open House
11WednesdayVeteran's Day Observed – (no classes, college closed, library open - holiday hours)
12ThursdayLast day to withdraw with instructor's signature. A grade of W will be assigned
16FridaySpring, early spring registration begins for degree students
26–29Thursday–SundayThanksgiving Recess
30MondayClasses resume
30MondayEarly Spring registration begins for all non-degree students (if you never attended RIC you will need to create an account)
December
1TuesdayRegistration begins for non-degree graduate students
12SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
14MondayFall semester classes end
15TuesdayReading Day
16WednesdayFinal examinations begin
18FridayNew Student Orientation
22TuesdayFinal examinations end
23WednesdayMake-up date for final examinations
25FridayChristmas Day (college closed, library closed)
28MondayFinal Grades Due at 4 pm
EARLY SPRING 2026
28MondayEarly Spring classes begin; Last day to Add/Drop an Early Spring course
SPRING SEMESTER 2027
January
1FridayNew Year's Day (college closed, library closed)
6WednesdayNew Student Orientation
11MondaySpring registration begins for non-degree students (undergrad)
14ThursdayNew Student Orientation
15FridayEarly Spring classes end; Waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
17SundayEarly Spring Final Grades Due at 4:00PM
18MondayMartin Luther King Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
19TuesdaySpring classes begin
25MondayLast day to add without permission from department; students may still drop classes without permission (undergraduate programs only except BPS)
February
1MondayLast day to add (with permission) & drop (all academic programs except BPS)
13SaturdayMake up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
15MondaySummer registration begins for degree students
22MondaySummer registration begins for non-degree students
March
8MondaySpring recess begins
15MondayClasses resume
17WednesdayMid-semester grades due
20SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
31SaturdayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
April
2FridayFall registration begins for degree students
3SaturdayAccepted Students Day
17SaturdayMake up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
19MondayNon-degree graduate student registration for fall
21WednesdayCap and Gown Convocation
May
3MondayLast day of classes
4TuesdayReading Day
5WednesdayFinal examinations begin
11TuesdayFinal examinations end
12WednesdaySenior grades due by 4 pm
Make-up date for final examinations
13ThursdayAdvanced Degree Commencement Ceremony
14FridayAll other grades due by 4:00pm; Summer Session I waiver registration for seniors and unemployed RI residents
15SaturdayUndergraduate Commencement Ceremony
SUMMER SESSIONS 2027
17MondaySummer Session I begins
21FridayLast day for adding or dropping courses without a charge (Summer Session I)
24MondayMemorial Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
June
4FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
14/15Monday, TuesdayFirst-Year Orientation
17ThursdayTransfer Orientation
21MondayJuneteenth Observed (no classes, college closed, library closed)
25FridaySummer Session I ends;  Summer Session II waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI citizens
28MondaySummer Session II begins
29TuesdaySummer Session I grades are due by 4 pm
July
5MondayIndependence Day Observed (college closed, library closed)
9FridayLast day for adding or dropping courses without a charge (Summer Session II)
12MondayTransfer Orientation
15/16Thursday, FridayFirst-Year Orientation
16FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
August
2/3Monday, TuesdayFirst-Year Orientation
6FridayTransfer Orientation
6FridaySummer Session II ends
9MondayVictory Day – (college closed)
11WednesdaySummer Session II grades are due by 4 pm
26ThursdayMake-up Orientation Day (closed)

NOTE: Calendar subject to change 
PEC-approved, as amended

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Bachelor of Professional Studies and RN to BSN Programs 2026–2027

FALL SEMESTER 2026
August
17MondayLast day to add BPS classes (7W1)
24MondayClasses begin – BPS first 7-week session (7W1)
28FridayLast day to drop (7W1)
September
11FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W1)
October
9FridayClasses end – first 7W (7W1)
12MondayIndigenous People's Day (college closed, library open--holiday hours)
12MondayLast day to add 7W classes (7W2)
12-16Monday-FridayBreak
19MondayClasses begin – second 7-weeks (7W2)
23FridayLast day to drop (7W2)
23FridayFinal grades due (7W1)
November
3TuesdayElection day – (no classes, college closed, library closed)
9MondayVeteran's Day – (college closed, library open – holiday hours)
6FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W2)
26-37Thursday- SundayThanksgiving Recess
30MondayClasses resume
December
4FridayClasses end –second 7 weeks (7W2)
18FridayFinal Grades Due at 4 pm (7W2)
25FridayChristmas Day observed (college closed, library closed)
SPRING SEMESTER 2027
January
1FridayNew Year’s Day observed (college closed, library closed)
11MondayLast day to add 7W courses (7W1)
18MondayMartin Luther King Day (college closed, library closed)
19TuesdayClasses begin – first 7 weeks (7W1)
25MondayLast day to drop (7W1)
February
8MondayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W1).
March
5FridayLast day of classes (7W1)
8 MondayLast day to add 7W classes (7W2)
8-12Monday-FridayBreak
15MondayClasses begin – second 7 weeks (7W2)
19FridayFinal grades due (7W1)
19FridayLast day to drop (7W2)
April
2FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W2)
30FridayClasses end – second 7 weeks (7W2)
May
12WednesdayGrades due by 4 pm
15SaturdayUndergraduate Commencement
NOTE: Calendar subject to change
PEC Approved – as amended​​