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 Roger Williams University Academic Calendars
RWU Printable Academic Calendars 2026-2027
Past Printable RWU Academic Calendars
- Printable Academic Calendar (Winter 2026 included) 2025-2026
- Printable Academic Calendar Summer 2025
- Printable Academic Calendar 2024-2025
Roger Williams University School of Law Academic Calendars
School of Law Academic Calendars
Roger Williams University Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Roger Williams University Student Withdrawal Refund Policy
| Important Fall Term Dates Fall 2026 | Month | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| August and International Orientation | AUG | 20/21 | THU/FRI |
| New Student Move-In Day | AUG | 22 | SAT |
| Returning Student Halls open | AUG | 23-25 | SUN-TUE |
| New Student Convocation: 3:30pm | AUG | 24 | Mon |
| Fall Faculty Conference: 8:30am | AUG | 25 | TUE |
| First Day of Classes | AUG | 26 | WED |
| Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor's Permission | SEPT | 2 | WED |
| Labor Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | SEPT | 7 | MON |
| Last Day to Add a Course With Instructor's Permission | SEPT | 9 | WED |
| Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions: 4:00pm | SEPT | 9 | WED |
| Last Day to Drop a Course Without a "W" | SEPT | 25 | FRI |
| Fall Break: No Classes - All University Offices Open | OCT | 12 | MON |
| Tuesday - Monday Classes Observed | OCT | 13 | TUE |
| Midterm Grades due to Registrar's Office | OCT | 16 | FRI |
| Advisement Period Begins: Winter & Spring | OCT | 19 | MON |
| Last Day to Drop a Course With the "W" (withdrawal) Grade | OCT | 23 | FRI |
| Registration Begins: Winter & Spring | NOV | 2 | MON |
| Veteran's Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | NOV | 11 | WED |
| Thanksgiving Break: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | NOV | 25-27 | WED-FRI |
| Classes Resume | NOV | 30 | MON |
| Last Day of Fall Classes | DEC | 2 | WED |
| Reading Day | DEC | 3 | THU |
| Final Examinations: Day and Evening Classes | DEC | 4 | FRI |
| Final Examinations: Day and Evening Classes | DEC | 7-9 | MON-WED |
| Residence Halls Close at 9:00am | DEC | 10 | THU |
| Final Grades Due in the Registrar's Office 12:00pm | DEC | 15 | TUE |
| Incomplete Grades "I" from Spring & Summer Convert to "F" | DEC | 15 | TUE |
| Important Spring Term Dates | Month | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Halls Open for all students (Specific days and times will be provided by Residence Life) | JAN | 24 | SUN |
| January New Student Orientation | JAN | 25/26 | MON/TUE |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | JAN | 18 | MON |
| First Day of Classes | JAN | 27 | WED |
| Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor's Permission | FEB | 3 | WED |
| Last Day to Add a Course With Instructor's Permission | FEB | 10 | WED |
| Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions: 4:00pm | FEB | 10 | WED |
| Presidents Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | FEB | 15 | MON |
| Monday Schedule - Monday classes meet | FEB | 16 | TUE |
| Last Day to Drop a Course Without the "W" (withdrawal) Grade | MAR | 12 | FRI |
| Residence Halls Close at 5:00pm | MAR | 12 | FRI |
| Spring Break | MAR | 15-19 | MON-FRI |
| Residence Halls Open at 9:00am | MAR | 21 | SUN |
| All Classes Resume | MAR | 22 | MON |
| Advisement Period Begins: Summer and Fall | MAR | 22 | MON |
| Degree Application Due in Registrar's Office for Juniors graduating next Spring | MAR | 25 | WED |
| Warning Grades Due to Registrar's Office | MAR | 25 | THU |
| University Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | MAR | 26 | FRI |
| Registration Begins: Summer Sessions & Fall Semester | APR | 5 | MON |
| Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH) *No Classes Held | APR | 14 | WED |
| Last Day of Classes | MAY | 5 | WED |
| Reading Day | MAY | 6 | THU |
| Final Examinations: Day & Evening Classes | MAY | 7 | WED |
| Final Examinations: Day & Evening Classes | MAY | 10-12 | MON-WED |
| Residence Halls close for non-graduating students at 5pm | MAY | 12 | WED |
| Senior Rehearsal/BBQ : 12:00pm Fieldhouse | MAY | 13 | THU |
| All University Commencement | MAY | 14 | FRI |
| Residence Halls Close at 5:00pm: Graduating Students | MAY | 14 | FRI |
| Final Grades Due in the Registrar's Office at 5:00pm | MAY | 19 | WED |
| Incomplete Grades "I" from Winter & Fall Convert to "F" | MAY | 19 | WED |
*Undergraduate courses meeting once a week on Wednesdays after 5pm should consult with the faculty member regarding the status of their class on this day.
Past RWU Academic Calendars
Important Fall Term Dates 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|
August and International Student Orientation | Aug. 21-22, Thurs.- Fri. |
New Student Move-In | Aug. 23, Sat. |
New Student Convocation: 4:00pm | Aug. 25, Mon. |
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. |
Fall Break: No Classes - All University Offices Open | Oct. 13, Mon. |
| Monday Classes Meet, Tuesday Courses do not Meet | Oct. 14, Tues. |
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. 11, Tues. |
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 Winter Intersession 2025 January 2, 2026 - January 16, 2026 | DATE |
|---|---|
| New Years Day Holiday - All University Offices Closed | Jan. 01, Thurs. |
| First Day of Classes | Jan. 02, Fri. |
| Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | Jan. 06, Tues. |
| Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | Jan. 08, Thurs. |
| Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | Jan. 09, Fri. |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | Jan. 13, Tues. |
| Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | Jan. 16, Fri. |
| Final Grades due to Registrar's Office | Jan. 20, Tues. |
Important Spring Term Dates 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|
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. 16, 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) *No classes held | 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. |
*Undergraduate courses meeting once a week on Wednesdays after 5pm should consult with the faculty member regarding the status of their class on this day.
SUMMER 2026 (May 20, 2026 thru August 14, 2026)
4 Week Session, May 20, 2026 - June 12, 2026
| Important Summer I term Dates | DATE | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | May 20 | Wed |
| MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 25 | Mon |
| Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 29 | Fri |
| Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 2 | Tues |
| Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 5 | Fri |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 10 | Wed |
| Lat day of classes - All final Exams Held | June 12 | Fri |
| Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 29 | Wed |
5 Week Session, May 20, 2026 - June 22, 2026
| Important Summer I term Dates | DATE | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | May 20 | Wed |
| MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 25 | Mon |
| Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 29 | Fri |
| Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 2 | Tues |
| Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 5 | Fri |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 10 | Wed |
| Juneteenth Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | June 19 | Thurs |
| Lat day of classes - All final Exams Held | June 22 | Mon |
| Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 29 | Wed |
8 Week Session, May 20, 2026 - July 10, 2026
| Important Summer I term Dates | DATE | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | May 20 | Wed |
| MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 25 | Mon |
| Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 29 | Fri |
| Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 2 | Tues |
| Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 5 | Fri |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 10 | Wed |
| Juneteenth Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | June 19 | Thurs |
| Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | July 10 | Fri |
| Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 29 | Wed |
10 Week Session, May 20, 2026 - July 24, 2026
| Important Summer I term Dates | DATE | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | May 20 | Wed |
| MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | May 25 | Mon |
| Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | May 29 | Fri |
| Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | June 2 | Tues |
| Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | June 5 | Fri |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | June 10 | Wed |
| Juneteenth Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | June 19 | Thurs |
| Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | July 24 | Fri |
| Final Grades due to Registrar's office | July 29 | Wed |
4 Week Session, July 13, 2026 - August 07, 2026
| Important Summer II term Dates | DATE | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | July 13 | Mon |
| Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | July 20 | Mon |
| Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | July 22 | Wed |
| Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | July 31 | Fri |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | Aug 4 | Tues |
| Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | Aug 7 | Fri |
| Final Grades due Registrar's Office | Aug 19 | Wed |
5 Week Session, July 13, 2026 - August 14, 2026
| Important Summer II term Dates | DATE | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | July 13 | Mon |
| Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's Permission | July 20 | Mon |
| Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permission | July 22 | Wed |
| Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W' | July 31 | Fri |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W' | Aug 4 | Tues |
| Last day of classes - All final Exams Held | Aug 14 | Fri |
| Final Grades due Registrar's Office | Aug 19 | Wed |
Important Term Dates Fall 2024 | Date/Day |
|---|---|
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 5:00pm | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
Residence Halls Open for all students (Specific days and times will be provided by Residence Life) | Jan. 20-21, Mon.-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, Fri. |
University Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed | Apr. 18, Fri. |
Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH) - No classes held* | 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. |
*Undergraduate courses meeting once a week on Wednesdays after 5pm should consult with the faculty member regarding the status of their class on this day.
Roger Williams University Student Withdrawal Refund Policy
| Important Summer I term Dates 4 Week Session, May 21, 2025 - June 13, 2025 | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 I term Dates 10 Week Session, May 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025 | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 Week Session July 14, 2025 - August 15, 2025 | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |