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Academic Calendar

Be sure to know these dates. Dates change on a semester and yearly basis. Please check with the Office of Academic Programs (848-932-3000) if you have questions about any of these dates.

Fall 2023 Dates
Classes Begin Sep 5
Last Day to Drop a Course (without a "W" grade) Sep 14
Last Day to Add a Course Sep 14
RU Here Confirmation Deadline Sep 21
Warning Notice Period Oct 9–20
Last Day to Drop a Course (with a "W" grade) Oct 30
Spring Registration Begins at 9 a.m. Nov 6
Change in Designation of Class Day – Thursday Classes Meet Nov 21
Change in Designation of Class Day – Friday Classes Meet Nov 22
Thanksgiving Recess Nov 23–26
Last Day Day to Fully Withdraw from the University (all "W " grades) Dec 14
Regular Classes End Dec 13
Reading Day Dec 14
Exam Days Dec 15–22
Spring 2024 Dates
Martin Luther King Day - University Closed Jan 15
Spring Classes Begin Jan 16
Spring Recess Mar 9–17
Regular Classes End Apr 29
Reading Days Apr 30 - May 1
Exam Days May 2–8
University Commencement May 12