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 |