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.
| Spring 2021 | Dates |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Day - University Closed | Jan. 18, 2021 |
| Classes Begin | Jan. 19, 2021 |
| Course Add/Drop Period Begins | Jan. 21, 2021 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Course (without a "W" grade) | Jan. 26, 2021 |
| Last Day to Add a Course | Jan. 27, 2021 |
| RU Here Confirmation Deadline | Feb. 4, 2021 |
| Spring Recess | Mar. 13–21, 2021 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Course (with a "W" grade) | Mar. 22, 2021 |
| Last Day for Complete Withdrawal from the University (all "W" grades) | Apr. 19, 2021 |
| Fall Preregistration Begins | April 19, 2021 |
| Regular Classes End | May 3, 2021 |
| Reading Days | May 4–5, 2021 |
| Exam Days | May 6–12, 2021 |
| University Commencement | May 16, 2021 |
| Fall 2021 | Dates |
|---|---|
| University Closed (Labor Day) | Sept. 6, 2021 |
| Change in Designation of Class Day – Monday Classes Meet | Sept. 8, 2021 |
| Change in Designation of Class Day – Wednesday Classes Meet | Nov. 29, 2021 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov. 24–28, 2021 |
| Regular Classes End | Dec. 13, 2021 |
| Reading Days | Dec. 14–15, 2021 |
| Exam Days | Dec. 16–23, 2021 |
| Winter Recess Begins | Dec. 24, 2021 |