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Academic Calendar 2024-2025

 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 12:00pm

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, 2025DateDay
New Years Day Holiday - All University Offices ClosedJan 1Wed
First Day of Classes Jan 2Thur
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionJan 6Mon
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJan 9Thur
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W'Jan 10Fri
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W'Jan 14Tue
Last day of classes - All final Exams HeldJan 17Fri
Final Grades due to Registrar's Office by 5pmJan 21Tues

Important Term Dates Spring 2025

Date/Day

Residence Halls Open for all students (Specific days and times will be provided by Residence Life) 

Jan. 19-21, Sun.-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, Tues. 

University Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices Closed 

Apr. 18, Fri. 

Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH)

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. 
Important Summer I term Dates 4 Week Session, May 21, 2025 - June 13, 2025DateDay
First Day of ClassesMay 21Wed
Memorial Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices ClosedMay 26Mon
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionMay 30Fri
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJune 3Tues
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W'June 6Fri
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W'June 11Wed
Lat day of classes - All final Exams HeldJune 13Fri
Final Grades due to Registrar's officeJuly 30Wed
Important Summer I term Dates 5 Week Session, May 21, 2025 - June 20, 2025DateDay
First Day of ClassesMay 21Wed
Memorial Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices   ClosedMay 26Mon
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionMay 30Fri
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJune 3Tues
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W'June 6Fri
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W'June 11Wed
Juneteenth Holiday:  No Classes - All University Offices ClosedJune 19Thurs
Last day of classes - All final Exams HeldJune 20Fri
Final Grades due to Registrar's officeJuly 30Wed
Important Summer I term Dates 8 Week Session, May 21, 2025 - July 11, 2025DateDay
First Day of ClassesMay 21Wed
Memorial Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices   ClosedMay 26Mon
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionMay 30Fri
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJune 3Tues
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W'June 6Fri
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W'June 11Wed
Juneteenth Holiday:  No Classes - All University Offices ClosedJune 19Thurs
Last day of classes - All final Exams HeldJuly 11Fri
Final Grades due to Registrar's officeJuly 30Wed
Important Summer I term Dates 10 Week Session, May 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025DateDay
First Day of ClassesMay 21Wed
Memorial Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices   ClosedMay 26Mon
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionMay 30Fri
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJune 3Tues
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W'June 6Fri
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W'June 11Wed
Juneteenth Holiday:  No Classes - All University Offices ClosedJune 19Thurs
Fourth of July Holidy: No Classes - All University Offices ClosedJuly 4Fri
Last day of classes - All final Exams HeldJuly 25Fri
Final Grades due to Registrar's officeJuly 31Wed
Important Summer II term Dates 4 Week Session, July 14, 2025 - August 08, 2025DateDay
First Day of ClassesJuly 14Mon
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionJuly 21Mon
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJuly 23Wed
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W'Aug 1Fri
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W'Aug 5Tues
Last day of classes - All final Exams HeldAug 8Fri
Final Grades due Registrar's OfficeAug 20Wed
Important Summer II term Dates 5 Week Session July 14, 2025 - August 15, 2025DateDay
First Day of ClassesJuly 14Mon
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionJuly 21Mon
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJuly 23Wed
Last Day to Drop a Course without a 'W'Aug 1Fri
Last Day to Drop a Course with a 'W'Aug 5Tues
Last day of classes - All final Exams HeldAug 15Fri
Final Grades due Registrar's OfficeAug 20Wed
Important Term Dates Fall 2023Date/Day
International Student Orientation Aug 22, Tues.
August Orientation - Day 1Aug 22, Tues.
August Orientation - Day 2 Aug 23, Tues.
New Student Move-In Day One: 1:00pm to 4:00pmAug 24, Thurs.
New Student Move-In Day Two: 8:00am to 11:30amAug 25, Fri.
New Student Convocation: 2:00pmAug 25, Fri.
Residence Halls Open for Returning Students: 10:00am to 4:00pmAug 27-29, Sun.-Tues.
Fall Faculty Conference:  8:30amAug 29, Tues.
First Day of Classes for University College and Bristol CampusAug 30, Wed.
Labor Day:  No Classes - All University Offices ClosedSept 4, Mon.
Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor’s PermissionSept 6, Wed.
Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor’s PermissionSept 13, Wed.
Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions:  4:00pmSept 13, Wed.
Last Day to Drop a Course Without a “W”Sept 27, Wed.
Friday Classes Meet, Thursday Courses do not MeetOct 5, Thurs.
Fall Break:  No Classes - All University Offices OpenOct 6, Fri.
Midterm Grades due to Registrar’s OfficeOct 23, Mon.
Advisement Period Begins:  Winter & Spring Oct 23, Mon.
Last Day to Drop a Course With the “W” (withdrawal) GradeNov 2, Thurs.
Registration Begins: Winter 2024 & Spring 2024Nov 6, Mon.
Veteran’s Day:  No Classes - All University Offices ClosedNov 10, Fri.
Thanksgiving Break:  No Classes - All University Offices ClosedNov 22-24, Wed.-Fri.
Classes ResumeNov 27, Mon.
Last Day of Fall 2023 ClassesDec 13, Wed.
Reading DayDec 14, Thurs.
Final Examinations: Day and Evening ClassesDec 15, Fri.
Final Examinations:  Day and Evening ClassesDec 18-20, Mon.-Wed.
Residence Halls Close at 9:00amDec 21, Thurs.
Final Grades Due in the Registrar’s Office 12:00pmDec 27, Wed.
Incomplete Grades “I” from Spring 2023 & Summer 2023 Convert to “F”Dec 27, Wed.
Important Term Dates Winter 2024Date/Day
New Years Day - All University Offices ClosedJan 01, Mon.
First Day of ClassesJan 02, Tues.
Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor PermissionJan 05, Fri.
Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor PermissionJan 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 HeldJan 19, Fri.
Final Grades Due to Registrar’s Office by 5:00pmJan 23, Tue.
Important Term Dates Spring 2024Date/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 OrientationJan 23, Tues.
First Day of ClassesJan 24, Wed.
Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor’s PermissionJan 31, Wed.
Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor’s PermissionFeb 7, Wed.
Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions:  4:00pmFeb 7, Wed.
Presidents Day:  No Classes - All University Offices ClosedFeb 19, Mon.
Monday Schedule Observed - Monday classes Meet-Tuesday Classes do not MeetFeb 20, Tues.
Last Day to Drop a Course Without the “W” (withdrawal) GradeMar 1, Fri.
Residence Halls Close at 5:00pmMar 8, Fri.
Spring Break Mar 11-15, Mon.-Fri.
Residence Halls Open at 9:00amMar 17, Sun.
All Classes ResumeMar 18, Mon.
Warning Grades Due to Registrar’s OfficeMar 18, Mon.
Advisement Period Begins: Summer and Fall Mar 18, Mon.
Degree Application Due in Registrar’s Office for Students Graduating in 2025Mar 28, Thurs.
University Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices ClosedMar 29, Fri.
Registration Begins:  2024 Summer Sessions & Fall SemesterApr 1, Mon.
Last Day to Drop a Spring 2024 Course With the “W” (withdrawal) GradeApr 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 ClassesMay 8, Wed.
Reading DayMay 9, Thurs.
Final Examinations:  Evening Classes OnlyMay 9, Thurs.
Final Examinations:  Day & Evening ClassesMay 10, Fri.
Final Examinations:  Day & Evening ClassesMay 13-15, Mon.-Wed.
Residence Halls close for non-graduating students at 5pmMay 15, Wed.
Senior Rehearsal/BBQ: 12:00pm FieldhouseMay 16, Thurs.
All University CommencementMay 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, 2024Date/Day
First Day of ClassesMay 22, Wed.
MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices  ClosedMay 27, Mon.
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionMay 31, Wed.
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJune 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 HeldJune 14, Fri. 
Final Grades due to Registrar's officeJuly 31, Wed.
Important Summer I term Dates: 5 Week Session, May 22, 2024 - June 21, 2024Date/Day
First Day of ClassesMay 22, Wed. 
MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices  ClosedMay 27, Mon.
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionMay 31, Fri. 
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJune 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 ClosedJune 19, Wed. 
Last day of classes - All final Exams HeldJune 21, Fri. 
Final Grades due to Registrar's officeJuly 31, Wed. 
Important Summer I term Dates: 8 Week Session, May 22, 202 - July 12, 2024Date/Day
First Day of ClassesMay 22, Wed.
MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices ClosedMay 27, Mon.
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionMay 31, Fri.
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJune 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 ClosedJune 19, Wed.
Last day of classes - All final Exams HeldJuly 12, Fri.
Final Grades due to Registrar's officeJuly 31, Wed.
Important Summer I term Dates: 10 Week Session, May 22, 2024 - July 26, 2024Date/Day
First Day of ClassesMay 22, Wed.
MEMORIAL Holiday: No Classes - All University Offices  ClosedMay 27, Mon.
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionMay 31, Wed.
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJune 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 ClosedJune 19, Wed.
Fourth of July Holiday No Classes - All University Offices ClosedJuly 4, Thurs. 
Last day of classes - All final Exams HeldJuly 26, Fri.
Final Grades due to Registrar's officeJuly 31, Wed.
Important Summer II term Dates: 4 Week Session, July 15, 2024 - August 09, 2024Date/Day
First Day of ClassesJuly 15, Mon.
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionJuly 22, Mon.
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJuly 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 HeldAug. 9, Fri.
Final Grades due Registrar's OfficeAug. 21, Wed.
Important Summer II term Dates: 5 Week Session, July 15, 2024 - August 16, 2024Date/Day
First Day of ClassesJuly 15, Mon. 
Last Day to Add a course Without Instructor's PermissionJuly 22, Mon.
Last day to Add a Course with Instructor's permissionJuly 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 HeldAug. 16, Fri. 
Final Grades due Registrar's OfficeAug. 21, Wed.

 Important Fall Term Dates 2025

Fall 2025

 International Student Orientation 

Aug. 19, Tues.

August Orientation - Day 1 

Aug. 19, Tues.

August Orientation - Day 2 

Aug. 20, Wed.

New Student Move-In Day One: 1:00pm to 4:00pm 

Aug. 21, Thurs.

New Student Move-In Day Two: 8:00am to 11:30am 

Aug. 22, Fri.

New Student Convocation: 2:00pm 

Aug. 22, Fri.

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. 

Friday Classes Meet, Thursday Courses do not Meet 

Oct. 9, Thurs.

Fall Break: No Classes - All University Offices Open 

Oct. 10, Fri. 

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. 10, Mon. 

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 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. 23, 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)

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.