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These calendars show academic events of note for Rhode Island College.

Rhode Island College Academic Calendars

AY 2023–2024

FALL SEMESTER 2023
August  
17ThursdayFall registration begins for non-degree students (undergrad)
22TuesdayNew Faculty Orientation
23WednesdayOpening coffee hour
25FridayFall waiver registration for senior citizens, and students with unemployment waivers
28MondayFall classes begin
September  
4MondayLast day to add without permission from department; students may still drop classes without permission (undergraduate programs only except BPS)
4MondayLabor Day (college closed, library closed)
6WednesdayFirst Year Convocation
11MondayLast day to add/drop (all academic programs except BPS)
October  
9Monday Columbus Day (college closed, library open--holiday hours)
10TuesdayMonday classes meet
14SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
25WednesdayMid-semester grades due by noon
November  
7TuesdayElection day - classes held, offices open
8WednesdayLast day to withdraw from courses with a W
10FridaySpring and Early Spring registration begins for degree students
13MondayVeteran's Day Observed – (college closed, library open holiday hours)
15WednesdayMonday classes meet
23/24Thursday - FridayThanksgiving Recess
27MondayClasses resume
27MondayEarly Spring registration begins for all non-degree students (contact Records Office)
28TuesdayRegistration begins for non-degree graduate students
December  
9SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
9SaturdayFall semester classes end
11MondayReading Day
12TuesdayFinal examinations begin
15FridayNew Student Orientation
18MondayFinal examinations end
19 TuesdayMake-up date for final examinations
25MondayChristmas Day (college closed, library closed)
27WednesdayFinal grades due at 4:00PM
EARLY SPRING 2023
26TuesdayEarly Spring classes begin
SPRING SEMESTER 2024
January  
1MondayNew Year's Day (college closed, library closed)
3WednesdayNew Student Orientation
8MondaySpring registration begins for non-degree students (undergrad)
11ThursdayNew Student Orientation
12FridayEarly Spring classes end; Spring waiver registration, senior citizens, and students with unemployment waivers
15MondayMartin Luther King Day (college closed, library closed)
16TuesdaySpring classes begin
22MondayLast day to add without permission from department; students may still drop classes without permission (undergrads only except BPS)
29MondayLast day for add/drop
February  
17SaturdayMake up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
19MondaySummer registration begins for degree students
26MondaySummer registration begins for non-degree students
March  
11MondaySpring recess begins
18MondayClasses resume
20WednesdayMid-semester grades due
23SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
April  
3WednesdayLast day to withdraw from courses with a W
5FridayFall registration begins for degree students
20SaturdayMake up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
24MondayNon-degree graduate student registration for fall
24WednesdayCap and Gown Convocation
29MondayLast day of classes
30 TuesdayReading Day
May  
1WednesdayFinal examinations begin
7TuesdayFinal examinations end
8WednesdaySenior grades due by 4:00pm
Make-up date for final examinations
9ThursdayAdvanced Degree Commencement Ceremony
10FridayAll other grades due by 4:00pm
10FridaySummer Session I waiver registration senior citizens, and students with unemployment waivers
11SaturdayUndergraduate Commencement Ceremony
SUMMER SESSIONS 2024
13MondaySummer Session I begins
17FridayLast day for adding or dropping courses without a charge (Summer Session I)
27MondayMemorial Day (college closed, library closed)
June  
17/18Monday/TuesdayFirst-Year Student Orientation
19WednesdayJuneteenth observed (no classes, college closed, library closed)
20ThursdayTransfer Student Orientation
21/22Friday or SaturdayMake-up Days
21FridaySummer Session I ends;  Summer Session II waiver registration for senior citizens, and students with unemployment waivers
24MondaySummer Session II begins
26TuesdaySummer Session I grades are due by 4:00pm
28FridayLast day for adding or dropping courses without a charge (Summer Session II)
July  
4ThursdayIndependence Day Observed (college closed, library closed)
8MondayTransfer Student Orientation
11/12Thursday/FridayFirst-Year Student Orientation
August  
1/2Thursday/FridayFirst-Year Student Orientation
2FridaySummer Session II ends
5MondayTransfer Student Orientation
6WednesdaySummer Session II grades are due by 4:00pm
12MondayVictory Day (college closed, library closed)

NOTE: Calendar subject to change 
PEC-approved, as amended

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BPS AY 2023-2024

FALL SEMESTER 2023
August
28MondayClasses begin - BPS 1st 8 weeks (7W1)
September
1FridayLast day to drop
4MondayLabor Day (college closed, library closed)
22FridayLast day to withdraw from a class with a W
October
9MondayColumbus Day (college closed, library open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
20FridayClasses end - BPS 1st 8 weeks (7W1)
23MondayClasses begin - BPS 2nd 8 weeks 
27FridayLast day to drop 
November
7TuesdayElection day - classes held, offices open
13MondayVeterans Day (college closed, library open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
17FridayLast day to withdraw from a class with a W 
23/24Thursday & FridayThanksgiving recess
27MondayClasses resume
December
15FridayClasses end - BPS 2nd 8 weeks 
25MondayChristmas Day observed (college closed, library closed)
27WednesdayFall grades due by 4 p.m.
EARLY SPRING 2023
26TuesdayEarly Spring classes begin
SPRING SEMESTER 2024
January
1MondayNew Year’s Day (college closed, library closed)
15MondayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day (college closed, library closed)
16TuesdayClasses begin - BPS 1st 8 weeks 
22MondayLast day to drop
February
9FridayLast day to withdraw from a class with a W 
March
8FridayClasses end - BPS 1st weeks 
18MondayClasses begin - BPS 2nd 8 weeks 
15FridayLast day to drop 
April
5FridayLast day to withdraw from courses with a W 
24WednesdayCap and Gown Convocation
May
3FridayClasses end - BPS 2nd 8 weeks 
8WednesdaySenior grades due by 4 p.m.
10FridayAll other grades due by 4 p.m.
11SaturdayGraduate/Undergraduate Commencement
NOTE: Calendar subject to change
PEC Approved – as amended​​

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AY 2024–2025

FALL SEMESTER 2024
August
1/2Thursday, FridayFirst-Year Student Orientation
5MondayTransfer Student Orientation
12MondayVictory Day
15ThursdayFall registration begins for non-degree students (undergrad)
19MondayRIC Community Development Day
20TuesdayNew Faculty Orientation
21WednesdayPresident's Opening Address
22ThursdayNew Student Orientation Make-up Day
23 FridayMove-in Day for Resident Students
23FridayWaiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
24SaturdayAnchors Away
26MondayFall classes begin
28WednesdayFirst-Year Convocation
September
2MondayLabor Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
3TuesdayLast day to add without permission from department; students may still drop classes without permission (undergraduate programs only except BPS)
9MondayLast day to add/drop (with permission) & drop (all academic programs except BPS)
October
14Monday Indigenous Peoples Day (no classes, college closed, library open--holiday hours)
16WednesdayMonday classes meet
19SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
23WednesdayMid-semester grades due by noon
November
2SaturdayAdmissions Open House
5TuesdayElection day - (no classes, college closed, library closed)
6WednesdayLast day to withdraw with instructor's signature. A grade of W will be assigned
11MondayVeteran's Day Observed – (no classes, college closed, library open - holiday hours)
12TuesdaySpring registration begins for degree students
28–30Thursday–SaturdayThanksgiving Recess
December
2MondayClasses resume
3TuesdayEarly Spring registration begins for all non-degree students (if you never attended RIC you will need to create an account)
6FridayRegistration begins for non-degree graduate students
7SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
9MondayFall semester classes end
10TuesdayReading Day
11 WednesdayFinal examinations begin
13FridayNew Student Orientation
17TuesdayFinal examinations end
18WednesdayMake-up date for final examinations
23MondayFinal Grades Due at 4 pm
25WednesdayChristmas Day (college closed, library closed)
EARLY SPRING 2024
30MondayEarly Spring classes begin; Last day to Add/Drop an Early Spring course
SPRING SEMESTER 2025
January
1WednesdayNew Year's Day (college closed, library closed)
8WednesdayNew Student Orientation
13MondaySpring registration begins for non-degree students (undergrad)
16ThursdayNew Student Orientation
17FridayEarly Spring classes end; Waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
20MondayMartin Luther King Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
21TuesdaySpring classes begin
27MondayLast day to add without permission from department; students may still drop classes without permission (undergraduate programs only except BPS)
February
3MondayLast day to add (with permission) & drop (all academic programs except BPS)
15SaturdayMake up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
17MondaySummer registration begins for degree students
24MondaySummer registration begins for non-degree students
March
10MondaySpring recess begins
17MondayClasses resume
19WednesdayMid-semester grades due
22SaturdayMake-up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
April
2WednesdayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
4FridayFall registration begins for degree students
5SaturdayAccepted Students Day
19SaturdayMake up day (if needed and so designated by administration)
21MondayNon-degree graduate student registration for fall
30WednesdayCap and Gown Convocation
May
5MondayLast day of classes
6TuesdayReading Day
7WednesdayFinal examinations begin
13TuesdayFinal examinations end
14WednesdaySenior grades due by 4 pm
Make-up date for final examinations
15ThursdayAdvanced Degree Commencement Ceremony
16FridayAll other grades due by 4 pm
16FridaySummer Session I Waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI residents
17SaturdayUndergraduate Commencement Ceremony
SUMMER SESSIONS 2025
19MondaySummer Session I begins
23FridayLast day for adding or dropping courses without a charge (Summer Session I)
26MondayMemorial Day (no classes, college closed, library closed)
June
6FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
19ThursdayJuneteenth (no classes, college closed, library closed)
23/24Monday, TuesdayNew Student Orientation
26/27Thursday, FridayNew Student Orientation
27FridaySummer Session I ends;  Summer Session II waiver registration day for seniors and unemployed RI citizens
30MondaySummer Session II begins
July
1TuesdaySummer Session I grades are due by 4 pm
4FridayIndependence Day Observed (college closed, library closed)
7MondayLast day for adding or dropping courses without a charge (Summer Session II)
18FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned.
August
4/5Monday, TuesdayNew Student Orientation
7/8Thursday, FridayNew Student Orientation
8FridaySummer Session II ends
11MondayVictory Day – (college closed)
13WednesdaySummer Session II grades are due by 4 pm

NOTE: Calendar subject to change 
PEC-approved, as amended

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BPS AY 2024–2025

FALL SEMESTER 2024
August
19MondayLast day to add BPS classes (7W1)
26MondayClasses begin – BPS first 7-week session (7W1)
30FridayLast day to drop
September
20FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W1)
October
14MondayIndigenous People's Day (college closed, library open--holiday hours)
18FridayClasses end – BPS first 7-week session (7W1)
21MondayLast day to add BPS classes (7W2)
21MondayBreak week begins
28MondayClasses begin – BPS second 7-week session

Final Grades due first 7-week session
November
1FridayLast day to drop
5TuesdayElection day – (no classes, college closed, library closed)
11MondayVeteran's Day – (college closed, library open – holiday hours)
22FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W2)
28 & 29Thursday & FridayThanksgiving recess
December
2MondayClasses resume
13FridayClasses end – BPS second 7-week session (7W2)
23MondayFall Grades Due at 4 pm
25WednesdayChristmas Day observed (college closed, library closed)
SPRING SEMESTER 2025
January
1WednesdayNew Year’s Day observed (college closed, library closed)
13MondayLast day to add BPS classes (7W1)
20MondayMartin Luther King Day (college closed, library closed)
21TuesdayClasses begin – BPS first 7-week session (7W1)
27MondayLast day to drop (7W1)
February
14FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W1).
March
7FridayClasses end – BPS first 7-week session
10 MondayBreak week begins
10MondayLast day to add BPS classes (7W2)
17MondayClasses begin – BPS second 7-week session (7W2)
21FridayLast day to drop (7W2)
24MondayGrades due for first 7-week session
April
11FridayLast day to withdraw with instructor signature. A grade of W will be assigned (7W2)
May
9FridayClasses end – BPS second 7-week session (7W2)
14WednesdaySenior grades due by 4 pm
16FridayAll other grades due by 4 pm
17SaturdayUndergraduate Commencement
NOTE: Calendar subject to change
PEC Approved – as amended​​