Rider University Academic Calendar AY2025
Additional Information:
Fall Semester 2025
September
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 3 Wednesday | Classes begin |
| 3 Wednesday | 7-Week Part A Classes Begin |
| 3 Wednesday | Alumni Audit Registration |
| 5 Friday | 7-Week Part A Last day to add courses |
| 9 Tuesday | Last day to add courses |
| 9 Tuesday | 7-Week Part A Last day to drop courses |
| 16 Tuesday | Deadline for makeup of Summer 2 incomplete grades |
| 16 Tuesday | Last day to drop courses |
October
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 13 Monday | Course Selection for Spring semester and JTerm begins |
| 21 Tuesday | 7-Week Part A Classes/Final Exams End |
| 22 Wednesday | 7-Week Part B Classes Begin |
| 24 Friday | 7-Week Part B Last day to add courses |
| 28 Tuesday | 7-Week Part B Last day to drop courses |
November
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 26-30 Wednesday-Sunday | Thanksgiving recess |
December
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 1 Monday | Classes resume |
| 5 Friday | Classes end (except Graduate Education classes) |
| 8-12 Monday-Friday | Final exams |
| 12 Friday | 7-Week Part B Classes/Final Exams End |
| 12 Friday | Graduate Education classes end |
| 13 Saturday | Residence halls close at noon |
Fall 2025 Withdrawal Dates1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Sept. 17-Nov. 11 Wednesday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Nov. 12-Dec. 5 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Fall 2025 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part A)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Sept. 10-Oct. 10 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Oct. 13-Oct. 21 Monday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Fall 2025 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part B)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Oct. 29-Nov. 28 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Dec. 1-Dec. 5 Monday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
JTerm Winter Session 2026
January 2026
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 5 Monday | JTerm Classes begin |
| 5 Monday | Last day to add courses |
| 6 Tuesday | Last day to drop courses |
| 7-19 Wednesday-Monday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| 19 Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Closed) |
| 20-22 Tuesday-Thursday | Withdrawal, psychological/physiological incapacity |
| 21 Wednesday | Classes end |
| 22 Thursday | Final Exams |
Spring Semester 2026
January
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 16 Friday | Deadline for makeup of Fall semester incomplete grades |
| 26 Monday | Classes begin |
| 26 Monday | 7-Week Part A Classes Begin |
| 28 Wednesday | 7-Week Part A Last day to add courses |
| 30 Friday | 7-Week Part A Last day to drop courses |
| 30 Friday | Last day to add courses |
| 30 Friday | Last day to add or drop Applied Lessons |
February
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 6 Friday | Last day to drop courses (excluding Applied Lessons) |
| 15 Sunday | Spring 2026 degree applications due |
March
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 13 Friday | 7-Week Part A Classes/Final Exams End |
| 14 Saturday | Last day of classes before Spring recess |
| 15-22 Sunday-Sunday | Spring recess |
| 23 Monday | Classes resume |
| 23 Monday | 7-Week Part B Classes Begin |
| 24 Tuesday | Course Selection for Fall and Summer semesters begin |
| 25 Wednesday | 7-Week Part B Last day to add courses |
| 27 Friday | 7-Week Part B Last day to drop courses |
April
May
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 1 Friday | Classes end (except Graduate Education classes) |
| 4-8 Monday-Friday | Final Exams |
| 8 Friday | 7-Week Part B Classes/Final Exams End |
| Graduate Education classes end |
| 9 Saturday | Residence halls close at noon |
| 16 Saturday | University Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement |
| 18 Monday | Summer Session I begins |
June
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 1 Monday | Summer 2026 degree applications due |
| 10 Wednesday | Deadline for makeup of spring semester incomplete grades |
| 30 Tuesday | Summer 1 classes end |
July
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 1 Wednesday | Summer 1 final exams |
| 3 Friday | 4th of July (Closed) |
| 6 Monday | Summer Session 2 begins |
August
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 17 Monday | Summer 2 classes end |
| 18 Tuesday | Summer 2 final exams |
Spring 2026 Withdrawal Dates1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Feb. 9-April 10 Monday-Friday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| April 13-May 1 Monday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Spring 2026 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part A)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Feb. 2-March 3 Monday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| March 4-March 13 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Spring 2026 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part B)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| March 30-April 28 Monday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| April 29-May 8 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
JTerm Winter Session
Students interested in 3-week JTerm course offerings during winter break should contact Admissions at 800-257-9026 or refer to www.rider.edu/jterm.
Summer Session 2026
Students interested in calendar and course offerings for the summer sessions should contact Admissions at 800-257-9026 or refer to www.rider.edu/summer.
Commencement Information
For Commencement ceremonies information, refer to www.rider.edu/commencement
Cancellation of Classes
In most cases, Rider will remain open and fully operational during snowstorms and other emergency situations. Under extreme circumstances, however, it may become necessary to cancel classes and other functions, close certain buildings, or take emergency actions.
If such circumstances should arise, a notice will be sent via the Rider Alert System.
Students may sign up for Rider Alert at https://www.rider.edu/offices-services/public-safety/rider-alert
Cancellations will also be announced online at www.rider.edu and on the Rider University information hotline at 609-219-2000, option 1.
