Rider University Academic Calendar Academic Year 2026-2027
Fall Semester 2026 Withdrawal Dates
Spring Semester 2027 Withdrawal Dates
Summer Session 2027 Withdrawal Dates
September
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 9 Wednesday | Classes begin |
| 9 Wednesday | 7-Week Part A Classes begin |
| 11 Friday | 7-Week Part A Last day to add classes |
| 15 Tuesday | Last day to add classes |
| 15 Tuesday | Last day to add or drop Applied Lessons |
| 15 Tuesday | 7-Week Part A Last day to drop classes |
| 15 Tuesday | Deadline for makeup of Summer 2 incomplete grades |
| 22 Tuesday | Last day to drop classes |
October
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 19 Monday | Course selection begins for JTerm and Spring 2027 |
| 27 Tuesday | 7-Week Part A Classes/final exams end |
| 28 Wednesday | 7-Week Part B Classes begin |
| 30 Friday | 7-Week Part B Last day to add classes |
November
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 3 Tuesday | 7-Week Part B Last day to drop classes |
| 25-29 Wednesday-Sunday | Thanksgiving recess |
| 30 Monday | Classes resume |
December
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 11 Friday | Classes end (except Graduate Education classes) |
| 14-18 Monday-Friday | Final exams |
| 18 Friday | 7-Week Part B Classes/final exams end |
| 18 Friday | Graduate Education classes end |
| 19 Saturday | Residence halls close at noon |
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Sept. 23-Nov. 17 Wednesday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Nov. 18-Dec. 18 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Fall 2026 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part A)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Sept. 16-Oct. 13 Wednesday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Oct. 14-Oct. 27 Wednesday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Fall 2026 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part B)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Nov. 4-Dec. 1 Wednesday-Tuesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Dec. 2-Dec. 18 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
January
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 4 Monday | Classes begin |
| 4 Monday | Last day to add classes |
| 5 Tuesday | Last day to drop classes |
| 6-15 Wednesday-Friday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| 16-21 Saturday-Thursday | Withdrawal, psychological/physiological incapacity |
| 18 Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No classes - university closed) |
| 20 Wednesday | Classes end |
| 21 Thursday | Final exams |
January
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 22 Friday | Deadline for makeup of Fall semester incomplete grades |
| 25 Monday | Classes begin |
| 25 Monday | 7-Week Part A Classes begin |
| 27 Wednesday | 7-Week Part A Last day to add classes |
| 29 Friday | Last day to add classes |
| 29 Friday | Last day to add or drop Applied Lessons |
| 29 Friday | 7-Week Part A Last day to drop classes |
February
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 5 Friday | Last day to drop classes |
| 18 Thursday | Deadline for makeup of JTerm winter session incomplete grades |
March
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 12 Friday | 7-Week Part A Classes/final exams end |
| 13 Saturday | Last day of classes before Spring recess |
| 14-21 Sunday-Sunday | Spring recess |
| 22 Monday | Classes resume |
| 22 Monday | 7-Week Part B Classes begin |
| 23 Tuesday | Course selection begins for Summer and Fall 2027 |
| 24 Wednesday | 7-Week Part B Last day to add classes |
| 26 Friday | 7-Week Part B Last day to drop classes |
April
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 30 Friday | Classes end (except Graduate Education classes) |
May
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 3-7 Monday-Friday | Final exams |
| 7 Friday | 7-Week Part B Classes/final exams end |
| 7 Friday | Graduate Education classes end |
| 8 Saturday | Residence halls close at noon |
| 14 Friday | University Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement |
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Feb. 6-April 9 Saturday-Friday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| April 10-May 7 Saturday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Spring 2027 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part A)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| Jan. 30-Feb. 26 Saturday-Friday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Feb. 27-March 12 Saturday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Spring 2027 Withdrawal Dates (7-Week Part B)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| March 27-April 23 Saturday-Friday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| April 24-May 7 Saturday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
May
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 17 Monday | Summer Session 1 Classes begin |
| 19 Wednesday | Summer Session 1 Last day to add classes |
| 21 Friday | Summer Session 1 Last day to drop classes |
June
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 4 Friday | Deadline for makeup of Spring semester incomplete grades |
| 29 Tuesday | Summer Session 1 Classes end |
| 30 Wednesday | Summer Session 1 Final exams |
July
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 5 Monday | Independence Day Observed (University closed) |
| 6 Tuesday | Summer Session 2 Classes begin |
| 8 Thursday | Summer Session 2 Last day to add classes |
| 12 Monday | Summer Session 2 Last day to drop classes |
| 28 Wednesday | Deadline for makeup of Summer Session 1 incomplete grades |
August
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| 17 Tuesday | Summer Session 2 Classes end |
| 18 Wednesday | Summer Session 2 Final exams |
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| May 22-June 16 Saturday-Wednesday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| June 17-June 30 Thursday-Friday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
Summer 2027 Withdrawal Dates (Summer Session 2)1
UG Calendar | Date | Activity |
| July 13-Aug. 5 Tuesday-Thursday | Withdrawal, student discretion |
| Aug. 6-Aug. 18 Friday-Wednesday | Withdrawal, psychological or physiological incapacity |
The add, drop, and withdrawal deadlines will vary based on the length of the summer class. The dates given above refer to those classes that run the full Summer 1 or Summer 2 session.
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 and announced online at www.rider.edu.
Students may sign up for Rider Alert at https://www.rider.edu/offices-services/public-safety/rider-alert
