RIT Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

This RIT Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your all‑in‑one guide to every date and deadline you need, from RIT semester dates, enrollment and registration windows, tuition payment due dates, course add/drop periods, and final exam schedules.

Whether you’re checking when classes start at RIT, tracking RIT registration deadlines, or planning around campus breaks like Thanksgiving and Spring Recess, this calendar ensures you never miss a key milestone.

Rochester Institute of Technology follows a semester system complemented by an optional Winter Term:

• Fall Semester (late August to mid‑December; 14 instructional weeks + 1 finals week)
• Winter Term (3 weeks in January for intensive/project‑based courses)
• Spring Semester (late January to early May; 14 instructional weeks + 1 finals week)
• Summer Session (May through August; multiple accelerated sessions ranging from 6 to 12 weeks)

With clear visibility into RIT add/drop deadlines, last day to withdraw without penalty, and summer session start dates, the RIT Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 helps you plan your course load, budget for semester fees, and stay on track for graduation, making it your definitive resource for a successful year at RIT.

RIT Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Spring 2027 classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
3. RIT Spring Break 2027 takes place from Sunday, March 7, 2027, to Sunday, March 14, 2027.
4. The last day of classes for Spring 2027 is Monday, April 26, 2027.
5. Reading Day takes place on Tuesday, April 27, 2027.
6. Final examinations for Spring 2027 take place on Wednesday, April 28, 2027; Thursday, April 29, 2027; Friday, April 30, 2027; Monday, May 3, 2027; Tuesday, May 4, 2027; and Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
7. Commencement takes place from Friday, May 7, 2027, to Saturday, May 8, 2027.

RIT Academic Calendar Summer 2026

1. Summer 2026 classes begin (Add/Drop opens) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
2. Saturday classes for Summer 2026 begin on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
3. The Add/Drop period for Summer 2026 ends on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, according to the RIT academic calendar 2025-2026.
4. Students may drop Summer 2026 classes with a “W” grade beginning Thursday, May 21, 2026.
5. Memorial Day (no classes) is Monday, May 25, 2026.
6. Juneteenth (no classes) is Friday, June 19, 2026.
7. Independence Day (no classes) is Friday, July 3, 2026.
8. The last day to drop Summer 2026 classes with a “W” grade is Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
9. The final day of Summer 2026 classes and the graduation application deadline is Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
10. Reading Day for Summer 2026 is Thursday, August 6, 2026.
11. Final exams run from Thursday, August 7, 2026, to Monday, August 10, 2026.
12. Final grades are due by Thursday, August 13, 2026.
13. The break between Summer and Fall runs from Friday, August 14, 2026, to Saturday, August 23, 2026.

For more on the RIT Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Rochester Institute of Technology Calendar website.