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RIT Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

By eriq elikplim
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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 Fall 2026

  1. Fall 2026 classes begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  2. The add/drop period begins on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  3. Saturday classes begin on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
  4. The last day of the add/drop period is Monday, August 31, 2026.
  5. The first day to drop classes with a grade of W is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
  6. The Labor Day holiday takes place on Monday, September 7, 2026. The university is closed, and there are no classes.
  7. The 21-Day Enrollment Reporting census date takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
  8. RIT Fall Break 2026 takes place on Monday, October 12, 2026, and Tuesday, October 13, 2026. There are no classes.
  9. The last day to drop classes with a grade of W is Friday, November 6, 2026.
  10. There are no classes on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and the university closes at 2:00 p.m.
  11. The RIT Thanksgiving holiday takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026. The university is closed.
  12. The last day of Fall 2026 classes is Monday, December 7, 2026.
  13. The deadline to apply online for Fall 2026 graduation is Monday, December 7, 2026.
  14. Reading Day takes place on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
  15. Final examinations take place on Wednesday, December 9, 2026; Thursday, December 10, 2026; Friday, December 11, 2026; Monday, December 14, 2026; Tuesday, December 15, 2026; and Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  16. Final grades are due on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  17. The break between the Fall Semester and Spring Semester runs from Saturday, December 19, 2026, through Sunday, January 10, 2027.
  18. RIT designated employee holidays run from Friday, December 25, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027.

RIT Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. RIT Spring 2027 classes start on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  2. The add/drop period begins on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  3. Saturday classes begin on Saturday, January 16, 2027.
  4. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday takes place on Monday, January 18, 2027. There are no classes.
  5. The last day of the add/drop period is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  6. The first day to drop classes with a grade of W is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
  7. The 21-Day Enrollment Reporting census date takes place on Sunday, January 31, 2027.
  8. RIT Spring Break 2027 is from Sunday, March 7, 2027, through Sunday, March 14, 2027. There are no classes.
  9. The deadline to apply to graduate to be included in the Commencement Book is Thursday, April 1, 2027.
  10. The last day to drop classes with a grade of W is Friday, April 2, 2027.
  11. The last day of Spring 2027 classes is Monday, April 26, 2027.
  12. The deadline to apply online for Spring 2027 graduation is Monday, April 26, 2027.
  13. Reading Day takes place on Tuesday, April 27, 2027.
  14. Final examinations 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.
  15. Final grades are due on Friday, May 7, 2027.
  16. Convocation and Commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, May 7, 2027, and Saturday, May 8, 2027.
  17. The break between Spring Semester and Summer Term runs from Sunday, May 9, 2027, through Tuesday, May 11, 2027.

RIT Academic Calendar Summer 2027

  1. Summer 2027 classes and the Short Session 1 classes begin on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
  2. The add/drop period begins for the full Summer 2027 term and Short Session 1 on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
  3. Saturday classes begin on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
  4. The last day of the add/drop period for Short Session 1 is Monday, May 17, 2027.
  5. The first day to drop classes with a grade of W for Short Session 1 is Tuesday, May 18, 2027.
  6. The last day of the add/drop period for the full Summer 2027 term is Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
  7. The first day to drop classes with a grade of W for the full Summer 2027 term is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
  8. The Memorial Day holiday takes place on Monday, May 31, 2027. The university is closed, and there are no classes.
  9. The last day to drop classes with a grade of W for Short Session 1 is Thursday, June 17, 2027.
  10. Juneteenth is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027. The university is closed, and there are no classes.
  11. The last day of classes for Short Session 1 is Wednesday, June 23, 2027.
  12. Final exams for Short Session 1 take place on Thursday, June 24, 2027, and Friday, June 25, 2027.
  13. Final grades for Short Session 1 are due on Monday, June 28, 2027.
  14. Classes begin and the add/drop period opens for Short Session 2 on Monday, June 28, 2027.
  15. Independence Day is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027. The university is closed, and there are no classes.
  16. The last day of the add/drop period for Short Session 2 is Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
  17. The first day to drop classes with a grade of W for Short Session 2 is Wednesday, July 7, 2027.
  18. The last day to drop classes with a grade of W for the full Summer 2027 term is Wednesday, July 21, 2027.
  19. The last day to drop classes with a grade of W for Short Session 2 is Wednesday, July 28, 2027.
  20. The last day of classes for the full Summer 2027 term and Short Session 2 is Wednesday, August 4, 2027.
  21. The deadline to apply online for Summer 2027 graduation is Wednesday, August 4, 2027.
  22. A Reading Day takes place on Thursday, August 5, 2027.
  23. Final examinations for the full Summer 2027 term and Short Session 2 take place on Friday, August 6, 2027, Monday, August 9, 2027, and Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
  24. Final grades for the full Summer 2027 term and Short Session 2 are due on Thursday, August 12, 2027.
  25. The break between the Summer Term and Fall Semester runs from Friday, August 13, 2027, through Sunday, August 22, 2027.

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

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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