The Rutgers Academic Calendar 2025-2026 provides all the important dates and deadlines for the upcoming Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters across all Rutgers University campuses, including New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden.
From course registration and add/drop periods to university holidays, final exam schedules, and commencement ceremonies, stay informed and on track for a successful academic year at the State University of New Jersey.
Rutgers operates on a semester system, with Fall and Spring semesters each lasting approximately 15 weeks of instructional activity, followed by a dedicated final exam period.
You’ll also find various summer sessions (typically 3, 6, 7, 10, or 12 weeks) and a winter session (around 3-4 weeks) for flexible learning options.
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Rutgers Academic Calendar Fall 2025
- The Rutgers Fall 2025 Semester begins on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. It is the first day of classes for Fall.
- Fall Minicourse (First 7 Weeks) runs from Tuesday, September 2, 2025, to Monday, October 20, 2025.
- Fall Minicourse (Second 7 Weeks) runs from Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
- Class Day Changes:
- Tuesday, November 25, 2025: Thursday classes meet
- Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Friday classes meet
- Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) is from Thursday, November 27 to Sunday, November 30, 2025.
- Regular classes end on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
- Reading Days (no classes) are Thursday, December 11, and Friday, December 12, 2025.
- Fall Exams are held from Monday, December 15 to Monday, December 22, 2025.
Rutgers Academic Calendar Winter 2025-2026
- Winter Session runs from Monday, December 22, 2025, to Friday, January 16, 2026.
- January Intersession runs from Monday, January 5 to Monday, January 19, 2026.
Rutgers Academic Calendar Spring 2026
- Rutgers Spring 2026 Semester begins on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. It is the first day of classes for Spring 2026.
- Spring Minicourse (First 7 Weeks) runs from Tuesday, January 20 to Monday, March 9, 2026.
- Spring Minicourse (Second 7 Weeks) runs from Tuesday, March 10 to Monday, May 4, 2026.
- Spring Recess (no classes) is from Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22, 2026.
- Regular classes end on Monday, May 4, 2026.
- Reading Days (no classes) are Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
- Spring Exams are held from Thursday, May 7 to Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
- Commencement (Rutgers–New Brunswick & Rutgers Health) is on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Rutgers Academic Calendar Summer 2026
- May Intersession (no classes) is from Thursday, May 14 to Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Summer Session runs from Tuesday, May 26 to Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
- August Intersession (no classes) is from Thursday, August 20 to Monday, August 31, 2026.
For more on the Rutgers academic calendar 2025-2026, visit the Rutgers University Academic Calendar website.
