Academic Calendar
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Stay ahead
Chart your academic path with confidence using the
2025–2026 calendar, and see how RIT supports you every step of the way.
Please note that the calendar may be updated, so check this page regularly for the most current information.
† Note: Islamic holidays are determined according to moon sighting. Public holidays will be observed according to UAE announcements.
| FALL 2025 (Term ID: 2251) | |
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| August 14-15, 2025 | New Faculty Orientation |
| August 18 (Monday) | Faculty return to campus |
| August 18-20 | New Student Orientation (Undergraduate) |
| August 21 (Thursday) | New Student Orientation (Graduate) |
| August 25 (Monday) | Day, evening, and online classes begin. First day of Add/Drop period |
| September 1 (Monday) | Last day of Add/Drop period |
| September 2 (Tuesday) | First day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" |
| September 5 (Friday) | Institute Closed – Prophet's Birthday † |
| October 12 (Sunday) | Co-op registration deadline |
| October 23-24 | Fall Break – No Classes |
| November 7 (Friday) | Last day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" |
| December 1-2 | Institution Closed; Office resumes on December 3 (Wednesday) |
| December 1-3 | No Classes – UAE National Day; Classes resume on December 4 (Thursday) |
| December 8 (Monday) | University Closed – No Classes – UAE National Day |
| December 4 (Friday) | Last day of classes |
| December 9 (Tuesday) | Reading Day (No reading day for graduate courses) |
| December 10-17 | Final Exams |
| December 19 (Friday) | Final grades due by midnight NY time, Saturday 8:59 a.m. Dubai Time |
| December 18 - January 4, 2026 | Faculty Break between Fall and Spring semesters |
| December 18 - January 11, 2026 | Student Break between Fall and Spring semesters |
| December 22 (Monday) | Early Enrollment deadline for Spring 2255 Semester |
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| SPRING 2026* (Term ID: 2255) | |
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| January 2, 2026 (Friday) | New Faculty Orientation |
| January 5 (Monday) | Faculty return to campus |
| January 6-7 | New Student Orientation (Undergraduate) |
| January 8 (Thursday) | New Student Orientation (Graduate) |
| January 12 (Monday) | Day, evening, and online classes begin. First day of Add/Drop period |
| January 19 (Monday) | Last day of Add/Drop period |
| January 20 (Tuesday) | First day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" |
| February 16 - March 18 | Ramadan Schedule for all Classes |
| March 8 (Sunday) | Co-op registration deadline |
| March 9-17 | Spring Break |
| March 18-22 | No Classes – Eid Al Fitr † |
| March 19-22 | Institution Closed – Eid Al Fitr † |
| March 23 (Monday) | Day, Evening and online classes resume |
| April 3 (Friday) | Last day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" |
| May 1 (Friday) | Last day of classes |
| May 4 (Monday) | Reading Day (No reading day for graduate courses) |
| May 5-12 | Final Exams |
| May 14 (Thursday) | Final grades due by midnight NY time, Friday 7:59 a.m. Dubai Time |
| May 18 (Monday) | Early Enrollment deadline for Fall 2261 Semester |
| May 19 (Tuesday) | Commencement (TBC) |
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*Note: An extra instruction day has been added to Spring sessions to make up for the Ramadan schedule timings |
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| SUMMER 2026 - Short Session (Term ID: 2258) | |
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| May 20 (Wednesday) | Day, evening, and online classes begin; First day Add/Drop period; Break for faculty not teaching summer starts |
| May 22 (Friday) | Last day of Add/Drop period |
| May 23 (Saturday) | First day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" |
| May 25-29 | Institute Closed – No Classes – Eid Al Adha † |
| June 1 (Monday) | Day, evening and online classes resume |
| June 17 (Wednesday) | Institute Closed – No Classes – Islamic New Year † |
| July 3 (Friday) | Last day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" |
| July 8 (Wednesday) | Last day of classes |
| July 9 (Thursday) | Final exams |
| July 11 (Saturday) | Final grades due by midnight NY time, Sunday 8:00 a.m. Dubai Time |
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| SUMMER 2026 - Long Session (Term ID: 2258) Applicable to Co-op, Thesis and Graduate Papers |
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| May 20 (Wednesday) | Day, evening, and online classes begin. First day of Add/Drop period; Break for faculty not teaching summer starts |
| May 25-29 | Institute Closed – No Classes – Eid Al Adha † |
| May 24 (Monday) | Summer break begins for faculty not teaching during the summer term |
| June 1 (Monday) | Day, evening and online classes resume |
| June 3 (Wednesday) | Last day of Add/Drop period; Co-op registration deadline |
| June 4 (Thursday) | First day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" |
| June 13 (Saturday) | Co-op registration deadline |
| June 17 (Wednesday) | Institute Closed – No Classes – Islamic New Year † |
| July 31 (Friday) | Last day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" |
| August 19 (Wednesday) | Last day of classes |
| August 20 (Thursday) | Final Exams |
| August 21 (Friday) | Final grades due by midnight NY time, Saturday 8:00 a.m. Dubai Time |
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2025–2026 Academic Calendar
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Upcoming Academic Calendar
The 2026–2027 Academic Calendar is here to guide you through every term, deadline, and opportunity. Stay on track, plan your courses, and make the most of your academic journey with confidence and clarity.
2026–2027 Academic Calendar
(Printable PDF)
Archived Academic Calendars
Need to double-check a date from a previous semester? Whether you're verifying graduation timelines or reviewing past course blocks, you can find all our archived calendars organized by year below.