University of Rhode Island Academic Calendar 2026-27

The 2026–27 academic year at the University of Rhode Island runs from Fall 2026 through Summer 2027, with terms listed as Fall 2026, Winter J-Term 2027, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. Fall 2026 includes a Thanksgiving Recess with classes not meeting from Nov. 25–Nov. 29 and ends with the last day of classes on Dec. 14, followed by reading day and final examinations. Winter J-Term 2027 begins with classes starting Jan. 4, and Spring 2027 includes Spring Break with classes not meeting March 22–28. Summer 2027 is organized into multiple sessions with specified class start/end dates and final grade submission deadlines.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: web.uri.edu. Always confirm with URI before making travel plans.

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URI key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Advising Day — Fall 2026 (Last Day to Drop with 100% refund)Sep 8, 2026deadline
Classes begin — Fall 2026Sep 9, 2026term
e-Campus Open Add Period — Fall 2026Sep 9, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026other
e-Campus Permission Number Late Add Period — Fall 2026Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026other
Last day to add Pass/Fail Option — Fall 2026Sep 22, 2026deadline
Courses dropped on or after this date have a 'W' — Fall 2026A 'W' will appear for withdrawal record on the academic record (transcript).Oct 1, 2026deadline
Winter J-Term Pre-registration beginsOct 6, 2026deadline
Columbus Day / Indigenous People's Day — Fall 2026Classes meet; offices are closed.Oct 12, 2026holiday
Last day for students to DROP courses in e-Campus — Fall 2026Late drop form required after this date.Oct 21, 2026deadline
Mid-semester — Fall 2026Oct 23, 2026other
Freshmen Mid Term Grades and Mid Term Surveys due — Fall 2026Due in e-Campus by 12:00 PM.Oct 27, 2026deadline
Election Day — Fall 2026Classes meet; offices are closed.Nov 3, 2026holiday
Veteran's Day — Fall 2026Classes do not meet; offices are closed.Nov 11, 2026holiday
Veteran's Day Class make-up day — Fall 2026Wednesday classes meet.Nov 16, 2026other
Thanksgiving Recess — Fall 2026Classes do not meet.Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026break
Last Day of Classes — Fall 2026Dec 14, 2026term
Reading day — Fall 2026Dec 15, 2026other
Final Examinations — Fall 2026Final examinations are listed as Dec. 16–18 and Dec. 21–22.Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026exam
Final Exams Make-Up Day — Fall 2026Used only in the event of Official Snow Delay or Cancellation.Dec 23, 2026exam
Final grades due in e-Campus — Fall 2026Due by 12:00 PM.Dec 28, 2026deadline
December Degree ConferralDec 31, 2026commencement
Classes begin — Winter J-Term 2027Jan 4, 2027term
Last day to Add a class or Drop with 100% refund — Winter J-Term 2027Jan 4, 2027deadline
Last day to Drop a class (50% refund) — Winter J-Term 2027Jan 5, 2027deadline
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Winter J-Term 2027Classes do not meet; offices are closed.Jan 18, 2027holiday
Last Day of Classes — Winter J-Term 2027Jan 22, 2027term
Final grades due in e-Campus prior to Spring classes — Winter J-Term 2027Due prior to the 1st day of Spring classes.Jan 25, 2027deadline
Advising Day (Last Day to Drop with 100% refund) — Spring 2027Jan 25, 2027deadline
Classes begin — Spring 2027Jan 26, 2027term
e-Campus Open Add Period — Spring 2027Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027other
Presidents Day — Spring 2027Classes meet; offices are open.Feb 15, 2027holiday
Spring BreakClasses do not meet; offices are open.Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027break
Last Day of Classes — Spring 2027May 3, 2027term
Final examinations — Spring 2027Final examinations are listed as May 6–7 and May 10–12.May 6, 2027 – May 12, 2027exam
Commencement Ceremonies — Spring 2027May 21, 2027 – May 23, 2027commencement
Classes Begin — Summer 2027 (Session 1)May 24, 2027term
Classes Begin — Summer 2027 (Session 3)May 24, 2027term
Memorial Day — Summer 2027No Classes.May 31, 2027holiday
Juneteenth Observed — Summer 2027No Classes (Offices Closed).Jun 18, 2027holiday
Classes End — Summer 2027 (Session 1)Session 1 (5-week) classes end.Jun 25, 2027term
Classes Begin — Summer 2027 (Session 2)Jun 28, 2027term
Independence Day — Summer 2027No Classes.Jul 5, 2027holiday
Classes End — Summer 2027 (Session 2)Jul 30, 2027term
Classes End — Summer 2027 (Session 3)Jul 30, 2027term

When is URI spring break 2027?

URI spring break 2027 is Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027 (Classes do not meet; offices are open.). Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

URI academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is URI spring break 2027?

URI spring break 2027 runs Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027.

When does the 2026-27 school year start at URI?

The first day of the 2026-27 year at URI is Sep 9, 2026 (Classes begin — Fall 2026).

When are finals at URI?

Final Examinations — Fall 2026: Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026. Check University of Rhode Island's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is URI commencement 2027?

Commencement Ceremonies — Spring 2027 is May 21, 2027 – May 23, 2027.

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