Academics
Academic Calendars
Please Note: These calendars are subject to change at any time.
For the Academic Year: 2007-2008
For the Academic Year: 2008-2009
- Fall 2008 «NEW!
- Spring 2009 (see Spring 2008 for approximate dates)
- Summer 2009 (see Summer 2008 for approximate dates)
Spring 2008 (Revised 1/10/08)
| Event Dates | Day(s) | Event and, if applicable, times |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Mon | Early Advising begins (Get your Educational Plan Now!) |
| Nov 13 | Tues | Spring 2008 registration begins for continuing degree and new degree students |
| Dec. 4 | Tues | Spring 2008 registration begins for continuing non-degree and new non-degree students (not currently enrolled in a program of study) |
| Jan 7 | Mon | Late registration |
| Jan 15 | Tues | Cancellation of classes with insufficient enrollment (Notice: students will be notified via Campus Pipeline e-mail) |
| Jan 17 | Thu | Waiver Registration Day for Senior Citizens, Disabled American Veterans and Unemployed RI Citizens (Lincoln, Newport, Providence and Warwick Locations 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) |
| Jan 21 | Mon | Holiday |
| Jan 22 | Tues | Classes begin (ALL Locations) |
| Jan 22-28 | Tues-Mon | Period for student schedule adjustments (Add/Drop) |
| Jan 22-Feb 4 | Mon-Tues | Drop Period (courses will not appear on transcript) |
| Feb 4 | Mon | No refund of tuition or fees after this date at ALL locations |
| Feb 18-22 | Mid-Winter Recess - no classes at Westerly High School | |
| Mar 5 | Wed | Mid-term grades due by faculty no later than NOON |
| Mar 10-16 | Mon-Sun | Spring Recess (All locations except Westerly) |
| Mar 17 | Mon | Early Advising begins (Get your Educational Plan Now!) |
| Mar 19 | Wed | Professional Development
Day No day classes (8 am - 3 pm) -- Evening classes will be held (4-10 pm) |
| Mar 22-23 | Sat-Sun | Easter Recess (no classes) |
| Apr 7 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a class to receive a grade of "W" |
| Apr 14 | Mon | Fall 2008 registration begins for continuing and new degree students |
| Apr 21-25 | Mon-Fri | No classes at Westerly High School |
| May 2 | Fri | Last day of classes |
| May 5 | Mon | Fall 2008 registration begins for continuing and new non-degree students |
| May 6-9 | Tues-Fri | Final examinations for day classes |
| May 6-12 | Tues-Mon | Last week of extended day classes and final exams |
| May 12 | Mon | Make-up day for finals |
| May 14 | Wed | Grades Due by faculty no later than NOON (**May be entered prior to specified date**) |
| May 16 | Fri | Commencement - Knight Campus - 5 p.m. |
Summer 2008 (Revised 11/14/07)
Session I (Warwick, Lincoln, Providence and Newport Campuses)
| Event Dates | Event and, if applicable, times |
|---|---|
| Mar 31 (Mon) | Registration begins for Summer Sessions I and II |
| May 13 (Tue) | Cancellation of classes with insufficient enrollment (Notice: students will be notified via Campus Pipeline e-mail) |
| May 13 (Tue) | Waiver Registration Day for Senior Citizens, Disabled American Veterans and Unemployed RI Citizens (Lincoln, Newport, Providence, and Warwick Locations 9 am - 3 pm) |
| May 19 (Mon) | Classes begin (including Telecourses - TV) |
| May 19 - 21(Mon-Wed) | Period for student schedule adjustments (Add/drop) |
| May 19 - 23 (Mon-Fri) | Drop Period (courses will not appear on transcript) |
| May 23 (Fri) | No refund of tuition or fees after this date |
| May 26 (Mon) | Holiday – no classes |
| May 30 (Friday) | Make-up for day & evening courses |
| Jun 12 (Thu) | Last day to withdraw from a class to receive a grade of "W" |
| Jun 23 - 27 (Mon-Fri) | Finals week |
| Jun 30 (Mon) | Grades Due by NOON (**May be entered prior to specified date**) |
Session II (Warwick, Lincoln, Providence and Newport Campuses)
| Event Dates | Event and, if applicable, times |
|---|---|
| Mar 31 (Mon) | Registration begins for Summer Sessions I and II |
| Jun 24 (Tue) | Cancellation of classes with insufficient enrollment (Notice: students will be notified via Campus Pipeline email) |
| Jun 26 (Thu) | Waiver Registration Day for Senior Citizens, Disabled American Veterans and Unemployed RI Citizens(Lincoln, Newport, Providence, and Warwick Locations 9 am-3 pm) |
| Jun 30 (Mon) | Classes begin |
| Jun 30 - Jul 2 (Mon-Wed) | Period for student schedule adjustments (Add/drop) |
| Jun 30 - Jul 7 (Mon-Mon) | Drop Period (courses will not appear on transcript) |
| Jul 7 (Mon) | No refund of tuition or fees after this date |
| Jul 4 (Fri) | Holiday - 4th of July |
| Jul 11 (Fri) | Make-up for day & evening courses |
| Jul 23 (Wed) | Last day to withdraw from a class to receive a grade of "W" |
| Aug 4 - 8 (Mon - Fri) | Finals week |
| Aug 11 (Mon) Holiday | Holiday - Victory Day |
| Aug 12 (Tue) | Grades Due by NOON (**May be entered prior to specified date**) |
Fall 2008 (Revised 12/18/07)
| Event Dates | Event and, if applicable, times |
|---|---|
| Apr 14 (Mon) | Fall registration begins for continuing and new degree students |
| May 5 (Mon) | Fall registration begins for continuing and new non-degree students (not in a program of study) |
| Aug 18 (Mon) | Late Registration |
| Aug 25 (Mon) | Cancellation of classes with insufficient enrollment (Notice: students will be notified via Campus Pipeline e-mail) |
| Aug 26 (Tue) | Waiver Registration Day for Senior Citizens, Disabled American Veterans and Unemployed RI Citizens (Lincoln, Newport, Providence and Warwick Locations 9 am-3 pm) |
| Aug 29 (Fri) | Faculty/Staff Opening Day Meeting (No classes) |
| Sep 1 (Mon) | Holiday |
| Sep 2 (Tue) | Classes begin (All Locations) |
| Sep 2 - 8 (Tue - Mon) | Period for student schedule adjustments (Add/drop) |
| Sep 2 - 15 (Tue - Mon) | Drop Period (courses will not appear on transcript) |
| Sep 15 (Mon) | No refund of tuition or fees after this date at Lincoln, Newport, Providence, Warwick and Westerly locations |
| Oct 13 (Mon) | Holiday – no classes |
| Oct 14 (Tue) | Early Advising begins (Get your Educational Plan Now!) |
| Oct 22 (Wed) | Mid-term grades due by faculty no later than NOON |
| Nov 4 (Tue) | Election Day - no classes |
| Nov 5 (Wed) | Tuesday class schedule followed |
| Nov 10 (Mon) | Spring registration begins for continuing and new degree students |
| Nov 11 (Tue) | Veteran's Day Holiday (observed) – no classes |
| Nov 12 (Wed) | Last day to withdraw from a class to receive a grade of "W" |
| Nov 27 - 30 (Thurs - Sun) | Thanksgiving Recess – no classes |
| Dec 1 (Mon) | Spring registration begins for continuing and new non-degree students |
| Dec 15 (Mon) | Last day of classes |
| Dec 16 - 22 (Tue - Mon) | Last week of extended day classes and final exams |
| Dec 16 - 19 (Tue - Fri) | Final examinations for day classes |
| Dec 22 (Mon) | Make-up day for final examinations |
| Dec. 24 (Wed) | Grades Due by faculty no later than NOON (**May be entered prior to specified date**) |
| Dec 25 (Thur) | Holiday |
Previous Semesters
Fall 2007
| Event Dates | Event and, if applicable, times |
|---|---|
| Mar 19 | Early Advising Date (Get your Educational Plan Now!) |
| Apr 16 | Fall 2007 Registration begins for continuing and new degree students |
| May 7 | Fall 2007 Registration begins for continuing and new non-degree students (not currently enrolled in a program of study) |
| Aug 20 | Late Registration |
| Aug 27 | Cancellation of classes with insufficient enrollment (Notice: students will be notified via Campus Pipeline e-mail) |
| Aug 28 | Waiver Registration Day for Senior Citizens, Disabled American Veterans and Unemployed RI Citizens (Lincoln, Newport, Providence and Warwick Locations 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) |
| Sep 3 | Holiday - No classes |
| Sep 4 | Faculty/Staff Opening Day Meeting (No classes) |
| Sep 5 | Classes begin - Warwick, Lincoln, Providence and Newport campuses |
| Sep 5 - 11 | Period for student schedule adjustments (Add/Drop) |
| Sep 5 - 18 | Drop Period (courses will not appear on transcript) |
| Sep 10 | Classes begin - Down City Satellite Campus at the Sheppard Building |
| Sep 10 - 16 (Mon) | Down City – Period for student schedule adjustments (Add/Drop) |
| Sep 10 - 23 (Mon) | Down City Drop Period (courses will not appear on transcript) |
| Sep 18 | No refund of tuition or fees after this date at Lincoln, Newport, Providence, Warwick and Westerly locations |
| Sep 23 | No refund of tuition or fees after this date at Downcity location |
| Oct 8 | Holiday - No classes |
| Oct 10 | ***Monday class schedule followed*** |
| Oct 15 | Early Advising Date for Spring 2008 registration (Get your Educational Plan Now!) |
| Oct 24 | Mid-term grades due by faculty at NOON |
| Nov 11 | Sunday Classes will be held |
| Nov 12 | Veteran's Day Holiday (observed) – no classes |
| Nov 13 | Last day to withdraw from a class to receive a grade of "W" |
| Nov 13 | Spring 2008 Registration begins for continuing and new degree students |
| Nov 22 - 25 | Thanksgiving Recess – no classes |
| Dec 4 | Spring 2008 Registration begins for continuing and new non-degree students |
| Dec 14 | Last day of classes |
| Dec 15 - 21 | Last week of extended day classes and final exams |
| Dec 17 - 20 | Final examinations for day classes |
| Dec 21 | Make-up day for final examinations |
| Dec 24 | Grades Due by faculty at Noon (**May be entered prior to specified date**) |