{"id":969,"date":"2017-06-16T14:17:31","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T18:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school-draft\/?page_id=969"},"modified":"2025-12-12T09:58:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T14:58:38","slug":"academic-calendar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/academics\/academic-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate School Academic Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate School Academic Calendar<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-tabs  \"><section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>2025-2026<\/h1><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/academic-calendars\/2025-2026\/accelerated-online-programs\/\" title=\"\">Accelerated Online Program Calendars 2025-2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-78\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-78\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\">Summer 2025<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Admission Deferment requests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 19<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Classes begin (Sessions 1 + 3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jun. 2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Master\u2019s Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved thesis proposals for potential December graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jun. 6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for August graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jun. 23<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Classes Begin, Session 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jul. 17<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Request to Schedule an Oral Defense form due to the Graduate School. Students are responsible to distribute defendable copies directly to faculty members. The Graduate School no longer requires submission of a hard defendable copy to our office.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jul. 30<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Final date for changes of grades, changes to Programs of Study, results of master\u2019s examination(s), results of comprehensive examination(s), etc. to be received in the Graduate School for certification for August graduation. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">All grades due for August graduation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Aug. 8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Final date for potential August graduates to submit, in final, correctly formatted form, theses\/dissertations that have been successfully defended, and fully approved. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 15<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Fall Semester Reinstatement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-81\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-81\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Fall 2025<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/academics\/academic-calendar\/orientation\/\">Virtual New Student Orientation for Professional Programs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/academics\/academic-calendar\/orientation\/\">Virtual New Student Orientation for Research Based Programs (Thesis or Dissertation)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Admission Deferment requests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 27<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Teaching Assistant Training Workshop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/academics\/academic-calendar\/orientation\/\">New Graduate Student Welcome Day<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Classes Begin <br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/forms\/\">Leave of Absence requests<\/a> for Fall semester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Last day to register for classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Special Status Requests: ABD (All But Dissertation), LSS (Last Semester Status), RCL (Reduced Course Load)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Oct. 13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><i>Columbus Day Classes do not meet, offices are closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Oct. 14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Doctoral Candidates Only\u2013 Final date for submission of approved dissertation proposals for potential May graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Oct. 15<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for December graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nov. 11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><i>Veteran's Day - Classes do not meet, offices are closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Nov. 21<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Request to Schedule an Oral Defense form due to the Graduate School. Students are responsible to distribute defendable copies directly to faculty members. The Graduate School no longer requires submission of a hard defendable copy to our office.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nov. 26 - 30<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><i>Thanksgiving Recess - Classes do not meet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Last Day of Classes <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Programs of Study due for students admitted for the previous Fall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Final date for changes of grades, changes to Programs of Study, results of master\u2019s examination(s), results of comprehensive examination(s), etc. for potential December graduates to be received in the Graduate School for certification for December graduation. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Dec. 12<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Final date for potential December graduates to submit, in final, correctly formatted form, theses\/dissertations that have been successfully defended, and fully approved. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commencement\/\">December Commencement<\/a> (August 2025 &amp; December 2025 graduates eligible)<br \/>\n<i>Includes undergraduates and graduates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 31<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Spring Semester Reinstatement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-83\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-83\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong> Winter J Term 2026<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>J-Term classes begin; <i>Degrees cannot be conferred during J-term<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jan. 5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Master\u2019s Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved thesis proposals for potential May graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jan. 5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Doctoral\u00a0Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved dissertation proposals for potential August graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong> J-term last day of classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-80\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-80\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong> Spring 2026<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Admission Deferment requests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 21<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Classes Begin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 21<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/forms\/\">Leave of Absence requests<\/a> for Spring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jan. 23<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for PhD Students for May graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feb. 3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong> Last day to register for courses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feb. 3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Special Status Requests: ABD (All But Dissertation), LSS (Last Semester Status), RCL (Reduced Course Load)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feb. 6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Master's Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved thesis proposals for potential August graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Feb. 13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for Master's and Graduate Certificates for May graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feb. 27<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Doctoral Candidates Only\u2013 Final date for submission of approved dissertation proposals for potential December graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Summer Semester Reinstatement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mar. 16 - 22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong><i> Spring Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Mar. 27<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Request to Schedule an Oral Defense form due to the Graduate School. Students are responsible to distribute defendable copies directly to faculty members. The Graduate School no longer requires submission of a hard defendable copy to our office.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Apr. 17<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">CGS mandated date for Assistantship\/Fellowship Offers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Apr. 24<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Final date for potential May graduates to submit, in final, correctly formatted form, theses\/dissertations that have been successfully defended, and fully approved. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Apr. 29<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Last day of classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Apr. 29<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Programs of Study due for students admitted for Spring the prior year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Apr. 29<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Final date for changes of grades, changes to Programs of Study, results of master\u2019s examination(s), results of comprehensive examination(s), etc. for potential May graduates to be received in the Graduate School for certification for May graduation. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">All grades due for May graduation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 15-17<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Commencement, Tentative date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/section><section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>2026-2027<\/h1><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/academic-calendars\/2026-27\/aop-2026-27\/\" title=\"\">Accelerated Online Program Calendars 2026-2027<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-82\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-82\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\">Summer 2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Reinstatement and Admission Deferment requests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Classes begin (Sessions 1 + 3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jun. 1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Master\u2019s Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved thesis proposals for potential December graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jun. 5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for August graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jun. 22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Classes Begin, Session 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>July 19<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Request to Schedule an Oral Defense form due to the Graduate School. Students are responsible to distribute defendable copies directly to faculty members. The Graduate School no longer requires submission of a hard defendable copy to our office.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jul. 29<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Final date for changes of grades, changes to Programs of Study, results of master\u2019s examination(s), results of comprehensive examination(s), etc. to be received in the Graduate School for certification for August graduation. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jul. 31<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">All grades due for August graduation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Aug. 7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Final date for potential August graduates to submit, in final, correctly formatted form, theses\/dissertations that have been successfully defended, and fully approved. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-86\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-86\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 19<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New Student Orientation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 24<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Admission Deferment requests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 31<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TA Training:  Know Your Technology Tools - Brightspace Training (Virtual)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Teaching Assistant Training Workshop (In-person)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Classes Begin <br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/forms\/\">Leave of Absence requests<\/a> for Fall semester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Last day to register for classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Special Status Requests: ABD (All But Dissertation), LSS (Last Semester Status), RCL (Reduced Course Load)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Oct. 12<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><i>Columbus Day Classes do not meet, offices are closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Oct. 13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Doctoral Candidates Only\u2013 Final date for submission of approved dissertation proposals for potential May graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Oct. 14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for December graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nov. 11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><i>Veteran's Day - Classes do not meet, offices are closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Nov. 20<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Request to Schedule an Oral Defense form due to the Graduate School. Students are responsible to distribute defendable copies directly to faculty members. The Graduate School no longer requires submission of a hard defendable copy to our office.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nov. 26 - 29<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><i>Thanksgiving Recess - Classes do not meet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 12<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commencement\/\">TENTATIVE December Commencement<\/a> (August 2026 &amp; December 2026 graduates eligible)<br \/>\n<i>Includes undergraduates and graduates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Last Day of Classes <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Programs of Study due for students admitted for the previous Fall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Final date for changes of grades, changes to Programs of Study, results of master\u2019s examination(s), results of comprehensive examination(s), etc. for potential December graduates to be received in the Graduate School for certification for December graduation. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Dec. 18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Final date for potential December graduates to submit, in final, correctly formatted form, theses\/dissertations that have been successfully defended, and fully approved. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 31<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Spring Semester Reinstatement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-85\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-85\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong> Winter J Term 2027<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>J-Term classes begin; <i>Degrees cannot be conferred during J-term<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jan. 4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Master\u2019s Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved thesis proposals for potential May graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jan. 4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Doctoral\u00a0Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved dissertation proposals for potential August graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong> J-term last day of classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-87\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-87\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong> Spring 2027<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Admission Deferment requests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 26<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Classes Begin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 26<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/forms\/\">Leave of Absence requests<\/a> for Spring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jan. 29<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for PhD Students for May graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feb. 8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong> Last day to register for courses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feb. 8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Special Status Requests: ABD (All But Dissertation), LSS (Last Semester Status), RCL (Reduced Course Load)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feb. 12<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Master's Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved thesis proposals for potential August graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Feb. 19<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for Master's and Graduate Certificates for May graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mar. 5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Doctoral Candidates Only\u2013 Final date for submission of approved dissertation proposals for potential December graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mar. 22-28<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong><i> Spring Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Apr. 2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Request to Schedule an Oral Defense form due to the Graduate School. Students are responsible to distribute defendable copies directly to faculty members. The Graduate School no longer requires submission of a hard defendable copy to our office.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Apr. 16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">CGS mandated date for Assistantship\/Fellowship Offers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Apr. 23<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Final date for potential May graduates to submit, in final, correctly formatted form, theses\/dissertations that have been successfully defended, and fully approved. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Last day of classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Programs of Study due for students admitted for Spring the prior year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Final date for changes of grades, changes to Programs of Study, results of master\u2019s examination(s), results of comprehensive examination(s), etc. for potential May graduates to be received in the Graduate School for certification for May graduation. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Summer Semester Reinstatement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">All grades due for May graduation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 21-23<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Commencement, Tentative date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/section><section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>2027-2028<\/h1><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/academic-calendars\/2027-28\/aop-2027-28\/\" title=\"\">Accelerated Online Program Calendars 2027-2028<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-89\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-89\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Fall 2027<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 17<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New Student Orientation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aug. 23<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Admission Deferment requests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Teaching Assistant Training Workshop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Classes Begin <br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/forms\/\">Leave of Absence requests<\/a> for Fall semester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 20<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Last day to register for classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sep. 20<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Special Status Requests: ABD (All But Dissertation), LSS (Last Semester Status), RCL (Reduced Course Load)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Oct. 11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><i>Columbus Day Classes do not meet, offices are closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Oct. 12<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Doctoral Candidates Only\u2013 Final date for submission of approved dissertation proposals for potential May graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Oct. 13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for December graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nov. 11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><i>Veteran's Day - Classes do not meet, offices are closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Nov. 19<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Request to Schedule an Oral Defense form due to the Graduate School. Students are responsible to distribute defendable copies directly to faculty members. The Graduate School no longer requires submission of a hard defendable copy to our office.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nov. 24 - 28<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><i>Thanksgiving Recess - Classes do not meet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commencement\/\">TENTATIVE December Commencement<\/a> (August 2027 &amp; December 2027 graduates eligible)<br \/>\n<i>Includes undergraduates and graduates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Last Day of Classes <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Programs of Study due for students admitted for the previous Fall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Final date for changes of grades, changes to Programs of Study, results of master\u2019s examination(s), results of comprehensive examination(s), etc. for potential December graduates to be received in the Graduate School for certification for December graduation. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Dec. 17<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Final date for potential December graduates to submit, in final, correctly formatted form, theses\/dissertations that have been successfully defended, and fully approved. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME CAN BE GRANTED.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dec. 31<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Spring Semester Reinstatement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-91\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-91\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong> Winter J Term 2028<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>J-Term classes begin; <i>Degrees cannot be conferred during J-term<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jan. 10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Master\u2019s Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved thesis proposals for potential May graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jan. 10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Doctoral\u00a0Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved dissertation proposals for potential August graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 21<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong> J-term last day of classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-90\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-90\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong> Spring 2028<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Admission Deferment requests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Classes Begin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jan. 25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/forms\/\">Leave of Absence requests<\/a> for Spring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Jan. 28<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for PhD Students for May graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feb. 7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong> Last day to register for courses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feb. 7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deadline for Special Status Requests: ABD (All But Dissertation), LSS (Last Semester Status), RCL (Reduced Course Load)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feb. 11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Master's Candidates Only- Final date for submission of approved thesis proposals for potential August graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Feb. 18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Nominations for Master's and Graduate Certificates for May graduation due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mar. 3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Doctoral Candidates Only\u2013 Final date for submission of approved dissertation proposals for potential December graduates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mar. 20-24<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong><i> Spring Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Mar. 31<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Request to Schedule an Oral Defense form due to the Graduate School. 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