Campus-Wide Events for 25/26
This list was compiled as of August 6, 2025 and was last revised on November 3, 2025. Dates are subject to change.
Present–May 2026
- Fall Open House, Saturday, November 1
- First Gen Day Celebration, Wednesday, November 5
- Veterans Day Observance Events, Monday, November 10
- Grad Studies Expo, Wednesday, November 19
- Gerald’s Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, November 20
- Emeriti, Tenure & Promotion Recognition, Friday, November 21
- Last Day of Classes, Saturday, December 6
- Late Night Breakfast, Monday, December 8
- Faculty and Staff Holiday Party, Monday, December 15
- Spring Orientation, Wednesday, January 7
- Grad Expo, TBD
- Nursing Pinning, Wednesday, January 14
- Spring Orientation, Thursday, January 15
- First Day of Classes, January 20
- WinterFest, Saturday, February 21
- Retirement and Service Recognition Celebration, TBD
- Spring Break, March 7–15
- Accepted Students Day, Saturday, March 28
- Grad Fest, Wednesday, April 8
- RIC Day at the State House, March 19
- Cap & Gown Convocation, Wednesday, April 29
- Block Party, Friday, May 1
- Medical Imaging Pinning, TBD
- Last Day of Classes, Monday, May 4
- Late Night Breakfast, Tuesday, May 5
- Nursing Pinning, Wednesday, May 13
- Advanced Degree Commencement, Thursday, May 14
- Baccalaureate Commencement, Saturday, May 16
Other resources include Academic Calendar, Administrative Calendar, Events Calendar, Athletics Calendar, Box Office, Art Exhibitions, Heritage Months. Updated calendars will be released in January and July.