2024-2025 School Year

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This calendar is for Arch planning purposes only and dates are subject to change. Refer to the Institute Academic Calendar for all general dates and deadlines at: info.rpi.edu/registrar/academic-calendar

August
28 | Fall Classes Begin

September
08 | Global E3 Spring 2025 Study Abroad Program Deadline
15 | Spring 2025 Study Abroad Program Deadline
26–27 | NSBE & SHPE Career Fair

October
01 | FAFSA Form available for 2025-26 Academic Year
15 | Non-Affiliated Study Abroad Program Deadline for RPI,
Confirm with program provider for deadlines
1-31 | Arch Discovery Sessions (visit the-arch.rpi.edu)

November
01 | Apply for FAFSA
4-22 | Spring Registration Begins
Register for ADMN 1030 Career Exploration Course

December
10 | Last Day of Classes
31 | FAFSA Filing for 2025-26 Academic Year

January
06 | Classes Resume
Early Arch Applications Open
Archway Applications Open (Former Exception Process)
Semester-Away Selection via SIS Begins
27 | Arch Summer Housing Applications Opens
29 | Arch Semester-Away Reflection Celebration

February
12 | Spring Career Fair
14 | Arch Housing Applications Closes
22 | Global E3 Fall 2026 Study Abroad Program Deadline

March
01 | FAFSA Awards Posted
10 | Summer Course Registration Opens
15 | Fall 2026 Study Abroad Programs Deadline
31 | Archway Application Closes (Former Exception Process)

April
01 | Arch Summer Term Billing Available to Students
Non-Affiliated Study Abroad Program Deadline for RPI,
Confirm with program provider for deadlines
25 | Arch Summer Tuition and Fees Due

May
05 | Archway Process for Approved Experiences Close
18 | Arch Move-In
19 | Arch Summer Term Classes Begin - Summer I and II
Arch Kick-Off Event, ’86 Field, 12–2 p.m.
27 | Summer II Add/Drop Deadline Without a W

June
02 | Summer I Add/Drop Deadline Without a W
27 | Last Day of Summer Session II
30 | Summer Break Begins

July
04 | Summer Break Ends
07 | Summer Session III Begins
14 | Summer III Add/Drop Deadline Without a W
16 | The Arch Mid-Summer Celebration

August
15 | Summer Term Last Day of Classes, Summer I and III
16 | Residential Move-Out