ACADEMICS
Riyadh Campus Academic Calendar and Course Schedules
The Academic Calendar lists key dates for each semester, including breaks, holidays, exams, etc. Prospective students and parents can also browse the course schedules to get an idea of the courses that are available in upcoming semesters.
Undergraduate Course Schedules
FALL 2026 INFORMATION COMING SOON
Course schedules are subject to change.
Graduate Course Schedules
FALL 2026 INFORMATION COMING SOON
Course schedules are subject to change.
Riyadh Campus Academic Calendar, 2026-2027
Updated March 2026. Subject to change.
Fall 2026 - Full Semester Calendar
August 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First-year & Transfer Student Move-in | Wednesday, August 19 |
| Registration; Returning Student Move-In | Thursday, August 20 |
| Term Start | Monday, August 24 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, August 24 |
| Open Drop/Add Deadline Refund Policy |
Monday, August 31 |
| P/F Grade Election Deadline | Monday, August 31 |
September 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Labor Day (No Classes) | Monday, September 7 |
October 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Midterm Grades Due |
Friday, October 9 |
| Fall Break (No Classes) | Monday, October 19 - Tuesday, October 20 |
| Course Withdrawal Deadline | Friday, October 30 |
| Incomplete Grade Request Period | Saturday, October 31 - Wednesday, December 9 |
November 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) | Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29 |
| Residence Halls Close (Thanksgiving Break) | Tuesday, November 24 at 10 p.m. |
| Residence Halls Re-Open | Sunday, November 29 at 12 p.m. |
December 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Reading Days (No Classes) | Tuesday, December 8 — Wednesday, December 9 |
| Exams | Thursday, December 10 — Wednesday, December 16 |
| End Term | Wednesday, December 16 |
| Residence Halls Close (Winter Break) | Wednesday, December 16 at 10 p.m. |
| Grades Due | Sunday, December 20 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner. |
Spring 2027 - Full Semester Calendar
January 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First Year & Transfer Move-In | Monday, January 18 |
| Registration; Returning Student Move-In | Sunday, January 17 at 12 p.m. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes) | Monday, January 18 |
| Term Start | Wednesday, January 20 |
| Classes Begin | Wednesday, January 20 |
| Open Drop/Add Deadline Refund Policy |
Wednesday, January 27 |
| P/F Grade Election Deadline | Wednesday, January 27 |
March 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Midterm Grades Due | Friday, March 5 |
| Residence Halls Close | Friday, March 12 at 10 p.m. |
| Spring Break (No Classes) | Sunday, March 14 — Sunday, March 21 |
| Residence Halls Re-Open | Sunday, March 21 at 12 p.m. |
| Course Withdrawal Deadline Refund Policy |
Friday, March 26 |
| Incomplete Grade Request Period | Saturday, March 27 - Wednesday, May 5 |
May 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Reading Day (No Classes) | Wednesday, May 5 |
| Exams | Thursday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 12 |
| End Term | Wednesday, May 12 |
| Residence Halls Close (Summer Break) For Students not Participating in Commencement | Wednesday, May 12 at 10 p.m. |
| Spring Commencement | Date TBD |
| Grades due | Sunday, May 16 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner. |