UCR Academic Calendar 2026-2027
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The academic calendar lists the dates of important academic occasions that take place each academic year and is used by students, teachers, staff, families, and outside organizations as a planning tool and information source. The academic schedule is released once a year, however it is always subject to change.
University of California, Riverside is a public institution that was founded in 1954. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,903 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 1,200 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. University of California, Riverside’s ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #76. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,692; out-of-state tuition and fees are $46,266.
UCR is one of 10 schools in the University of California system and was the official UC Citrus Experiment Station before becoming a university. In the years since, faculty researchers have bred several new types of fruit, including the Melogold grapefruit and the Golden Nugget orange. Today, the university offers well-regarded graduate programs through the Bourns College of Engineering and Graduate School of Education. Notable alumni include Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Steve Breen, best-selling mystery novel author Elizabeth George and Nobel Prize-winning chemist Richard Schrock.
First Day of Class
Table of Interests
| FALL 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 | SUMMER 2026 | FALL 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First day of the quarter | Sept. 22, 2025 | Jan. 2, 2026 | Mar. 25, 2026 | Jun. 22, 2026 | Sept. 21, 2026 |
| First day of instruction | Sept. 25, 2025 | Jan. 5, 2026 | Mar. 30, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Sept. 24, 2026 |
Registration
| FALL 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 | SUMMER 2026 | FALL 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule of Classes is online | May 8, 2025 | Oct. 23, 2025 | Jan. 29, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | May 7, 2026 |
| Enrollment appointments viewable in R’Web | May 13, 2025 | Oct. 28, 2025 | Feb. 3, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | May 12, 2026 |
| First pass for continuing UNDERGRADUATE student registration | May 19-Jun. 27, 2025 | Nov. 3-Dec. 1, 2025 | Feb. 9 – Mar. 3, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | May 18 – Jun. 26, 2026 |
| UNDERGRADUATE READMITTED students register | TBD | N/A | N/A | See Summer Sessions | TBD |
| Continuing GRADUATE students register | May 19-Oct. 10, 2025 | Nov. 3, 2025-Jan. 16, 2026 | Feb. 9 – April 10, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | May 18 – Oct. 9, 2026 |
| New GRADUATE students register | Jun. 30-Oct. 10, 2025 | N/A | N/A | See Summer Sessions | Jun. 29 – Oct. 9, 2026 |
| New TRANSFER students register | TBD | TBD | N/A | See Summer Sessions | TBD |
| Second pass begins at 9:00 a.m. UNDERGRADUATE 17 unit maximum load lifted | Sept. 8-Oct. 10, 2025 (On Sept. 8, registration closes between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.) | Dec. 2, 2025-Jan. 16, 2026 (On Dec. 2, registration closes between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. – 2nd pass opens at 9:00 a.m.) | Mar. 4 – Apr. 10, 2026 (On Mar. 4, registration closes between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. – 2nd pass opens at 9:00 a.m. | See Summer Sessions | Sept. 8 – Oct. 9, 2026 (On Sept. 8, registration closes between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. – 2nd pass opens at 9:00 a.m.) |
| For registration deadlines, see Last Day section. |
Payment and Disbursement
| FALL 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 | SUMMER 2026 | FALL2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statement of Account (shows fees, tuition and projected student aid) for enrolled students only; available in R’Web. | mid-August 2025 | mid-November 2025 | mid-February 2026 | See Summer Sessions | mid-August 2026 |
| Fee payment deadline for UNDERGRADUATE students Cashier’s Office payments and Drop Box payments are due by 3 p.m. | Sept. 15, 2025 | Dec. 15, 2025 | Mar. 16, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Sept. 15, 2026 |
| Grace period ends for UNDERGRADUATE students to pay outstanding fees. If you do not pay your fees, you may be assessed a $45 Administrative Tuition Processing Fee, and may be removed from your courses. | Sept. 22, 2025 | Dec. 22, 2025 | Mar. 23, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Sept. 22, 2026 |
| Fee payment deadline for GRADUATE and MEDICAL students Cashier’s Office payments and Drop Box payments are due by 3 p.m. R’Web payments due by 4 p.m. Enrollment for Financial Aid qualification and disbursement must be completed by 4 p.m. | Sept. 25, 2025 | Jan. 5, 2026 | Mar. 30, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Sept. 24, 2026 |
| Grace period ends for GRADUATE and MEDICAL students to pay outstanding fees. If you do not pay your fees, you may be assessed a $45 Administrative Tuition Processing Fee. | Oct. 2, 2025 | Jan. 12, 2026 | Apr. 6, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Student aid refunds disbursed (by direct deposit or mail) by Student Business Services Office | Sept. 22, 2025 | Jan. 5, 2026 | Mar. 30, 2026 | Sept. 24, 2026 |
Last Day to:
| FALL 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 | SUMMER 2026 | FALL 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for UNDERGRADUATES to apply for readmission | Jun. 23, 2025 | Sept. 25, 2025 | Jan. 5, 2026 | N/A | Jun. 22, 2026 |
| Last day for GRADUATE students to apply for readmission | See Graduate Division | See Graduate Division | See Graduate Division | See Graduate Division | See Graduate Division |
| Last day to mail payment for tuition/fees to allow for processing time. Postmarks not considered. For payment deadlines see the Payment and Disbursement section. | Aug. 30, 2025 | Dec. 1, 2025 | Mar. 2, 2026 | N/A | Sept. 1, 2026 |
| Last day to add/drop courses in R’Web (no fee) without a “W” appearing on your transcript. See When To Register for R’Web availability. | Oct. 10, 2025 | Jan. 16, 2026 | Apr. 10, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Oct. 9, 2026 |
| Last day for UNDERGRADUATES to get dean approval to enroll in 10 or fewer units (and reduced tuition). Part-Time Fee Waivers are due at NOON. | Oct. 10, 2025 | Jan. 16, 2026 | Apr. 10, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Oct. 9, 2026 |
| Last day to add a course without dean approval (no fee). Enrollment Adjustment Forms are due at NOON. | Oct. 17, 2025 | Jan. 23, 2026 | Apr. 17, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Oct. 16, 2026 |
| Last day to submit an Enrollment Adjustment Form with no fee | Oct. 17, 2025 | Jan. 23, 2026 | Apr. 17, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Oct. 16, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from a course ($4 Fee). Enrollment Adjustment Forms are due at NOON. | Nov. 7, 2025 | Fe. 13, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | See Summer Sessions, includes important Summer Sessions 2025 deadline changes | Nov. 6, 2026 |
| Last day to change grading basis or variable units ($4 fee). Enrollment Adjustment Forms are due at NOON. | Nov. 21, 2025 | Feb. 27, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | See Summer Sessions, includes important Summer Sessions 2025 deadline changes | Nov. 20, 2026 |
| Last day of instruction | Dec. 5, 2025 | Mar. 13, 2026 | Jun. 5, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Dec. 4, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from UCR for the full term | Dec. 5, 2025 | Mar. 13, 2026 | Jun. 5, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Dec. 4, 2026 |
| Last day to complete work in order to remove an incomplete grade from the prior quarter | Dec. 12, 2025 | Mar. 20, 2026 | Jun. 12, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Last day of the quarter | Dec. 12, 2025 | Mar. 20, 2026 | Jun. 12, 2026 | Sept. 12 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
Finals and Grades
| FALL 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 | SUMMER 2026 | FALL 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final examinations | Sat. Dec. 6; Mon. – Fri. Dec. 8-12, 2025 | Sat. Mar. 14; Mon. – Fri., Mar. 16-20, 2026 | Sat. Jun. 6; Mon. – Fri., Jun., 8-12 | See Summer Sessions | Sat., Dec. 5; Mon. – Fri., Dec. 7-11, 2026 |
| Grades available on R’Web | Jan. 5, 2026 | Mar. 30, 2026 | Jun. 22, 2026 | See Summer Sessions | Jan. 4, 2027 |
UCR Holiday and Closure Calendar
| FALL 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 | SUMMER 2026 | FALL 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic and Administrative Holidays and Closures | Nov. 11, 2025 Nov. 27-28, 2025 Dec. 24, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026 | Jan. 19, 2026 Feb. 16, 2026 | Mar. 27, 2026 May 25, 2026 Jun. 19, 2026 | Jun. 19, 2026 Jul. 3, 2026 Sept. 7, 2026 | Nov. 11, 2026 Nov. 26-27, 2026 Dec. 24, 2026-Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Student Winter Break | Dec. 13, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Dec. 12, 2026-Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Student Spring Break | N/A | N/A | Mar. 23-27, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Commencement (dates subject to change; check website for updates) | N/A | N/A | Jun. 15-16, 2026 | N/A | N/A |





