University of California Riverside Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Riverside, California
Public | Quarter System | ~27000 Students
Looking for important University of California, Riverside academic calendar dates? Below you'll find registration periods, semester information, finals, commencement, and other resources.
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School Facts Card
School's Name
University of California, Riverside
School's City
Riverside
School's State
California
School Semester System
Quarter
School's Enrollment
27000
School's Type
Public
Important Academic Dates
Fall Semester
Fall Semester Begins
September 23, 2026
Fall Add/Drop Deadline
October 8, 2026
Fall Withdrawal Deadline
October 15, 2026
Fall Finals Week Start Date
December 4, 2026
Fall Finals Week End Date
December 10, 2026
Spring Semester
Spring Semester Begins
March 28, 2027
Spring Add/Drop Deadline
April 8, 2027
Spring Break Start Date
March 21, 2027
Spring Break End Date
March 26, 2027
Spring Withdrawal Deadline
April 16, 2027
Spring Finals Week Start Date
June 4, 2027
Spring Finals Week End Date
June 10, 2027
Other Important Dates
Commencement Date
University of California, Riverside
Summer Semester Begins
Riverside
University Overview
The University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) is a public research university located in Riverside, California. The university is known for programs in engineering, business, computer science, agriculture, environmental sciences, education, and the humanities. UC Riverside emphasizes research, innovation, experiential learning, and community engagement. The university follows the quarter system with Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. The Office of the Registrar publishes official academic calendars with important dates for instruction, enrollment, holidays, final examinations, and commencement.
Semester Overview
Fall Semester
The Fall 2026 quarter begins on September 21, 2026, with instruction beginning on September 24, 2026. Students should review enrollment deadlines, add/drop periods, holidays, and final examination schedules before classes begin.
Spring Semester
The Winter 2027 quarter begins on January 4, 2027, with instruction beginning the same day. Students should monitor enrollment deadlines, academic requirements, and important administrative dates throughout the quarter.
The Spring 2027 quarter begins on March 24, 2027, with instruction beginning on March 29, 2027. Students should prepare for enrollment, spring break, academic deadlines, and final examinations.
Summer Semester
UC Riverside offers multiple Summer Sessions with varying lengths and schedules. Students can use Summer Sessions to accelerate degree completion, satisfy prerequisites, or explore additional coursework outside the regular academic year.
Registration Overview
Enrollment appointments are available through R'Web before each quarter. Students should review their enrollment appointment, meet with academic advisors, and register as soon as their enrollment window opens to improve access to required courses.
Finals Overview
Fall 2026 final examinations are scheduled for December 5 and December 7 through December 11, 2026. Winter 2027 final examinations take place on March 13 and March 15 through March 19, 2027, while Spring 2027 finals are scheduled for June 5 and June 7 through June 11, 2027.
Graduation Overview
Spring 2027 commencement ceremonies are scheduled for June 11 through June 14, 2027. Students planning to graduate should verify degree requirements, application deadlines, and commencement information through the Office of the Registrar.
What Actually Works
Add every important academic deadline to one calendar
Review every course syllabus during the first week
Meet with your academic advisor before enrollment
Enroll as soon as your appointment opens
Begin preparing for final exams before finals week
Check the official academic calendar regularly for updates
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the official University of California Riverside academic calendar?
The UC Merced Office of the Registrar publishes official academic calendars with semester dates, registration periods, holidays, final examinations, and commencement information.
Does UC Riverside use semesters or quarters?
UC Riverside follows the quarter system with Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms.
Does UC Riverside offer Summer Sessions?
Yes. UC Riverside offers multiple Summer Sessions with varying schedules and course lengths, allowing students to earn credits outside the regular academic year.
Why should I check the UC Riverside academic calendar throughout the year?
Reviewing the academic calendar regularly helps students stay informed about enrollment appointments, add/drop periods, withdrawal deadlines, holidays, final examinations, commencement, and other important academic milestones.
Final Thoughts
The University of California Riverside academic calendar is more than a schedule of important dates. It helps students coordinate coursework, research, enrollment, internships, and graduation throughout the academic year. Reviewing it regularly can help you stay organized and avoid missing important academic deadlines.
Important Note
Academic calendars may change because of administrative updates or unforeseen circumstances. Always use the official UC Riverside academic calendar as the final authority for quarter dates, examination schedules, commencement, and other important academic deadlines.
