Important Dates

As you embark on your educational journey with us, staying informed about important dates that shape your experience is essential. From application deadlines and registration periods to key academic milestones such as exams and graduation ceremonies, this section of our website provides you with all the essential dates you need to mark on your calendar.

Fall 2025 New Students

Month	Day	Week	Activity/Event
August	1-25		Placement Tests / Continuing Student Registration
August	1-25		New Student Course Registration
August	28		New Student Orientation
September	1	Week 1	First day of Class
September	1-7	Week 1	Week 1
September	4		Prophet’s Birthday*
September	8-14	Week 2	Week 2
September	15		AURAK Admissions Application Deadline
September	15		Last day to Add/Drop
September	15-21	Week 3	Week 3
September	22-28	Week 4	Week 4
September	29		Census Date for Fall 2025
September	29-Oct 5	Week 5	Week 5
October	6-12	Week 6	Week 6
October	13-19	Week 7	Week 7
October	20-26	Week 8	Week 8
October	27		Mid-Term Grades Report Due
October	27-Nov 2	Week 9	Week 9
November	3		The last date to withdraw from a course with a grade of “W”
November	3		Advisement Begins for Spring 2026
November	3-9	Week 10	Week 10
November	10		Early Registration for the Spring 2026 Semester begins.
November	10-16	Week 11	Week 11
November	17-23	Week 12	Week 12
November	24-30	Week 13	Week 13
December	1		UAE Commemoration Day
December	2-3		UAE National Day
December	1-7	Week 14	Week 14
December	1-21		Student Course Evaluations
December	8-14	Week 15
December	12		Last Day of Classes for Undergraduate Programs
December	13-19	Week 16	Final Examination Period for Undergraduate Programs
December	14		Last Day of Classes for Graduate Programs
December	20-21		Final Examination Period for Graduate Programs
December	25		Grades and Student Course Evaluation Results Available
December	22-Jan 11		Winter Break
February	2		Deadline for Grade Appeal for courses completed in Fall 2025

Spring 2026 New Student

Month	Day	Week	Activity/Event
January	5		Deadline for Continuing Students to Complete Registration for Spring 2026 Semester without Late Registration Fee
January	5-12		Continuing Advising & Registration for Returning Students
January	8		Placement Tests Begin
January	8		New Student Registration Begins
January	8		New Student Orientation
January	9		New Faculty Orientation
January	12		First day of Class
January	12-18	Week 1	Week 1
January	19-25	Week 2	Week 2
January	26		AURAK Admissions Application Deadline
January	26		Last day to Add/Drop
January	26-Feb 1	Week 3	Week 3
February	2-8	Week 4	Week 4
February	9		Census Date for Spring
February	9-15	Week 5	Week 5
February	16-22	Week 6	Week 6
February	23-Mar 1	Week 7	Week 7
March	2-8	Week 8	Week 8
March	9		Mid-Term Grades Report Due
March	9-15	Week 9	Week 9
March	16		The last date to withdraw from a course with grade of “W”
March	16-22	Week 10	Week 10
March	18-20		Eid Al-Fitr*
March	23-29	Week 11	Week 11
March	30-Apr 5	Week 12	Week 12
April	6-12		Spring Break
April	13		Classes Resume
April	13		Fall 2026 Advisement Begins
April	13-19	Week 13	Week 13
April	20		Summer 2026 Registration begins – Early Registration Fall 2026
April	20-26	Week 14	Week 14
April	20-May 10		Student Course Evaluation
April	27-May 3	Week 15	Week 15
May	1		Last Day of Classes for Undergraduate Programs
May	2-8		Final Examination Period Undergraduate Programs
May	3		Last Day of Classes for Graduate Programs
May	9-10	Week 16	Final Examination Period Graduate Programs
May	14		Grades and Student Course Evaluation Results Available
May	May 15		Graduation Date for Spring 2026
June	4		Deadline - Grade Appeal for courses completed Spring 2026

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Last Updated: 26 Jul 2025

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