THE HOME STRETCH!
The semester is winding down, you got this!
Important Spring 2026 Dates
Monday, May 4, 2026: Last day of Classes
Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Last day to fully withdraw from the university
May 7-13, 2026: Final Exam Period
Important Summer 2026 Dates
Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Summer Session I begins
Monday, July 6, 2026: Summer Session II begins
Wednesday, August 19, 2026: Summer Session ends
Important Fall 2026 Dates
Tuesday, September 1, 2026: First day of classes (Add/Drop begins)
Thursday, October 1, 2026: Spring 2027 internship approval begins (must have 90 credits or more by the start of Spring 2027)
Tuesday, October 21, 2026: Second Seven Week Courses begin
Friday, October 30, 2026: Last day to initiate approval for a Spring 2027 internship.
November 27-November 29, 2026: Thanksgiving Recess
Thursday, December 10, 2026: Last day of Classes
December 15-22, 2026: Final Exam Period
You can learn more about all important dates at the Academic Calendar here: https://nbregistrar.rutgers.edu/undergrad/f25ugcal.htm
Academic Advising
It is strongly recommended that you meet with an advisor at least once a year.
You can find advising options here: https://kines.rutgers.edu/academics/academic-advising.
You can contact your academic services office, and they can assist you with questions about your course registration. The Academic Services offices are as follows:
SAS: https://sasundergrad.rutgers.edu/contact-us
SEBS: https://sebs.rutgers.edu/academics/
Students have the option of emailing, calling, or using the Live Chat option
For course registration questions specific to the Department of Kinesiology and Health courses, please email
Declaration Meetings - Exercise Science or Sport Management Major
Students who wish to declare a major in Exercise Science or Sport Management must: have completed a minimum of 1 semester at Rutgers University-New Brunswick with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. First Semester Transfer Students are eligible to declare if they have transferred into Rutgers University-New Brunswick with a minimum of 15 credits.
If you are interested in declaring your major this semester, you must attend a declaration meeting. Declaration Meetings will be done virtually through Zoom, and you can find upcoming dates listed here: https://kines.rutgers.edu/academics/academic-advising.
You will want to be declared in our major program by the end of your sophomore year, and meet with our advisor, to ensure that you are on track for your graduation date.
Remember, some courses (Functional Human Anatomy) will open to declared majors first, or will be only for declared majors, so make sure you declare if you need those courses next semester!
Sport Management Majors
Students in the Sport Management major may notice that Sport Sociology 01:955:305 will not be offered again in Fall 2026. Any student that would like to complete that requirement during the Fall 2026 term can register for Sociology of Sport 01:920:248.
If you take the Sociology of Sport 01:920:248, please be sure to email
Additional reminder, it is not possible to complete a major concentration in a single semester. All concentrations for this major have one Fall only course and one Spring only course.
If you declared as a May 2027 graduation date, you must ensure that you have already completed or get enrolled in the Fall only courses listed here:
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- Finance in Sport 01:955:406 (Marketing and Revenue Concentration)
- Coaching Theory and Technique 01:955:226 (Coaching Concentration)
- Event Management and Sponsorship in Sport 01:955:333 (Administration and Events Concentration)
Exercise Science Majors
The major in Exercise Science will be moving to an updated curriculum in Fall 2026. If you are already declared in the Exercise Science major, this will not impact you as you will remain on the curriculum that was set at the time you declared (which you can confirm in Degree Navigator).
If you are not already declared in the Exercise Science major, we highly recommend attending a declaration meeting in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 to ensure you do not need to take the new coursework. The new curriculum will have a new Foundations of Exercise Science 01:377:111 for 3 credits. Principles of Healthy Lifestyles 01:377:205 was also removed from the major curriculum and transitioned to a major elective course.
You can find the upcoming Declaration Meeting dates here: http://kines.rutgers.edu/academics/academic-advising.
If you are a May 2027 graduation date in the Exercise Science major, please ensure that you have already completed or get enrolled in the courses Exercise Physiology 01:377:370 and the lab 01:377:371 for Fall 2026. As a reminder, Exercise Physiology 01:377:370 and the lab 01:377:371 are pre-requisite courses for Exercise Testing and Prescription 01:377:410.
Mandatory Senior Year Internship
Approval for internships occur the semester prior to enrollment in the course as follows:
Spring Internships - Must get approval in October
Summer or Fall Internships- Must get approval in February
All students with a May 2027 graduation date that have not completed or are not currently enrolled in internship for the Fall 2026 semester, set an alarm on your phone for October 1, 2026 to visit our website and join the Canvas page to get approval for Spring 2027 internship here: https://kines.rutgers.edu/undergraduateinternships.
If you do not join the Canvas page by Friday October 30, 2026, you will not be able to complete an internship in Spring 2027 and are no longer eligible for an May 2027 graduation date.
Student Resources
Department of Kinesiology and Health
For syllabus information, please go to: https://kines.rutgers.edu/syllabi.
To keep informed, annually review the Undergraduate Program Handbook.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @rukinesadvising for important news and updates!
Rutgers Learning Centers can help students with tutoring for specific course subjects, help students establish study groups, and provide access to academic coaching that can improve time management skills. https://learningcenters.rutgers.edu/.
Rutgers CAPS provides students with mental health support services. The services include crisis intervention, individual therapy, group therapy, a wide variety of workshops, alcohol and other drug assistance programs, psychiatric care (medication management), and community referrals. https://health.rutgers.edu/medical-and-counselingservices/counseling-services.
Rutgers Office of Off-Campus Living & Community Initiatives provides resources to help students with basic needs including food insecurity, housing insecurity, and campus safety. https://ruoffcampus.rutgers.edu/ .
Rutgers Recreation facilitates opportunities to foster self-discovery through workout classes, wellness recommendations and certification opportunities. https://recreation.rutgers.edu/.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @rukinesadvising for important news and updates.
Good luck with your finals and have a wonderful summer!