April

April is a key time for students to shift their focus from midterms to final projects, exams, and wrapping up the academic year. In this month’s edition, we’ve gathered important updates on commencement, course registration, and upcoming campus events to help you and your student stay on track during these busy final weeks.

Fall 2026 Course Registration

Fall Registration is now open! If your student has not registered already, have them check their time ticket and encourage them to do so. If your student needs any assistance with registration or course selection, they are welcome to reach out to their academic advisor or the Center for Student Success rmu.edu/css.

Summer 2026 course registration is open now as well for students who may wish to explore available options. Summer can also be a great time for your student to do relevant work, internship, and/or volunteer experience in his/her field of study. Encourage your student to share his/her summer plans with their advisor as well. Our goal is to help our students to finalize their summer and fall plans prior to departing campus at the end of this semester.

Upcoming Events

  • Sunday, April 6th - April 10th
    Mental Health Week

    Presented by Thrive, Mental Health Week offers weeklong events promoting mental wellbeing and overall wellness. Thrive is a student-led organization in conjunction with the counseling center to present important themes and promote wellness within the RMU Community.
    • Tuesday, April 7th (1-3pm) - Bust the Stigma
      • Learn how you can eliminate the stigma around mental health.
    • Wednesday, April 8th (1-3pm)- Paws and Relax
      • Lower your anxiety with free massages and therapy dogs.
    • Thursday, April 9th (1-3pm)- Myth Busters
      • Test your knowledge on the warning signs of depression and learn how to prevent suicide
    • Friday, April 10th (6-9pm)- Better Together Social
      • A celebration of mental health and togetherness
    To learn more about mental health resources at RMU, click here.

  • Sunday, April 12th - April 17th
    Greek Week

    Greek Week is an annual campus tradition that brings fraternities and sororities together for a week of friendly competition, service projects, and social events that promote leadership, philanthropy, and school spirit. The highlight of the week is Airband, a campus-favorite dance and lip-sync battle. If your student is interested in Greek Life at RMU, click here for more information.

  • Friday, April 17th
    AIRBAND - 7:30 p.m.
    UPMC Events Center Arena

    Airband is the highlight and closing event of Greek Week. This high-energy competition features our Fraternities and Sororities performing choreographed medleys to popular hits. Just take a look!

  • Wednesday, April 22nd
    Grad Fair - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Nicholson 4th Floor Rotunda Area - Adjacent to Solution Central

    Students can stop by to pick up their regalia, visit with vendors and take pictures with their fellow soon to be graduates. Drinks/snacks provided. Regalia can be ordered here. While the deadline to pick up regalia at RMU has passed, the deadline to ship regalia to your home address is April 17th.

  • Friday, May 15th and May 16th
    Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
    UPMC Events Center

    • May 15th at 4:00 p.m. - Graduate Ceremony (Master's and Doctoral Degrees) Doors open at 2:30pm
    • May 16th at 10:00 a.m. - Undergraduate Ceremony (Bachelor’s Degrees) Doors open at 8:30am

    We are excited to celebrate our students receiving their Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees at Spring Commencement. For detailed information click here.

    • Important Dates

    April 3rd: Spring Holiday - No Classes. Administrative offices closed.
    April 6th - April 10th: Mental Health Week Presented by Thrive
    April 17th: Regalia deadline for home delivery plus shipping fees
    April 22nd: Grad Fair
    May 1st: PA Residents FAFSA deadline, must file to be eligible for a PA State Grant
    May 4th: Last Day of Classes
    May 5th - May 8th: Finals Week
    May 8th: Second 8-week Session Ends
    May 9th: Summer Move Out - Residence Halls Close by 5pm (except for graduates)
    May 11th - May 14th: Senior Week
    May 15th: Graduate Commencement
    May 16th: Undergraduate Commencement

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    Here at RMU, You’ll be UNSTOPPABLE

    Do you know a current high school senior who is thinking about attending RMU? Encourage them to reach out! Call us at 800-762-0097 or request information online.

    FAFSA Open for Completion
    Solution Central

    The 2026-27 FAFSA is open for completion! Please don't forget to file at www.studentaid.gov. Pennsylvania residents must file by May 1st to be eligible for a PA State Grant. Financial aid packages for continuing students will be released shortly after the spring term ends. If you need help with the process, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Financial Aid Counselor. Contact information can be found at www.rmu.edu/finaid and as always Solution Central can direct you appropriately.

    412-397-5000
    solutioncentral@rmu.edu
    Nicholson 4th Floor


    This communication is designed to be a helpful guide for you, our university families. We'll share upcoming events, key dates, and other important resources. We hope it helps you stay connected and informed throughout the semester. You can always email us at family@rmu.edu

    We're so excited to partner with you as your student becomes
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