![]() Labor Day (college closed, library closed) Last day to add without permission from department students may still drop classes without permission (undergraduate programs only except BPS) There is no better time to advance your career with a graduate degree from Rhode Island College.įall registration begins for non-degree students (undergraduate)įall waiver registration for senior citizens and students with unemployment waivers Graduate Programs Even now in these uncertain times, we must BE BOLD.Find your start at Rhode Island College by viewing the list of our degrees and programs. Undergraduate Programs The path to career advancement begins at Rhode Island College.Professional Studies and Continuing Education Whether you’re trying to advance your career through professional development or jumpstart your education through workforce development or cultural programs, RIC offers a range of flexible non-degree and certificate programs to meet your needs.The fastest and most affordable path to your advanced degree begins here. Graduate Admissions Rhode Island College ranks number one among public master’s universities in New England according to Washington Monthly.Get started now on your journey to success. Undergraduate Admissions Rhode Island College offers the most affordable high-quality four-year degree in the region.Business Date to Date (exclude holidays). ![]() Victory Day, also known as VJ Day, marks the anniversary the Allies’ victory over Japan during World War II. It followed the dropping of the devastating atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. Victory Day is a state holiday in Rhode Island in the United States on the second Monday of August each year. ![]() Some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day. Victory Day marks the anniversary the Allies’ victory during World War II. There have been many arguments and debates concerning the nature and name of this holiday. Veteran groups and their supporters observe Victory Day on the second Monday of August each year. Events may include a commemorative ceremony for veterans. Many people believe that there is a need for such a day to remember the sacrifices that veterans made during World War II, including those who were taken as prisoners of war, were tortured, injured or killed. However critics claim that the day itself is discriminatory due to its reference to Japan in light of modern times. There have been many attempts to change the holiday’s name but so far it remains to be known as Victory Day. Nonetheless there are people who hope to one day celebrate the holiday under a new name or educate young Americans more about the Japanese culture in modern society. Rhode Island celebrates Victory Day as a state holiday but many communities within the US hold special events to honor the day. State and municipal offices are closed in Rhode Island on Victory Day. Most banks are closed (although not all) but federal offices are open as are many stores, including retail stores, liquor stores and supermarkets. Some bus services may not operate to their usual schedules during state holidays so those planning to use public transit services may need to check with the appropriate transport authorities prior to travel. Victory Day, or VJ Day, commemorates the anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allies in 1945, ending World War II. ![]() The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9, and the Soviet Union’s invasion of Manchuria in the previous week made the surrender inevitable. ![]()
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