Faculty Obligation Period: August 18, 2008 - May 22, 2009
| Fall Semester 2008 | |
|---|---|
| August 22, 2008, Friday | Welcome Weekend Begins |
| August 25, 2008, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Begins |
| September 1, 2008, Monday | Labor Day (1) |
| September 2, 2008, Tuesday, 5 PM | Add Period Ends |
| September 12, 2008, Friday, 5 PM | Late Add Period Ends |
| September 17, 2008, Wednesday | Constitution Day; Class in Session. |
| September 23, 2008, Tuesday, 5 PM | Full Semester Course Drop Period Ends(2) |
| October 11, 2008, Saturday, 5 PM | Mid-Term (1st Quarter Ends) |
| October 13 & 14, 2008, Monday & Tuesday | Mid-Semester Break (1) |
| October 13, 2008, Monday, 4 PM | Student Progress Evaluations Due in Registrar’s Office |
| October 15, 2008, Wednesday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| October 31, 2008, Friday, 5 PM | Deadline to Withdraw without Department Chair Permission |
| November 25, 2008, Tuesday, 10 PM | Thanksgiving Recess Begins (1) |
| December 1, 2008, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| December 1, 2008, Monday, 5 PM | Withdrawal Period Ends |
| December 6, 2008, Saturday, 5 PM | Regular Course Schedule Ends (3) (2nd Quarter Ends) |
| December 8, 2008, Monday, 8 AM | Final Exam Period Begins |
| December 13, 2008, Saturday, 5 PM | Final Exam Period Ends (Semester Ends) |
| December 19, 2008, Friday, 4PM | Grades Due From Faculty |
| Spring Semester 2009 | |
|---|---|
| January 23, 2009, Friday | Welcome Weekend Begins |
| January 26, 2009, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Begins |
| February 2, 2009, Monday, 5 PM | Add Period Ends |
| February 13, 2009, Friday, 5 PM | Late Add Period Ends |
| February 23, 2009, Monday, 5 PM | Full Semester Course Drop Period Ends(2) |
| March 14, 2009, Saturday, 5 PM | Spring Recess Begins (1) Mid-Term (3rd Quarter Ends) |
| March 16, 2009, Monday, 4 PM | Student Progress Evaluations Due in Registrar’s Office |
| March 23, 2009, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| April 10, 2009, Friday, 5 PM | Deadline to Withdraw without Department Chair Permission |
| April 15, 2009, Wednesday, 8 AM–5 PM | Scholars Day (1) |
| April 15, 2009, Wednesday, 5 PM–11 PM | Classes in Session |
| April 24, 2009, Friday, 3 PM | Honors & Awards Ceremony |
| May 1, 2009, Friday, 5 PM | Withdrawal Period Ends |
| May 9, 2009, Saturday, 5 PM | Regular Course Schedule Ends (3) (4th Quarter Ends) |
| May 11, 2009, Monday, 8 AM | Final Exam Period Begins |
| May 16, 2009, Saturday, 5 PM | Final Exam Period Ends (Semester Ends) |
| May 16, 2009, Saturday | Commencement |
| May 22, 2009, Friday, 4 PM | Grades Due From Faculty |
M.W.F. Classes (from 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM) are 60 minutes and length with 15 minutes between classes.
T.R. Classes (from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM) are 90 minutes in length with 15 minutes between classes.
(1) Classes Suspended
(2) See the Schedule of Classes for Refund Schedule and Quarter Course Drop Schedule
(3) According to the University Policy, no examinations may be given during the last week of classes
Under section 224-A of the Education Law of the State of New York, absence from class for religious beliefs is excused, and the opportunity to make up work is provided.