Faculty Obligation Period: August 24, 2009 - May 28, 2010
| Fall Semester 2009 | |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2009, Friday | Welcome Weekend Begins |
| August 31, 2009, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Begins |
| September 7, 2009, Monday | Labor Day (1) |
| September 8, 2009, Tuesday, 5 PM | Add Period Ends |
| September 17, 2009, Thursday | Constitution Day; Class in Session |
| September 18, 2009, Friday, 5 PM | Late Add Period Ends |
| September 29, 2009, Tuesday, 5 PM | Full Semester Course Drop Period Ends(2) |
| October 17, 2009, Saturday, 5 PM | Mid-Term (1st Quarter Ends) |
| October 19 & 20, 2009, Monday & Tuesday | Mid-Semester Break (1) |
| October 19, 2009, Monday, 4 PM | Student Progress Evaluations Due in Registrar’s Office |
| October 21, 2009, Wednesday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| November 6, 2009, Friday, 5 PM | Deadline to Withdraw without Department Chair Permission |
| November 24, 2009, Tuesday, 10 PM | Thanksgiving Recess Begins (1) |
| November 30, 2009, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| December 4, 2009, Friday 5 PM | Withdraw Period Ends |
| December 12, 2009, Saturday, 5 PM | Regular Course Schedule Ends (3) (2nd Quarter Ends) |
| December 14, 2009, Monday, 8 AM | Final Exam Period Begins |
| December 19, 2009, Saturday, 5 PM | Final Exam Period Ends (Semester Ends) |
| December 24, 2009, Thursday, 4 PM | Grades Due From Faculty |
| Spring Semester 2010 | |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2010, Friday | Welcome Weekend Begins |
| January 25, 2010, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Begins |
| February 1, 2010, Monday, 5 PM | Add Period Ends |
| February 12, 2010, Friday, 5 PM | Late Add Period Ends |
| February 22, 2010, Monday, 5 PM | Full Semester Course Drop Period Ends* |
| March 13, 2010, Saturday, 5 PM | Spring Recess Begins (1) Mid-Term (3rd Quarter Ends) |
| March 15, 2010, Monday, 4 PM | Student Progress Evaluations Due in Registrar’s Office |
| March 22, 2010, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| April 7, 2010, Wednesday, 9 AM – 5 PM | Scholars Day (1) |
| April 7, 2010, Wednesday, 5 PM – 11 PM | Classes in Session |
| April 9, 2010, Friday, 5 PM | Deadline to Withdraw without Department Chair Permission |
| April 23, 2010, Friday, 3 PM | Honors & Awards Ceremony |
| April 30, 2010, Friday, 5 PM | Withdraw Period Ends |
| May 8, 2010, Saturday, 5 PM | Regular Course Schedule Ends (3) (4th Quarter Ends) |
| May 10, 2010, Monday, 8 AM | Final Exam Period Begins |
| May 15, 2010, Saturday, 5 PM | Final Exam Period Ends (Semester Ends) |
| May 15, 2010, Saturday | Commencement |
| May 21, 2010, 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.
Some Saturday classes may begin on the Saturday before the Monday start of the regular semester course schedule. Consult with the department for information.
(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.