Academic Calendar
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Faculty Obligation Period August 24, 2015 - May 27, 2016
NOTE: The date for Scholar’s Day was updated 2015-07-03, so if you downloaded the calendar prior to that date, please change the date for Scholar’s Day from April 13 to April 6
| Fall Semester 2015 | |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2015, Friday | Welcome Weekend Begins |
| August 31, 2015, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Begins |
| September 7, 2015, Monday | Labor Day (1) |
| September 8, 2015, Tuesday, 5 PM | Add Period Ends |
| September 17, 2015, Thursday | Constitution Day; Classes in Session |
| September 18, 2015, Friday, 5 PM | Late Add Period Ends |
| September 29, 2015, Tuesday, 5 PM | Full Semester Course Drop Period Ends(2) |
| October 17, 2015, Saturday, 5 PM | Mid-Term (1st Quarter Ends) |
| October 19 & 20, 2015, Monday & Tuesday | Mid-Semester Break (1) |
| October 19, 2015, Monday, 4 PM | Student Progress Evaluations Due in Registrar’s Office |
| October 21, 2015, Wednesday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| November 6, 2015, Friday, 5 PM | Department Chair Permission Required for Withdrawals after This Date |
| November 25, 2015, Wednesday | Thanksgiving Recess Begins (1) |
| November 30, 2015, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| December 4, 2015, Friday 5 PM | Withdrawals Are Not Allowed after This Date |
| December 12, 2015, Saturday, 5 PM | Regular Course Schedule Ends (3) (2nd Quarter Ends) |
| December 14, 2015, Monday, 8 AM | Final Exam Period Begins |
| December 19, 2015, Saturday, 5 PM | Final Exam Period Ends (Semester Ends) |
| December 24, 2015, Thursday, 4 PM | Grades Due From Faculty |
| Spring Semester 2016 | |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2016, Friday | Welcome Weekend Begins |
| January 25, 2016, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Begins |
| February 1, 2016, Monday, 5 PM | Add Period Ends |
| February 12, 2016, Friday, 5 PM | Late Add Period Ends |
| February 22, 2016, Monday, 5 PM | Full Semester Course Drop Period Ends(2) |
| March 12, 2016, Saturday, 5 PM | Spring Recess Begins (1) Mid-Term (3rd Quarter Ends) |
| March 14, 2016, Monday, 4 PM | Student Progress Evaluations Due in Registrar’s Office |
| March 21, 2016, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| April 1, 2016, Wednesday, 9 AM – 5 PM | Deadline to Withdraw without Department Chair Permission |
| April 6, 2016, Wednesday, 8 AM – 5 PM | Scholars Day (1) Classes not in session to allow students to attend sessions. |
| April 6, 2016, Wednesday, 5 PM | Classes in Session |
| April 15, 2016, Friday, 3 PM | Honors & Awards Ceremony |
| April 29, 2016, Friday 5 PM | Withdraw Period Ends |
| May 7, 2016, Saturday, 5 PM | Regular Course Schedule Ends (3) (4th Quarter Ends) |
| May 9, 2016, Monday, 8 AM | Final Exam Period Begins |
| May 14, 2016, Saturday, 5 PM | Final Exam Period Ends (Semester Ends) |
| May 14, 2016, Saturday | Commencement |
| May 20, 2016, Friday, 4 PM | Grades Due From Faculty |
M.W.F. Classes (from 8:00 AM to 3:20 PM) are 50 minutes in length with 15 minutes between classes.
T.R. Classes (from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) are 75 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.
Academic Year Definition
SUNY Brockport operates on a semester system. The calendar consists of a fall and spring semester during the academic year. The fall and spring semesters shall be a minimum of 15 weeks of instruction each, inclusive of periods for examinations. The winter and summer sessions are of varying lengths.