Academic Calendar
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Faculty Obligation Period August 22, 2016 - May 26, 2017
| Fall Semester 2016 | |
|---|---|
| August 26, 2016, Friday | Welcome Weekend Begins |
| August 29, 2016, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Begins |
| September 5, 2016, Monday | Labor Day (1) |
| September 6, 2016, Tuesday, 5 PM | Add Period Ends |
| September 16, 2016, Friday, 5 PM | Late Add Period Ends |
| September 16, 2016, Friday | Constitution Day; Class in Session |
| September 27, 2016, Tuesday, 5 PM | Full Semester Course Drop Period Ends(2) |
| October 15, 2016, Saturday, 5 PM | Mid-Term (1st Quarter Ends) |
| October 17 & 18, 2016, Monday & Tuesday | Mid-Semester Break (1) |
| October 17, 2016, Monday, 4 PM | Student Progress Evaluations Due in Registrar’s Office |
| October 19, 2016, Wednesday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| November 4, 2016, Friday, 5 PM | Deadline to Withdraw without Department Chair Permission |
| November 23, 2016, Wednesday | Thanksgiving Recess Begins (1) |
| November 28, 2016, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| December 2, 2016, Friday 5 PM | Withdraw Period Ends |
| December 10, 2016, Saturday, 5 PM | Regular Course Schedule Ends (3) (2nd Quarter Ends) |
| December 12, 2016, Monday, 8 AM | Final Exam Period Begins |
| December 17, 2016, Saturday, 5 PM | Final Exam Period Ends (Semester Ends) |
| December 23, 2016, Friday, 4 PM | Grades Due From Faculty |
| Spring Semester 2017 | |
|---|---|
| January 20, 2017, Friday | Welcome Weekend Begins |
| January 23, 2017, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Begins |
| January 30, 2017, Monday, 5 PM | Add Period Ends |
| February 10, 2017, Friday, 5 PM | Late Add Period Ends |
| February 20, 2017, Monday, 5 PM | Full Semester Course Drop Period Ends(2) |
| March 11, 2017, Saturday, 5 PM | Spring Recess Begins (1) Mid-Term (3rd Quarter Ends) |
| March 13, 2017, Monday, 4 PM | Student Progress Evaluations Due in Registrar’s Office |
| March 20, 2017, Monday, 8 AM | Instruction Resumes |
| April 7, 2017, Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM | Deadline to Withdraw without Department Chair Permission |
| April 12, 2017, Wednesday, 8 AM – 5 PM | Scholars Day (1) Classes not in session to allow students to attend sessions. |
| April 12, 2017, Wednesday, 5 PM | Classes in Session |
| April 21, 2017, Friday, 3 PM | Honors & Awards Ceremony |
| April 28, 2017, Friday 5 PM | Withdraw Period Ends |
| May 6, 2017, Saturday, 5 PM | Regular Course Schedule Ends (3) (4th Quarter Ends) |
| May 8, 2017, Monday, 8 AM | Final Exam Period Begins |
| May 13, 2017, Saturday, 5 PM | Final Exam Period Ends (Semester Ends) |
| May 13, 2017, Saturday | Commencement |
| May 19, 2017, 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.