2010-2011 Academic Calendar

Fall 2010

New Students Move In

Friday, August 27

Welcome Week Activities

Sat. Aug 28 - Fri. Sep. 3

Returning Students Move In

Sat. & Sun., Aug. 28 & 29

Classes Begin

Monday, August 30

Last Day to Add/Drop

Friday, September 3

Early Alerts Due

Friday, October 8

Fall Recess Begins

Friday, October 8 (10 pm)

Classes Resume

Wednesday, October 13 (8 am)

Last Day to Withdraw

Tuesday, October 26

Last Day to Elect S/U

Tuesday, October 26

Thanksgiving Recess Begins

Tuesday, November 23 (10 pm)

Classes Resume

Monday, November 29 (8 am)

Last Day of Classes

Friday, December 10

Academic Preparation

Sat. & Sun., Dec. 11-12

Final Examinations

Mon.-Fri., Dec. 13-17

Final Grades Due

Tuesday, December 21 (10 am)


WINTERIM: Tentatively, January 5 - 18, 2011


Spring 2011

 

Students Move In

Sat. & Sun., Jan. 22-23

Classes Begin

Monday, January 24

Last Day to Add/Drop

Friday, January 28

Early Alerts Due

Friday, March 4

Spring Recess Begins

Friday, March 4 (10 pm)

Classes Resume

Monday, March 14 (8 am)

Last Day to Withdraw

Friday, March 25

Last Day to Elect S/U

Friday, March 25

April Recess Begins

Wednesday, April 20 (10 pm)

Classes Resume

Monday, April 25 (8 am)

Last Day of Classes

Friday, May 13

Academic Preparation

Sat. & Sun., May 14 & 15

Final Examinations

Mon.-Fri., May 16-20

Undergraduate Honors Convocation

Saturday, May 21

SUNY Potsdam Master's Commencement

Saturday, May 21

SUNY Potsdam Bachelor's Commencement

Sunday, May 22

Final Grades Due

Wednesday, May 25 (10 am)

INFORMATION  DATES

 
Labor Day …………………….Mon., Sep. 6
Columbus Day………………. Mon., Oct. 11
Thanksgiving………………... Thu., Nov. 25
Dr. MLK, Jr. Day……………...Mon., Jan. 17
President's Day………………….    Mon., Feb. 21   
Easter……………………………..    Sun., Apr. 24
Clarkson Graduation………….…    Sun., May 8
Memorial Day Observed…….….    Mon., May 30

 
New York State Education Law Section 224-a requires campuses to excuse without penalty individual students absent from class because of religious beliefs and to provide equivalent opportunity to make up study or work requirements missed because of such absences. Faculty are advised not to give examinations or require that papers be due on those holidays. Students are required to notify faculty of their impending absence for religious purposes at least one class session in advance so arrangements can be made for making up missed assignments, quizzes or tests.  Students are responsible for material presented during their absence.