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2028-2029 Academic Calendar

Approved by President Smith on November 13, 2025

Fall 2028

Event Date(s)
New Students Move In Thursday, August 24
Welcome Week Activities Saturday, August 26 - Friday, September 1
Returning Students Move In Saturday, August 26 - Sunday, August 27
Classes Begin Monday, August 28
Last Day to Add without Instructor Approval Sunday, September 3 (by 11:59 p.m.)
Last Day to Add with Instructor Approval Sunday, September 17 (by 11:59 p.m.)
Last Day to Drop Sunday, September 17 (by 11:59 p.m.)
Progress Surveys Due Friday, October 6
Fall Recess (no classes) Saturday, October 7 - Tuesday, October 10
Classes Resume Wednesday, October 11 (8 a.m.)
Last Day to Withdraw Friday, November 3
Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) Wednesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 26
Classes Resume Monday, November 27 (8 a.m.)
Last Day of Classes Friday, December 8
Last Day to Elect S/P/U Friday, December 8 (by 11:59 p.m.)
Academic Preparation Saturday, December 9 - Sunday, December 10
Final Examinations Monday, December 11 - Friday, December 15
Final Grades Due Wednesday, December 20 (10 a.m.)

Winter Session

Winter Sessions 2028 to be determined.

Spring 2029

Event Date(s)
Students Move In Saturday, January 20 - Sunday, January 21
Classes Begin Monday, January 22
Last Day to Add without Instructor Approval Sunday, January 28 (by 11:59 p.m.)
Last Day to Add with Instructor Approval Sunday, February 11 (by 11:59 p.m.)
Last Day to Drop Sunday, February 11 (by 11:59 p.m.)
Progress Surveys Due Monday, March 5
Winter Recess (no classes) Thursday, February 22 - Sunday, February 25
Classes Resume Monday, February 26 (8 a.m.)
April Recess (no classes) Saturday, March 31 - Sunday, April 8
Classes Resume Monday, April 9 (8 a.m.)
Last Day to Withdraw Friday, March 30
Last Day of Classes Friday, May 11
Last Day to Elect S/P/U Friday, May 11 (by 11:59 p.m.)
Academic Preparation Saturday, May 12 - Sunday, May 13
Final Examinations Monday, May 14 - Friday, May 18
Commencement Ceremonies Saturday, May 19
Final Grades Due Wednesday, May 23 (10 a.m.)

 

Note: 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.