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Student Calendar

Important Dates

**All dates are subject to change**

September 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
August/September31/1-18CRISIS! Missing classes during the first three weeks
Talk to your instructors, academic advisor, or the Student Success Center located in the Learning Commons or at (716) 614-6290.

Attendance Recorded
Faculty must report student attendance - especially during these weeks. Failure to attend class(es) may result in a final grade of a W/withdrawal or X/withdrawal from college. This may also reduce your financial aid and leave you with a bill.
September 1-3Fall Add/Drop period
Students can add or drop classes on their schedule anytime online in Banner Web until 11:59 PM on September 3th (financial liability may apply)
Advisement assistance available from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM through the Student Success Center (D-102) for students who want to speak with an advisor before changing their schedule.
September4Fall Add/Drop period for Fall students in FRIDAY only classes
Records Office (A-161); financial liability may apply.

Advisement Assistance available through the Student Success Center (D-102) for students who want to speak with an advisor before changing their schedule.

Last day to drop a Fall class OR withdraw from college and drop ALL Fall classes with 100% refund - ; modular courses differ in deadlines - see modular chart below.
September7Labor Day - College Closed
September 18Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 13 courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
September21Last day to drop a Fall class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines)
September22W (Withdrawal) grades begin for Fall - modular courses differ in deadlines (see Modular Class Charts below)
September 30Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 15 courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)

October 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
October5Winter & Spring 2027 course offerings viewable in Banner Web
October12Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day – College Closed
October13Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 23 courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
October15Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 17 courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
October16Non-Matriculated Student Application opens for Winter & Spring 2027
October19Winter & Spring 2027 registration for current students begins
Register before new students! Schedule an appointment with your advisor to plan courses and register for next semester. Advisement is mandatory to register - don't miss it!
Click here for more information!

November 2026
MonthDayDeadline/Event
November3Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 33 & 110 courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
November5Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 25 courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
November9Spring 2027 registration begins for READMIT students.
November11Veteran's Day (observed) - College Closed
November16Spring 2027 registration begins for NEW & TRANSFER students
Click here for more registration information!

Winter & Spring 2027 registration begins for NON-MATRICULATED students - Click here for more information.

Spring 2027 registration for CROSS REGISTRATION - Click here for more information.
November26-27Thanksgiving break - College Closed

December 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
December 2Last day to elect S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades for Fall 2026 - modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates below
Decision Day! Should a course be dropped to get a “W” grade or is the course salvageable? See your instructor. Don’t wait until the last day! Dropping a course may negatively affect progress toward your degree – talk with your advisor. Dropping a course may also affect your eligibility for Financial Aid – speak to someone in the Financial Aid Office.
Contact the Student Success Center at 716-614-6290 or Records Office at 716-614-6250

Last day to withdraw from ALL Fall 2026 classes, X grades on transcript. Click here for Withdrawal from College form.
Withdrawing from all classes results in “X” grades and may affect your Financial Aid and academic standing.
Contact the Student Success Center at 716-614-6290 or Records Office at 716-614-6250. You may withdraw from the College online through the Withdrawal from College form.

Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from PBT courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
December3Tuition Payment Due Date for Winter 2027
Contact Cashier's Office for questions at (716) 614-6443 or click here for more information.
December4Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 19 (Late Start) courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
December8Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 210 courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
December11Fall (December) Graduation Application Submission Deadline
Apply online in Banner Web

Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 27 courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
December14-19Last week of classes for Fall.
Final exams to be held during regular scheduled class times
December15Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 35 courses in Fall 2026 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
December21Fall final grades available on Banner Web after 4:00 pm
begins for Winter 2026 in Records Office (A-161).
December22Senior Scholar registration begins for Winter 2027 in Records Office (A-161).
December25-31Winter Recess - College Closed

January 2027
MonthDayDate/Event
January1-3Winter Recess – College Closed
January2Instruction begins for Winter 2027
January4Add/Drop day for Winter Intersession classes (financial penalty may apply). Advisement assistance available by contacting the Student Success Center located in the Learning Commons or at (716) 614-6290.

Last day to drop a Winter class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial penalty may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines)

Last day for Non-Matriculated student registration for Winter 2027
January7Spring 2027 Tuition Payment due date
January11-15Spring 2027 Walk-in Advisement & Registration Assistance in Student Success Center from 8 AM - 5 PM
January14Senior Scholar registration begins for Spring in Records Office (A-161).
January15Last day to elect S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades for Winter 2027 - modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates listed below

Graduation Application Deadline for Winter
Log into Banner Web. Under “Student Records” select “Apply for Graduation”. If you are earning a degree and a certificate or more than one degree, be sure to apply for BOTH!
January17Instruction ends for Winter 2027 classes
January18Martin Luther King Jr. Day – College Closed
January19Instruction begins for Spring 2027 classes. Be sure to check your schedule in Banner Web to make sure room locations or modalities have not changed.

Winter 2027 final grades available on Banner Web after 4:00 pm

Student Life kicks off a semester filled with both virtual and in-person events.
Click here for a full list of activities.
January19-22Spring Add/Drop period (financial liability may apply)
Advisement assistance available from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the Student Success Center located in the Learning Commons or at (716) 614-6290.
January22Last day to add a Spring course on Banner Web
Modular courses differ in deadlines - see chart in tab above.

Last day to elect to audit a class for Spring.

Last day for Non-Matriculated student registration for Spring.
Modular courses differ in deadlines - see chart in tab above.
January23Last day to withdraw from college and drop ALL Spring classes with 100% refund – Online through Banner Web only; modular courses differ in deadlines; see chart below.
January25Last day to add/drop MONDAY ONLY Spring classes in Records Office (A-161).
Modular courses differ in deadlines - see chart in tab above
January CRISIS! Missing classes during the first three weeks
Talk to your instructors, academic advisor, or the Student Success Center located in the Learning Commons or at (716) 614-6290.

Attendance Recorded
Faculty must report student attendance - especially during these weeks. Failure to attend class(es) may result in a final grade of a W/withdrawal or X/withdrawal from college. This may also reduce your financial aid and leave you with a bill.

February 2027
MonthDayDate/Event
February1Last day to submit Certificate of Residency for Winter 2027 term to the Cashier's Office
February5Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 13 courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
February9Last day to drop a full term or N1 Spring class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial penalty may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines)

Contact the Student Success Center at (716) 614-6290 or the Records Office (716) 614-6250 for questions.
February10W (withdrawal) grades begin for full term Spring courses (modular courses differ in deadlines)
February15President's Day - College Closed
February18Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 15 courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)

Last day to submit Certificate of Residency for Spring 2027 term to the Cashier's Office
February 22Summer & Fall 2027 course offerings viewable on Banner Web
February23Grad Fair
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Learning Commons (Sanborn Campus)
One stop for everything graduation!
February24Grad Fair
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
NFCI Campus in the Atrium
One stop for everything graduation!

March 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
March2All Purpose Day – No classes day or evening
March3Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 23 courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
March5Summer & Fall 2027 Non-Matriculated Student Application available online
March8Summer & Fall 2027 registration for current students begins
Register before new students!! Schedule an appointment with your advisor to plan courses and register for next semester. Meeting with your advisor is mandatory to register for courses – don’t miss it!!
Click here for more information!
March9Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 17 courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
March15-21Spring Recess - College Closed/No Classes
March23Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 33 courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
March26Good Friday - College Closed
March30Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 110 courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)

April 2027
MonthDayDate/Event
April1Financial Aid On-Time Deadline
All students should file a FAFSA by this date to secure funds for Fall classes. Don’t delay! Applications filed after this date may not show up as processed aid on your bill.
April 2Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 110 courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
April 5New, Transfer, & Readmit registration begins for Summer & Fall 2027 - Click here for more information.
April 6Summer Billing Opens - View bill online in Banner Web
April11NFCI Career Fair
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
NFCI Atrium
NFCI Campus
April 12Summer & Fall registration begins for NON-MATRICULATED (not degree seeking) students

Fall registration begins for CROSS REGISTRATION
April15SUNY Niagara Career Fair
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
H-110 Main Gym
Sanborn Campus
April16Radiologic Technology Career Fair
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
G-209 Dining Commons
Sanborn Campus
April 27-28Walk-in S/U/W/X grade support in Student Success Center from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop in to ask any questions you may have about S/U/W/X grades!
April28Deadline for Spring S/U (satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades (modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates tab at the bottom of this page)
Decision Day! Should a course be dropped to get a “W” grade or is the course salvageable? See your instructor. Don’t wait until the last day! Dropping a course may negatively affect progress toward your degree – talk with your advisor. Dropping a course may also affect your eligibility for Financial Aid – speak to someone in the Financial Aid Office.
Contact the Student Success Center at 716-614-6290 or Records Office at 716-614-6250.

Last day to withdraw from all Spring classes, X grades on transcript - (modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates tab at the bottom of this page)
Withdrawing from all classes results in “X” grades and may affect your Financial Aid and academic standing.
Contact the Student Success Center at 716-614-6290 or Records Office at 716-614-6250. You may withdraw from the College online through the Withdrawal from College form.
April30Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 19 (Late Start) courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)

May 2027
MonthDayDate/Event
May4Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 210 & PBT courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
May6Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 27 courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
May7Graduation Application Deadline for Spring
Log into Banner Web. Under “Student Records” select “Apply for Graduation”. If you are earning a degree and a certificate or more than one degree, be sure to apply for BOTH!
May10-14Final Week of Spring Classes
Last chance to show what you know! Final exams to be held during regular scheduled class times.
May11Last day to elect S/U grade or withdraw from Mod 35 courses in Spring 2027 (see Mod Chart below for more information)
May13Summer Tuition Payment Due Date
Deadline to pay your bill if you are registered for Summer 2027 courses.
May15Commencement ceremony for Fall (Dec) 2026, Winter (Jan) 2027, potential Spring (May) 2027, & potential Summer (Aug) 2027 graduates

Congratulations graduates!!!
May17Spring Final Grades Posted
Grades available on Banner Web after 4 pm.
May19Senior Scholar registration begins for Summer I & Full Term courses.
May24Summer Full Term (12 wk) & Summer Session I (6 wk) classes begin
Excellent opportunity to make up classes or to reduce course load for future semesters.

Add/Drop period for Summer Full Term (12 wk) & Session I (6 wk)
Students can add or drop classes on their schedule anytime online in Banner Web until 11:59 PM on May 24th(financial liability may apply)
Advisement assistance available through the Student Success Center (D-102) for students who want to speak with an advisor before changing their schedule.

Non-Matriculated registration ends for Summer Session I (6 wk.) & Full Term (12 wk.)
May31Memorial Day – College Closed

June 2027
MonthDayDate/Event
June 1Last day to drop a Summer Session I (6 wk) class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines - see Modular Class Dates below)
June2W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Session I (6 wk) (modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates below)
June9Last day to drop a Summer Full Term (12 wk) class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines-see Modular Class Dates below)
June10W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Full Term (12 wk) (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines-see Modular Class Dates below)

Fall Billing Opens – View bill online in Banner Web
June17Juneteenth (observed) - College Closed
June23Last day to submit Certificate of Residency for Summer 2027 to Cashier's Office
June30Last day to elect S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades for Summer Session I (6 wk) (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines-see Modular Class Dates below)

July 2027
MonthDayDate/Event
July5Independence Day Observed – College Closed
July7Instruction ends for Summer Session I (6 wk)
July8Senior Scholar registration begins for Summer Session II courses
July12Summer Session I Final Grades posted in Banner Web after 4 pm
July13Instruction begins for Summer Session II (6 wk)

Summer Session II Add/Drop period (6 wk)
Students can add or drop classes on their schedule anytime online in Banner Web for Summer Session II until 11:59 PM on July 13th (financial liability may apply)
Advisement assistance available through the Student Success Center (D-102) for students who want to speak with an advisor before changing their schedule.

Non-Matriculated registration ends for Summer Session II (6 wk)
July20Last day to drop a Summer Session II (6 wk) class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines - see Modular Class Dates below)
July21W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Session II (6 wk) (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines - see Modular Class Dates below)

August 2027
MonthDayDate/Event
August9Last day to elect S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades for Summer Full Term (12 wk) - modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class chart below
August12Fall Tuition Payment Due Date - If registration occurs after the published due date, payment will be due at time of registration
August13Registration opens for Mod 19 (Late Start) for Fall 2027
August 16Last day to elect S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades for Summer Session II (6 wk) - modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates chart below.
August20Graduation Application Deadline for Summer
Log into Banner Web. Under “Student Records” select “Apply for Graduation”. If you are earning a degree and a certificate or more than one degree, be sure to apply for BOTH!
August23Instruction ends for Summer Session II (6 wk) and Summer Full Term (12 wk) classes
August 23-27Fall 2027 Walk-in Advisement & Registration in Student Success Center from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
August 25Summer II & Full Term Final Grades posted on Banner Web after 4 pm
August26Fall registration begins for Senior Scholars (age 60 or over)
August30Fall classes begin - Be sure to check your schedule in Banner Web to make sure room locations or modalities have not changed.
August30-31Fall Add/Drop period through September 2nd
Students can add or drop classes on their schedule anytime online in Banner Web until 11:59 PM on September 2nd (financial liability may apply)
Advisement assistance available through the Student Success Center (D-102) from 1:00-5:00 pm for students who want to speak with an advisor before changing their schedule.

Modular Course Dates

View the modular course deadlines below for Fall, Winter, & Spring 2027.

  • A modular course is a course that is not a full-term course (a course that both starts and ends on the first and last day of classes). Example: A 5-week modular course that runs on September 9 and ends on October 13.

*If the last day to drop falls on a weekend or holiday, students are only able to drop online through Banner Web, not in-person.

Tuition Refund/Liability Schedule

Grade Explanations

Click on the links below for more information on these grade options.

Fall 2026Class Start/End DatesLast Day to Drop without Financial Penalty*Last Day to Drop (course will not appear on schedule nor transcript)Last Day for S/U/W gradesLast Day for X grade
Full Term8/31/26-12/19/269/4/269/21/2612/2/2612/2/26
N1
Nursing		8/31/26-12/19/269/4/269/21/2612/2/2612/2/26
PBT
Police Basic Training		8/31/26-12/19/269/4/269/21/2612/2/2612/2/26
Mod 13
1st Three-Week Module		8/31/26-9/21/269/1/269/3/269/18/269/18/26
Mod 23
2nd Three-Week Module		9/22/26-10/13/269/23/269/25/2610/13/2610/13/26
Mod 33
3rd Three-Week Module		10/14/26-11/3/2610/15/2610/17/2611/3/2611/3/26
Mod 15
1st Five-Week Module		8/31/26-10/5/269/5/26*9/6/26*9/30/269/30/26
Mod 25
2nd Five-Week Module		10/6/26-11/10/2610/11/26*10/12/26*11/5/2611/5/26
Mod 35
3rd Five-Week Module		11/12/26-12/19/2611/17/2611/19/2612/15/2612/15/26
Mod 17
1st 7.5 Week Module		8/31/26-10/23/269/5/26*9/10/2610/15/2610/15/26
Mod 27
2nd 7.5 Week Module		10/26/26-12/19/2610/31/26*11/5/2612/11/2612/11/26
Mod 19
Late Start 13 Week Module		9/14/26-12/19/269/18/2610/2/2612/4/2612/4/26
Mod 110
1st Ten-Week Module		8/31/26-11/10/269/4/269/13/26*11/3/2611/3/26
Mod 210
2nd Ten-Week Module		10/6/26-12/19/2610/10/26*10/20/2612/8/2612/8/26

*If the last day to drop falls on a weekend or holiday, students are only able to drop online through Banner Web, not in-person.

Winter 2027Class Start/End DatesLast day to drop w/o financial penalty*Last day to drop (course will not appear on schedule nor transcript)Last day for S/U/WLast day for X grade
Full Term1/2/27-
1/17/27		1/3/271/4/271/15/271/15/27

*If the last day to drop falls on a weekend or holiday, students are only able to drop online through Banner Web, not in-person.

Spring 2027Class Start/End DatesLast Day to Drop without Financial Penalty*Last Day to Drop (course will not appear on schedule nor transcript)Last Day for S/U/W gradesLast Day for X grade
Full Term1/19/27-5/14/271/23/27*2/9/274/28/274/28/27
N1
Nursing		1/19/27-5/14/271/23/27*2/9/274/28/274/28/27
PBT
Police Basic Training		2/8/27-5/14/272/12/272/25/275/4/275/4/27
Mod 13
1st Three-Week Module		1/19/27-2/8/271/20/271/22/272/5/272/5/27
Mod 23
2nd Three-Week Module		2/9/27-3/3/272/11/272/13/27*3/3/273/3/27
Mod 33
3rd Three-Week Module		3/4/27-4/1/273/5/273/6/27*3/23/273/23/27
Mod 15
1st Five-Week Module		1/19/27-2/23/271/23/27*1/25/272/18/272/18/27
Mod 25
2nd Five-Week Module		2/24/27-4/8/272/28/27*3/2/274/2/274/2/27
Mod 35
3rd Five-Week Module		4/9/27-5/13/274/13/274/15/275/11/275/11/27
Mod 17
1st 7.5 Week Module		1/19/27-3/22/271/23/27*1/29/273/9/273/9/27
Mod 27
2nd 7.5 Week Module		3/23/27-5/14/273/27/27*4/2/275/6/275/6/27
Mod 19
Late Start 13 Week Module		2/1/27-5/14/272/5/272/19/274/30/274/30/27
Mod 110
1st Ten-Week Module		1/19/27-4/8/271/23/27*2/2/273/30/273/30/27
Mod 210
2nd Ten-Week Module		2/25/27-5/14/273/1/273/10/275/4/275/4/27

*If the last day to drop falls on a weekend or holiday, students are only able to drop online through Banner Web, not in-person.

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Contact

  • Fax: 716-614-6820
  • Location: A-161 Notar Admin Bldg.
  • Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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