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Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

Fall 2026

DateEventCollege Status
Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28College DaysNo Classes, Day or Evening
Monday, August 31Instruction beginsOn and off campus
Monday, September 7Labor DayCollege Closed
Monday, October 12Columbus DayCollege Closed
Wednesday, November 11Veterans DayCollege Closed
Thursday, November 26 - Sunday, November 29ThanksgivingCollege closed
Friday, November 27Native American Heritage DayCollege Closed
Saturday, December 19Last day of classesOn and Off Campus

Winter 2027

DateActivity
Saturday, January 2Instruction begins
Sunday, January 17End of semester

Spring 2027

DateActivityDetails
Friday, January 8, Monday-Wednesday, January 11-13All Purpose DaysNo on campus classes day or evening
Thursday, January 14 and Friday, January 15College DaysNo classes day or evening
Monday, January 18Martin Luther King DayCollege closed
Tuesday, January 19Instruction beginsOn and off campus
Monday, February 15Presidents' DayCollege closed
Tuesday, March 2All Purpose DayNo classes day or evening
Monday, March 15 – Sunday, March 21Spring recessCollege closed
Friday, March 26Good FridayNo classes day or evening, College closed
Friday, May 14Last day of classesOn and off campus
Saturday, May 15Commencement
Monday, May 17Faculty wrap up day

Summer I 2027

DatesActivityAction
Monday, May 24First day of Classes
Monday, May 31Memorial DayCollege closed
Thursday, June 17Juneteenth holiday observedCollege closed
Monday, July 5Fourth of July holiday observedCollege closed
Wednesday, July 7Last day of classes for Summer I

Summer II 2027

DateEvent
Tuesday, July 13Instruction begins for Summer II
Monday, August 23Last day of classes for Summer II

All dates are subject to change. Please note that modular courses differ in deadlines. See your instructor or the Office of Registration & Records (A-105) for further information.

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Contact

  • Phone: 716-614-6450
  • Fax: 716-614-6406
  • Location: Notar Admin Bldg.
  • Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 4:00pm
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