Important Dates
**All dates are subject to change**
| September 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| September | 1 | Labor Day – College Closed |
| September | 2 | Fall Classes Begin - Be sure to check your schedule in Banner Web to make sure room locations or modalities have not changed. |
| September | 2-5 | Fall Add/Drop period Students can add or drop classes on their schedule anytime online in Banner Web until 11:59 PM on September 5th (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. |
| September | 6 | Last day to withdraw from college and drop ALL Fall classes with 100% refund - Online through Banner Web only; modular courses differ in deadlines - see modular chart below. |
| September | 8 | Fall Add/Drop period for Fall students in MONDAY 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. |
| September | 23 | Last day to drop a Fall class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| September | 24 | W (Withdrawal) grades begin for Fall - modular courses differ in deadlines (see Modular Class Charts below) |
| September | 2-19 | 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. |
| October 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| October | 6 | Winter & Spring 2026 course offerings viewable in Banner Web |
| October | 13 | Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day – College Closed |
| October | 17 | Non-Matriculated Student Application opens for Winter & Spring 2026 |
| October | 20 | Winter & Spring 2026 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 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Deadline/Event |
| November | 10 | Spring 2026 registration begins for READMIT students. |
| November | 11 | Veteran's Day (observed) - College Closed |
| November | 17 | Spring 2026 registration begins for NEW & TRANSFER students Click here for more information! Winter & Spring 2026 registration begins for NON-MATRICULATED students - Click here for more information. Spring 2026 registration for CROSS REGISTRATION - Click here for more information. |
| November | 27-28 | Thanksgiving break - College Closed |
| December 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| December | 4 | Last day to elect S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades for Fall 2025 - 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 2025 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. |
| December | 4 | Tuition Payment Due Date for Winter 2026 Contact Cashier's Office for questions at (716) 614-6443 or click here for more information. |
| December | 13 | Fall (December) Graduation Application Submission Deadline Apply online in Banner Web |
| December | 15-20 | Last week of classes for Fall. Final exams to be held during regular scheduled class times |
| December | 22 | Fall final grades available on Banner Web after 4:00 pm Senior Scholar registration begins for Winter 2026 in Records Office (A-161). |
| December | 25-31 | Winter Recess - College Closed |
| January 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| January | 1 | Winter Recess – College Closed |
| January | 2 | Winter 2026 Intersession classes begin Add/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 for Non-Matriculated student registration for Winter 2026 |
| January | 6 | Tuition Payment Due Date for Spring 2026. Contact Cashier's Office for questions at (716) 614-6443 or click here for more information. |
| January | 15 | Last day to elect S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades for Winter 2026 - modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates tab above |
| January | 15 | Senior Scholar registration begins for Spring in Records Office (A-161). |
| January | 18 | Instruction ends for Winter 2026 classes |
| January | 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day – College Closed |
| January | 20 | Instruction begins for Spring 2026 classes. Be sure to check your schedule in Banner Web to make sure room locations or modalities have not changed. Winter 2026 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. |
| January | 20-23 | Spring 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. |
| January | 23 | Last 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. |
| January | 24 | Last 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 in tab above. |
| January | 26 | Last 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. |
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| February 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| February | 10 | Last day to drop a 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. |
| February | 11 | W (withdrawal) grades begin for Spring (modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| February | 16 | President's Day - College Closed |
| February | 23 | Summer & Fall 2026 course offerings viewable on Banner Web Grad Fair 9:00 AM - 12 Noon Learning Commons (Sanborn Campus) One stop for everything graduation! |
| February | 24 | Grad Fair 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Learning Commons (Sanborn Campus) One stop for everything graduation! |
| February | 25 | Grad Fair 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM NFCI Campus in the Atrium One stop for everything graduation! |
| March 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| March | 3 | All Purpose Day – No classes day or evening |
| March | 6 | Summer & Fall 2026 Non-Matriculated Student Application available online |
| March | 9 | Summer & Fall 2026 registration for current students begins Register before new students!! Schedule an appointment with your advisor to plan courses and register for next semester. This is mandatory to register – don’t miss it!! Click here for more information! |
| March | 15-21 | Spring Recess - College Closed/No Classes |
| March | 25 | NFCI Career Fair 11:00am - 1:00pm NFCI Campus Atrium |
| April 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| April | 1 | Financial 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 | 3 | Good Friday - College Closed |
| April | 6 | Readmit registration begins for Summer & Fall 2026 - Click here for more information. |
| April | 7 | Summer Billing Opens - View bill online in Banner Web |
| April | 13 | Summer & Fall registration begins for NEW & TRANSFER students - Click here for more information! Summer & Fall registration begins for NON-MATRICULATED (not degree seeking) students - Click here for more information! Fall registration begins for CROSS REGISTRATION - Click here for more information! |
| April | 16 | SUNY Niagara Career Fair 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM H-110 Main Gym Sanborn Campus |
| April | 17 | Radiologic Technology Career Fair 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM G-209 Dining Commons Sanborn Campus |
| April | 28 | Deadline for Spring S/U (satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades (modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates tab at top 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 top 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. |
| May 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| May | 1 | Last day to apply for graduation for the Spring 2026 semester - Click here for more information. |
| May | 14 | Summer Tuition Payment Due Date Deadline to pay your bill if you are registered for Summer 2026 courses. |
| May | 11-15 | Final Week of Spring Classes Last chance to show what you know! Final exams to be held during regular scheduled class times. |
| May | 16 | Commencement ceremony for Fall (Dec) 2025, Winter (Jan) 2026, potential Spring (May) 2026, & potential Summer (Aug) 2026 graduates Congratulations graduates!!! |
| May | 18 | Spring Final Grades Posted Grades available on Banner Web after 4 pm. |
| May | 20 | Senior Scholar registration begins for Summer I & Full Term courses. |
| May | 26 | Summer 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 26th(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.) |
| May | 25 | Memorial Day – College Closed |
| May | 26 | Last day to drop Summer Session I (6 wk) class(es) on Banner Web with 100% refund (modular courses differ in deadlines - see Modular Class Dates below) |
| June 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| June | 2 | Last 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) |
| June | 3 | W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Session I (6 wk) (modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates below) |
| June | 10 | Last 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) |
| June | 11 | W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Full Term (12 wk) (modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates below) |
| June | 11 | Fall Billing Opens – View bill online in Banner Web |
| June | 18 | Juneteenth (observed) - College Closed |
| July 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| July | 1 | Last day to elect S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades for Summer Session I (6 wk) - modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates below |
| July | 2 | Independence Day Observed – College Closed |
| July | 8 | Instruction ends for Summer Session I (6 wk) |
| July | 9 | Senior Scholar registration begins for Summer Session II courses - Click here for more information. |
| July | 13 | Summer Session I Final Grades posted in Banner Web after 4 pm |
| July | 14 | Instruction 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 14th (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 Summer Session II (6 wk) class(es) on Banner Web with 100% refund (modular courses differ in deadlines - see Modular Class Dates below) Non-Matriculated registration ends for Summer Session II (6 wk) |
| July | 21 | Last 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) |
| July | 22 | W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Session II (6 wk) (modular courses differ in deadlines - see Modular Class Dates below) |
| August 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
| August | 10 | Last 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 |
| August | 13 | Fall Tuition Payment Due Date - If registration occurs after the published due date, payment will be due at time of registration |
| August | 18 | Last 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 tab above |
| August | 14 | Graduation 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! |
| August | 24 | Instruction ends for Summer Session II (6 wk) and Summer Full Term (12 wk) classes |
| August | 26 | Summer II & Full Term Final Grades posted on Banner Web after 4 pm |
| August | 27 | Fall registration begins for Senior Scholars (age 60 or over) Click here for more information. |
| August | 31 | Fall classes begin - Be sure to check your schedule in Banner Web to make sure room locations or modalities have not changed. |
| August | 31 | Fall Add/Drop period Students can add or drop classes on their schedule anytime online in Banner Web until 11:59 PM on September 3rd (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 Spring, Summer, & Fall 2025.
- 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.
Grade Explanations
Click on the links below for more information on these grade options.
| Fall 2025 | Class Start/End Dates | Last Day to Drop without Financial Penalty* | Last Day to Drop (course will not appear on schedule nor transcript) | Last Day for S/U/W grades | Last Day for X grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | 9/2/25-12/20/25 | 9/6/25* | 9/23/25 | 12/4/25 | 12/4/25 |
| N1 Nursing | 9/2/25-12/20/25 | 9/6/25* | 9/23/25 | 12/4/25 | 12/4/25 |
| PBT Police Basic Training | 9/2/25-12/20/25** | 9/6/25* | 9/23/25 | 12/4/25 | 12/4/25 |
| Mod 13 1st Three-Week Module | 9/2/25-9/22/25 | 9/7/25* | 9/7/25* | 9/19/25 | 9/19/25 |
| Mod 23 2nd Three-Week Module | 9/23/25-10/14/25 | 9/28/25* | 9/28/25* | 10/14/25 | 10/14/25 |
| Mod 33 3rd Three-Week Module | 10/15/25-11/4/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/20/25 | 11/3/25 | 11/3/25 |
| Mod 15 1st Five-Week Module | 9/2/25-10/6/25 | 9/7/25* | 9/8/25 | 10/1/25 | 10/1/25 |
| Mod 25 2nd Five-Week Module | 10/7/25-11/12/25 | 10/12/25* | 10/13/25* | 11/6/25 | 11/6/25 |
| Mod 35 3rd Five-Week Module | 11/13/25-12/19/25 | 11/18/25 | 11/19/25 | 12/16/25 | 12/16/25 |
| Mod 17 1st 7.5 Week Module | 9/2/25-10/24/25 | 9/7/25* | 9/12/25 | 10/16/25 | 10/16/25 |
| Mod 27 2nd 7.5 Week Module | 10/27/25-12/20/25 | 11/1/25* | 11/6/25 | 12/12/25 | 12/12/25 |
| Mod 19 Late Start 13 Week Module | 9/15/25-12/20/25 | 9/19/25 | 10/3/25 | 12/5/25 | 12/5/25 |
| Mod 110 1st Ten-Week Module | 9/2/25-11/2/25 | 9/6/25* | 9/15/25 | 11/4/25 | 11/4/25 |
| Mod 210 2nd Ten-Week Module | 10/7/25-12/20/25 | 10/11/25* | 10/21/25 | 12/9/25 | 12/9/25 |
*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 2026 | Class Start/End Dates | Last day to drop w/o financial penalty* | Last day to drop (course will not appear on schedule nor transcript) | Last day for S/U/W | Last day for X grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | 1/2/26- 1/18/26 | 1/7/26 | 1/7/26 | 1/15/26 | 1/15/26 |
*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.
| Spring 2026 | Class Start/End Dates | Last Day to Drop without Financial Penalty* | Last Day to Drop (course will not appear on schedule nor transcript) | Last Day for S/U/W grades | Last Day for X grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | 1/20/26-5/15/26 | 1/24/26* | 2/10/26 | 4/28/26 | 4/28/26 |
| N1 Nursing | 1/20/26-5/15/26 | 1/24/26* | 2/10/26 | 4/28/26 | 4/28/26 |
| PBT Police Basic Training | 2/9/26-5/15/26 | 2/13/26 | 2/26/26 | 4/28/26 | 4/28/26 |
| Mod 13 1st Three-Week Module | 1/20/26-2/9/26 | 1/25/26* | 1/25/26* | 2/6/26 | 2/6/26 |
| Mod 23 2nd Three-Week Module | 2/10/26-3/4/26 | 2/15/26* | 2/15/26* | 3/3/26 | 3/3/26 |
| Mod 33 3rd Three-Week Module | 3/5/26-4/1/26 | 3/10/26 | 3/10/26 | 3/24/26 | 3/24/26 |
| Mod 15 1st Five-Week Module | 1/20/26-2/24/26 | 1/25/26* | 1/26/26 | 2/19/26 | 2/19/26 |
| Mod 25 2nd Five-Week Module | 2/25/26-4/9/26 | 3/2/26 | 3/3/26 | 3/27/26 | 3/27/26 |
| Mod 35 3rd Five-Week Module | 4/10/26-5/14/26 | 4/15/26 | 4/16/26 | 5/11/26 | 5/11/26 |
| Mod 17 1st 7.5 Week Module | 1/20/26-3/23/26 | 1/25/26* | 1/30/26 | 3/9/26 | 3/9/26 |
| Mod 27 2nd 7.5 Week Module | 3/24/26-5/15/26 | 3/29/26* | 4/3/26 | 5/7/26 | 5/7/26 |
| Mod 19 Late Start 13 Week Module | 2/2/26-5/15/26 | 2/6/26 | 2/20/26 | 4/24/26 | 4/24/26 |
| Mod 110 1st Ten-Week Module | 1/20/26-4/9/26 | 1/24/26* | 2/3/26 | 3/23/26 | 3/23/26 |
| Mod 210 2nd Ten-Week Module | 2/26/26-5/15/26 | 3/2/26 | 3/11/26 | 4/27/26 | 4/27/26 |
*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.
Contact
- Fax: 716-614-6820
- Location: A-161 Notar Admin Bldg.
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM