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Student Calendar

Important Dates

**All dates are subject to change**

January 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
January1Winter Recess – College Closed
January2Winter 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
January6Tuition Payment Due Date for Spring 2026.
Contact Cashier's Office for questions at (716) 614-6443 or click here for more tuition information.
January15Last 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
January15Senior Scholar registration begins for Spring in Records Office (A-161).
January18Instruction ends for Winter 2026 classes
January19Martin Luther King Jr. Day – College Closed
January20Instruction 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.
January20-26Spring 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.
January26Last 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.

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 below.
January27Last day to add/drop TUESDAY 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 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
February10Last 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.
February11W (withdrawal) grades begin for Spring (modular courses differ in deadlines)
February16President's Day - College Closed
February 23Summer & Fall 2026 course offerings viewable on Banner Web

Grad Fair
9:00 AM - 12 Noon
Learning Commons (Sanborn Campus)
One stop for everything graduation!
February24Grad Fair
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learning Commons (Sanborn Campus)
One stop for everything graduation!
February25Grad Fair
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
NFCI Campus in the Atrium
One stop for everything graduation!

March 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
March3All Purpose Day – No classes day or evening
March6Summer & Fall 2026 Non-Matriculated Student Application available online
March9Summer & 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!
March15-21Spring Recess - College Closed/No Classes
March25NFCI Career Fair
11:00am - 1:00pm
NFCI Campus Atrium

April 2026
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.
April3Good Friday - College Closed
April 6Readmit registration begins for Summer & Fall 2026 - Click here for more information.
April 7Summer Billing Opens - View bill online in Banner Web
April13Summer & 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!
April16SUNY Niagara Career Fair
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
H-110 Main Gym
Sanborn Campus
April17Radiologic Technology Career Fair
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
G-209 Dining Commons
Sanborn Campus
April28Deadline 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
MonthDayDate/Event
May8Last day to apply for graduation for the Spring 2026 semester - Click here for more information.
May14Summer Tuition Payment Due Date
Deadline to pay your bill if you are registered for Summer 2026 courses.
May11-15Final Week of Spring Classes
Last chance to show what you know! Final exams to be held during regular scheduled class times.
May16Commencement ceremony for Fall (Dec) 2025, Winter (Jan) 2026, potential Spring (May) 2026, & potential Summer (Aug) 2026 graduates

Congratulations graduates!!!
May18Spring Final Grades Posted
Grades available on Banner Web after 4 pm.
May20Senior Scholar registration begins for Summer I & Full Term courses.
May25Memorial Day – College Closed
May26Summer 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.)
May27Last 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)
May30Last day to drop Summer Session Full Term (12 wk) class(es) on Banner Web with 100% refund (modular courses differ in deadlines - see Modular Class Dates below)

June 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
June 2Last 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)
June3W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Session I (6 wk) (modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates below)
June10Last 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)
June11W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Full Term (12 wk) (modular courses differ in deadlines; see Modular Class Dates below)
June11Fall Billing Opens – View bill online in Banner Web
June18Juneteenth (observed) - College Closed

July 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
July1Last 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
July2Independence Day Observed – College Closed
July8Instruction ends for Summer Session I (6 wk)
July9Senior Scholar registration begins for Summer Session II courses - Click here for more information.
July13Summer Session I Final Grades posted in Banner Web after 4 pm
July14Instruction 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.

Non-Matriculated registration ends for Summer Session II (6 wk)
July15Last 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)
July21Last 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)
July22W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Session II (6 wk) (modular courses differ in deadlines - see Modular Class Dates below)

August 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
August10Last 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
August13Fall Tuition Payment Due Date - If registration occurs after the published due date, payment will be due at time of registration
August 18Last 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.
August21Graduation 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!
August24Instruction ends for Summer Session II (6 wk) and Summer Full Term (12 wk) classes
August 26Summer II & Full Term Final Grades posted on Banner Web after 4 pm
August27Fall registration begins for Senior Scholars (age 60 or over)
Click here for more information.
August31Fall classes begin - Be sure to check your schedule in Banner Web to make sure room locations or modalities have not changed.
August31Fall 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.

September 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
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 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.
September7Labor Day - College Closed
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)
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.

October 2026
MonthDayDate/Event
October5Winter & Spring 2027 course offerings viewable in Banner Web
October12Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day – College Closed
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
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.
December3Tuition Payment Due Date for Winter 2027
Contact Cashier's Office for questions at (716) 614-6443 or click here for more information.
December11Fall (December) Graduation Application Submission Deadline
Apply online in Banner Web
December14-19Last week of classes for Fall.
Final exams to be held during regular scheduled class times
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

Modular Course Dates

View the modular course deadlines below for Winter, Spring, Summer, & Fall 2026.

  • 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.

Winter 2026Class 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 Term1/2/26-
1/18/26		1/7/261/7/261/15/261/15/26

*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 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 Term1/20/26-5/15/261/26/262/10/264/28/264/28/26
N1
Nursing		1/20/26-5/15/261/26/262/10/264/28/264/28/26
PBT
Police Basic Training		2/9/26-5/15/262/13/262/26/264/28/264/28/26
Mod 13
1st Three-Week Module		1/20/26-2/9/261/26/261/26/262/6/262/6/26
Mod 23
2nd Three-Week Module		2/10/26-3/4/262/15/26*2/15/26*3/3/263/3/26
Mod 33
3rd Three-Week Module		3/5/26-4/1/263/10/263/10/263/24/263/24/26
Mod 15
1st Five-Week Module		1/20/26-2/24/261/26/261/27/262/19/262/19/26
Mod 25
2nd Five-Week Module		2/25/26-4/9/263/2/263/3/263/27/263/27/26
Mod 35
3rd Five-Week Module		4/10/26-5/14/264/15/264/16/265/11/265/11/26
Mod 17
1st 7.5 Week Module		1/20/26-3/23/261/26/261/30/263/9/263/9/26
Mod 27
2nd 7.5 Week Module		3/24/26-5/15/263/29/26*4/3/265/7/265/7/26
Mod 19
Late Start 13 Week Module		2/2/26-5/15/262/6/262/20/264/24/264/24/26
Mod 110
1st Ten-Week Module		1/20/26-4/9/261/26/262/3/263/23/263/23/26
Mod 210
2nd Ten-Week Module		2/26/26-5/15/263/2/263/11/264/27/264/27/26

*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.

Summer 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 Term (12 weeks)5/26/26-
8/24/26		5/30/266/10/268/10/268/10/26
Summer Session I (6 weeks)5/26/26-
7/8/26		5/27/266/2/267/1/267/1/26
Summer Session II (6 weeks)7/14/26-
8/24/26		7/15/267/21/268/18/268/18/26
Mod 116 Summer - 1st 16 day session5/26/26-
6/23/26		5/27/265/28/266/17/266/17/26
Mod 408 Summer - 4th 8 day session7/14/26-
7/27/26		7/14/267/15/267/23/267/23/26
Mod 416 Summer - 4th 16 day session7/28/26-
8/24/26		7/29/267/30/268/19/268/19/26
Mod 508 Summer - 5th 8 day session7/28/26-
8/10/26		7/28/267/29/268/6/268/6/26
PBT Police Basic Training8/3/26-
8/24/26		8/4/268/5/268/19/268/19/26

*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.

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.

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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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