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SAS, Hajim, and Simon

Academic Calendar

The Undergraduate Studies Bulletin is compiled well in advance of the academic year it covers. Changes in the academic calendar may occur. All dates should be verified with the Office of the University Registrar calendar. This calendar applies to the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and the Simon School of Business.

2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Fall 2026
August 31Classes Begin
September 7Labor Day (No Classes)
September 11Last day to add a course in without permission
September 25Last day to add or drop a course(including independent study/independent research)
September 26First day to “W” from a course
October 12 - 13Fall Break (No Classes)
November 16Last day to “W” from a course
November 25 - 29Thanksgiving Recess
November 30Classes Resume
December 7Last day to declare S/F grading option
December 14Last Day of Class
December 15 - 17Reading Days
December 18 - 23Final Exams
December 29Final Grades Due
Spring 2027
January 19Classes Begin
January 22Rochester “Monday” – all students attend Monday classes
January 29Last day to add a course without permission
February 12Last day to add or drop a course(including independent study/independent research)
February 13First day to “W” from a course
March 6 - 14Spring Break
March 15Classes Resume
April 5Last day to “W” from a course
April 26Last day to declare S/F grading option
April 30Last Day of Class
May 1 - 3Reading Days
May 4 - 9Final Exams
May 13Final Grades Due
May 14 - 16Commencement Weekend
Summer 2027
May 17 – July 30Full Summer Session
May 17 – June 21First 5-week Session
June 28 – July 30Second 5-week Session
May 31Memorial Day Observed (No Classes)
June 18Juneteenth Observed (No Classes)
July 5Independence Day Observed (No Classes)