Eastman School of Music
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 Eastman Office of the University Registrar.
| Fall 2026 | |
| August 31 | Classes begin |
| September 7 | Labor Day - No classes |
| September 11 | Last day to add a course without permission of instructor |
| September 25 | Last day to add or drop a course |
| September 26 | First day to withdraw from a course |
| October 12-13 | Fall Break - No Classes |
| November 16 | No course withdraws after today |
| November 25-29 | Thanksgiving Break |
| November 30 | Classes resume |
| December 7 | Last Day to declare S/F grading option |
| December 14 | Last day of class |
| December 15-17 | Reading days |
| December 18-23 | Final exams |
| December 29 | Final Grades Due |
| Spring 2027 | |
| January 19 | Classes begin |
| January 22 | "Rochester Monday" - all students attend Monday classes |
| January 29 | Last day to add a course without permission of instructor |
| February 12 | Last day to add or drop a course |
| February 13 | First day to withdraw from a course |
| March 6-14 | Spring Break |
| March 15 | Classes resume |
| April 5 | Last day to withdraw from a course |
| April 26 | Last day to declare S/F grading option |
| April 30 | Last day of classes |
| May 1-4 | Reading days and Juries |
| May 5-9 | Final exams |
| May 13 | Final grades due |
| May 14-16 | Commencement Weekend |
| Summer 2027 | |
| June 28 - July 30 | ESM Summer Session |
| July 5 | Independence Day Observed (No classes) |