The SUNY Geneseo academic calendar outlines the schedule of classes, breaks and holidays during the academic year. A list of legal holidays can be found on the Human Resources website.
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Academic Year 2020–2021
- Fall 2020 (August 31–December 21, 2020)
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Date Day Information August 1 Saturday - Payment deadline for advance-registered undergraduate students for Fall 2020
August 3 Monday - Open registration for Fall 2020 begins at 8:00 am
- Waitlist for Fall 2020 opens
August 23 Sunday - Waitlist for Fall 2020 closes
August 26 Wednesday - Move-In for new students (August 26-27)
August 26 Wednesday - New Student Orientation (August 26-28)
August 28 Friday - Move-In for returning students (August 28-29)
August 30 Sunday - Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of tuition and fees
August 31 Monday - First day of classes
- Last day to register without late fee
- Drop/Add period begins at 8:00 am
September 4 Friday - Drop/Add period ends at 11:59 pm
- Deadline for Directed Study & Internship submission
September 6 Sunday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 100% refund of tuition
September 7 Monday - Labor Day - No Classes
September 13 Sunday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 70% refund of tuition
September 20 Sunday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 50% refund of tuition
September 27 Sunday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 30% refund of tuition
September 30 Wednesday - Rejuvenation Day* - No Classes
* Special for 2020, replacement for one day of Fall Break
* Some approved science labs may meet on 9/30 and 10/27
October 9 Friday - Last day for completion of work for Incomplete grades for courses from last Spring
- Grad application deadline for seniors graduating next May or August
October 14 Wednesday - Incomplete grades due
October 19 Monday - Spring & Intersession schedule posted on KnightWeb
- Midterm grades due
- Advisement holds posted
- Academic Advisement begins
October 20 Tuesday - Time tickets posted for Spring advance registration
October 21 Wednesday - Last day of classes for first half semester courses
- Last day to withdraw from first half semester courses
- Last day to elect Pass/Fail for first half semester courses
October 22 Thursday - Second half semester begins
October 23 Friday - Drop/Add for second half semester ends at 11:59 pm
October 26 Monday - Grades due for first half semester courses
October 27 Tuesday - Deadline for change of major
- Rejuvenation Day* - No Classes
* Special for 2020, replacement for one day of Fall Break
* Some approved science labs may meet on 9/30 and 10/27
October 29 Thursday - Advance registration for Spring semester and Intersession begins at 7:00 am for Seniors who have applied to graduate
November 2 Monday - Advance registration for Spring semester and Intersession begins at 7:00 am for Seniors who have not applied to graduate
November 3 Tuesday - Grad application reopens
November 5 Thursday - Advance registration for Spring semester and Intersession begins at 7:00 am for Juniors
November 9 Monday - Advance registration for Spring semester and Intersession begins at 7:00 am for Sophomores
November 12 Thursday - Advance registration for Spring semester and Intersession begins at 7:00 am for First-Year Students
November 16 Monday - Open registration for Intersession and Spring 2021 begins at 8:00 am
- Waitlist for Spring 2021 opens at 8:00 am
November 23 Monday - Classes follow Wednesday schedule
November 25 Wednesday - Residence halls close at 10:00 am
November 25-27 Wed-Fri - Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
December 11 Friday - Grad application closes
December 14 Monday - Last day to withdraw from full semester and second half semester courses
- Last day to elect Pass/Fail for full semester and second half semester courses
- Traditional "last day of classes"
December 15 Tuesday - 15th Week (December 15-21)
* This week will be used for end-of-class activities (e.g., review session and exam, student presentations, individual conferences, completion of final projects, etc.)
December 16 Wednesday - Grading opens at 8:00am for full semester and second half semester courses
December 21 Monday - Last day of Fall semester
December 22 Tuesday - Fall Graduation Date
December 24 Thursday - Final grades due at 5:00 pm
December 25 Friday - Christmas Holiday - College Closed
December 31 Thursday - Waitlist closes for spring semester
- Intersession 2021 (January 4–29, 2021)
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Date Day Information January 3 Sunday - Last Day for 100% refund of tuition and all fees
January 4 Monday - First day of classes
- Late registration fee applies
- Registration for Spring semester closes at 5:00pm
January 5 Tuesday - Intersession add/drop closes at 5:00 pm
January 6 Wednesday - Course Withdrawal Period Begins (Grade of W)
January 18 Monday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No Classes
Please note that asynchronous classes should not require work to be done on holidays.
January 25 Monday - Registration for Spring semester opens
January 29 Friday - Last day of classes
- Last day to withdraw from classes
- Last day to elect Pass/Fail
- Graduation date
February 1 Monday - Final Grades Due by 5:00 pm - ALL COURSES
- Spring 2021 (February 1–May 20, 2021)
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Date Day Information January 2 Saturday - Payment deadline for advance registered undergraduate students for Spring 2021
January 4 Monday - Registration for Spring semester closes at 5:00pm
January 25 Monday - Registration for Spring semester opens
January 31 Sunday - Last day to withdraw from spring semester with 100% refund of tuition and fees
February 1 Monday - First day of classes (online only)
- Registration for non-matriculated students (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
- Add/Drop period begins at 8:00 am
- Last day to register without late registration fee
- Payment deadline for graduate students
February 4-6 Thursday-Saturday - Residence hall move-in for all students, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday through Saturday. Check-in is at Sturges Hall. Students will be able to enter their residence hall to move in after they take a COVID-19 test and obtain residence hall access in Sturges Hall.
February 5 Friday - Registration deadline for directed studies and internships
February 7 Sunday - Last day to drop individual courses with 100% refund of tuition and no grade
- Last day to add individual courses without instructor permission
February 8 Monday - First day of in-person classes
February 14 Sunday - Last day to drop individual courses with 70% refund of tuition
- Add/drop period ends
February 21 Sunday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 50% refund of tuition
February 28 Sunday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 30% refund of tuition
March 1 Monday - Application deadline for admission to School of Business degree programs (South 100)
March 2 Tuesday - Diversity Summit
- Rejuvenation Day* - No Classes
* For 2021 only, in lieu of Spring Break
March 10 Wednesday - Incomplete grades due
March 19 Friday - Grad application closes
March 22 Monday - Summer & Fall 2021 course schedule posted on KnightWeb
- Advisement holds posted
March 23 Tuesday - First half semester ends
- Last day to elect Pass/Fail for first half semester courses
- Last day to withdraw from first half semester courses
- Midterm grades due
- Time tickets posted for Summer/Fall advance registration
- Academic Advisement begins
March 24 Wednesday - Rejuvenation Day* - No Classes
* For 2021 only, in lieu of Spring Break
March 25 Thursday - Second half semester begins
- Add/Drop period for second half semester classes begins at 8:00 am
March 28 Sunday - Add/Drop period for second half semester classes ends at 5:00 pm
- Grades due for first half semester courses at 5:00 pm
March 29 Monday - Deadline for Change of Major
April 2 Friday - Advance registration for Fall/Summer 2021 begins at 7:00 am for Seniors who have applied to graduate
April 5 Monday - Advance registration for Fall/Summer 2021 begins at 7:00 am for Seniors who have not applied to graduate
April 8 Thursday - Advance registration for Fall/Summer 2021 begins at 7:00 am for Juniors
April 12 Monday - Advance registration for Fall/Summer 2021 begins at 7:00 am for Sophomores
April 15 Thursday - Advance registration for Fall/Summer 2021 begins at 7:00 am for First-Year Students
April 19 Monday - Open registration for Fall 2021 and Summer 2021 begins at 8:00 am
- Waitlist for Fall 2021 opens at 8:00 am
April 22 Thursday - Rejuvenation Day* - No Classes
* For 2021 only, in lieu of Spring Break
April 26-30 Monday-Friday - GREAT Days (classes held on normal schedule)
May 10 Monday - Classes follow Tuesday schedule
May 11 Tuesday - Classes follow Wednesday schedule
May 12 Wednesday - Last day of classes
- Last day to withdraw from full semester and second half semester courses
- Last day to elect Pass/Fail for full semester and second half semester courses
- Classes follow Thursday schedule
May 13 Thursday - Study Day
May 14 Friday - Final examinations begin
May 20 Thursday - Final examinations end
May 21 Friday - Residence halls close at 10:00 am for non-graduating students
- Spring final grades due at 5:00 pm
May 22 Saturday - Virtual Commencement Ceremony at 10:00 am (includes undergraduates and Masters candidates)
May 23 Sunday - Residence halls close at 12:00 noon for graduates
June 1 Tuesday - Applications for admission to the School of Education (South 200) degree programs are accepted on a rolling basis
- Summer Sessions 2021 (May 24–August 13, 2021)
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Date Day Information May 23 Sunday - Last day to drop a course with 100% refund of tuition and fees for First Half of Summer, First Third of Summer, and First Quarter of Summer courses
May 24 Monday - First day of classes for Full Summer, First Half of Summer, First Third of Summer, and First Quarter of Summer courses (Late Registration Fee applies)
May 25 Tuesday - Last day to register, add or drop a course without a "W" for First Half of Summer, First Third of Summer, and First Quarter of Summer courses
May 30 Sunday - Add/Drop for Full Summer courses ends at 11:55 pm
May 31 Monday - MEMORIAL DAY - NO CLASSES
June 11 Friday - Last day of classes for First Quarter of Summer courses
- Last day to withdraw from or elect Pass/Fail grading for First Quarter of Summer courses
June 18 Friday - Last day of classes for First Third of Summer courses
- Last day to withdraw from or elect Pass/Fail grading for First Third of Summer courses
June 20 Sunday - Last day to drop a course with 100% refund of tuition and fees for Second Third of Summer courses
June 21 Monday - First day of classes for Second Third of Summer courses
- Payments due
June 22 Tuesday - Last day to register, add or drop a course without a "W" for Second Third of Summer courses
July 2 Friday - Last day of classes for First Half of Summer courses
- Last day to withdraw from or elect Pass/Fail grading for First Half of Summer courses
July 5 Monday - INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED - NO CLASSES
- Last day to drop a course with 100% refund of tuition and fees for Second Half of Summer courses
July 6 Tuesday - First day of classes for Second Half of Summer courses
- Payments due
July 7 Wednesday - Last day to register, add or drop a course without a "W" for Second Half of Summer courses
July 16 Friday - Last day of classes for Second Third of Summer courses
- Last day to withdraw from or elect Pass/Fail grading for Second Third of Summer courses
July 18 Sunday - Last day to drop a course with 100% refund of tuition and fees for Final Third of Summer courses
July 19 Monday - First day of classes for Final Third of Summer courses
- Payments due
July 20 Tuesday - Last day to register, add or drop a course without a "W" for Final Third of Summer courses
August 13 Friday - Last day of classes for Full Summer, Second Half of Summer, and Final Third of Summer courses
- Last day to withdraw from or elect Pass/Fail grading for Full Summer, Second Half of Summer, and Final Third of Summer courses
August 20 Friday - Summer Graduation Date
Academic Year 2021–2022
- Fall 2021 (August 30–December 21, 2021)
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Date Day Information August 1 Sunday - Payment deadline for advance-registered Undergraduate Students for Fall 2021
August 16 Monday - Open Registration
August 27 Friday - Residence Halls open at 8 am for New students
- New Student Convocation
August 28 Saturday - Residence Halls open at 10 am for continuing students
August 29 Sunday - Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of tuition and fees
August 30 Monday - First day of Classes
- Last day to register without late fee
- Drop/Add period begins
September 3 Friday - Deadline for Directed Study & Internship Submission
September 5 Sunday - Drop/Add period ends at 11:55 pm
- Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 100% refund of tuition
September 6 Monday - Labor Day - No Classes
- Withdrawal period begins
September 12 Sunday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 70% refund of tuition
September 13 Monday - Jr. and Sr. Grad check holds posted
September 17 Friday - Last day to elect Pass/Fail
September 19 Sunday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 50% refund of tuition
September 26 Sunday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 30% refund of tuition
October 1 Friday - Last day to withdraw from first half semester courses
- Academic Advisement begins
October 8 Friday - Last day for completion of work for Incomplete grades for courses from last Spring
October 11-12 Mon-Tu - Fall Break - No Classes
- Residence Halls remain open
October 13 Wednesday - Spring & Winter schedule posted on web
- Incomplete grades due
- Advisement holds posted
October 15 Friday - Grad Application deadline for seniors graduating next May or August
October 18 Monday - Last day of classes for first half semester courses
- Academic Advisement begins
October 20 Wednesday - First half semester ends
- Midterm grades due
October 21 Thursday - Second half semester begins
October 22 Friday - Drop/Add for second half semester ends
October 26 Tuesday - Deadline for change of Major
October 27 Wednesday - Time tickets posted
November 1 Monday - Advanced Registration for Spring semester - Seniors begins at 7 am
November 4 Thursday - Advanced Registration for Spring semester - Juniors begins at 7 am
November 6 Saturday - Registration Closed
November 8 Monday - Advanced Registration for Spring semester - Sophomores begins at 7 am
November 10 Wednesday - Last day to withdraw from full semester courses
- Fall registration closed today
November 11 Thursday - Advanced Registration for Spring semester - First Year Students begins at 7 am
November 13 Saturday - Registration Closed
November 15 Monday - Open Registration for Spring 2022 begins at 8 am
November 23 Tuesday - Last day to withdraw from second half semester courses
November 24 Wednesday - Residence Halls close at 10 am
November 24-26 Wed-Fri - Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
November 28 Sunday - Residence Halls open at 10 am
December 8 Wednesday - Open Registration for Spring 2022 ends at 5 pm
December 13 Monday - Last day of regularly scheduled classes
December 14 Tuesday - Study Day - No class related activities
December 15 Wednesday - Final Examinations Begin
December 21 Tuesday - Final Examinations End
December 22 Wednesday - Residence Halls close at 10 am
December 24 Friday - Christmas Holiday - College Closed
- Final grades due at 5 pm
- Intersession 2022 (January 3–January 25, 2022)
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Date Day Information January 2 Sunday - Last Day for 100% refund of tuition and all fees
January 3 Monday - CLASSES BEGIN
- Late Registration fee applies
January 4 Tuesday - Last Day for 100% Refund of Tuition and Comprehensive fee
- Last Day Students may Drop Course(s) with NO GRADE
January 5 Wednesday - Winter Session Registration/Drop/Add closes at 5:00 pm
January 6 Thursday - Course Withdrawal Period Begins (Grade of W)
- 35% refund of Tuition and Comprehensive fee
January 9 Sunday - Last day for 35% refund of Tuition and Comprehensive fee
January 13 Thursday - Last day for a student to Withdraw from an Individual Course with a Grade of "W"
January 17 Monday - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED
January 18 Tuesday - Last Day to Elect Pass/Fail
January 24 Monday - Last Day of Classes
- Graduation Date
January 25 Tuesday - Final Grades Due by 12:00 noon - ALL COURSES
- Spring 2022 (January 26–May 19, 2022)
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Date Day Information January 2 Sunday - Payment deadline for advance registered Undergraduate students for Spring 2022
January 5-24 Wed-Mon - Open Registration
January 17 Monday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- No classes
January 25 Tuesday - Orientation for First Time Students
- Residence Halls open at 10 am for all students
- Last day to drop with 100% refund of tuition and fees
January 26 Wednesday - Registration for Non-matriculated students (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
- Drop/Add period begins at 8:00 am
- Last day to register without late registration fee
- Day and Evening classes begin
- Payment deadline for Graduate students
February 1
Tuesday - Drop/Add period ends
- Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 100% refund of tuition and not receiving a "W" grade
- Deadline for Directed Studies and Internships
February 2 Wednesday - Withdrawal period begins
February 8 Tuesday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 70% refund of tuition
- Jr. & Sr. Grad check holds placed
February 14 Monday - Last day to elect Pass/Fail for full semester courses
February 15 Monday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 50% refund of tuition
February 22 Tuesday - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with 30% refund of tuition
February 28 Monday - Last day to withdraw from first half semester courses
- Application deadline for admission to the School of Business degree programs (South 100)
March 8 Tuesday - Incomplete grades due
March 9 Wednesday - Advisement holds posted
- Summer and Fall schedule posted on the web
March 10 Thursday - Academic Advisement begins
- Last day of classes for first half semester courses
March 12 Saturday - Residence Halls close at 10 am
March 14 Monday - Time tickets posted
March 14-18 Mon-Fri - Spring Break - No Classes
March 20 Sunday - Residence Halls open at 10 am
March 21 Monday - Classes resume
March 22 Tuesday - First half semester ends
- Mid-Term grades due
March 23 Wednesday - Second half semester begins
March 24 Thursday - Drop/Add for second half semester ends
March 28 Monday - Deadline for Change of Major
April 4 Monday - Advanced Registration for Fall 2022 and Summer 2022 begins - Seniors at 7 am
April 7 Thursday - Advanced Registration for Fall 2022 and Summer 2022 begins - Juniors at 7 am
April 9 Saturday - Registration closed
April 11 Monday - Advanced Registration for Fall 2022 and Summer 2022 begins - Sophomores at 7 am
April 12 Tuesday - Last day to withdraw from full semester courses
April 13 Wednesday - Fall Registration closed today
April 14 Thursday - Advance Registration for Fall 2022 and Summer 2022 begins- First Year Students at 7 am
April 16 Saturday - Registration closed
April 18 Monday - Registration open to all students at 8 am
April 26 Tuesday - Last day to withdraw from second half semester courses
April 27 Wednesday - GREAT Day - No Classes
May 6 Friday - Advance Registration ends at 5:00 pm
May 11 Wednesday - Last day of regularly scheduled classes
May 12 Thursday - Study Day - No class related activities
May 13 Friday - Final Examinations begin
May 19 Thursday - Final Examinations End
May 20 Friday - Residence Halls close at 10:00 am
- Graduation Rehearsal at 1:45 pm
- Spring Final grades due at 5:00 pm
May 21 Saturday - Commencement at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
May 22 Sunday - Residence Halls close at 12:00 noon for Graduates
May 23 Monday - Open Registration for Fall 2022 begins at 8:00 am
June 1 Wednesday - Applications for admission to the School of Education (South 200) degree programs are accepted on a rolling basis
- Summer Sessions 2022 (May 23–August 12, 2022)
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Date Day Information May 22 Sunday - Last day to drop a course with 100% refund of tuition and fees for Sessions I, IA, and IB
May 23 Monday - CLASSES BEGIN for Full, Sessions I, IA, and IB - Late Registration Fee applies
May 24 Tuesday - Last day to register, add or drop a course without a "W" for Sessions I, IA, and IB
May 27 Friday - Deadline to elect Pass/Fail for Sessions I, IA, and IB
- Drop/Add for Full Summer Session ends at 5 pm
May 30 Monday - MEMORIAL DAY - NO CLASSES
June 3 Friday - Last day to withdraw from a class with a "W" for Session IA
June 8 Wednesday - Last day to withdraw from a class with a "W" for Session IB
June 10 Friday - Session IA CLASSES END
June 17 Friday - Last day to withdraw from a class with a "W" for Session I
- Session IB CLASSES END
June 19 Sunday - Last day to drop a course with 100% refund of tuition and fees for Session IIB
June 20 Monday - CLASSES BEGIN for Session IIB
- Payments due
June 21 Tuesday - Last day to register, add or drop a course without a "W" for Session IIB
June 24 Friday - Deadline to elect Pass/Fail for Session IIB
July 1 Friday - Session I CLASSES END
July 4 Monday - INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED - NO CLASSES
- Last day to drop a course with 100% refund of tuition and fees for Session II
July 5 Tuesday - CLASSES BEGIN for Session II
- Payments due
July 6 Wednesday - Last day to register, add or drop a course without a "W" for Session II
- Last day to withdraw from a class with a "W" for Session IIB
July 8 Friday - Deadline to elect Pass/Fail for Session II
July 15 Friday - Session IIB CLASSES END
- Withdrawal deadline for Full summer session
July 17 Sunday - Last day to drop a course with 100% refund of tuition and fees for Session IIIB
July 18 Monday - CLASSES BEGIN for Session IIIB
- Payments due
July 19 Tuesday - Last day to register, add or drop a course without a "W" for Session IIIB
July 22 Friday - Deadline to elect Pass/Fail for Session IIIB
July 29 Friday - Last day to withdraw from a class with a "W" for Session II
August 2 Tuesday - Last day to withdraw from a class with a "W" for Session IIIB
August 12 Friday - Full Session, Session II, and IIIB CLASSES END
August 19 Friday - Summer Graduation Date