2020-2021 Academic Calendar

Spring Semester 2021

Official Term Dates: February 1 to May 14

Due to the COVID-19 health event, the Spring 2021 academic calendar has been adjusted. Please review the adjusted dates below, and the Restart SUNY Cortland page for additional changes, additions or announcements.

^{* This date is subject to change.}

Fall Semester 2020

Official Term Dates: August 31 to December 18

Due to the COVID-19 health event, the Fall 2020 academic calendar has been adjusted. Please review the adjusted dates below, and the Restart SUNY Cortland page for additional changes, additions or announcements.

^{+ Residential Life check-out begins on the evening of November 20, and continues through November 23.}

^{* Fall break has been canceled due to the adjusted Thanksgiving break dates.}

Semester start dates are generally guided by Labor Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day respectively. Please review the Summer and Winter Session website for Summer and Winter term dates.

Final Exam Policy: No examinations or quizzes may be given the five class days preceding the final exam period without the approval of the dean.

Religious Holidays: Students who miss classes, exams, or work requirements because of religious beliefs shall be excused and will be provided with opportunities to make up exams or work missed because of the absence. This does not prohibit faculty from giving assignments/exams on a given day. The purpose is to allow individual students alternatives based on religious practice when they make a request. Please refer to the religious holiday schedule for details and dates.