The College
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.
| Fall 2024 | |
| August 26 (Monday) | Classes Begin |
| September 2 | Labor Day (No Classes) |
| September 9 | Last day to add a course in without permission |
| September 23 | Last day to add or drop a course(including independent study/independent research) |
| September 24 | First day to “W” from a course |
| October 14 - 15 | Fall Break (No Classes) |
| November 11 | Last day to “W” from a course |
| November 27 - December 1 | Thanksgiving Recess |
| December 2 | Classes Resume |
| December 2 | Last day to declare S/F grading option |
| December 9 | Last Day of Class |
| December 10 - 12 | Reading Days |
| December 13 - 18 | Final Exams |
| December 27 | Final Grades Due |
| Spring 2025 | |
| January 21 (Tuesday) | Classes Begin |
| January 24 (Friday) | Rochester “Monday” – all students attend Mondayclasses |
| February 3 | Last day to add a course without permission |
| February 17 | Last day to add or drop a course(including independent study/independent research) |
| February 18 | First day to “W” from a course |
| March 8 - 16 | Spring Break |
| March 17 | Classes Resume |
| April 14 | Last day to “W” from a course |
| April 28 | Last day to declare S/F grading option |
| May 2 | Last Day of Class |
| May 3 - 5 | Reading Days |
| May 6 - 11 | Final Exams |
| May 15 (Thursday) | Final Grades Due |
| May 16 - 18 | Commencement Weekend |
| Summer 2025 | |
| May 19 – August 1 | Full Summer Session |
| May 19 – June 23 | First 5-week Session |
| June 30 – August 1 | Second 5-week Session |
| May 26 (Monday) | Memorial Day Observed (No Classes) |
| June 19 (Thursday) | Juneteenth Observed (No Classes) |
| July 4 (Friday) | Independence Day Observed (No Classes) |