Deadlines
Dossier Deadlines
We encourage early dossier submissions and accept dossiers on a rolling basis.
Deadlines are not due dates but the last possible submission dates to guarantee review in a timely manner.
Promotion to Full Professor / Librarian
- Due October 1 for promotion effective July 1 of the subsequent year
- December 1 for promotion effective September 1 of the subsequent year
Promotion to Associate Professor / Librarian and Tenure
- Due October 1 for promotion effective January 1 of the following year
Final submission date is February 1 for all dossiers that are to be reviewed during the current academic year.
For dossiers that cannot meet the February 1 deadline and under extenuating circumstances, please contact Sofia Tangalos.
For Awards Submissions to the Office of Faculty Affairs
| Award Name | Final Nomination Due Date |
| SUNY Distinguished Professor | July 1 (November decision) October 15 (March decision) |
| SUNY Distinguished Service Professor | July 1 (November decision) October 15 (March decision) |
| SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor | July 1 (November decision) October 15 (March decision) |
| SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service | November 1 |
| SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship & Creative Activities | November 1 |
| SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching | November 1 |
SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship (to Librarians' Selection Committee) | November 1 |
| SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching | September 3 |
| UB Distinguished Professor | March 1 |
| UB Exceptional Scholar Award (Sustained Achievement / Young Investigator) | March 15 |
| UB Teaching Innovation Award | March 15 |
*Candidates will be considered twice a year at sessions of the SUNY Board of Trustees meetings.
Nominations must be in Albany at least 45 days prior to both meetings