2026-27 Academic Calendar

See the 2026-27 academic calendar for undergraduate, graduate and pharmacy students.

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Summer Sessions 2026

Fall Semester 2026

Important dates throughout the fall academic calendar.
Date Day Event
Aug. 24 Monday First day of classes
Aug. 31 Monday Last day to drop/add
Sept. 7 Monday Labor Day holiday observed
Oct. 12-13 Monday-Tuesday Fall break
Oct. 14 Wednesday Classes resume
Oct. 23 Friday 60% participation date
Nov. 11 Wednesday Last day to resign classes
Nov. 25-28
 Wednesday-Saturday Thanksgiving break
Nov. 30 Monday Classes resume
Dec. 7 Monday Last day of classes
Dec. 8 Tuesday Reading day
Dec. 9-16
 Wednesday-Wednesday Semester final examinations

Winter Sessions 2027

Spring Semester 2027

Important dates throughout the spring academic calendar.
Date Day Event
Jan. 20 Wednesday First day of classes
Jan. 27 Wednesday Last to drop/add
March 15-20 Monday-Saturday Spring recess
March 22 Monday Classes resume
March 25 Thursday 60% participation date
April 3 Tuesday Last day to resign classes
May 4 Tuesday Last day of classes
May 5 Wednesday Reading day
May 6-13 Thursday-Thursday Semester final examinations
May 14-16 Friday-Sunday Commencement weekend

The University at Buffalo academic calendar is set by the Faculty Senate and University President, and dates may change at their discretion.