See the 2017-18 academic calendar for undergraduate, graduate and pharmacy students.
Students should check the HUB Student Center to find specific dates and deadlines for their classes.
Please contact ubenroll@buffalo.edu if you do not have access to HUB.
| Start and End Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 30-Friday, July 7, 2017* (6 weeks) | Summer Session I (J) |
| Monday, June 26-Friday, Aug. 4, 2017** (6 weeks) | Summer Session II (K) |
| Monday, July 10-Friday, Aug. 18, 2017** (6 weeks) | Summer Session III (M) |
| Tuesday, May 30-Friday, July 28, 2017* ** (9 weeks) | 9 Week Sessions (L) |
| Tuesday, May 30-Friday, Aug. 4, 2017* ** (10 weeks) | 10 Week Sessions (A) |
| Tuesday, May 30-Friday, Aug. 18, 2017* ** (12 weeks) | 12 Week Sessions (I) |
| Dates Vary | Session X (Non-Standard) |
* May 29, 2017 - Memorial Day holiday observed
** July 4, 2017 - Independence Day holiday observed
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 28 | Monday | First day of classes |
| Sept. 4 | Monday | Labor Day holiday observed |
| Nov. 22-25 | Wednesday-Saturday | Fall recess |
| Nov. 27 | Monday | Classes resume |
| Dec. 8 | Friday | Last day of classes |
| Dec. 9-10 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading days |
| Dec. 11-18 | Monday-Monday | Semester final examinations |
| Dec. 19 | Tuesday | Winter Recess begins |
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 4 | Thursday | First day of classes |
| Jan. 15 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed |
| Jan. 24 | Wednesday | Last day of classes |
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 29 | Monday | First day of classes |
| March 19-24 | Monday-Saturday | Spring recess |
| March 26 | Monday | Classes resume |
| May 11 | Friday | Last day of classes |
| May 12-13 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading days |
| May 14-19 | Monday-Saturday | Semester final examinations |
| May 18-20 | 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.