See the 2018-19 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 29-Friday, July 6, 2018* (6 Weeks) | Summer Session I (J) |
| Monday, June 25-Friday, Aug. 3, 2018** (6 Weeks) | Summer Session II (K) |
| Monday, July 9-Friday, Aug. 17, 2018** (6 Weeks) | Summer Session III (M) |
| Tuesday, May 29-Friday, July 27, 2018* ** (9 Weeks) | 9 Week Sessions (L) |
| Tuesday, May 29-Friday, Aug. 3, 2018* ** (10 Weeks) | 10 Week Sessions (A) |
| Tuesday, May 29-Friday, Aug. 17, 2018* ** (12 Weeks) | 12 Week Sessions (I) |
| Dates Vary | Session X (Non-Standard) |
* May 28, 2018 - Memorial Day holiday observed
** July 4, 2018 - Independence Day holiday observed
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 27 | Monday | First day of classes |
| Sept. 3 | Monday | Labor Day holiday observed |
| Nov. 21-24 | Wednesday-Saturday | Fall recess |
| Nov. 26 | Monday | Classes resume |
| Dec. 7 | Friday | Last day of classes |
| Dec. 8-9 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading days |
| Dec. 10-17 | Monday-Monday | Semester final examinations |
| Dec. 18 | Tuesday | Winter Recess begins |
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 3 | Thursday | First day of classes |
| Jan. 21 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed |
| Jan. 23 | Wednesday | Last day of classes |
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 28 | Monday | First day of classes |
| March 18-23 | Monday-Saturday | Spring recess |
| March 25 | Monday | Classes resume |
| May 10 | Friday | Last day of classes |
| May 11-12 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading days |
| May 13-18 | Monday-Saturday | Semester final examinations |
| May 17-19 | 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.