See the 2020-21 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 26-Friday, July 3, 2020* ** (6 Weeks) | Summer Session I (J) |
| Monday, June 22-Friday, July 31, 2020*** (6 Weeks) | Summer Session II (K) |
| Monday, July 6-Friday, Aug. 14, 2020*** (6 Weeks) | Summer Session III (M) |
| Tuesday, May 26-Friday, July 24, 2020* ** *** (9 Weeks) | 9 Week Sessions (L) |
| Tuesday, May 26-Friday, July 31, 2020* ** *** (10 Weeks) | 10 Week Sessions (A) |
| Tuesday, May 26-Friday, Aug. 14, 2020* ** *** (12 Weeks) | 12 Week Sessions (I) |
| Dates Vary | Session X (Non-Standard) |
* May 25, 2020 - Memorial Day holiday observed
** June 19, 2020 - Juneteenth holiday observed
*** July 4, 2020 - Independence Day holiday observed
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Monday | First day of classes |
| Sept. 7 | Monday | UB will be Holding Instruction on Labor Day |
| Nov. 25-28 | Wednesday-Saturday | Fall recess |
| Nov. 30 | Monday | Classes Resume Remotely |
| Dec. 11 | Friday | Last day of classes |
| Dec. 12-13 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading days |
| Dec. 14-21 | Monday-Monday | Semester final examinations |
| Dec. 22 | Tuesday | Winter Recess begins |
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 4 | Monday | First day of classes |
| Jan. 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed |
| Jan. 22 | Friday | Last day of classes |
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 1 | Monday | First day of classes |
| May 7 | Friday | Last day of classes |
| May 8-9 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading days |
| May 10-15 | Monday-Saturday | 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.