Fall 2025 Semester-Part of Term L7 (Late 7 Weeks) Classes Begin
Late 7 Weeks (L7) is a special part of term for 7 weeks classes.
There are a limited number of classes that are offered.
Classes begin on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Drop/add ends at 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Online Withdrawal from Course ends at 11:59pm on Monday, November 17, 2025.
No Online Late Add or Pass/Fail permitted.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence for Faculty, Staff & Librarians
Includes SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in:
Faculty Service
, Librarianship
, Professional Service
, Scholarship and Creative Activities
, Teaching
,
More information.
Organization: Academic Affairs Office.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
2025-2026 Awards Submission Deadlines.
SUNY Distinguished Faculty Ranks
Includes SUNY Distinguished Faculty Ranks for:
Distinguished Professorship
, Distinguished Service Professorship
, Distinguished Teaching Professorship
, Distinguished Librarian
,
More information.
Organization: Academic Affairs Office.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
2025-2026 Awards Submission Deadlines.
Fall 2025 Semester- Late 7 Weeks (L7) Last Day to Drop without Penalty
Must be submitted electronically by students by 11:59 p.m.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Art Conservation Department Open House
The department's Open House gives visitors a peek into the world of art and cultural heritage conservation. Come to see what our graduate students and faculty have been conserving this past year and take a tour of our state-of-the-art studios and labs. Even if you have visited in the past, we have new projects on view and demonstrations to see. For questions about this event, please email artcon@buffalostate.edu,
This event is free and open to the public. Please come and visit!
Organization: Art Conservation Department.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
2025-2026 University Wide Events.
Fall Open House - Graduate and Undergraduate
More information.
Organization: Admissions Office.
Saturday, October 25, 2025.
2025-2026 University Wide Events.
Summer 2026 Dean Input Window Closes for Master Schedule Preparation
Summer 2026 Department Input Window for Master Schedule Preparation runs through October 26, 2025.
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Summer 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
Summer 2026 Final Department Input Window Opens for Master Schedule Preparation
Summer 2026 Final Department Input Window for Master Schedule Preparation runs through November 2, 2025.
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Monday, October 27, 2025.
Summer 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
Fall 2025 Semester Deadline for Removal of Incompletes from previous Spring and Summer Term
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, October 31, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Mid-Term Grade Entry Ends
Mid-term Grade entry ends at 9:00pm on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, October 31, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Summer 2026 Final Department Input Window Closes for Master Schedule Preparation
Summer 2026 Department Input Window for Master Schedule Preparation runs through November 2, 2025.
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Summer 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
Fall 2025 Semester-Late-Semester Progress Report Window Opens
Late-Semester Progress Report,
November 3, 2025-November 21, 2025,
Resources & Instructions:
Review the Alerts & Case Management Workflow document
, Follow steps in the Progress Report Instructions
, Watch the Progress Report Completion Video (staff login required)
,
Important: Only raise one Alert per student at a time. If multiple concerns exist, such as poor attendance and potential for failing, select the most significant Alert (e.g. In Danger of Failing) and list other concerns (e.g. 3+Attendance Absences, Recommend Pass/Fail or Withdrawal) in the comments sections.
This helps support staff as they provide their outreach and intervention strategies.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Monday, November 3, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
J-Term/Spring 2026 Registration Begins
Registration begins on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00am and is then continuous.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Snapshot of master schedule on E-print reports for Master Schedule Prep
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Friday, November 7, 2025.
Summer 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
Master schedule corrections due to deans' offices for Master Schedule Prep
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Friday, November 14, 2025.
Summer 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
Request and instructions for submitting course offerings sent to departments for Master Schedule Prep
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Monday, November 17, 2025.
Fall 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
Fall 2025 Semester Deadline for Course Withdrawals
Must be submitted electronically by students by 11:59 p.m.
Withdrawal from Course.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Deadline for Pass/Fail Applications
Must be submitted electronically by students by 11:59 p.m.
Pass/Fail Option is an online process in Banner.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Deadline- Late 7 Weeks (L7) Deadline for Course Withdrawals
Must be submitted electronically by students by 11:59 p.m.
Withdrawal from Course.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester-Late-Semester Progress Report Window Closes
Late-Semester Progress Report,
November 3, 2025-November 21, 2025,
Resources & Instructions:
Review the Alerts & Case Management Workflow document
, Follow steps in the Progress Report Instructions
, Watch the Progress Report Completion Video (staff login required)
,
Important: Only raise one Alert per student at a time. If multiple concerns exist, such as poor attendance and potential for failing, select the most significant Alert (e.g. In Danger of Failing) and list other concerns (e.g. 3+Attendance Absences, Recommend Pass/Fail or Withdrawal) in the comments sections.
This helps support staff as they provide their outreach and intervention strategies.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, November 21, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall Open House - Graduate and Undergraduate
More information.
Organization: Admissions Office.
Saturday, November 22, 2025.
2025-2026 University Wide Events.
Fall 2026 Deans Input Window Opens for Master Schedule Prep
Fall 2026 Deans input window for Master Schedule Preparation runs through January 11, 2026.
.
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Monday, November 24, 2025.
Fall 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
Fall 2026 Department Input Window Opens for Master Schedule Prep
Fall 2026 Department Input Window for Master Schedule Preparation runs through January 11, 2026.
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Monday, November 24, 2025.
Fall 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
Fall 2025 Semester Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes)
No Classes.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes)
No Classes.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes)
No Classes.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, November 28, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes)
No Classes.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Saturday, November 29, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Final Grade Entry Opens for Part of Term L7 (Late 7 Weeks)
Final Grade entry begins at 9:00am on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 and ends at 9:00pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This final grading input window is for part of term L7.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Deadline for Withdrawal from University
Must be submitted electronically by students by 11:59 p.m.
Form.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, December 5, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester-Final Day of Regular Instruction
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, December 5, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester-Part of Term L7 (Late 7 Weeks) Classes End
Late 7 Weeks (L7) is a special part of term for 7 weeks classes.
There are a limited number of classes that are offered.
Classes begin on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Drop/add ends at 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Online Withdrawal from Course ends at 11:59pm on Monday, November 17, 2025.
No Online Late Add or Pass/Fail permitted.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, December 5, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
J-Term 2026 Non-Degree Seeking Registration Begins
Registration begins on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00am and is then continuous.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, December 5, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Critique and Evaluation Period (CEP) Begins
Fall 2025 CEP Week begins on Monday, December 8th and ends on Thursday, December 11th.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Monday, December 8, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Grant Allocation Committee Funds for spring 2026
More information.
Organization: Student Affairs.
Monday, December 8, 2025.
2025-2026 Grant Submission Deadlines.
Fall 2025 Semester Final Grade Entry Opens for Parts of Term 1 and ND
Final Grade entry begins at 9:00am on Monday, December 8, 2025 and ends at 9:00pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This final grading input window is for parts of term 1 and ND.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Critique and Evaluation Period (CEP)
Fall 2025 CEP Week begins on Monday, December 8th and ends on Thursday, December 11th.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Critique and Evaluation Period (CEP)
Fall 2025 CEP Week begins on Monday, December 8th and ends on Thursday, December 11th.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Critique and Evaluation Period (CEP) Ends
Fall 2025 CEP Week begins on Monday, December 8th and ends on Thursday, December 11th.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Thursday, December 11, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester Ends-Final Day of Fall Semester
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Thursday, December 11, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2025 Semester-Emergency CEP Day
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, December 12, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
President's Medal for Outstanding Student
More information.
Organization: Student Affairs, VP Office.
Monday, December 15, 2025.
2025-2026 Awards Submission Deadlines.
SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence
More information.
Organization: Student Affairs, VP Office.
Monday, December 15, 2025.
2025-2026 Awards Submission Deadlines.
Fall 2025 Semester Final Grade Entry Closes for Parts of Term 1 and ND
Final Grade entry begins at 9:00am on Monday, December 8, 2025 and ends at 9:00pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This final grading input window is for parts of term 1 and ND only.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Spring 2026 Semester Non-Degree Seeking Registration Begins
Registration begins on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:00am and is then continuous.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, January 2, 2026.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
J-Term 2026 Begins
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Monday, January 5, 2026.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
J-Term 2026-Independent Study, Project, Course by Contract Application Due
Must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 5:00 p.m,
UG Form,
GR Form.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
J-Term 2026-Last Day to Drop without Penalty
Must be submitted electronically by students by 11:59 p.m.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2026 Department Input Window Closes for Master Schedule Prep
Fall 2026 Department Input Window for Master Schedule Preparation opens November 24, 2025 and closes January 11, 2026.
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Fall 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
J-Term 2026 Deadline for Course Withdrawals and Pass/Fail Applications
Must be submitted electronically by students by 11:59 p.m.
Withdrawal from Course,
Pass/Fail Option is an online process in Banner.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, January 16, 2026.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
J-Term 2026 Final Grade Entry Begins
Final Grade entry ends at 9:00pm on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, January 16, 2026.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Spring 2026 Semester Deadline for Incoming Cross-Registration to Buffalo State-Forms Due
All incoming cross-registration forms for both Undergraduate and Graduate students are due to the Registrar's Office by 5:00pm.
SUNY Cross-Registration and WNY Consortium Cross-Registration Programs.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Friday, January 16, 2026.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
Fall 2026 Deans Input Window Closes for Master Schedule Prep
Fall 2026 Deans input window for Master Schedule Preparation opens November 24, 2025 and closes January 18, 2026.
.
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Fall 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
Fall 2026 Final Department Input Window Opens for Master Schedule Prep
Fall 2026 Final Department Input Window for Master Schedule Preparation opens January 19, 2026 and closes January 25, 2026.
Organization: Registrar's Office.
Monday, January 19, 2026.
Fall 2026 Master Schedule Prep.
Spring 2026 Semester-Martin Luther King Jr.-No Classes
No Classes.
Organization: Registrar's Office. Website for more information: https://registrar.buffalostate.edu/homepage.
Monday, January 19, 2026.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar.