2026-2028 Undergraduate Catalog 
  
    Apr 01, 2026  
2026-2028 Undergraduate Catalog

Academic Calendar


  • Spring Semester 2026
  • Summer 2026
  • Fall Semester 2026
  • Wintersession 2026
  • Spring Semester 2027
  • Summer 2027
  • Fall Semester 2027
  • Wintersession 2027
  • Spring Semester 2028
  • Summer 2028

SPRING SEMESTER 2026

Spring Semester 2026 

Term SP-26 

January 12 -May 8 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

December 1 

New Year’s Observance (Campus Closed) 

January 1 

Faculty Return to Campus 

January 5 

Faculty and Staff Institute 

January 8 

New & Returning Student Move-in 

January 9-11 

SAP Appeal Process Ends 

January 10 

New Student Orientation 

January 10-11 

Regular Classes Begin Spring 2026 

January 12 

Last Day for Payment Arrangements 

January 12 

MLK Holiday- Campus Closed 

January 19 

1st Early Alert Due 

January 19 

Chapel Services Begin 

January 22 

Last Day for Registration/Schedule Changes 

January 23 

Enrollment Verification (Census) 

January 26 

Reinstatement Period 

January 28 

Pre-Registration Begins for Stampede 

February 9 

Exit Exams for Spring Graduates (Associate of Arts) 

February 16-March 6 

Mid-Semester Evaluations 

March 2-6 

Mid-Semester Grades Due 

March 11 

Last Day to drop for Absenteeism 

March 11 

E.C. Morris Week 

March 23-27 

Last Day for Students to Withdraw from Classes 

March 27 

Residence Halls Close for Spring Break 

March 27 

Spring Break for Students, Staff, and Faculty - Residence Halls Closed 

March 30- April 3 

Good Friday Observed (Campus Closed) 

April 3 

Classes Resume 

April 6 

Pre-Registration Begins for Summer and Fall 

April 6 

Final Exams for Graduates 

April 21-23 

Honors Convocation 

April 23 

Final Grades for Graduates Due to Registrar 

April 24 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

April 24 

Last Day for Spring Classes 

April 24 

Final Exams Week 

April 27-30 

Residence Halls Closed 

April 30 

Baccalaureate Service 

May 1 

Commencement 

May 2 

Grades Due: All terms 

May 6 

Last Faculty Contract Workday for 2025-2026 

May 8 

 

SPRING SEMESTER  BUFFALO SESSION 2026

Spring Semester 2026 

Buffalo Stampede Session 

Term SP-26A 

March 2 -May 8 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

December 1 

Last day to be fully admitted 

February 23 

SAP Appeal Process Ends 

February 23 

New Student Move-in 

February 27 - 28 

New Student Orientation 

March 1 

Regular Classes Begin SP-26A 

March 2 

Late Registration for SP-26A 

March 2-3 

Last day to add and/or drop a class 

March 4 

Last Day for Payment Arrangements 

March 4 

1st Early Alert Due 

March 4 

Enrollment Verification (Census) 

March 6 

Exit Exams for Spring Graduates (Associate of Arts) 

February 16-March 6 

Last Day to drop for Absenteeism 

March 11 

E.C. Morris Week 

March 23-27 

Last Day for Students to Withdraw from Classes 

March 27 

Spring Break for Students, Staff, and Faculty - Residence Halls Closed 

March 27- April 3 

Good Friday Observed (Campus Closed) 

April 3 

Classes Resume 

April 6 

Pre-Registration Begins for Summer and Fall 

April 6 

Final Exams for Graduates 

April 21-23 

Honors Convocation 

April 23 

Final Grades for Graduates Due to Registrar 

April 24 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

April 24 

Last Day for Spring Classes 

April 24 

Final Exams Week 

April 27-30 

Residence Halls Closed 

April 30 

Baccalaureate Service 

May 1 

Commencement 

May 2 

Grades Due: All terms 

May 6 

Last Faculty Contract Workday for 2025-2026 

May 8 

 

SUMMER SESSION 2026

 

Summer I 

May 11-June 12 

New & Transfer Student Orientation 

Virtual 

SAP Appeal for Summer 1 

May 7-May 11 

Summer Session, I Begins 

May 11 

1st Early Alert Due 

May 13 

Enrollment Verification Due 

May 15 

Reinstatement Period 

May 18 

Memorial Day (Campus Closed) 

May 25 

Summer Session I Instruction Ends 

June 10 

Final Examinations for Summer I 

June 12 

All grades due 

June 16 

 

Summer II 

June 15-July 24 

Residential Hall Check-In New and Transfer Students 

June 12 

Residential Hall Check-In Returning Students 

June 13-14 

New Student Orientation 

June 14 

SAP Appeal for Summer II 

June 12-15 

Summer Session II Begins 

June 15 

Registration Ends for Summer Session II 

June 17 

(1st Early Alert Due) 

June 18 

Juneteenth Holiday (Campus Closed) 

June 19 

Enrollment Verification Due 

June 22 

Fourth of July Holiday (Campus Closed) 

July 3 

2nd Early Alert Due 

July 6 

Summer Session II Instruction Ends 

July 22 

Final Examinations for Summer Session II 

July 24 

Residential Hall Check Out 

July 26 

All Grades Due 

July 29 

 

Summer Bridge 

June 15-July 24 

Residential Hall Check-In New and Transfer Students 

June 12 

Residential Hall Check-In Returning Students 

June 13-14 

New Student Orientation 

June 13-14 

Summer Session II Begins 

June 15 

Registration Ends for Summer Session II 

June 17 

(1st Early Alert Due) 

June 18 

Juneteenth Holiday (Campus Closed) 

June 19 

Enrollment Verification Due 

June 22 

Fourth of July Holiday (Campus Closed) 

July 3 

2nd Early Alert Due 

July 6 

Summer Session II Instruction Ends 

July 22 

Final Examinations for Summer Session II 

July 24 

Residential Hall Check out 

July 26 

All Grades Due 

July 29 

 

FALL SEMESTER 2026

 

Full Term 

August 10- November 24 

Faculty Return to Campus 

August 5 

Faculty and Staff Institute 

August 5 

New and Transfer Student Move-in 

August 7 

Returning Student Move In 

August 8 - 9 

New Student Orientation 

August 9 

Last day Satisfactory Payment Arrangements 

August 30, 2026 

SAP Appeal for Fall 

July 27- August 20 

Regular Classes Begin 

August 10 

Last Day for Registration/ Schedule Changes 

August 17 

Chapel Services Begins 

August 20 

Enrollment Verification/Non-Attendance roster due in Registrar’s Office by NOON 

August 24 

Reinstatement Period 

August 25-27 

Labor Day Holiday (Observed) - No Classes 

September 7 

Classes Resume 

September 8 

Fall 2026 Graduation Application Pickup in Registrar’s Office 

September 14 

Constitution Day 

September 17 

Homecoming Week 

September 20-26 

Mid-Semester Evaluations 

October 5-9 

Mid-Semester Grades Due to Registrar by 5PM 

October 12 

Last Day for Student Withdrawal from an individual Course 

October 26 

Exit Exams Begin for Students Completing Associate Degree by Appointment 

October 26 

Spring 2027 Pre-Registration Begins 

October 28 

Fall 2026 Graduation Application Due in Registrar’s Office 

November 20 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

November 20 

Last Day of Instruction 

November 20 

Final Exams 

November 23-24 

Residence Halls Closed for Winter Break by 5PM 

November 24 

Thanksgiving Break (Offices Closed) 

November 25-27 

Offices Reopen 

November 30 

Grades Due All Terms to Registrar’s Office by 5PM 

December 1 

Campus Closed for Winter Break 

December 18 - January 1 2027 

Faculty & Staff Return 

January 4 2027 

 

Fall 2026 

Buffalo Stampede 

September 28-November 24 

Pre-Registration Begins 

September 8 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

Sept.23 - Sept.30 

New and Transfer Student Move-in 

September 25-26 

New Student Orientation 

September 27 

Regular Classes Begin 

September 28 

Late Registration 

September 28-29 

Last Day to Add and/or Drop a Class 

September 30 

Enrollment Verification (Census) 

October 2 

Last Day to Withdraw from an Individual Course 

October 19 

Spring 2027 Pre-Registration Begins 

October 28 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

November 20 

Last Day of Instruction 

November 20 

Final Examinations 

November 23-24 

Residence Halls Closed for Winter Break by 5PM 

November 24 

Thanksgiving Break (Offices Closed) 

November 25-27 

Offices Reopen 

November 30 

Grades Due All Terms to Registrar’s Office by 5PM 

December 1 

Campus Closed for Winter Break 

December 18-Janaury 1 2027 

Faculty & Staff Return 

January 4 2027 

 

WINTERSESSION 2026

 

November 30 - December 31 

Pre-Registration Begins 

November 16 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

November 16 - December 1 

New and Transfer Student Move-in 

November 29 

New Student Orientation 

November 30 

Regular Classes Begin 

December 1 

Late Registration 

December 1 

Last Day to Add and/or Drop a Class 

December 3 

Enrollment Verification (Census) 

December 4 

Last Day to Withdraw from an Individual Course 

December 7 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

December 29 

Last Day of Instruction 

December 29 

Final Examinations 

December 30 

Residence Halls Closed for Winter Break by 5PM 

December 30 

Grades Due All Terms to Registrar’s Office by 5PM 

January 4 2027 

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2027

 

Spring 2027 

January 11 -April 30 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

December 7 2026 

New Year’s Observance (Campus Closed) 

January 1 

Faculty and Staff Return to Campus 

January 4 

Faculty and Staff Institute 

January 7 

New & Transfer Student Move-in 

January 8 

Returning Student Move-in 

January 9 - 10 

New Student Orientation 

 

January 10 

Regular Classes Begin Spring 2027 

January 11 

Late Registration Begins 

January 11 

SAP Appeal Process Ends 

January 15 

Last Day for Payment Arrangements 

January 15 

MLK Holiday- Campus Closed 

January 18 

1st Early Alert Due 

January 19 

Chapel Services Begin 

January 21 

Last Day for Registration/Schedule Changes 

January 22 

Enrollment Verification (Census) due by 5PM 

January 25 

Reinstatement Period Ends 

January 27 

Spring 2027 Graduation Application Pick-up begins 

February 8 

Pre-Registration Begins for Stampede 

February 8 

Exit Exams for Spring Graduates (Associate of Arts) 

TBD 

Spring 2027 Graduation Applications Due 

March 5 

Mid-Semester Evaluations 

March 1-5 

Mid-Semester Grades Due in Registrar’s Office by 5PM 

March 8 

E.C. Morris Week 

TBD 

Last Day for Students to Withdraw from Classes 

March 19 

Residence Halls Close for Spring Break 

March 20 

Spring Break for Students, Staff, and Faculty - Residence Halls Closed 

March 22-26 

Good Friday Observed (Campus Closed) 

March 26 

Classes Resume 

March 29 

Pre-Registration Begins for Summer and Fall 

April 5 

Final Exams for Graduates 

April 20-22 

Honors Convocation 

April 22 

Final Grades for Graduates Due to Registrar 

April 23 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

April 23 

Last Day for Spring Classes 

April 23 

Final Exams Week 

April 26-29 

Residence Halls Closed 

April 30 - May 1 

Baccalaureate Service 

April 30 

Commencement 

May 1 

Grades Due: All terms 

May 5 

Last Faculty Contract Workday for 2026-2027 

May 5 

 

 

Spring Stampede 2027 

March 1- April 30 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

Feb. 22-Mar.1 

Last day to be fully admitted 

February 23 

New Student Move-in 

February 26 - 27 

New Student Orientation 

February 28 

Regular Classes Begin SP-27A 

March 1 

Late Registration for SP-27A 

March 1-2 

Last day to add and/or drop a class 

March 3 

1st Early Alert Due 

March 3 

Enrollment Verification (Census) 

March 5 

Last Day for Payment Arrangements 

March 17 

E.C. Morris Week 

TBD 

Last Day for Students to Withdraw from Classes 

March 19 

Spring Break for Students, Staff, and Faculty - Residence Halls Closed 

March 22-26 

Good Friday Observed (Campus Closed) 

March 26 

Classes Resume 

March 29 

Pre-Registration Begins for Summer and Fall 

April 5 

Final Exams for Graduates 

April 20-22 

Honors Convocation 

April 22 

Final Grades for Graduates Due to Registrar 

April 23 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

April 23 

Last Day for Spring Classes 

April 23 

Final Exams Week 

April 26-29 

Residence Halls Closed 

April 30 

Baccalaureate Service 

April 30 

Commencement 

May 1 

Grades Due: All terms 

May 5 

Last Faculty Contract Workday for 2026-2027 

May 5 

 

SUMMER 2027

 

Summer I (May 10 -June 11) 

Summer Session I Begins 

May 10 

SAP Appeal Begins 

May 6-10 

Registration Ends for Summer Session I 

May 12 

1st Early Alert Due 

May 12 

Enrollment Verification Due 

May 14 

Reinstatement Period 

May 17 

2nd Early Alert Due 

May 21 

Memorial Day Observed - No Classes/Campus Closed 

May 

Last Day of Instruction Summer I 

June 11 

Final Examinations for Summer I 

June 11 

All Grades Due 

June 15 

 

Summer II

 June 14- July 23 

Residential Hall Check-In 

June 11 - 13 

New Student Orientation 

June 13 

SAP Appeal Begins 

June 10-June14 

Summer Session II Begins 

June 14 

Registration Ends for Summer Session II 

June 16 

1st Early Alert Due 

June 16 

Juneteenth Observed (Campus Closed) 

June 18 

Juneteenth Holiday 

June 19 

Enrollment Verification Due 

June 21 

Reinstatement Period 

June 22 

Fourth of July Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) 

July 5 

2nd Early Alert Due 

July 6 

Last Day of Instruction Summer II 

July 22 

Final Examinations for Summer Session II 

July 23 

Residential Hall Check-out 

July 24 

All Grades Due 

July 27 

 

Summer Bridge 

June 14- July 23 

Residential Hall Check-In 

June 11 - 13 

New Student Orientation 

June 13 

Summer Bridge Begins 

June 14 

Registration Ends for Bridge 

June 16 

1st Early Alert Due 

June 16 

Juneteenth Observed (Campus Closed) 

June 18 

Juneteenth Holiday 

June 19 

Enrollment Verification Due 

June 21 

Reinstatement Period 

June 22 

Fourth of July Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) 

July 5 

2nd Early Alert Due 

July 6 

Last Day of Instruction Summer Bridge 

July 22 

Final Examinations for Summer Bridge 

July 23 

Residential Hall Check-out 

July 24 

All Grades Due 

July 27 

 

FALL SEMESTER 2027

 

Full Term 

August 9 - November 23 

SAP Appeal Begins 

July12-Aug.13 

Faculty Return to Campus 

August 4 

Faculty and Staff Institute 

August 5 

New and Transfer Student Move-in 

August 6 

Returning Student Move-In 

August 7 - 8 

New Student Orientation 

August 8 

Regular Classes Begin 

August 9 

Last day Satisfactory Payment Arrangements 

August 13 

Last Day for Registration/ Schedule Changes 

August 16 

Chapel Services Begins 

August 19 

Enrollment Verification (Census) by 5PM 

August 23 

Reinstatement Period 

August 24-25 

Labor Day Holiday (Observed) - No Classes/Administrative Offices Closed 

September 6 

Classes Resume 

September 7 

Constitution Day Observation 

September 17 

Religious Emphasis Week 

TBD 

Mid-Semester Evolutions 

October 4-8 

Mid-Semester Grades Dues 

October 13 

Homecoming Week 

TBD 

Last Day for Student Withdrawal from an individual Course 

October 18 

Exit Exams Begin for Students Completing Associate Degree 

TBD 

Pre-Registration Begins 

October 27 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

November 19 

Last Day for fall semester classes 

November 19 

Final Exams 

November 22-23 

Residence Halls Closed for Winter Break 

November 24 

Thanksgiving Break (Offices Closed) 

November 24-25 

Offices Reopen 

November 29 

Grades Due All Terms at Noon 

December 1 

Campus Closed for Winter Break at Noon 

December 17 

 

 

Fall 2027 Buffalo Stampede 

September 27-November -23 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

Sept. 20-Sept. 29 

New and Transfer Student Move-in 

September 24-25 

New Student Orientation 

September 26 

Regular Classes Begin 

September 27 

Late Registration 

September 27-28 

Last Day to Add and/or Drop a Class 

September 30 

Enrollment Verification (Census) due by 5PM 

October 4 

Exit Exams Begin for Students Completing an associate degree 

TBD 

Early Alert follow-up 

October 4-8 

Last Day to Withdraw from an Individual Course 

October 18 

Pre-Registration Begins for Spring 2028 

October 27 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

November 19 

Last Day for fall semester classes 

November 19 

Final Exams 

November 22-23 

Residence Halls Closed for Winter Break 

November 24 

Thanksgiving Break (Offices Closed) 

November 24-25 

Offices Reopen 

November 29 

Grades Due All Terms at Noon 

December 1 

Campus Closed for Winter Break at Noon 

December 17 

 

WINTERSESSION 2027

 

 Wintersession 

November 29 - December 31 

Pre-Registration Begins 

November 16 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

November 16 - December 1 

New and Transfer Student Move-in 

November 28 

New Student Orientation 

November 29 

Regular Classes Begin 

November 30 

Late Registration 

December 1 

Last Day to Add and/or Drop a Class 

December 3 

Enrollment Verification (Census) 

December 6 

Last Day to Withdraw from an Individual Course 

December 8 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

December 29 

Last Day of Instruction 

December 29 

Final Examinations 

December 30 

Residence Halls Closed for Winter Break  

December 30 

Grades Due All Terms to Registrar’s Office by 5PM 

January 3 2028 

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2028

 

Spring 2028 FULL TERM

January 10 -April 28 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

December 13-January 14 

New Year’s Observance (Campus Closed) 

December 31 

Faculty Return to Campus 

January 5 

Faculty and Staff Institute 

January 6 

New & Transfer Student Move-in 

January 7 

Returning Student Move In 

January 8 - 9 

New Student Orientation 

January 9 

Regular Classes Begin Spring 2028 

January 10 

Last Day for Payment Arrangements 

January 14 

MLK Holiday- Campus Closed 

January 17 

1st Early Alert Due 

January 18 

Chapel Services Begin 

January 20 

Last Day for Registration/Schedule Changes 

January 21 

Enrollment Verification (Census) due by NOON 

January 24 

Reinstatement Period 

January 25-26 

Pre-Registration Begins for Stampede 

February 9 

Exit Exams for Spring Graduates 

TBD 

E.C. Morris Week 

TBD 

Mid-Semester Evaluations 

March 6-10 

Last Day to drop for Absenteeism 

March 10 

Mid-Semester Grades Due 

March 15 

Last Day for Students to Withdraw from Classes 

March 17 

Spring Break - Residence Halls Closed 

March 20-24 

Classes Resume 

March 27 

Pre-Registration Begins for Summer and Fall 

April 4 

Good Friday Observed (Campus Closed) 

April 14 

Final Exams for Graduates 

April 17-20 

Honors Convocation 

April 20 

Final Grades for Graduates Due to Registrar 

April 21 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

April 21 

Last Day for Spring Classes 

April 21 

Final Exams Week 

April 24-27 

Baccalaureate Service 

April 28 

Commencement 

April 29 

Residence Halls Closed 

April 29 

Grades Due: All terms 

May 2 5PM 

Last Faculty Contract Workday for 

May 2 

 

Spring Stampede 2028 

March 1 - April 28 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

Feb.23-March 1 

Residence Halls Check In 

February 26 - 27 

New Student Orientation 

February 28 

Stampede Classes Begin 

March 1 

Late Registration for Stampede Classes 

March 1-2 

Last Day to Add and/or Drop a Class 

March 3 

Last Day for Payment Arrangements 

March 3 

1st Early alert due 

March 3 

Enrollment Verification Due (Census) 

March 6 

E.C. Morris Institute 

TBD 

Spring Break - Residence Halls Closed 

March 20-24 

Classes Resume 

March 27 

Last Day for Students to Withdraw from Classes 

March 17 

Pre-Registration Begins for Summer and Fall 

April 4 

Good Friday Observed (Campus Closed) 

April 14 

Final Exams for Graduates 

April 21 

Honors Convocation 

April 20 

Final Grades for Graduates Due to Registrar 

April 21 

Last Day to Withdraw from the College 

April 21 

Last Day for Spring Classes 

April 26 

Final Exams  

April 27-28 

Baccalaureate Service 

April 28 

Commencement 

April 29 

Residence Halls Closed 

April 29 

Grades Due : All terms 

May 2 5PM 

Last Faculty Contract Workday for 

May 2 

 

SUMMER 2028 

 

Summer I 

May 8 -June 10 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

May 1-May 9 

New & Transfer Student Orientation 

May 7 

Summer Session I Begins 

May 8 

Registration Ends for Summer Session I 

May 11 

1st Early Alert Due 

May 11 

Enrollment Verification Due 

May 12 

Reinstatement Period 

May 15 

2nd Early Alert Due 

May 20 

Memorial Day Observed - No Classes/Campus Closed 

May 28 

Summer Session I Course End 

June 8 

Final Examinations for Summer I 

June 9 

All grades due by 5PM 

June 13 

 

Summer II  

June 13- July 22 

Residential Hall New and Transfer Student Check-In 

June 10 

Residential Life Returning Students Check In 

June 10 - 11 

New Student Orientation 

June 11 

SAP Appeal Process Begins 

June 6- June 13 

Summer Session II Begins 

June 12 

Registration Ends for Summer Session II 

June 14 

1st Early Alert Due 

June 15 

Enrollment Verification Due 

June 16 

Juneteenth Observed - Campus Closed/Limited Service 

June 19 

Reinstatement Period 

June 20 

Fourth of July Holiday (Campus Closed) 

July 4 

2nd Early Alert Due 

July 7 

Summer Session II Classes End 

July 20 

Final Examinations for Summer Session II 

July 21 

Residential Hall Check out 

July 22 

All Grades Due 

July 25 

 

Summer Bridge  

June 13-July 22 

Residential Hall New and Transfer Student Check-In 

June 9 

Residential Life Returning Students Check In 

June 10 - 11 

New Student Orientation 

June 11 

Summer Bridge Begins 

June 12 

Registration Ends for Bridge 

June 14 

1st Early Alert Due 

June 15 

Enrollment Verification Due 

June 16 

Reinstatement Period 

June 17 

Fourth of July Holiday (Campus Closed) 

July 4 

2nd Early Alert Due 

July 7 

Summer Bridge Ends 

July 20 

Final Examinations for Summer Bridge 

July 22 

Residential Hall Check -out 

July 23 

All Grades Due 

July 26 

 

**Dates may change at the discretion of the Office of the President.