Academic Calendar

Fall 2024

Date(s)Items/Events
Aug 12 (Mon)Non-Matriculated Student Registration with Chair and/or Dept. approval 
Aug 24 (Sat)Residence Halls Open for all new students (First-Year and Transfer)
Aug 25 (Sun)Residence Halls Open for all returning students
Aug 26 (Mon)First Day of Classes for Fall 2024 and Part of Term A/Late registration ($50 fee) 
Aug 30 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Fall 2024 and Part of Term A
Sep 2 (Mon)Labor Day - no classes school closed
Sep 11 (Wed)Fall Convocation of New Students
Sep 20 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term A
Oct 3 (Thu)Advising begins for Spring 2025 registration
Oct 3 (Thu)Application for Graduation Fall 24/Winter 25 Graduates are due
Oct 7 (Mon)Mid-Term (10/07 - 10/ 11)
Oct 14 (Mon)Fall Break - no classes school closed
Oct 15 (Tue)Fall Break - no classes
Oct 17 (Thu)Mid-Term advisory grades due
Oct 18 (Fri)Last day of Part of Term A Classes
Oct 21 (Mon)First day of Part of Term B Classes
Oct 22 (Tue)Spring 2025 registration for Seniors and Graduate level students on the Web
Oct 24 (Thu)Spring 2025 registration for Juniors on the Web
Oct 25 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop for Part of Term B
Oct 25 (Fri)Last day to apply for W (without instructor approval) or Credit/No Credit (approval needed) for Fall 2024
Oct 29 (Tue)Spring 2025 registration for Sophomores on the Web
Oct 31 (Thu)Spring 2025 registration for First - Year on the Web
Nov 1 (Fri)Continuing Registration for Spring 2025, all students
Nov 5 (Tue)Election Day - classes in session
Nov 11 (Mon)Veterans Day - classes in session
Nov 15 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term B 
Nov 26 (Tue)Dining Hall closes after dinner
Nov 27 (Wed)Thanksgiving Recess - no classes (11/27-11/30)
Dec 1 (Sun)Dining Hall reopens for dinner
Dec 2 (Mon)Classes resume
Dec 5 (Thu)Last day to apply for W with Instructor's Permission for Fall 2024
Dec 10 (Tue)Study/make-Up Day (12/10-12/11)
Dec 12 (Thu)Final exams (12/12 - 12/18) Grades are due 48 hours after final examination.
Dec 18 (Wed)Residence Halls close after last final exam
Dec 18 (Wed)Fall Semester ends after last exam
MID-TERM EXAM SCHEDULE - Fall 2024

Monday, October 7, 2024 – Friday, October 11, 2024

Undergraduate Mid-term grades are mandatory, but midterm exams are not.
The days assigned for midterm exams are only suggested dates. If a faculty member does not give a mid-term exam, class must be held.  If a faculty member does give a mid-term exam, class must be held on the non-exam day in midterm week. 

Classes, which regularly meet on Mondays and Wednesdays:
Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 should schedule exams for Monday, 10/07/2024
Periods 2, 4, 6, 8 should schedule exams for Wednesday, 10/09/2024
Classes, which regularly meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays:
Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 should schedule exams for Tuesday, 10/08/2024
Periods 2, 4, 6, 8 should schedule exams for Thursday 10/10/2024

PeriodStart Time
18:00 AM
29:50AM
311:40AM
42:40PM
54:30PM
66:20PM
78:10PM

Classes which meet only once a week will have exams scheduled on regular meeting days and times between March 6 and March 12, 2024. Exams will be scheduled for the regular rooms and times.

Mid-term grades are due in the Office of the Registrar via CONNECT.OLDWESTBURY.EDU no later than March 15, 2024.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE - Fall 2024

December 12, 2024 –December 18, 2024

Classes, which regularly meet on Mondays and Wednesdays:

Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 should schedule exams for Monday, 12/16/2024

Periods 2, 4, 6, 8 should schedule exams for Wednesday, 12/18/2024

Classes, which regularly meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays:

Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 should schedule exams for Tuesday, 12/17/2024

Periods 2, 4, 6, 8 should schedule exams for Thursday 12/12/2024

PeriodStart Time
18:00 AM
29:50AM
311:40AM
42:40PM
54:30PM
66:20PM
78:10PM

Classes which meet only once a week will have exams scheduled on regular meeting days and times between May 11 , 2024 and May 17, 2024. Exams will be scheduled for the regular rooms and times.

Final grades are due in the Office of the Registrar via CONNECT.OLDWESTBURY.EDU 48 hours after the final examination is scheduled. Grades are available for student viewing on-line after all grades are received and processed.

Upcoming Calendars

Winter 2025
Date(s)Items/Events
Oct 17 (Thu)Winter registration begins
Dec 19 (Thu)Payment due for students registered by December 19th 2024
Jan 2 (Thu)Winter 2025 session begins
Jan 3 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop and late registration fees applies $50
Jan 6 (Mon) - Jan 10 (Fri)Withdrawal with 35% refund, no refunds after Jan. 10
Jan 10 (Fri)Last day to apply for Credit/ No Credit or W
Jan 20 (Mon)Martin Luther King Day observed – no classes: offices closed
Jan 23 (Thu)Winter 2025 session ends
Spring 2025
Date(s)Items/Events
Jan 13 (Mon)Non-Matriculated Student Registration with Chair and/or Dept. approval 
Jan 26 (Sun)Residence Halls Open for all students
Jan 27 (Mon)First Day of Classes for Spring 2025 and Part of Term A/Late registration ($50 fee)
Jan 31 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Spring 2025 and Part of Term A
Feb 17 (Mon)Presidents Day – no classes school closed
Feb 21 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term A 
Feb 28 (Fri)Ramadan begins (2/28 - 3/29) classes in session
Mar 3 (Mon)Advising begins for Fall 2025 registration
Mar 3 (Mon)Application for Graduation Spring 25/Summer 25 Graduates are due
Mar 5 (Wed)Mid-Term week (03/05-03/11)
Mar 14 (Fri)Last Day of Classes for Part of Term A
Mar 14 (Fri)Mid-Term advisory grades due to registrar
Mar 14 (Fri)Dining Hall closes after breakfast
Mar 15 (Sat)Spring Break - no classes (03/15-03/22)
Mar 23 (Sun)Dining Hall reopens for dinner
Mar 24 (Mon)First Day of Classes for Part of Term B. Spring 2025 Classes resume
Mar 24 (Mon)Last day to apply for W (without instructor approval) or Credit/No Credit (approval needed) for Spring 2025
Mar 25 (Tue)Fall 2025 registration for Seniors on the Web
Mar 27 (Thu)Fall 2025 registration for Juniors on the Web
Mar 28 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Part of Term B
Apr 1 (Tue)Fall 2025 registration for Sophomores on the Web
Apr 3 (Thu)Fall 2025 registration for First - Year on the Web
Apr 4 (Fri)Continuing Registration for Fall 2025, all students
Apr 11 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term B
Apr 12 (Sat)Passover begins (4/12 - 4/20) classes in session
Apr 20 (Sun)Easter Sunday
Apr 24 (Thu)Honors Convocation - classes cancelled from 2:40 pm - 6:10 pm
May 7 (Wed)Last day to apply for W with Instructor's Permission for Spring 2025
May 12 (Mon)Study/make-Up Day (05/12-05/13)
May 14 (Wed)Final exams (05/14- 05/20) Grades are due 48 hours after final examination.
May 20 (Tue)Last Day of Spring 2025 and Part of Term B
May 21 (Wed)59th Commencement Ceremony at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
May 21 (Wed)Graduating students check out of Residence Halls after graduation ceremony.
Summer 2025

Summer 2025 Registration begins on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Continuing Students can register via their SUNY Connect OW portal. 
New Students who have never attended SUNY Old Westbury must complete a Quick Admit Application to register. 
 

Date(s)Summer 2025 Holiday/Closing
May 26 (Mon)Memorial Day – no classes; offices closed
Jun 19 (Thu)Juneteenth – no classes, offices closed
Jul 4 (Fri)Independence Day – no classes, offices closed
Date(s)Undergraduate Summer Sessions
Jun 2 (Mon)Session I classes begin
Jun 6 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session I
Jun 27 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session I
Jul 3 (Thu)Session I classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jul 7 (Mon)Session II classes begin
Jun 14 (Mon)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session II
Jul 31 (Thu)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session II
Aug 7 (Thu)Session II classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jun 16 (Mon)Session III - Full Summer classes begin
Jun 23 (Mon)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session III
Jul 21 (Mon)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session III
Aug 21 (Thu)Session III classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
May 27 (Tue)Session IV-Pre Session classes begin
May 28 (Wed)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session IV
Jun 10 (Tue)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session IV
Jun 13 (Fri)Session IV classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)​​​​​

 

Date(s)Graduate Summer Sessions
May 27 (Tue)Session 6A classes begin
May 30 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6A
Jun 13 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6A
Jul 7 (Mon)Session 6A classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jul 14 (Mon)Session 6B classes begin
Jul 17 (Thu)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6B
Aug 1 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6B
Aug 22 (Fri)Session 6B classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
May 27 (Tue)Session 6C- Full Summer  classes begin
Jun 2 (Mon)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6C
Jul 14 (Mon)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6C
Aug 12 (Tue)Session 6C classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
  

Additional information for Summer 

Fall 2025
Date(s)Items/Events
Aug 11 (Mon)Non-Matriculated Student Registration with Chair and/or Dept. approval 
Aug 23 (Sat)Residence Halls Open for all new students (First-Year and Transfer)
Aug 24 (Sun)Residence Halls Open for all returning students
Aug 25 (Mon)First Day of Classes for Fall 2025 and Part of Term A/Late registration ($50 fee)
Aug 29 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Fall 2025 and Part of Term A
Sep 1 (Mon)Labor Day- no classes school closed
Sep 11 (Thu)Fall Convocation of New Students
Sep 19 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term A
Oct 3 (Fri)Advising begins for Spring 2025 registration
Oct 3 (Fri)Application for Graduation Fall 25/Winter 26 Graduates are due
Oct 6 (Mon)Mid-Term (10/06 - 10/10)
Oct 13 (Mon)Fall Break - no classes school closed
Oct 14 (Tue)Fall Break - no classes
Oct 17 (Fri)Last day of Classes for Part of Term A
Oct 17 (Fri)Mid-Term advisory grades due
Oct 20 (Mon)First Day of Classes for Part of Term B
Oct 24 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Part of Term B
Oct 24 (Fri)Last day to apply for W (without instructor approval) or Credit/No Credit (approval needed) for Fall 2025
Nov 4 (Tue)Spring 2026 registration for Seniors on the Web
Nov 6 (Thu)Spring 2026 registration for Juniors on the Web
Nov 11 (Tue)Spring 2026 registration for Sophomores on the Web
Nov 11 (Tue)Veterans Day - classes in session
Nov 13 (Thu)Spring 2026 registration for First - Year on the Web
Nov 14 (Fri)Continuing Registration for Spring 2026, all students
Nov 14 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term B
Nov 26 (Wed)Dining Hall closes after dinner
Nov 30 (Sun)Thanksgiving Recess - no classes (11/26-11/29)
Nov 30 (Sun)Dining Hall reopens for dinner
Dec 1 (Mon)Classes resume
Dec 4 (Thu)Last day to apply for W with Instructor's Permission for Fall 2025
Dec 10 (Wed)Study/make-Up Day (12/09-12/10)
Dec 17 (Wed)Final exams (12/11 - 12/17) Grades are due 48 hours after final examination.
Dec 17 (Wed)Residence Halls close after last final exam
Dec 17 (Wed)Last day of Classes for Fall 2025 and Part of Term B
Winter 2026
Date(s)Items/Events
Oct 16 (Thu)Winter registration begins
Dec 18 (Thu)Payment due for students registered by December 18th 2025
Jan 2 (Fri)Winter 2026 session begins
Jan 5 (Mon)Last day to Add/Drop and late registration fees applies $50
Jan 6 (Tue) - Jan 9 (Fri)Withdrawal with 35% refund, no refunds after Jan. 10
Jan 9 (Fri)Last day to apply for Credit/ No Credit or W
Jan 19 (Mon)Martin Luther King Day observed – no classes: offices closed
Jan 22 (Thu)Winter 2026 session ends
Spring 2026
Date(s)Items/Events
Jan 12 (Mon)Non-Matriculated Student Registration with Chair and/or Dept. approval 
Jan 24 (Sat)Residence Halls Open for all new students (First-Year and Transfer)
Jan 25 (Sun)Residence Halls Open for all returning students
Jan 26 (Mon)First Day of Classes for Spring 2026 and Part of Term A/Late registration ($50 fee)
Jan 30 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Spring 2026 and Part of Term A
Feb 16 (Mon)Presidents Day – no classes school closed
Feb 17 (Tue)Ramadan begins (2/17 - 3/18) classes in session
Feb 20 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term A classes
Mar 2 (Mon)Advising begins for Fall 2026 registration
Mar 2 (Mon)Application for Graduation Spring 26/Summer 26 Graduates are due
Mar 9 (Mon)Mid-Term week (03/9-03/13)
Mar 13 (Fri)Last day of Classes for Part of Term A. Dining Hall closes after breakfast
Mar 14 (Sat)Spring Break - no classes (03/14-03/21)
Mar 22 (Sun)Dining Hall reopens for dinner
Mar 23 (Mon)First day of Classes for Part of Term B. Classes resume for Spring 2026.
Mar 24 (Tue)Mid-Term advisory grades due to registrar
Mar 24 (Tue)Fall 2026 registration for Seniors on the Web
Mar 26 (Thu)Fall 2026 registration for Juniors on the Web
Mar 27 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop for Part of Term B
Mar 27 (Fri)Last day to apply for W (without instructor approval) or Credit/No Credit (approval needed) for Spring 2026
Mar 31 (Tue)Fall 2026 registration for Sophomores on the Web
Apr 2 (Thu)Fall 2026 registration for First - Year on the Web
Apr 1 (Wed)Passover begins (4/1 - 4/9) classes in session
Apr 3 (Fri)Continuing Registration for Fall 2026, all students
Apr 5 (Sun)Easter Sunday
Apr 17 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term B classes
Apr 21 (Tue)Honors Convocation - classes cancelled from 2:40 pm - 6:10 pm
May 6 (Wed)Last day to apply for W with Instructor's Permission for Spring 2026
May 11 (Mon)Study/make-Up Day (05/11-05/12)
May 13 (Wed)Final exams (05/13 - 05/19) Grades are due 48 hours after final examination.
May 19 (Tue)Last day of Spring Semester 2026 and Part of Term B 
TBDResidence Halls close for most at 10 pm
TBDGraduating students check out of Residence halls after graduation ceremony.
TBDCommencement Week for Spring 2026 (May22-24)
Summer 2026

Summer 2026 Registration begins on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Continuing Students can register via their SUNY Connect OW portal. 
New Students who have never attended SUNY Old Westbury must complete a Quick Admit Application to register. 
 

Date(s)Summer 2026 Holiday/Closing
May 25 (Mon)Memorial Day – no classes; offices closed
Jun 19 (Fri)Juneteenth – no classes, offices closed
Jul 4 (Sat)Independence Day – no classes, offices closed
Date(s)Undergraduate Summer Sessions
Jun 1 (Mon)Session I classes begin
Jun 5 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session I
Jun 26 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session I
Jul 2 (Thu)Session I classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jul 6 (Mon)Session II classes begin
Jun 13 (Mon)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session II
Jul 30 (Thu)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session II
Aug 6 (Thu)Session II classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jun 15 (Mon)Session III - Full Summer classes begin
Jun 22 (Mon)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session III
Jul 20 (Mon)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session III
Aug 20 (Thu)Session III classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
May 26 (Tue)Session IV-Pre Session classes begin
May 27 (Wed)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session IV
Jun 9 (Tue)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session IV
Jun 12 (Fri)Session IV classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)​​​​​

 

Date(s)Graduate Summer Sessions
May 26 (Tue)Session 6A classes begin
May 29 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6A
Jun 12 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6A
Jul 3 (Fri)Session 6A classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jul 13 (Mon)Session 6B classes begin
Jul 16 (Tue)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6B
Jul 31 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6B
Aug 21 (Fri)Session 6B classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
May 26 (Tue)Session 6C- Full Summer  classes begin
Jun 1 (Mon)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6C
Jul 7 (Tue)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6C
Aug 11 (Tue)Session 6C classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
  

Additional information for Summer

Fall 2026
Date(s)Items/Events
Aug 10 (Mon)Non-Matriculated Student Registration with Chair and/or Dept. approval 
Aug 22 (Sat)Residence Halls Open for all new students (First-Year and Transfer)
Aug 23 (Sun)Residence Halls Open for all returning students
Aug 24 (Mon)First Day of Classes for Fall 2026 and Part of Term A/Late registration ($50 fee)
Aug 28 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Fall 2026 and Part of Term A
Sep 7 (Mon)Labor Day - no classes school closed
Sep 10 (Thu)Fall Convocation of New Students 
Sep 18 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term A classes
Oct 5 (Mon)Advising begins for Spring 2027 registration
Oct 5 (Mon)Application for Graduation Fall 26/Winter 27 Graduates are due
Oct 5 (Mon)Mid-Term (10/05-10/09)
Oct 12 (Mon)Fall Break - no classes school closed
Oct 13 (Tue)Fall Break - no classes
Oct 15 (Thu)Mid-Term advisory grades due
Oct 16 (Fri)Last day of Classes for Part of Term A
Oct 19 (Mon)First day of Classes for Part of Ter B
Oct 23 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop classes for Part of Term B
Oct 23 (Fri)Last day to apply for W (without instructor approval) or Credit/No Credit (approval needed) for Fall 2026
Oct 27 (Tue)Spring 2027 registration for Seniors on the Web
Oct 29 (Thu)Spring 2027 registration for Juniors on the Web
Nov 3 (Tue)Spring 2027 registration for Sophomores on the Web
Nov 5 (Thu)Spring 2027 registration for First - Year on the Web
Nov 6 (Fri)Continuing Registration for Spring 2027, all students
Nov 11 (Wed)Veterans Day - classes in session
Nov 13 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term B classes
Nov 24 (Tue)Dining Hall closes after dinner
Nov 25 (Wed)Thanksgiving Recess - no classes (11/25-11/28)
Nov 29 (Sun)Dining Hall reopens for dinner
Nov 30 (Mon)Classes resume
Dec 3 (Thu)Last day to apply for W with Instructor's Permission for Fall 2026
Dec 8 (Tue)Study/make-Up Day (12/08-12/09)
Dec 10 (Thu)Final exams (12/10-12/16)Grades are due 48 hours after final examination.
Dec 16 (Wed)Residence Halls close after last final exam
Dec 16 (Wed)Last day of Fall Semester and Part of Term B
Winter 2027
Date(s)Items/Events
Oct 15 (Thu)Winter registration begins
Dec 17 (Thu)Payment due for students registered by December 17th 2026
Jan 4 (Mon)Winter 2027 session begins
Jan 5 (Tue)Last day to Add/Drop and late registration fees applies $50
Jan 6 (Wed) - Jan 8 (Fri)Withdrawal with 35% refund, no refunds after Jan. 10
Jan 8  (Fri)Last day to apply for Credit/ No Credit or W
Jan 18 (Mon)Martin Luther King Day observed – no classes: offices closed
Jan 22 (Fri)Winter 2027 session ends
Spring 2027
Date(s)Items/Events
Jan 11 (Mon)Non-Matriculated Student Registration with Chair and/or Dept. approval 
Jan 23 (Sat)Residence Halls Open for all new students (First-Year and Transfer)
Jan 24 (Sun)Residence Halls Open for all returning students
Jan 25 (Mon)First Day of Classes for Spring 2027 and Part of Term A/Late registration ($50 fee)
Jan 29 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Spring 2027 and Part of Term A
Feb 7 (Sun)Ramadan begins (2/7 - 3/18) classes in session
Feb 15 (Mon)Presidents Day – no classes school closed
Feb 19 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term A
Mar 3 (Wed)Advising begins for Fall 2027 registration
Mar 3 (Wed)Application for Graduation Spring 27/Summer 27 Graduates are due
Mar 8 (Mon)Mid-term week (03/08-03/12)
Mar 12 (Fri)Last day for Part of Term A. Dining Hall closes after breakfast
Mar 13 (Sat)Spring Break - no classes (03/13-03/20)
Mar 21 (Sun)Dining Hall reopens for dinner
Mar 22 (Mon)First day of classes for Part of Ter B. Spring 2024 Classes resume
Mar 23 (Tue)Mid-Term advisory grades due to registrar
Mar 23 (Tue)Fall 2027 registration for Seniors on the Web
Mar 25 (Thu)Fall 2027 registration for Juniors on the Web
Mar 26 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Part of Term B
Mar 26 (Fri)Last day to apply for W (without instructor approval) or Credit/No Credit (approval needed) for Spring 2027
Mar 28 (Sun)Easter Sunday
Mar 30 (Tue)Fall 2027 registration for Sophomores on the Web
Apr 1 (Thu)Fall 2027 registration for First - Year on the Web
Apr 2 (Fri)Continuing Registration for Fall 2027, all students
Apr 2 (Fri)Honors Convocation - classes cancelled from 2:40 pm - 6:10 pm
Apr 16 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term B
Apr 21 (Wed)Passover begins (4/21 - 4/29) classes in session
May 5 (Wed)Last day to apply for W with Instructor's Permission for Spring 2027
May 10 (Mon)  Study/make-Up Day (05/10-05/11) 
May 12 (Wed)Final exams (5/12-5/18) Grades are due 48 hours after final examination.
May 18 (Wed)Last day of Spring 2027 and Part of Term B
May 18 (Tue)Residence Halls close for most at 10 pm
TBDGraduating students check out of Residence halls after graduation ceremony.
TBDCommencement Week for Spring 2027 (May21-23)
Summer 2027

Summer 2027 Registration begins on Tuesday, March 16 2027.

Continuing Students can register via their SUNY Connect OW portal. 
New Students who have never attended SUNY Old Westbury must complete a Quick Admit Application to register. 
 

Date(s)Summer 2027 Holiday/Closing
May 31 (Mon)Memorial Day – no classes; offices closed
Jun 19 (Sat)Juneteenth – no classes, offices closed
Jul 4 (Sun)Independence Day – no classes, offices closed
Date(s)Undergraduate Summer Sessions
Jun 1 (Tue)Session I classes begin
Jun 7 (Mon)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session I
Jun 25 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session I
Jul 1 (Thu)Session I classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jul 6 (Tue)Session II classes begin
Jun 13 (Tue)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session II
Jul 29 (Thu)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session II
Aug 5 (Thu)Session II classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jun 14 (Mon)Session III - Full Summer classes begin
Jun 21 (Mon)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session III
Jul 19 (Mon)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session III
Aug 19 (Thu)Session III classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
May 24 (Mon)Session IV-Pre Session classes begin
May 25 (Tue)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session IV
Jun 7 (Mon)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session IV
Jun 11 (Fri)Session IV classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)​​​​​

 

Date(s)Graduate Summer Sessions
May 24 (Mon)Session 6A classes begin
May 27 (Tue)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6A
Jun 11 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6A
Jul 2 (Fri)Session 6A classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jul 12 (Mon)Session 6B classes begin
Jul 15 (Tue)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6B
Jul 30 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6B
Aug 20 (Fri)Session 6B classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
May 24 (Mon)Session 6C- Full Summer  classes begin
May 28 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6C
Jul 12 (Mon)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6C
Aug 9 (Mon)Session 6C classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
  

Additional information for Summer

Fall 2027
Date(s)Items/Events
Aug 9 (Mon)Non-Matriculated Student Registration with Chair and/or Dept. approval 
Aug 21 (Sat)Residence Halls Open for all new students (First-Year and Transfer)
Aug 22 (Sun)Residence Halls Open for all returning students
Aug 23 (Mon)First Day of Classes for Fall 2027 and Part of Term A/Late registration ($50 fee)
Aug 27 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Fall 2027 and Part of Term A
Sep 6 (Mon)Labor Day - no classes school closed
Sep 9 (Thu)Fall Convocation of New Students
Sep 17 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term A
Oct 4 (Mon)Advising begins for Spring 2028 registration
Oct 4 (Mon)Application for Graduation Fall 27/Winter 28 Graduates are due
Oct 8 (Fri)Last day of Classes for Part of Term A
Oct 11 (Mon)Fall Break - no classes school closed
Oct 12 (Tue)Fall Break - no classes
Oct 13 (Wed)First day of Classes for Part of Term B
Oct 13 (Wed)Mid-Term (10/13-10/19)
Oct 19 (Tue)Last Day to Add/Drop for Part of Term B
Oct 21 (Thu)Mid-Term advisory grades due
Oct 26 (Tue)Spring 2028 registration for Seniors on the Web
Oct 28 (Thu)Spring 2028 registration for Juniors on the Web
Oct 29 (Fri)Last day to apply for W (without instructor approval) or Credit/No Credit (approval needed) for Fall 2027
Nov 2 (Tue)Spring 2028 registration for Sophomores on the Web
Nov 4 (Thu)Spring 2028 registration for First - Year on the Web
Nov 5 (Fri)Continuing Registration for Spring 2028, all students
Nov 10 (Wed)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term B classes
Nov 11 (Thu)Veterans Day - classes in session
Nov 23 (Tue)Dining Hall closes after dinner
Nov 24 (Wed)Thanksgiving Recess - no classes (11/24 - 11/27)
Nov 28 (Sun)Dining Hall reopens for dinner
Nov 29 (Mon)Classes resume
Dec 1 (Wed)Last day to Withdrawal from classes for Fall 2027 With Instructor Permission
Dec 7 (Tue)Study/make-Up Day (12/6-12/7)
Dec 8 (Wed)Final exams (12/8-12/14)Grades are due 48 hours after final examination.
Dec 14 (Tue)Residence Halls close after last final exam
Dec 14 (Tue)Last day of Fall 2027 and Part of Term B 
Winter 2028
Date(s)Items/Events
Oct 18 (Mon)Winter registration begins
Dec 16 (Thu)Payment due for students registered by December 16th 2027
Jan 3 (Mon)Winter 2028 session begins
Jan 4 (Tue)Last day to Add/Drop and late registration fees applies $50
Jan 5 (Wed) - Jan 7 (Fri)Withdrawal with 35% refund, no refunds after Jan. 10
Jan 7 (Fri)Last day to apply for Credit/ No Credit or W
Jan 17 (Mon)Martin Luther King Day observed – no classes: offices closed
Jan 21 (Fri)Winter 2028 session ends
Spring 2028
Date(s)Items/Events
Jan 10 (Mon)Non-Matriculated Student Registration with Chair and/or Dept. approval 
Jan 22 (Sat)Residence Halls Open for all new students (First-Year and Transfer)
Jan 23 (Sun)Residence Halls Open for all returning students
Jan 24 (Mon)First Day of Classes for Spring 2028 and Part of Term A/Late registration ($50 fee)
Jan 27 (Thu)Ramadan begins (1/27 - 2/25) classes in session
Jan 28 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop for Spring 2028 and Part of Term A
Feb 18 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term A
Feb 21 (Mon)Presidents Day – no classes school closed
Mar 2 (Thu)Advising begins for Fall 2028 registration
Mar 2 (Thu)Application for Graduation Spring 28/Summer 28 Graduates are due
Mar 6 (Mon)Mid-Term week (03/06-03/10)
Mar 10 (Fri)Last Day of Classes for Part of Term A
Mar 12 (Sun)Spring Break - no classes (03/12-03/18)
Mar 12 (Sun)Dining Hall closes after breakfast
Mar 19 (Sun)Dining Hall reopens for dinner
Mar 20 (Mon)First day of Classes for Part of Term B. Spring 2028 Classes resume
Mar 21 (Tue)Mid-Term advisory grades due to registrar
Mar 24 (Fri)Last day to apply for W (without instructor approval) or Credit/No Credit (approval needed) for Spring 2028
Mar 24 (Fri)Last Day to Add/Drop classes for Part of term B
Mar 28 (Tue)Fall 2028 registration for Seniors on the Web
Mar 30 (Thu)Fall 2028 registration for Juniors on the Web
April 4 (Tue)Fall 2028 registration for Sophomores on the Web
April 6 (Thu)Fall 2028 registration for First - Year on the Web
Apr 7 (Fri)Continuing Registration for Fall 2028, all students
Apr 10 (Mon)Passover begins (4/10 - 4/18) classes in session
Apr 14 (Fri)Last day to apply for W for Part of Term B
Apr 16 (Sun)Easter Sunday
Apr 24 (Mon)Honors Convocation - classes cancelled from 2:40 pm - 6:10 pm
May 3 (Wed)Last day to apply for W with Instructor's Permission for Spring 2028
May 8 (Mon)Study/make-Up Day (05/08-05/09)
May 10 (Wed)Final exams (05/10 - 05/16)Grades are due 48 hours after final examination.
May 16 (Tue)Last day of Spring 2028 and Part of Term B Semester 
 TBDResidence Halls close for most at 10 pm
 TBDGraduating students check out of Residence halls after graduation ceremony.
 TBDCommencement Week for Spring 2028 (May19-21)
Summer 2028

Summer 2028 Registration begins on Tuesday, March 21 2028.

Continuing Students can register via their SUNY Connect OW portal. 
New Students who have never attended SUNY Old Westbury must complete a Quick Admit Application to register. 
 

Date(s)Summer 2028 Holiday/Closing
May 29 (Mon)Memorial Day – no classes; offices closed
Jun 19 (Mon)Juneteenth – no classes, offices closed
Jul 4 (Tue)Independence Day – no classes, offices closed
Date(s)Undergraduate Summer Sessions
Jun 5 (Mon)Session I classes begin
Jun 9 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session I
Jun 23 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session I
Jul 7 (Fri)Session I classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jul 10 (Mon)Session II classes begin
Jun 14 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session II
Jul 28 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session II
Aug 11 (Fri)Session II classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jun 5 (Mon)Session III - Full Summer classes begin
Jun 12 (Mon)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session III
Jul 21 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session III
Aug 11 (Fri)Session III classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
May 22 (Mon)Session IV-Pre Session classes begin
May 23 (Tue)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session IV
June 5 (Mon)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session IV
Jun 9 (Fri)Session IV classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)​​​​​

 

Date(s)Graduate Summer Sessions
May 22 (Mon)Session 6A classes begin
May 25 (Thu)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6A
Jun 13 (Tue)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6A
Jun 30 (Fri)Session 6A classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
Jul 10 (Mon)Session 6B classes begin
Jul 13 (Thu)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6B
Aug 4 (Fri)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6B
Aug 18 (Fri)Session 6B classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
May 22 (Mon)Session 6C- Full Summer  classes begin
May 26 (Fri)Last day to Add/Drop : Late Registration ($50 fee) for Session 6C
Jul 10 (Mon)Last day to apply for W or CR/NC for Session 6C
Aug 11 (Fri)Session 6C classes end (grades due from course instructors 48 hours after final exam)
  

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