SUNY Cortland Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

SUNY Cortland Academic Calendar 2026-2027 serves as the primary operational timeline for students, faculty, and administrative staff navigating their academic year at SUNY Cortland.

From tracking course drop/add deadlines and semester breaks to preparing for registration time tickets, staying informed about important dates ensures a seamless academic journey.

Maintained by the Registrar’s Office, the official calendar provides the essential schedule needed to manage degree progress across the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, and School of Professional Studies.

SUNY Cortland operates on a traditional semester-based academic system divided into Fall and Spring semesters, alongside accelerated Winter and Summer sessions. Standard terms span 15 weeks of instruction and final examinations.

Additionally, Cortland structures many courses—particularly student teaching, physical education modules, and specialized electives—into two distinct quarter blocks (First Quarter and Second Quarter) within a single term.

Full-time undergraduate enrollment requires a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, with a typical load ranging from 15 to 18 credits to stay on track for graduation.

Understanding the full timeline of the SUNY Cortland academic calendar 2026–2027 enables students to effectively plan their study schedules, housing arrangements, and co-curricular commitments.

SUNY Cortland Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. SUNY Cortland Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 31, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
2. The Pass/No Credit deadline for the First Quarter is Friday, August 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
3. Non-Matriculated Graduate Class Registration takes place from Monday, June 8, through Friday, August 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
4. The Fall 2026 Drop/Add Period for Matriculated Students takes place from Monday, August 31, through Friday, September 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
5. Non-Matriculated Undergraduate Class Registration takes place from Monday, August 31, through Friday, September 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
6. The Pass/No Credit deadline for the Full Term is Friday, September 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
7. The Fall 2026 Major Change Deadline is Friday, September 4, 2026.
8. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, with no classes in session.
9. Class Roster Verification takes place from Monday, September 7, through Monday, September 14, 2026.
10. Full Term Student Teaching begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
11. First Quarter Student Teaching begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
12. Withdrawal Forms are accepted starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
13. The First Quarter Course Withdrawal Deadline is Monday, September 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
14. The First Quarter Progress Survey is available from Friday, September 11, through Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.
15. The Full Term Progress Survey is available from Friday, September 25, through Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.
16. The Transfer Credit Submittal Deadline for time tickets is Monday, September 28, 2026.
17. The First Quarter classes end on Friday, October 16, 2026.
18. The Pass/No Credit deadline for the Second Quarter is Friday, October 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
19. SUNY Cortland Fall Break 2026 begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
20. Second Quarter classes begin on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
21. Second Quarter Registration takes place from Monday, October 5, through Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
22. First Quarter Student Teaching ends on Friday, October 23, 2026.
23. First Quarter Final Grading closes on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
24. The Second Quarter Progress Survey is available from Friday, November 6, through Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.
25. The Second Quarter Course Withdrawal Deadline is Monday, November 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
26. The Full Term Course Withdrawal Deadline is Monday, November 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
27. SUNY Thanksgiving Break 2026 begins at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2026.
28. The Second Quarter Student Teaching ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
29. Full Term Student Teaching ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
30. The Final Week takes place from Monday, December 14, through Friday, December 18, 2026.
31. Second Quarter Final Grading closes on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
32. Full Term Final Grading closes on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
33. The Spring 2027 Major Change Deadline is Monday, December 28, 2026.

SUNY Cortland Academic Calendar Winter 2027

1. Session I begins on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
2. Session II begins on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
3. Classes end on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.

SUNY Cortland Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The President’s State of the University Address and Faculty Meetings are scheduled for Thursday, January 21, 2027.
2. Spring 2027 classes begin on Monday, January 25, 2027.
3. Third-Quarter classes end on Friday, March 12, 2027.
4. SUNY Cortland Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 15, 2027, through Friday, March 19, 2027. Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 22, 2027.
5. Fourth Quarter classes begin on Monday, March 22, 2027.
6. The Spring Open House is on Saturday, April 3, 2027.
7. Honors Convocation is on Saturday, April 24, 2027.
8. The last day for in-class examinations is Friday, April 30, 2027.
9. Classes end on Friday, May 7, 2027.
10. The Final Examination Period takes place from Monday, May 10, 2027, through Friday, May 14, 2027.
11. Graduate Commencement is on Friday, May 14, 2027.
12. Undergraduate Commencement is on Saturday, May 15, 2027.

SUNY Cortland Academic Calendar Summer 2027

1. The official Summer Semester 2027 term runs from Wednesday, May 19, 2027, through Friday, August 20, 2027.
2. The Summer Session begins on Wednesday, May 19, 2027, for the 10-week Session I, Term A.
3. Term A ends on Monday, June 7, 2027.
4. Term B begins on Tuesday, June 8, 2027.
5. Session I and Term B end on Thursday, June 24, 2027.
6. Session II and Term C begin on Monday, June 28, 2027.
7. Term C ends on Wednesday, July 14, 2027.
8. Term D begins on Thursday, July 15, 2027.
9. The 10-week Session II, Term D ends on Monday, August 2, 2027.
10. The Summer Session ends on Friday, August 20, 2027.

For more on the SUNY Cortland Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the SUNY Cortland Registrar’s Office website.