SUNY Oneonta Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The SUNY Oneonta academic calendar 2026-2027 serves as the primary operational roadmap for undergraduate and graduate students across the SUNY Oneonta campus community.

Whether you are an incoming freshman preparing for orientation and the iconic Pass Through the Pillars tradition or a graduating senior tracking final diploma application deadlines, maintaining accuracy with the official SUNY Oneonta academic calendar schedule ensures you satisfy critical course enrollment windows, tuition refund cutoffs, and administrative deadlines without penalty.

State University of New York (SUNY) Oneonta operates on a traditional semester-based academic structure consisting of Fall and Spring terms, supplemented by an intensive online Winter session and multi-session Summer intersessions.

Primary Fall and Spring terms feature 15 weeks of active instruction, followed by a dedicated final examination week. To maintain full-time undergraduate standing for federal Pell grants, New York TAP, Excelsior Scholarship eligibility, and campus housing, students carry between 12 and 18 credit hours per semester, with 15 credits per term serving as the target benchmark to complete a 120-credit bachelor’s degree in four years.

SUNY Oneonta Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. New Student Arrival and Orientation takes place from Wednesday, August 19, 2026, through Saturday, August 22, 2026.
2. Move-in day for new first-year students who have not attended a July Day One Orientation is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
3. Move-in day for new transfer students who have not attended a July Day One Orientation is Thursday, August 20, 2026.
4. Move-in day for new first-year students who have attended a July Day One Orientation is Thursday, August 20, 2026.
5. Move-in day for new transfer students who attended a July Day One Orientation is Friday, August 21, 2026.
6. The last day to register is Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Students who have not registered by this time are assessed a $40 late registration fee.
7. SUNY Oneonta Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
8. Online add/drop registration and add/drop registration through the Registrar’s Office begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
9. The first half-semester term begins on Monday, August 24, 2026.
10. The first mini term begins on Monday, August 24, 2026.
11. The deadline to complete the mandatory online alcohol and safety course is Friday, August 28, 2026.
12. The last day to add or drop a full-semester course without the applicable late schedule-adjustment fee is Sunday, August 30, 2026.
13. The last day to elect the Pass/Fail option for a full-semester course is Sunday, August 30, 2026.
14. The last day for students with part-time enrollment to drop a course without tuition liability is Sunday, August 30, 2026.
15. The last day to add a full-semester course is Friday, September 4, 2026.
16. Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026, and there are no classes.
17. The last day to drop a first mini course with a “W” grade is Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
18. The last day to change a first mini course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
19. The second installment of the semester bill is due on Monday, September 21, 2026.
20. Grow, Thrive, Live Day takes place on Monday, September 21, 2026.
21. TAP certification begins on Monday, September 21, 2026.
22. The second mini term begins on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
23. Grow, Thrive, Live Day takes place on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
24. The first half-semester term ends on Friday, October 16, 2026.
25. The second half-semester term begins on Monday, October 19, 2026.
26. The third and final installment-plan payment for the semester bill is due on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
27. Interim Progress Reports are due from faculty on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
28. The last day to drop a second mini course with a “W” grade is Friday, October 23, 2026.
29. The last day to change a second mini course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Friday, October 23, 2026.
30. Winter 2027 pre-enrollment begins on Monday, November 2, 2026.
31. December 2026 Diploma and Certificate Applications and the related application fees are due in the Registrar’s Office on Monday, November 2, 2026.
32. Grow, Thrive, Live Day takes place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
33. The deadline to withdraw from a full-semester course is Thursday, November 5, 2026.
34. The last day to change a full-semester course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Thursday, November 5, 2026.
35. The second mini term ends on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
36. The third mini term begins on Friday, November 6, 2026.
37. A $20 late fee applies to Individual Course Enrollment, Independent Study, Internship, and Teaching Assistantship forms worth fewer than three semester hours after Monday, November 9, 2026.
38. The last day for students to make up Incomplete and Pending Grades from Spring and Summer 2026 or file an Extension of Time Form is Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
39. Spring 2027 pre-enrollment begins on Monday, November 16, 2026.
40. The University closes after the last class on Friday, November 20, 2026.
41. SUNY Oneonta Fall Break 2026 (Thanksgiving Break) period with no classes runs from Monday, November 23, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026. Classes resume on Monday, November 30, 2026.
42. The deadline to drop a second half-semester course with a “W” grade is Monday, November 30, 2026.
43. The deadline to change a second half-semester course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Monday, November 30, 2026.
44. The last day to withdraw from or take a leave of absence from the University is Monday, November 30, 2026.
45. The last day for faculty to submit grades for previously assigned Incomplete Grades or file an Extension of Time Form is Monday, November 30, 2026.
46. The last day to drop a third mini course with a “W” grade is Monday, December 7, 2026.
47. The last day to change a third mini course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Monday, December 7, 2026.
48. Classes follow a Monday class schedule on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
49. Study Day is Friday, December 11, 2026.
50. Commencement takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
51. Finals Week runs from Monday, December 14, 2026, through Friday, December 18, 2026.
52. The full-semester, second half-semester, and third mini terms end on Friday, December 18, 2026.
53. Dates from Saturday, December 19, 2026, through Monday, December 21, 2026, are reserved for campus-wide final examination rescheduling as determined by the President’s Office or its designee.

SUNY Oneonta Final Exam Schedule Fall 2026

1. Final examinations for classes meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2026.
2. Final examinations for classes meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2026.
3. Final examinations for classes meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2026.
4. Final examinations for classes meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
5. Final examinations for classes meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
6. Final examinations for classes meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
7. Final examinations for classes meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
8. Final examinations for classes meeting at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
9. Final examinations for classes meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
10. Final examinations for classes meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
11. Final examinations for classes meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
12. Final examinations for classes meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
13. Final examinations for classes meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2026.
14. Final examinations for classes meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2026.

SUNY Oneonta Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. New Student Arrival and Orientation takes place from Thursday, January 21, 2027, through Saturday, January 23, 2027.
2. The last day to register is Sunday, January 24, 2027, and students who have not registered by this date are assessed a $40 late registration fee.
3. Spring 2027 classes begin on Monday, January 25, 2027.
4. Online add/drop registration and add/drop registration through the Registrar’s Office begin on Monday, January 25, 2027.
5. The first half-semester term begins on Monday, January 25, 2027.
6. The first mini term begins on Monday, January 25, 2027.
7. The full-semester add/drop period ends on Sunday, January 31, 2027.
8. The last day to elect the Pass/Fail option for a full-semester course is Sunday, January 31, 2027.
9. The last day for students with part-time enrollment to drop a course without tuition liability is Sunday, January 31, 2027.
10. The last day to add a full-semester course is Friday, February 5, 2027.
11. Grow, Thrive, Live Day takes place on Monday, February 8, 2027.
12. The last day to drop a first mini course with a “W” grade is Wednesday, February 17, 2027.
13. The last day to change a first mini course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Wednesday, February 17, 2027.
14. The second installment of the semester bill is due on Sunday, February 21, 2027.
15. TAP certification begins on Monday, February 22, 2027.
16. The first half-semester and first mini terms end on Monday, March 1, 2027.
17. The deadline to drop a first half-semester course with a “W” grade is Monday, March 1, 2027.
18. The deadline to change a first half-semester course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Monday, March 1, 2027.
19. Summer session registration begins on Monday, March 1, 2027.
20. The second mini term begins on Tuesday, March 2, 2027.
21. Grow, Thrive, Live Day takes place on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
22. The University closes after the last class on Friday, March 19, 2027.
23. The first half-semester term ends on Friday, March 19, 2027.
24. The third and final installment-plan payment for the semester bill is due on Sunday, March 21, 2027.
25. SUNY Oneonta Spring Break 2027 with no classes runs from Monday, March 22, 2027, through Friday, March 26, 2027.
26. The second half-semester term begins, and classes resume on Monday, March 29, 2027.
27. Interim Progress Reports are due from faculty on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
28. The deadline to drop a second mini course with a “W” grade is Thursday, April 1, 2027.
29. The deadline to change a second mini course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Thursday, April 1, 2027.
30. Students graduating in May or August 2027 must submit a Diploma or Certificate Application and the related application fee to the Registrar’s Office by Thursday, April 1, 2027.
31. Fall 2027 pre-enrollment begins on Monday, April 12, 2027.
32. The deadline to withdraw from a full-semester course is Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
33. The last day to change a full-semester course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
34. The second mini term ends on Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
35. The third mini term begins on Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
36. The last day for faculty to submit grades for previously assigned Incomplete Grades or file an Extension of Time Form is Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
37. A $20 late fee applies to Individual Course Enrollment, Independent Study, Internship, and Teaching Assistantship forms worth fewer than three semester hours after Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
38. The last day for students to make up Incomplete and Pending Grades from Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 or file an Extension of Time Form is Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
39. Grow, Thrive, Live Day takes place on Thursday, April 22, 2027.
40. Grow, Thrive, Live Day takes place on Friday, April 23, 2027.
41. The deadline to drop a third mini course with a “W” grade is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
42. The deadline to change a third mini course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
43. The last day to withdraw from or take a leave of absence from the University is Monday, May 3, 2027.
44. Grow, Thrive, Live Day takes place on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
45. The deadline to drop a second half-semester course with a “W” grade is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
46. The deadline to change a second half-semester course from Pass/Fail to a letter grade is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
47. The last day for faculty to submit grades for previously assigned Incomplete and Pending Grades or file an Extension of Time Form is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
48. The last day of the regular class schedule is Friday, May 14, 2027.
49. Finals Week runs from Monday, May 17, 2027, through Friday, May 21, 2027.
50. The full-semester, second half-semester, and third mini terms end on Friday, May 21, 2027.
51. The Graduate Degree Commencement Ceremony takes place on Friday, May 21, 2027.
52. The Undergraduate Degree Commencement Ceremony takes place on Saturday, May 22, 2027.

SUNY Oneonta Final Exam Schedule Spring 2027

1. Final examinations for classes meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2027.
2. Final examinations for classes meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2027.
3. Final examinations for classes meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2027.
4. Final examinations for classes meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2027.
5. Final examinations for classes meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2027.
6. Final examinations for classes meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2027.
7. Final examinations for classes meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
8. Final examinations for classes meeting at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
9. Final examinations for classes meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
10. Final examinations for classes meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2027.
11. Final examinations for classes meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2027.
12. Final examinations for classes meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2027.
13. Final examinations for classes meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2027.
14. Final examinations for classes meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2027.

For more on the SUNY Oneonta Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the State University of New York (SUNY) Oneonta calendar website.