Academic Calendar

The Academic Calendar contains key dates, including the start and end dates of classes, holidays, reading days, and exam days. The Academic Year begins in Summer.

Undergraduate students should follow UB's academic calendar.

The University at Buffalo academic calendar is set by the Faculty Senate and University President. Dates may change at their discretion.

Current Semester

Bridge 2026

Monday, January 5

Block 4 Courses Begin - Upper Division Students

Tuesday, January 13

LAWR II Begins - First year students

Monday, January 19

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No Classes

Wednesday, January 28

Last Day of Bridge/Block 4 ends

Thursday, January 29

Reading Day

Friday, January 30

Bridge Exams; LAWR II continues for first-year students

Friday, February 6

Bridge Grades Due

Upcoming Semesters

Spring 2026

Monday, February 2

All Spring Classes Begin/Block 5; Spring LAWR II schedule begins

Friday, February 27

Block 5 ends

Monday, March 2

Block 6 begins

Monday, March 16 - Friday March 20

Spring Recess - No Classes

Friday, April 3

Block 6 ends

Monday, April 6

 

Block 7 begins
Friday, April 11

LAWR II ends for First Year Students

 

Friday, May 1

Last Day of Classes – Block 7 ends

Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 3

Reading Days

Monday, May 4 - Friday May 15

Final Exams

Sunday, May 17, 1:00PM

Commencement  

Wednesday, June 3

Spring Grades Due

Future Academic Calendars