Binghamton University operates on a year round schedule that includes a fall and spring semester, as well as winter and summer sessions. (.PDF, 400kb)
| Fall Semester 2008 |
| Aug 21 |
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Residence Halls open for new students at 9 a.m. |
| Aug 22 |
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Residence Halls open for returning students at 9 a.m. |
| Aug 22-24 |
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Pre-Semester Registration, Fall 2008 |
| Aug 25 |
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Classes begin |
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| Sept 1 |
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No classes (Labor Day) |
| Sept 5 |
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Course add deadline* |
| Sept 5 |
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Course drop/delete deadline* |
| Sept 8 |
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Last day for seniors to submit an application
for degree for Spring 2009
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| Sept 27-Oct 1 |
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No Classes (Rosh Hashanah; residence halls remain open)
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| Oct 2 |
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Classes resume |
| Oct 8 |
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Classes recess 1 p.m. |
| Oct 9-12 |
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No classes (Yom Kippur; residence halls remain open) |
| Oct 13 |
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Classes resume |
| Oct 24 |
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Course withdraw (with a "w") deadline* |
| TBA |
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Registration and academic advising
for Spring 2009
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| Nov 26 |
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Classes recess 1 p.m. (Thanksgiving) |
| Nov 26 |
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Residence halls close 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 27-30 |
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No classes (Thanksgiving) |
| Nov 30 |
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Residence halls open 2 p.m. |
| Dec 1 |
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Classes resume |
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| Dec 12 |
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Last day of classes |
| Dec 13-14 |
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Reading period |
| Dec 14 |
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Fall Commencement Ceremony |
| Dec 15-19 |
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Final examinations |
| Dec 20 |
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Residence halls close 11 a.m.
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Winter Session 2009
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January 5-January 23 |
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| Spring Semester 2009 |
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| Jan 22 |
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Residence halls open at 9 a.m. for students |
| Jan 23-25 |
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Pre-Semester Registration, Spring 2009 |
| Jan 26 |
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Classes begin |
| Feb 6 |
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Last day for seniors to submit an application
for degree for Fall 2009
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| Feb 6 |
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Course drop/delete deadline* |
| Feb 6 |
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Course add deadline* |
| Feb 16 |
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No Classes (Washington's Birthday) |
| Mar 27 |
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Course withdraw (with a "w") /Change grade option deadline* |
| TBA |
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Registration and academic advising
for Fall 2009
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| Apr 4 |
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Residence halls close 9 a.m. |
| Apr 4-13 |
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Spring Recess (Passover, Easter) |
| Apr 13 |
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Residence halls open 2 p.m. |
| Apr 14 |
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Classes resume |
| May 8 |
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Last day of classes |
| May 9-10 |
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Reading period |
| May 11-15 |
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Final examinations. Residents must vacate residence hall 24 hours after last exam |
| May 16 |
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Graduate School Commencement Ceremony |
| May 17 |
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Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies |
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Term I: May 26-June 26
Term II: July 6-August 7
Term III: variable |
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*Courses meeting less than the full semester have proportionately adjusted deadline
CALENDAR SUBJECT TO REVISION
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