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Academic Calendar
Fall Term 2008-09
| EVENT | DAY(S) OF THE WEEK | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration Verification on JTF¹ | Monday | August 18 |
| New Undergraduate Student Registration | Friday | August 22 |
| Residence Halls Open | Friday | August 22 |
| Orientation Begins | Friday | August 22 |
| New Graduate Student Registration | Monday | August 25 |
| Course Add/Drop Begins | Wednesday | August 27 |
| Instruction Begins | Thursday | August 28 |
| Fall Break Begins, 1:10 PM | Saturday | October 11 |
| Instruction Resumes, 7:30 AM | Wednesday | October 15 |
| Thanksgiving Recess Begins, 1:10 PM | Wednesday | November 26 |
| Instruction Resumes, 7:30 AM | Monday | December 1 |
| Last Day of Classes | Saturday | December 6 |
| Study Period | Sunday - Wednesday | December 7-10 |
| First Days of Scheduled Exams | Wednesday² - Friday | December 10-12 |
| Last Days of Scheduled Exams | Monday - Friday | December 15-19 |
| January Graduation Recognition | Saturday | December 20 |
Winter Session 2008-09
| EVENT | DAY(S) OF THE WEEK | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Period Begins | Friday | December 26 |
| 3-Week Classes Begin | Friday | January 2, 2009 |
| Winter Session Period Ends | Saturday | January 17 |
Spring Term 2008-09
| EVENT | DAY(S) OF THE WEEK | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration Verification on JTF¹ | Monday | January 12 |
| Course Add/Drop Begins (staggered by class) | Monday | January 12 |
| Instruction Begins | Monday | January 19 |
| Spring Break Begins, 1:10 PM | Saturday | March 14 |
| Instruction Resumes, 7:30 AM | Monday | March 23 |
| Last Day of Classes | Saturday | May 2 |
| Study Period | Sunday - Wednesday | May 3-6 |
| First Days of Scheduled Exams | Wednesday² - Friday | May 6-8 |
| Last Days of Scheduled Exams | Monday - Friday | May 11-15 |
| Senior Week | Sunday - Saturday | May 17-23 |
| Commencement | Sunday | May 24 |
Summer Session 2008-09
There are many summer programs that follow different calendars from the one shown here. For more information on these programs, visit Summer Sessions.
| EVENT | DAY(S) OF THE WEEK | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Week Session Registration / Classes Begin | Wednesday | May 27 |
| 8-Week Session Registration / Classes Begin | Monday | June 8 |
| 3-Week Session Final Exams | Friday | June 19 |
| 6-Week Session Registration / Classes Begin | Monday | June 22 |
| 6- and 8-Week Sessions Final Exams | Monday / Tuesday | August 3-4 |
¹ For continuing students only. JTF = Just the Facts, accessible via Bear Access.
² Exams begin Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
For complete semester start-up information visit: Cornell University Campus Life and the Office of the University Registrar.
This calendar may be subject to modification and is not legally binding. Office of the Dean of the University Faculty, 7/1/07.