At Halloween, the four faces of the clock on McGraw Tower appear mysteriously pumpkin-like.
Academic Calendar
Fall Term 2010-11
| EVENT | DAY(S) OF THE WEEK | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration Verification on JTF¹ | Monday | August 16 |
| New Undergraduate Student Registration | Friday | August 20 |
| Residence Halls Open | Friday | August 20 |
| Orientation Begins | Friday | August 20 |
| New Graduate Student Registration | Monday | August 23 |
| Course Add/Drop Begins | Wednesday | August 25 |
| Instruction Begins | Thursday | August 26 |
| Fall Break Begins, 1:10 PM | Saturday | October 9 |
| Instruction Resumes, 7:30 AM | Wednesday | October 13 |
| Thanksgiving Recess Begins, 1:10 PM | Wednesday | November 24 |
| Instruction Resumes, 7:30 AM | Monday | November 29 |
| Last Day of Classes | Saturday | December 4 |
| Study Period | Sunday - Wednesday | December 5-8 |
| First Days of Scheduled Exams | Wednesday² - Friday | December 8-10 |
| Last Days of Scheduled Exams | Monday - Friday | December 13-17 |
| January Graduation Recognition | Saturday | December 18 |
Winter Session 2010-11
| EVENT | DAY(S) OF THE WEEK | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Period Begins | Monday | December 27 |
| 3-Week Classes Begin | Monday | January 3, 2011 |
| Winter Session Period Ends | Friday | January 21 |
Spring Term 2010-11
| EVENT | DAY(S) OF THE WEEK | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration Verification on JTF¹ | Monday | January 17 |
| Course Add/Drop Begins | Thursday | January 20 |
| Instruction Begins | Monday | January 24 |
| Spring Break Begins, 1:10 PM | Saturday | March 19 |
| Instruction Resumes, 7:30 AM | Monday | March 28 |
| Last Day of Classes | Saturday | May 7 |
| Study Period | Sunday - Wednesday | May 8-11 |
| First Days of Scheduled Exams | Wednesday² - Friday | May 11-13 |
| Last Days of Scheduled Exams | Monday - Friday | May 16-20 |
| Senior Week | Sunday - Saturday | May 22-28 |
| Commencement | Sunday | May 29 |
Summer Session 2010-11
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 | June 1 |
| 8-Week Session Registration / Classes Begin | Monday | June 13 |
| 3-Week Session Final Exams | Friday | June 24 |
| 6-Week Session Registration / Classes Begin | Monday | June 27 |
| 6- and 8-Week Sessions Final Exams | Monday / Tuesday | August 8-9 |
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.