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Academic Calendar
Fall Term 2011-12
| EVENT | DAY(S) OF THE WEEK | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration Verification on JTF¹ | Monday | August 15 |
| New Undergraduate Student Registration | Friday | August 19 |
| Residence Halls Open | Friday | August 19 |
| Orientation Begins | Friday | August 19 |
| New Graduate Student Registration | Monday | August 22 |
| Course Add/Drop Begins | Wednesday | August 24 |
| Instruction Begins | Thursday | August 25 |
| Fall Break Begins, 1:10 PM | Saturday | October 8 |
| Instruction Resumes, 7:30 AM | Wednesday | October 12 |
| Thanksgiving Recess Begins, 1:10 PM | Wednesday | November 23 |
| Instruction Resumes, 7:30 AM | Monday | November 28 |
| Last Day of Classes | Saturday | December 3 |
| Study Period | Sunday - Wednesday | December 4-7 |
| First Days of Scheduled Exams | Wednesday² - Friday | December 7-9 |
| Last Days of Scheduled Exams | Monday - Friday | December 12-16 |
| January Graduation Recognition | Saturday | December 17 |
Winter Session 2011-12
| EVENT | DAY(S) OF THE WEEK | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Period Begins | Monday | December 26 |
| 3-Week Classes Begin | Monday | January 2, 2012 |
| Winter Session Period Ends | Friday | January 20 |
Spring Term 2011-12
| EVENT | DAY(S) OF THE WEEK | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration Verification on JTF¹ | Monday | January 16 |
| Course Add/Drop Begins | Thursday | January 19 |
| Instruction Begins | Monday | January 23 |
| Spring Break Begins, 1:10 PM | Saturday | March 17 |
| Instruction Resumes, 7:30 AM | Monday | March 26 |
| Last Day of Classes | Saturday | May 5 |
| Study Period | Sunday - Wednesday | May 6-9 |
| First Days of Scheduled Exams | Wednesday² - Friday | May 9-11 |
| Last Days of Scheduled Exams | Monday - Friday | May 14-18 |
| Senior Week | Sunday - Saturday | May 20-26 |
| Commencement | Sunday | May 27 |
Summer Session 2011-12
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 30 |
| 8-Week Session Registration / Classes Begin | Monday | June 11 |
| 3-Week Session Final Exams | Friday | June 22 |
| 6-Week Session Registration / Classes Begin | Monday | June 25 |
| 6- and 8-Week Sessions Final Exams | Monday / Tuesday | August 6-7 |
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.