Preparing for the fall semester is an exciting time for SUNY Poly students! As new, incoming students, you will need to familiarize yourself with key dates throughout the fall and spring semesters. This table below highlights several important dates for the Fall 2025 semester you should be aware of. This is not an exhaustive list; additional dates and information are included in the Additional Resources list below.
Important Dates
| Friday, August 1 | Final Transcripts Due |
| Friday, August 1 | Bills Due |
| Thursday, August 21* or Friday, August 22 | First Year Residential Student Move-In |
| Saturday, August 23 | Transfer Student Move-In |
| Monday, August 25 | First Day of Classes |
| Monday, September 1 | Labor Day (No Classes) |
| Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21 | Wildcat Homecoming Weekend |
| Saturday, October 11 - Tuesday, October 14 | Mid-Semester Break |
| Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30 | Thanksgiving Holiday Recess |
| Friday, December 5 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, December 8 - Thursday, December 11 | Final Exam Week |
| Friday, December 12 by 3 pm | Final Date to Move Out of Residence Hall |
*New first-year student move-in on Thursday, August 21 is only for those students who did not attend a July Summer Drive-In Day and must complete the two-day orientation program from August 21 - 22.
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