Important Dates

• Finalize syllabus content
• Ensure all required statements are included
• Select and include one of the three AI policy options
• Upload syllabus to Blackboard before first day of class

First Day of Classes

• Distribute syllabus to students during the first-class meeting
• Review key policies and expectations
• Discuss AI policy selection and its rationale
• Remind students of religious observance notification deadline

Early-Semester Progress Reports

• Track student non-attendance through Orange SUccess
• Indicate students who “Never Attended” by third week
• Comply with Title IV federal regulations
• System provides immediate email notifications to students

Academic/Financial Drop Deadline

• Last day for students to drop a class
• Students must notify instructors of religious observances by this date
• Grading option deadline (pass/fail or audit status)
• Deadline referenced in Faith Tradition Observances policy
• Note: Students may still withdraw after this date (WD grade on transcript)

Mid-Semester Progress Reports

• Provide feedback for all students in your classes
• Early warnings about students’ academic progress
• Helps advisors identify students who may be struggling
• System provides immediate email notifications to students

Last Day of Classes

• Final class meetings
• No final exams may be administered during last week of classes

Reading Days

• No exams or required class meetings may be scheduled
• Maximum study opportunity for students preparing for finals

Final Examinations

• Final exam period includes reading days
• Check MySlice for your specific exam schedule
• Exam times designed to reduce conflicts and comply with New York State contact hour requirements
• Changes only allowed in extraordinary circumstances with approvals

• Final grades due

• Keep syllabus updated in Blackboard
• Communicate any changes to students promptly
• Document all academic integrity concerns
• Use Orange SUccess for real-time student feedback