Important Dates
**All dates are subject to change**
Expand each month below to view important enrollment dates & deadlines for students.
January 2021
February 2021
March 2021
April 2021
May 2021
June 2021
July 2021
August 2021
September 2021
October 2021
November 2021
December 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1-3 | Winter Recess – College Closed |
| January | 4 | Winter Intersession classes begin Add/Drop day for Winter Intersession classes (financial penalty may apply) |
| January | 9-15 | Open Enrollment Advisement & Registration for New/Readmit/Transfer/Current students Advisement & Registration Assistance available during the following dates/times: -Saturday, January 9, 2021 10:00 am – 12:00 pm -Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm -Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm -Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm -Friday, January 15, 2021 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| January | 14 | Senior Scholar registration for Spring in Registration & Records Office (A201) |
| January | 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day – College Closed Last day to withdraw from college and drop ALL Spring classes with 100% refund – Online through Banner Web only; modular courses differ in deadlines; see chart in tab above. |
| January | 19 | Winter Intersession final grades available on Banner Web after 5:00 pm Instruction begins for Spring classes – Withdraw penalties begin Access Starfish: Your Academic Success Portal by logging into Blackboard Learn and clicking "Starfish Login". Sign up for Starfish text alerts in your profile and view your personal Success Network to see who is in your corner this semester! |
| January | 19-22 | Spring Add/Drop period (financial liability may apply) Advisement assistance available by contacting the Student Resource Center at (716) 614-6290. |
| January February | 19- 5 | CRISIS! Missing classes during the first three weeks Talk to your instructors, academic advisor, or the Student Resource Center (716) 614-6290. Attendance Recorded Faculty must report student attendance - especially during these weeks. Failure to attend class(es) may result in a final grade of a W/withdrawal or X/withdrawal from college. This may also reduce your financial aid and leave you with a bill. |
| January May | 19- 7 | Student Life kicks off a semester filled with both virtual and in-person events. Check the college website for a full list of activities. |
| January | 22 | Last day to add a Spring course on Banner Web Last day to elect to audit a class for Spring |
| January | 25 | Last day to add/drop MONDAY ONLY Spring classes in Registration & Records Office (A-201) – modular courses differ in deadlines; see chart in tab above |
| January | 29 | Bookstore Return Dates Return books with receipt for full refund by 01/29/21. Return dropped course books for full refund with receipt and proof of schedule change by 02/19/21. Use of Financial Aid at the bookstore ends on Friday 02/19/21. |
February 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| February | 8 | Last day to drop a Spring class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial penalty may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines) Contact the Student Resource Center at (716) 614-6290 or Registration & Records Office (716) 614-6250 for questions. |
| February | 9 | W (withdrawal) grades begin for Spring (modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| February | 15 | President's Day - College Closed |
| February | 22 | Summer & Fall course offerings viewable on Banner Web |
| Late February- Early March | TBD | Grad Fair Prep for graduation. NCCC and NFCI students can participate in a virtual event to assist with the graduation process. Watch for more information on dates to come soon! |
March 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| March | 1-5 | Academic Deficiency E-Mail Notification Students in danger of failing a course may receive a warning e-mail from Academic Affairs via Starfish. Follow suggestions given in the e-mail and consult with your instructor(s) and advisor. |
| March | 2 | All Purpose Day – No classes day or evening |
| March | 5 | DSS Scholarship Deadline Distinguished Student Scholarship deadline for the Fall 2021 semester for incoming Niagara County High School graduates. |
| Week of March | 7 | First Federal PELL/Loan Refunds Issued Refund checks will be mailed to the address on file. |
| March | 19 | Scholarship Deadline (Fall 2021 awards) To apply for the many NCCC scholarships available, visit the Scholarship webpage. |
| March | 22 | Summer & Fall registration for current students begins Register before new students!! Schedule an appointment with your advisor to plan courses and register for next semester. This is mandatory to register – don’t miss it!! Click here for more information! |
April 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| April | 1 | Financial Aid On-Time Deadline All students should file a FAFSA by this date to secure funds for Fall classes. Don’t delay! Applications filed after this date may not show up as processed aid on your bill. |
| April | 2 | Good Friday - College Closed |
| April | 5 | Summer & Fall registration begins for READMIT (returning) students Click here for more information! |
| April | 12 | Summer & Fall registration begins for non-degree seeking (non-matriculated) students Click here for more information! |
| April | 14 | Summer & Fall registration begins for NEW & TRANSFER students Click here for more information! |
| April | 19 | Deadline for Spring S/U (satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades (modular courses differ in deadlines) Decision Day! Should a course be dropped to get a “W” grade or is the course salvageable? See your instructor. Don’t wait until the last day! Dropping a course may negatively affect progress toward your degree – talk with your advisor. Dropping a course may also affect your eligibility for Financial Aid – speak to someone in the Financial Aid Office. NOTE: Module class deadlines are different. Contact the Student Resource Center at 716-614-6290 or Registration & Records Office at 716-614-6250. Last day to withdraw from all Spring classes, X grades on transcript Withdrawing from all classes results in “X” grades and may affect your Financial Aid and academic standing. NOTE: Module class deadlines are different. Contact your Student Resource Center Academic Coach at 716-614-6290 or Registration & Records Office at 716-614-6250. You may withdraw from the College online through the Withdrawal from College form. |
| April | 22 | Summer Tuition Due Deadline to pay your bill if you are registered for Summer 2021 courses. |
| April | 30 | Graduation Application Deadline Log into Banner Web. Under “Student Records” select “Graduation Application – Submit”. You cannot graduate without completing this application! If you are earning a degree and a certificate or more than one degree, be sure to apply for BOTH! |
May 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| May | 3-7 | Final Week of Spring Classes Last chance to show what you know! Final exams to be held during regular scheduled class times. |
| May | 8 | Commencement ceremony for Fall (Dec) 2020, Winter (Jan) 2021, potential Spring (May) 2021, & potential Summer (Aug) 2021 graduates Congratulations graduates!!! |
| May | 10 | Spring Final Grades Posted Grades available on Banner Web after 4 pm. |
| May | 23 | Last day to drop Summer Full Term (12 wk) & Session I (6 wk) class(es) on Banner Web with 100% refund (modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| May | 24 | Summer Full Term (12 wk) & Summer Session I (6 wk) classes begin Excellent opportunity to make up classes or to reduce course load for future semesters. Add/Drop period for Summer Full Term (12 wk) & Session I (6 wk) on Banner Web (financial liability may apply) Non-Matriculated registration ends for Summer Session I (6 wk.) & Full Term (12 wk.) |
| May | 25 | Transfer Tuesday Online information session for incoming students transferring to NCCC from another institution. Click here for more information! |
| May | 31 | Memorial Day – College Closed |
June 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| June | 1 | Last day to drop a Summer Session I (6 wk) class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| June | 3 | W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Session I (6 wk) (modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| June | 9 | Last day to drop a Summer Full Term (12 wk) class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| June | 10 | Fall Billing Opens – View bill online in Banner Web W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Full Term (12 wk) (modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| June | 28 | Last day to elect S/U/W/X grades for Summer Session I (6 wk) |
| June | 29 | Transfer Tuesday Online information session for incoming students transferring to NCCC from another institution. Click here for more information! |
July 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| July | 5 | Fourth of July Observed – College Closed |
| July | 6 | Instruction ends for Summer Session I (6 wk) |
| July | 8 | Summer Session I Final Grades posted in Banner Web after 4 pm |
| July | 11 | Last day to drop Summer Session II (6 wk) class(es) on Banner Web with 100% refund (modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| July | 12 | Instruction begins for Summer Session II (6 wk) Last day to Add/Drop for Summer Session II (6 wk) Non-Matriculated registration ends for Summer Session II (6 wk) |
| July | 19 | Last day to drop a Summer Session II (6 wk) class on Banner Web with no academic record (financial liability may apply; modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| July | 20 | W (withdrawal) grades begin for Summer Session II (6 wk) (modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| July | 22 | Fall Tuition Payment Due Date - If registration occurs after the published due date, payment will be due at time of registration |
| July | 27 | Transfer Tuesday Online information session for incoming students transferring to NCCC from another institution. Click here for more information! |
August 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| August | 3 | Last day to elect S/U/W/X for Summer Full Term (12 wk) |
| August | 12 | Last day to elect S/U/W/X for Summer Session II (6 wk) |
| August | 13 | Deadline to submit graduation application for Summer graduates |
| August | 19 | Instruction ends for Summer Session II (6 wk) and Summer Full Term (12 wk) classes |
| August | 23 | Summer II & Full Term Final Grades posted on Banner Web after 4 pm |
| August | 29 | Last day to drop Fall class(es) on Banner Web only with 100% refund (offices closed; modular courses differ in deadlines) |
| August | 30 | Fall classes begin - Be sure to check your schedule in Banner Web to make sure room locations or modalities have not changed. |
| August | 30-31 | Fall Add/Drop period Students can add or drop classes on their schedule anytime online in Banner Web until 9:59 PM on September 2nd (financial liability may apply Advisement assistance available through the Student Resource Center (A-144) for students who want to speak with an advisor before changing their schedule. |
September 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| September | 1-2 | Fall Add/Drop period Students can add or drop classes on their schedule anytime online in Banner Web until 9:59 PM on September 2nd (financial liability may apply) Advisement assistance available through the Student Resource Center (A-144) for students who want to speak with an advisor before changing their schedule. |
| September | 2 | Non-Matriculated student registration ends for Fall |
| September | 6 | Labor Day – College Closed |
| September | 19 | Last day to drop a Fall class with no academic record (financial liability may apply) |
| September | 20 | W (Withdrawal) grades begin for Fall - modular courses differ in deadlines (see Modular Class Charts tab above) |
October 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| October | 11 | Columbus Day – College Closed |
November 2021
| Month | Day | Deadline/Event |
|---|---|---|
| November | 11 | Veteran's Day - College Closed |
| November | 25-26 | Thanksgiving break - College Closed |
| November | 29 | Deadline for Fall S/U (satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) or W (withdrawal) grades (modular courses differ in deadlines) Decision Day! Should a course be dropped to get a “W” grade or is the course salvageable? See your instructor. Don’t wait until the last day! Dropping a course may negatively affect progress toward your degree – talk with your advisor. Dropping a course may also affect your eligibility for Financial Aid – speak to someone in the Financial Aid Office. NOTE: Module class deadlines are different. Contact the Student Resource Center at 716-614-6290 or Registration & Records Office at 716-614-6250. Last day to withdraw from all Fall classes, X grades on transcript Withdrawing from all classes results in “X” grades and may affect your Financial Aid and academic standing. NOTE: Module class deadlines are different. Contact your Student Resource Center Academic Coach at 716-614-6290 or Registration & Records Office at 716-614-6250. All forms can be found here |
December 2021
| Month | Day | Date/Event |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10 | Fall (December) Graduation Application Submission Deadline - Apply online in Banner Web |
| December | 13-18 | Last week of classes for Fall. Final exams to be held during regular scheduled class times |
| December | 20 | Fall final grades available on Banner Web after 4:00 pm |
View the modular class chart deadlines below for Spring 2021, Summer 2021, & Fall 2021.
- A modular course is a course that is not a full-term course (a course that both starts and ends on the first and last day of classes).
Example: A 5-week modular course that runs on September 9 and ends on October 13.
*If a last day to drop falls on a weekend or holiday, students are only able to drop online through Banner Web, not in-person.
Tuition Refund/Liability ScheduleGrade Explanations
Click on the links below for more information on these grade options.
| Spring 2021 | Full Term | N1 Nursing | Mod 13 | Mod 23 | Mod 33 | Mod 15 | Mod 25 | Mod 35 | Mod 17 | Mod 27 | Mod 19 | Mod 110 | Mod 210 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Start/End Dates | 1/19/21- 5/7/21 | 1/19/21- 5/7/21 | 1/19/21- 2/8/21 | 2/9/21- 3/3/21 | 3/4/21- 3/24/21 | 1/19/21- 2/23/21 | 2/24/21- 3/31/21 | 4/1/21- 5/6/21 | 1/19/21- 3/15/21 | 3/16/21- 5/7/21 | 2/1/21- 5/7/21 | 1/19/21- 3/31/21 | 2/25/21- 5/7/21 |
| Last Day to Drop without Financial Penalty* | 1/18/21* | 1/18/21* | 1/18/21* | 2/8/21 | 3/3/21 | 1/18/21* | 2/23/21 | 3/31/21 | 1/18/21* | 3/15/21 | 1/31/21* | 1/18/21* | 2/24/21 |
| Last Day to Drop (course will not appear on schedule nor transcript) | 2/8/21 | 2/8/21 | 1/22/21 | 2/12/21 | 3/7/21* | 1/25/21 | 3/2/21 | 4/7/21 | 1/28/21 | 3/25/21 | 2/18/21 | 2/1/21 | 3/10/21 |
| Last Day for S/U/W grades | 4/19/21 | 4/19/21 | 2/5/21 | 2/26/21 | 3/22/21 | 2/17/21 | 3/25/21 | 4/30/21 | 3/3/21 | 4/28/21 | 4/19/21 | 3/19/21 | 4/26/21 |
| Last Day for X grade | 4/19/21 | 4/19/21 | 2/5/21 | 2/26/21 | 3/22/21 | 2/17/21 | 3/25/21 | 4/30/21 | 3/3/21 | 4/28/21 | 4/19/21 | 3/19/21 | 4/26/21 |
*If a last day to drop falls on a weekend or holiday, students are only able to drop online through Banner Web, not in-person.
| Summer 2021 | Full Term (12 weeks) | Summer Session I (6 weeks) | Summer Session II (6 weeks) | Mod 208 | Mod 408 | Mod 508 | Mod 416 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Start/End Dates | 5/24/21 - 8/19/21 | 5/24/21 - 7/6/21 | 7/12/21 - 8/19/21 | 6/8/21 - 6/21/21 | 7/12/21 - 7/22/21 | 7/26/21 - 8/5/21 | 7/26/21 - 8/19/21 |
| Last Day to Drop without Financial Penalty* | 5/23/21* | 5/23/21* | 7/11/21* | 6/7/21 | 7/11/21* | 7/25/21* | 7/25/21* |
| Last Day to Drop (course will not appear on schedule nor transcript) | 6/9/21 | 6/1/21 | 7/19/21 | 6/9/21 | 7/13/21 | 7/27/21 | 7/28/21 |
| Last Day for S/U/W grades | 8/3/21 | 6/28/21 | 8/12/21 | 6/17/21 | 7/21/21 | 8/4/21 | 8/17/21 |
| Last Day for X grade | 8/3/21 | 6/28/21 | 8/12/21 | 6/17/21 | 7/21/21 | 8/4/21 | 8/17/21 |
*If a last day to drop falls on a weekend or holiday, students are only able to drop online through Banner Web, not in-person.
| Fall 2021 | Full Term | N1 Nursing | Mod 13 | Mod 23 | Mod 33 | Mod 15 | Mod 25 | Mod 35 | Mod 17 | Mod 27 | Mod 19 | Mod 110 | Mod 210 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Start/End Dates | 8/30/21 - 12/18/21 | 8/30/21 - 12/18/21 | 8/30/21 - 9/20/21 | 9/21/21 - 10/12/21 | 10/13/21 - 11/2/21 | 8/30/21 - 10/4/21 | 10/5/21 - 11/9/21 | 11/10/21 - 12/18/21 | 8/30/21 - 10/22/21 | 10/25/21 - 12/18/21 | 9/13/21 - 12/18/21 | 8/30/21 - 11/9/21 | 10/5/21 - 12/18/21 |
| Last Day to Drop without Financial Penalty* | 8/29/21* | 8/29/21* | 8/29/21* | 9/20/21 | 10/12/21 | 8/29/21* | 10/4/21 | 11/9/21 | 8/29/21* | 10/24/21* | 9/12/21* | 8/29/21* | 10/4/21 |
| Last Day to Drop (course will not appear on schedule nor transcript) | 9/19/21* | 9/19/21* | 9/2/21 | 9/24/21 | 10/16/21* | 9/5/21* | 10/11/21 | 11/16/21 | 9/8/21 | 11/3/21 | 9/30/21 | 9/12/21* | 10/18/21 |
| Last Day for S/U/W grades | 11/29/21 | 11/29/21 | 9/16/21 | 10/8/21 | 11/1/21 | 9/28/21 | 11/3/21 | 12/9/21 | 10/12/21 | 12/7/21 | 11/29/21 | 10/28/21 | 12/3/21 |
| Last Day for X grade | 11/29/21 | 11/29/21 | 9/16/21 | 10/8/21 | 11/1/21 | 9/28/21 | 11/3/21 | 12/9/21 | 10/12/21 | 12/7/21 | 11/29/21 | 10/28/21 | 12/3/21 |
*If a last day to drop falls on a weekend or holiday, students are only able to drop online through Banner Web, not in-person.