Religious Observances

Below is a list of religious observances. Please consider these dates when planning academic deadlines, committee meetings, events, or other activities.

Staff and faculty should review the list of religious observances below – make note of the dates and recommended accommodations. Please note that the University Senate Rules & Regulations (USRR)  prohibits testing and examinations from being held on mandated religious observances, and policy 1.4.3 states that "A university excused absence is an absence for which a student cannot be penalized and shall receive an accommodation for completing the missed work." This includes "all course requirements, including any final examinations, quizzes, in class work, and tests other than final examinations. In cases where part of a class grade is based on attendance, a student shall not be penalized for missing class due to a university excused absence." Policy 2.2.2.

Staff and faculty who wish to observe religious holidays that occur during their typical days or times should work with their supervisors to find mutually acceptable solutions. They may consider the Work Schedules and Flex Time policy and other relevant University policies in their discussions.

The upcoming religious holidays listed is sorted in three different ways. At the top of the page you can choose to view sorted by: Name, Date, or Religion. You can also use the Find function of your operating system to search for specific names and dates. (Control + F for windows; Command + F for Mac)