Religious Holidays, Dates of
The University recognizes that the various religious traditions observed by our diverse student body include more holidays than can easily be included on a list. Moreover, we recognize that in some faiths observances vary by tradition and country and in accordance with the lunar calendar. However, as a guide to faculty and students in the planning of their courses and assignments, members of the campus ministry have identified the dates of major religious holidays that occur when classes are being held during the academic year. This list is not a designation of religious holidays recognized by the University; nor ist it meant to be all inclusive. The list is merely an aid for planning purposes.
| Christian | |
| All Saints Day | November 1, 2007 |
| Ash Wednesday | February 6, 2008 |
| Good Friday | March 21, 2008 |
| Roman Catholic holy days of obligation | |
| All Saints Day | November 1, 2007 |
| Immaculate Conception | December 8, 2007 |
| Hindu* | |
| Diwali | November 9, 2007 |
| Islamic Holidays* | |
| First day of Ramadan | September 13, 2007 |
| Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan ends) | October 13, 2007 |
| Jewish Holidays** | |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 13-14, 2007 |
| Yom Kippur | September 22, 2007 |
| Passover | April 20-21 and 26-27, 2008 |
| Shavuoth | June 9-10, 2008 |
*All Islamic and certain Hindu and Buddhist holidays are calculated on a lunar calendar and are
approximate.
** Each Jewish holiday begins at sundown the previous day.
If you will miss class in observance of a religious holiday, you are expected to notify your instructor prior to the date in question by submitted a Religious Observance Notification Form.
Absence from class due to observance of a religious holiday is excused according to University policy, so no dean's excuse is required. If an instructor is unwilling or unable to excuse your absence from class, you should consult your academic dean. It is the responsibility of each instructor to communicate the University policy to his or her students and to accommodate reasonable requests.
