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 | |
| Ash Wednesday | February 25, 2009 |
| Good Friday | April 10, 2009 |
| Roman Catholic holy days of obligation | |
| Immaculate Conception | December 8, 2008 |
| Ash Wednesday | February 25, 2009 |
| Hindu* | |
| Dussehra | October 9, 2008 |
| Diwali | October 20, 2008 |
| Islamic Holidays* | |
| First day of Ramadan | September 2, 2008 |
| Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan ends) | October 1, 2008 |
| Eid al-Adha (Muslim Festival of Pigrimage) | December 8, 2008 |
| Jewish Holidays | |
| Rosh Hashanah | (Begins sundown September 29, 2008) September 30-October 1, 2008 |
| Yom Kippur | (Begins sundown October 8, 2008) October 9, 2008 |
| Passover | (Begins sundown April 8, 2009) April 9-10, 2009 |
| (Sundown April 13, 2009) April 14-15, 2009 |
*All Islamic and certain Hindu and Buddhist holidays are calculated on a lunar calendar and are
approximate.
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.
