From the Chief Diversity Officer
Posted: Tuesday, September 26, 2023Buffalo State Policy on Religious Observances
As we begin the new semester, it is important to remember the Buffalo State policy on religious observances, which states: "It shall be the responsibility of the faculty and of the administrative officials of each institution of higher education to make available to each student who is absent from school because of his or her religious beliefs an equivalent opportunity to register for classes or make up any examination, study, or work requirements that he or she may have missed because of such absence on any particular day or days.... No fees of any kind shall be charged by the institution for making available to the said student such equivalent opportunity."
As a reminder, the Buffalo State community is composed of individuals from a wide array of faith-based communities and practices. We honor and respect everyone’s right to practice their faith. For the full Policy on Discrimination Based on Religion, please visit the Equity and Campus Diversity website.
Additionally, here are a few 2023–2024 religious observance dates to keep in mind:
Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 15 (sundown)–Sunday, September 17 (sundown), 2023
Yom Kippur
Sunday, September 24 (sundown)–Monday, September 25 (sundown), 2023
Diwali
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Ramadan
Sunday, March 10, 2024 (30 days and dates dependent on the sighting of the new moon crescent)
Good Friday
Friday, March 29, 2024
Passover
Monday, April 22–Tuesday, April 30, 2024
