Religious Holidays

SMD policy and practice are that classes should not be dismissed on religious holidays. It is expected, however, that students will not be penalized in any way for observing religious holidays. Instructors are asked not to schedule examinations on the same day as holidays. New York Education Law provides that students who choose not to attend classes or take exams on certain days because of their religious beliefs will be given an equivalent opportunity to make up the work requirements or exams they miss without penalties. 

For a list of the major religious holidays, see the Interfaith Chapel’s holidays page.