Unless the terms of appointment otherwise provide, the normal appointment year shall be from September 1st to August 31st, regardless of payroll mode; provided, however, that an academic year employee may be required to commence the employee's professional obligation at a date reasonably prior to September 1st as may be necessitated by a college's operating requirements.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 335.25