2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2026

Regular Session

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition (by 5:00 p.m.)

Monday, August 3, 2026

Financial aid textbook charges open

Monday, August 17, 2026

Faculty/Staff in-service days

Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21, 2026

Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Monday, August 17 through Thursday, August 20, 2026

Advising and registration (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Friday, August 21, 2026

First day of classes

Monday, August 24, 2026

Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27, 2026

Advising and registration (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Friday, August 28, 2026

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Labor Day Holiday – No classes – College closed

Monday, September 7, 2026

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund; last day for financial aid charges and textbook charges

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Registration for Spring 2027 semester and Summer Term begins

Monday, October 5, 2026

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Application deadline for Fall graduation

Friday, October 30, 2026

College open – No classes – Faculty/Staff in-service day

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

College open until 12:00 p.m. – No classes – Faculty/Staff in-service day

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Holiday – No classes – College closed

Thursday, November 26 through Friday, November 27, 2026

Last day of classes

Friday, December 11, 2026

Final exams

Monday, December 14 through Friday, December 18, 2026

Grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Monday, December 21, 2026

Faculty and Staff in-service and professional development days

Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Holiday Break – No classes – College closed

Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027

1st 8-Week Session

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition (by 5:00 p.m.)

Monday, August 3, 2026

Financial aid textbook charges open

Monday, August 17, 2026

First day of classes

Monday, August 24, 2026

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Monday, August 31, 2026

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Labor Day Holiday – No classes – College closed

Monday, September 7, 2026

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Registration for Spring/Summer 2027 semester begins

Monday, October 5, 2026

Last day of classes

Friday, October 16, 2026

Application deadline for Fall graduation

Friday, October 30, 2026

1st 10-Week Session

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition (by 5:00 p.m.)

Monday, August 3, 2026

Financial aid textbook charges open

Monday, August 17, 2026

First day of classes

Monday, August 24, 2026

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Labor Day Holiday – No classes – College closed

Monday, September 7, 2026

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Friday, October 2, 2026

Registration for Spring 2027 semester begins

Monday, October 5, 2026

Application deadline for Fall graduation

Friday, October 30, 2026

Last day of classes

Friday, October 30, 2026

2nd 8-Week Session

First day of classes

Monday, October 19, 2026

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Monday, October 26, 2026

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Application deadline for Fall graduation

Friday, October 30, 2026

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Friday, November 20, 2026

College open – No classes – Faculty/Staff in-service day

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

College open until 12:00 p.m. – No classes – Faculty/Staff in-service day

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Holiday – No classes

Thursday, November 26 through Friday, November 27, 2026

Last day of classes

Friday, December 18, 2026

2nd 10-Week Session

First day of classes

Monday, October 5, 2026

Registration for Spring 2027 semester begins

Monday, October 5, 2026

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Application deadline for Fall graduation

Friday, October 30, 2026

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Monday, November 16, 2026

College open – No classes – Faculty/Staff in-service day

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

College open until 12:00 p.m. – No classes – Faculty/Staff in-service day

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Holiday – No classes

Thursday, November 26 through Friday, November 27, 2026

Last day of classes

Friday, December 18, 2026

Regular Session Final Examination Schedule

Examinations are held in the classrooms where classes normally meet.

Fall 2026 Regular Session Final Exam Schedule
Class ScheduleExam DateExam Time
Monday/Wednesday 8:00–9:15 a.m.Monday, December 14, 20268:00–10:50 a.m.
Monday/Wednesday 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Monday, December 14, 202611:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday 2:00–3:15 p.m.Monday, December 14, 20262:00–4:50 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 8:00–9:15 a.m.Tuesday, December 15, 20268:00–10:50 a.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Tuesday, December 15, 202611:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 2:00–3:15 p.m.Tuesday, December 15, 20262:00–4:50 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday 9:30–10:45 a.m.Wednesday, December 16, 20268:00–10:50 a.m.
Monday/Wednesday 1:30–2:45 p.m.Wednesday, December 16, 202611:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday 3:00–4:15 p.m.Wednesday, December 16, 20262:00–4:50 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 9:30–10:45 a.m.Thursday, December 17, 20268:00–10:50 a.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 1:30–2:45 p.m.Thursday, December 17, 202611:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 3:00–4:15 p.m.Thursday, December 17, 20262:00–4:50 p.m.
Friday 8:00–9:15 a.m.Friday, December 18, 20268:00–10:50 a.m.
Friday 9:30–10:45 a.m.Friday, December 18, 202611:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Friday, December 18, 20262:00–4:50 p.m.

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 may also be used for make-up exams.

Saturday classes: All Saturday class exams will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026.

Night classes: All night class exams will be held at the regular class meeting time. Please refer to your course syllabus.

Note to faculty: Should class times vary from the regular starting hour(s), or cross two or more starting hours, choose the exam time that will accommodate all of your students.

Note to students: Classes in some programs are offered on unique schedules. If your regular class meeting time is not listed in the schedule above, please check with your instructor and see your course syllabus to determine your exam schedule. Students are expected to take all examinations as scheduled. Students who have three examinations scheduled on one day may request written permission from the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development to reschedule one of them. Permission of the instructor must be received before requesting the Vice President’s permission.

Spring Semester 2027

Regular Session

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition (by 5:00 p.m.)

Monday, January 4, 2027

Financial aid textbook charges open

Monday, January 4, 2027

Faculty/Staff in-service days

Monday, January 4 through Friday, January 8, 2027

Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Monday, January 4 through Thursday, January 7, 2027

Advising and registration hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Friday, January 8, 2027

First day of classes

Monday, January 11, 2027

Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Monday, January 11 through Thursday, January 14, 2027

Advising and registration hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Friday, January 15, 2027

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No classes – College closed

Monday, January 18, 2027

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Wednesday, January 20, 2027

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund; last day for financial aid charges and textbook charges

Wednesday, January 27, 2027

Spring Break – No classes – College open

Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12, 2027

Deadline to apply for all selective admission health programs (RN, MLT, PTA, and DH)

Tuesday, March 16, 2027

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Wednesday, March 24, 2027

Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins

Wednesday, March 31, 2027

Last day of classes

Monday, May 3, 2027

Final exams

Tuesday, May 4 through Friday, May 7, 2027

Commencement

Saturday, May 8, 2027

Grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Monday, May 10, 2027

Faculty/Staff in-service and professional development days

Monday, May 10 through Friday, May 14, 2027

1st 8-Week Session (January 11 – March 6)

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition (by 5:00 p.m.)

Monday, January 4, 2027

Financial aid textbook charges open

Monday, January 4, 2027

First day of classes

Monday, January 11, 2027

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Friday, January 15, 2027

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No classes – College closed

Monday, January 18, 2027

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund

Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Thursday, February 11, 2027

Last day of classes

Friday, March 5, 2027

Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins

Wednesday, March 31, 2027

1st 10-Week Session (January 11 – March 27)

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition (by 5:00 p.m.)

Monday, January 4, 2027

Financial aid textbook charges open

Monday, January 4, 2027

First day of classes

Monday, January 11, 2027

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No classes – College closed

Monday, January 18, 2027

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund

Friday, February 19, 2027

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Friday, February 19, 2027

Spring Break – No classes – College open

Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12, 2027

Last day of classes

Friday, March 26, 2027

Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins

Wednesday, March 31, 2027

2nd 8-Week Session (March 15 – May 7)

First day of classes

Monday, March 15, 2027

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Monday, March 22, 2027

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund

Tuesday, March 23, 2027

Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins

Wednesday, March 31, 2027

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Thursday, April 15, 2027

Last day of classes

Friday, May 7, 2027

2nd 10-Week Session (February 22 – May 7)

First day of classes

Monday, February 22, 2027

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Wednesday, March 3, 2027

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund

Thursday, March 4, 2027

Spring Break – No classes – College open

Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12, 2027

Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins

Wednesday, March 31, 2027

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Friday, April 9, 2027

Last day of classes

Friday, May 7, 2027

Regular Session Final Examination Schedule

Examinations are held in the classrooms where classes normally meet.

Spring 2027 Regular Session Final Exam Schedule
Class ScheduleExam DateExam Time
Tuesday/Thursday 8:00–9:15 a.m.Tuesday, May 4, 20278:00–10:50 a.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Tuesday, May 4, 202711:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 3:00–4:15 p.m.Tuesday, May 4, 20272:00–4:50 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday 8:00–9:15 a.m.Wednesday, May 5, 20278:00–10:50 a.m.
Monday/Wednesday 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Wednesday, May 5, 202711:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday 3:00–4:15 p.m.Wednesday, May 5, 20272:00–4:50 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 9:30–10:45 a.m.Thursday, May 6, 20278:00–10:50 a.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 1:30–2:45 p.m.Thursday, May 6, 202711:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 4:30–6:15 p.m.Thursday, May 6, 20272:00–4:50 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30–10:45 a.m.Friday, May 7, 20278:00–10:50 a.m.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1:30–2:45 p.m.Friday, May 7, 202711:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:30–6:15 p.m.Friday, May 7, 20272:00–4:50 p.m.

Wednesday, May 5, 2027 may also be used for make-up exams.

Night classes: All night class exams will be held at the regular class meeting time. Please refer to your course syllabus.

Note to faculty: Should class times vary from the regular starting hour(s), or cross two or more starting hours, choose the exam time that will accommodate all of your students.

Note to students: Classes in some programs are offered on unique schedules. If your regular class meeting time is not listed in the schedule above, please check with your instructor and see your course syllabus to determine your exam schedule. Students are expected to take all examinations as scheduled. Students who have three examinations scheduled on one day may request written permission from the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development to reschedule one of them. Permission of the instructor must be received before requesting the Vice President’s permission.

Summer Semester 2027

Important Dates

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition (by 5:00 p.m.)

Monday, May 10, 2027

Financial aid textbook charges open

Monday, May 17, 2027

Memorial Day Holiday – No classes – College closed

Monday, May 31, 2027

Juneteenth Holiday – No classes – College closed

Friday, June 18, 2027

Independence Day Holiday (Observed) – No classes – College closed

Monday, July 5, 2027

10-Week Session (May 24 – August 4)

First day of classes

Monday, May 24, 2027

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Friday, May 28, 2027

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund; last day for financial aid and textbook charges

Thursday, June 3, 2027

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Tuesday, July 6, 2027

Last day of classes

Wednesday, August 4, 2027

Grades due from faculty by 4:00 p.m.

Friday, August 6, 2027

1st Five-Week Session (May 24 – June 29)

First day of classes

Monday, May 24, 2027

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Friday, May 28, 2027

Last day to drop a class and receive a tuition refund

Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Monday, June 14, 2027

Last day of classes

Tuesday, June 29, 2027

2nd Five-Week Session (June 30 – August 4)

First day of classes

Wednesday, June 30, 2027

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Friday, July 2, 2027

Last day to drop a class and receive a tuition refund

Tuesday, July 6, 2027

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”

Tuesday, July 20, 2027

Last day of classes

Wednesday, August 4, 2027