Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2026

Regular Session

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Fall 2026 semester; All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.   Monday, August 3

Financial aid textbook charges open                                        Monday, August 17

Faculty/Staff in-service days                                                     Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21

Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)     Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20

Advising and registration (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)                               Friday, August 21

First day of classes                                                                    Monday, August 24

Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)     Monday, August 24 - Thursday, August 27

Advising and registration (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)                               Friday, August 28

Last day to add a class without instructor permission              Wednesday, September 2

Labor Day Holiday – No classes – College closed                   Monday, September 7

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

Registration for 2027 spring semester and summer term begins    Monday, October 5

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a "W"                  Wednesday, October 28

Application deadline for Fall graduation                                    Friday, October 30

College open - No classes - Faculty/Staff in-service day         Tuesday, November 24

College open until 12:00 p.m.– No classes – Faculty/Staff in-service day Wednesday, November 25

Thanksgiving Holiday – No classes – College closed              Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27

Regular Session - Last day of classes                                      Friday, December 11

Final exams for Regular Session                                              Monday, December 14 - Friday, December 18

Grades Due by 9:00 a.m.                                                          Monday, December 21

Faculty and Staff in-service and professional development days   Monday, December 21 - Wednesday, December 23

Holiday Break – No classes – College closed                          Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1

 

1st 8 Week Session

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Fall semester; All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.   Monday, August 3

Financial aid textbook charges open                                        Monday, August 17

First day of classes                                                                    Monday, August 24

Last day to add a class without instructor permission              Monday, August 31

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund   Tuesday, September 1

 

Labor Day Holiday – No classes – College closed                   Monday, September 7

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                  Thursday, September 24

Registration for Spring/Summer 2027 semester begins           Monday, October 5

Last day of classes                                                                    Friday, October 16

Application deadline for Fall graduation                                    Friday, October 30

 

1st 10 Week Session

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Fall semester; All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.   Monday, August 3

Financial aid textbook charges open                                        Monday, August 17

First day of classes                                                                    Monday, August 24

Last day to add a class without instructor permission              Wednesday, September 2

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund   Thursday, September 3

Labor Day Holiday – No classes – College closed                   Monday, September 7

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                  Friday, October 2

Registration for Spring semester 2027 begins                          Monday, October 5

Application deadline for Fall graduation                                    Friday, October 30

Last day of classes                                                                    Friday, October 30

 

2nd 8 Week Session

First day of classes                                                                    Monday, October 19

Last day to add a class without instructor permission              Monday, October 26

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund   Tuesday, October 27

Application deadline for Fall graduation                                    Friday, October 30

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                  Friday, November 20

College open - No classes - Faculty/Staff in-service day         Tuesday, November 24

College open until 12:00 p.m.– No classes – Faculty/Staff in-service day Wednesday, November 25

Thanksgiving Holiday – No classes                                          Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27

Last day of classes                                                                    Friday, December 18

 

2nd 10 Week Session

First day of classes                                                                    Monday, October 5

Registration for Spring 2027 semester begins                          Monday, October 5

Last day to add a class without instructor permission              Wednesday, October 14

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund   Thursday, October 15

Application deadline for Fall graduation                                    Friday, October 30

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                  Monday, November 16

College open - No classes - Faculty/Staff in-service day         Tuesday, November 24

College open until 12:00 p.m.– No classes – Faculty/Staff in-service day Wednesday, November 25

Thanksgiving Holiday – No classes                                          Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27

Last day of classes                                                                    Friday, December 18

 

Regular Session Final Examination Schedule – Fall Semester 2026

CLASS SCHEDULE                             EXAM DATE                      EXAM TIME

MW           8:00 – 9:15                     Monday, December 14                8:00 – 10:50

MW        11:00 – 12:15                 Monday, December 14                11:00 – 1:50

MW        2:00 – 3:15                     Monday, December 14                2:00 – 4:50

TTH        8:00 – 9:15                     Tuesday, December 15               8:00 – 10:50

TTH        11:00 – 12:15                 Tuesday, December 15               11:00 – 1:50

TTH        2:00 – 3:15                     Tuesday, December 15               2:00 – 4:50

MW        9:30 – 10:45                   Wednesday, December 16         8:00 – 10:50

MW        1:30 – 2:45                     Wednesday, December 16         11:00 – 1:50

MW        3:00 – 4:15                     Wednesday, December 16         2:00 – 4:50

TTH        9:30 – 10:45                   Thursday, December 17             8:00 – 10:50

TTH        1:30 – 2:45                     Thursday, December 17             11:00 – 1:50

TTH        3:00 – 4:15                     Thursday, December 17             2:00 – 4:50

F             8:00 – 9:15                     Friday, December 18                  8:00 – 10:50

F             9:30 – 10:45                   Friday, December 18                  11:00 – 1:50

F             11:00 – 12:15                 Friday, December 18                  2:00 – 4:50

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

Examinations will be held in the classrooms in which the classes normally meet.

NIGHT CLASS EXAMS

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

SATURDAY CLASSES--EXAM SCHEDULE

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

 

Note to Faculty:  Should class times vary from the regular starting hour(s), or cross two or more starting hours, choose the exam time which 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; however, those having three examinations scheduled on one day may request written permission of 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.


 

Academic Calendar

Spring Semester 2027

Regular Session

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Spring semester; All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.   Monday, January 4

Financial aid textbook charges open                                           Monday, January 4

Faculty/Staff in-service days                                                        Monday, January 4 - Friday, January 8

Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)        Monday, January 4 - Thursday, January 7

Advising and registration hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)                        Friday, January 8

First day of classes                                                                       Monday, January 11

Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)        Monday, January 11 - Thursday, January 14

Advising and registration hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)                        Friday, January 15

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No classes - College closed         Monday, January 18

Last day to add a class without instructor permission                 Wednesday, January 20

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

Spring Break – No classes – College open                                 Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12

Deadline to apply for all selective admission health programs (RN, MLT, PTA, and DH)  Tuesday, March 16

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                     Wednesday, March 24

Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins                                 Wednesday, March 31

Last day of classes                                                                       Monday, May 3

Final exams for Regular Session        Tuesday, May 4 - Friday,

May 7

Commencement                                                                          Saturday, May 8

Grades due by 9:00 a.m.                                                             Monday, May 10

Faculty/Staff in-service and professional development days      Monday, May 10 – Friday, May 14

 

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

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Spring semester; All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.   Monday, January 4

Financial aid textbook charges open                                           Monday, January 4

First day of classes                                                                       Monday, January 11

Last day to add a class without instructor permission                 Friday, January 15

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No classes - College closed         Monday, January 18

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund   Tuesday, January 19

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                     Thursday, February 11

Last day of classes                                                                       Friday, March 5

Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins                                 Wednesday, March 31

 

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

Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Fall Semester.  All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.   Monday, January 4

Financial aid textbook charges open                                           Monday, January 4

First day of classes                                                                       Monday, January 11

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No classes - College closed         Monday, January 18

Last day to add a class without instructor permission                 Tuesday, January 19

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund   Friday, February 19

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                     Friday, February 19

Spring Break – No classes – College open                                 Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12

Last day of classes                                                                       Friday, March 26

Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins                                 Wednesday, March 31

 

2nd 8 Week Session (March 15 – May 7)

First day of classes                                                                       Monday, March 15

Last day to add a class without instructor permission                 Monday, March 22

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund   Tuesday, March 23

Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins                                 Wednesday, March 31

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                     Thursday, April 15

Last day of classes                                                                       Friday, May 7

 

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

First day of classes                                                                       Monday, February 22

Last day to add a class without instructor permission                 Wednesday, March 3

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund Thursday, March 4

 

Spring Break – No classes - College open                                  Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12

Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins                                 Wednesday, March 31

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                     Friday, April 9

Last day of classes                                                                       Friday, May 7

 

Regular Session Final Examination Schedule – Spring Semester 2027

CLASS SCHEDULE                      EXAM DATE                              EXAM TIME

TTH        8:00-9:15                     Tuesday, May 4                              8:00 – 10:50

TTH        11:00-12:15                 Tuesday, May 4                              11:00 – 1:50

TTH        3:00-4:15                     Tuesday, May 4                              2:00 – 4:50

MW        8:00-9:15                     Wednesday, May 5                        8:00 – 10:50

MW        11:00-12:15                 Wednesday, May 5                        11:00 – 1:50

MW        3:00-4:15                     Wednesday, May 5                        2:00 – 4:50

TTH        9:30 – 10:45                Thursday, May 6                            8:00 – 10:50

TTH        1:30 – 2:45                  Thursday, May 6                            11:00 – 1:50

TTH        4:30-6:15                     Thursday, May 6                            2:00 – 4:50

MW/F     9:30 – 10:45                Friday, May 7                                 8:00 – 10:50

MW/F     1:30 – 2:45                  Friday, May 7                                 11:00 – 1:50

MW/F     4:30-6:15                     Friday, May 7                                 2:00 – 4:50

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

Examinations will be held in the classrooms in which the classes normally meet.

NIGHT CLASS EXAMS

All night class exams will be held at the regular class meeting time. Please refer to the 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 which 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; however, those having three examinations scheduled on one day may request written permission of 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 for summer semester; All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.   Monday, May 10

Financial aid textbook charges open                                                             Monday, May 17

Memorial Day Holiday – No classes - College closed                                   Monday, May 31

Juneteenth Holiday – No classes - College closed                                       Friday, June 18

Independence Day Holiday (Observed) – No classes – College closed       Monday, July 5

 

10 Week Session (May 24 – August 4)

First day of classes                                                                       Monday, May 24

Last day to add a class without instructor permission                 Friday, May 28

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

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                     Tuesday, July 6

Last day of classes                                                                       Wednesday, August 4

Grades due from Faculty by 4:00 p.m.                                        Friday, August 6

 

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

First day of classes                                                                       Monday, May 24

Last day to add a class without instructor permission                 Friday, May 28

Last day to drop a class and receive a tuition refund                  Tuesday, June 1

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                     Monday, June 14

Last day of classes                                                                       Tuesday, June 29

 

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

First day of classes                                                                       Wednesday, June 30

Last day to add a class without instructor permission                 Friday, July 2

Last day to drop a class and receive a tuition refund                  Tuesday, July 6

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”                     Tuesday, July 20

Last day of classes                                                                       Wednesday, August 4