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2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar provides all official dates and deadlines for each term. Students are responsible for reviewing the calendar regularly and staying aware of registration periods, add/drop and withdrawal deadlines, holidays, and exam schedules. Calendar updates are maintained by the Registrar’s Office and may be revised as needed; any changes will be communicated through official college channels.

Summer 2026 Calendar

Fall 2026 Academic Calendar

Registration & Payment Information

  • Web/In-Person Open Registration for Fall 2026 Courses: April 1, 2026 - November 15, 2026
  • Priority Registration (Military-Affiliated and International Students): March 23-29, 2026

College Closures & Institutional Dates

  • Labor Day (No Classes/College Closed): September 7, 2026
  • Convocation (No Classes): October 16, 2026
  • Election Day (No Classes/College Closed): November 3, 2026
  • Thanksgiving Break (No Classes/College Closed): November 25-29, 2026
  • Winter Break (College Closed): December 24,2026 - January 3, 2027
  • Fall Graduation Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
  • Grades Due (all sessions except 5-week-4): Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Fall 2026 Dynamic Dates
 
Session Classes Begin Last Day to Add* Last day to Drop w/Refund Last Day to Withdraw
with a ‘W’		 Classes End Final Exams
1st 5-week Aug 11 Aug 10 Aug 15 Aug 31 Sep 14 During Last Scheduled Class
1st 7-week Aug 24 Aug 24 Aug 31 Sep 22 Oct 12 During Last Scheduled Class
15-week Term Aug 24 Aug 26 Sep 8 Oct 26 Dec 6 December 7-13
2nd 5-week Sep 15 Sep 14 Sep 19 Oct5 Oct 19 During Last Scheduled Class
12-week Session Sep 21 Sep 23 Oct 2 Nov 6 Decr 6 December 7-13
3rd 5-week Oct 20 Oct 19 Oct 24 Nov 9 Nov 23 During  Last Scheduled Class
2nd 7-week Oct 20 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 18 Dec 13 During Last Scheduled Class
4th 5-week Nov 16 Nov 15 Nov 20 Dec 8 Dec20 During Last Scheduled Class

 

Spring 2027 Academic Calendar

Registration & Payment Information

  • Web/In-Person Open Registration for Spring 2027 Courses: April 1, 2026 - April 11, 2027
  • Priority Registration (Military-Affiliated and International Students): March 23-29, 2026

College Closures & Institutional Dates

  • Martin Luther King Jr., Day (College Closed): January 18, 2027
  • Spring Break (No Classes): March 15-21, 2027
  • Spring Graduation Application Deadline: January 31, 2027
  • Grades Due (all sessions except 5-week-4): Wednesday, May 12, 2027, at 12:00 PM (Noon)

Spring 2027 Dynamic Dates

Session Classes Begin Last Day to Add* Last day to Drop w/Refund Last Day to Withdraw
with a ‘W’		 Classes End Final Exams
1st 5-week Jan 4 Jan 3 Jan 8 Jan 24 Feb 7 During Last Scheduled Class
1st 7-week Jan 19 Jan 19 Jan 25 Feb 16 Mar 8 During Last Scheduled Class
15-week Term Jan 19 Jan 21 Feb 3 Mar 29 May 3 May 4-10
2nd 5-week Feb 8 Feb 7 Feb 12 Feb 28 Mar 14 During Last Scheduled Class
12-week Session Feb 9 Feb 11 Feb 21 Apr 6 May 3 May 4-10
3rd 5-week Mar 15 Mar 14 Mar 19 Apr 6 Apr18 During Last Scheduled Class
2nd 7-week Mar 22 Mar 22 Mar 28 Apr 19 May 9 During Last Scheduled Class
4th 5-week Apr 12 Apr 11 Apr 16 May 2 May 16 During Last Scheduled Class

 

Summer 2027 Standard Calendar

Registration & Payment Information

  • Web/In-Person Open Registration for Summer 2027 Courses: April 1, 2026 - July 5, 2027
  • Priority Registration (Military-Affiliated and International Students): March 23-29, 2026

College Closures & Institutional Dates

  • Memorial Day (College Closed): May 31, 2027
  • Juneteenth (No Classes/College Closed): June 18, 2027
  • Independence Day Holiday (No Classes): June 29-July 5, 2027
  • Independence Day Holiday (College Closed): July 4, 2027 (observation July 5, 2027)
  • Fall Graduation Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2027
  • Grades Due (all sessions): Wednesday, August 11, 2027, at 12:00 PM (Noon)

Summer 2027 Dynamic Dates

Session Classes Begin Last Day to Add* Last day to Drop w/Refund Last Day to Withdraw
with a ‘W’		 Classes End Final Exams
1st 5-week May 24 May 23 May 28 Jun 13 Jun 28 During Last Scheduled Class
10-week Term May 24 May 25 Jun 4 Jul 11 Aug 9 During Last Scheduled Class
1st 7-week Jun 15 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jul 20 Aug 9 During  Last Scheduled Class
2nd 5-week Jul 6 Jul 5 Jul 10 Jul 26 Aug 9 During Last Scheduled Class