Upcoming Academic and Enrollment Dates

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Oct 30

Financial Aid Priority Date for the FAFSA

Winter 2027 Semester

Submit your FAFSA and any required documentation by the priority date so you will not lose your classes during de-registration.

Late submissions will delay your financial aid processing. You may need to pay in full or sign up for EZ-Pay while your documents are reviewed.

Nov 5

Last day to withdraw for 12-week semester

Fall 2026 Semester

https://sss.hfcc.edu/Student/Planning/DegreePlans

Nov 15

Last day to apply for graduation in Fall 2026

Fall 2026 Semester

Apply online at https://sss.hfcc.edu/Student/Student/Graduation

Nov 19

Refunds for 2nd 8-week students with the 30-day First Time Borrower Delay

Fall 2026 Semester

Refunds for 2nd 8-week students subject to the 30-day, First Time Borrower delay will be issued according to the refund schedule.

Be sure to set up your refund preference by visiting BankMobile Disbursements.

Nov 19

Last day to withdraw for the 2nd 8-week semester

Fall 2026 Semester

https://sss.hfcc.edu/Student/Planning/DegreePlans

Nov 20

Financial Aid Priority Date for Required Documents

Winter 2027 Semester

Submit your FAFSA and any required documentation by the priority date so you will not lose your classes during de-registration.

Late submissions will delay your financial aid processing. You may need to pay in full or sign up for EZ-Pay while your documents are reviewed.

Nov 26
to
Nov 27

Thanksgiving Day observance - College closed

Fall 2026 Semester
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Thanksgiving holiday

Nov 30

College re-opens after Thanksgiving holiday

Fall 2026 Semester

Classes resume

Dec 13

Last day of Fall 2026 semester

Fall 2026 Semester

15-week, 12-week, and 2nd 8-week semesters end

Dec 14

Fall Grades Due

Fall 2026 Semester

Final grade entry due from faculty by 6:00 p.m.

Dec 14

Fall Grades Available to Students

Fall 2026 Semester

Grades available after 11:00 p.m.

Jan 4 2027

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Jan 7 2027

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Jan 11 2027

Winter 2027 classes begin

Winter 2027 Semester

Classes begin for the winter 15-week term and first 8-week term.

Jan 12 2027

Last day to register or change your schedule for 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

This is the LAST day to add or register for 1st 8-week classes. No late registration or re-registrations will be accepted after this date. There will be no late enrollment in developmental classes following the first class meeting.

Jan 17 2027

Last day to register or change your schedule for 15-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

This is the LAST day to add or register for 15-week classes. No late registration or re-registrations will be accepted after this date. There will be no late enrollment in developmental classes following the first class meeting.

Jan 17 2027

Last day for refund (for dropped classes)

Winter 2027 Semester

No refund for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes after this date.

Jan 17 2027

Last day to drop a class without a W notation on your transcript

Winter 2027 Semester

This is the last day to drop a class without a "W" notation on your transcript for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes.

Jan 18 2027

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; College closed

Winter 2027 Semester

Martin Luther King Jr. Service Observance Day

Jan 18 2027

First day of withdrawal

Winter 2027 Semester

Withdrawal status “W” will appear on transcript for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes.

Jan 19 2027

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Jan 25 2027

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Jan 26 2027

Financial Aid Census Date

Winter 2027 Semester

Students adding classes after this date should check with Enrollment Services staff or the Office of Financial Aid to determine impact on financial aid eligibility.

Jan 28 2027

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Feb 1 2027

Winter 12-Week Classes Begin

Winter 2027 Semester

Start of Winter 12-week semester

Feb 7 2027

Late Registration/Schedule Adjustments for 12-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

This is the LAST day to add or register for 12-week classes. No late registration or re-registrations will be accepted after this date. There will be no late enrollment in developmental classes following the first class meeting.

Feb 7 2027

Last day to drop without a "W" for 12-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

No notation on transcript for 12-week classes.

Feb 7 2027

Last day for refund (for dropped classes) for 12-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

No refund for Winter 12-week classes after this date.

Feb 8 2027

First day of withdrawal

Winter 2027 Semester

Withdrawal status “W” will appear on the transcript for 12-week classes.

Feb 8 2027

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Feb 13 2027

Last day to withdraw for 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

HFC Self-Service

Feb 15 2027

Last day to apply for Winter 2027 Graduation

Winter 2027 Semester

Apply online at HFC Self-Service

For those HFC students who will complete their program requirements at the end of the Winter and Summer semesters wanting to attend the Commencement Ceremony

Mar 4 2027

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Mar 7 2027

1st 8-week classes end

Winter 2027 Semester

Winter 1st 8-week semester ends

Mar 8 2027

Grades available to students

Winter 2027 Semester

Final grades for 1st 8-week classes available for students after 11 p.m.

Mar 8 2027

Grades due for 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

Final grade entry due from faculty by 6:00 p.m. for 1st 8-week classes.

Mar 8 2027
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Mar 14 2027

HFC Spring Break

Winter 2027 Semester
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No classes will be held this week. Students and faculty have the entire week off.

Staff and administrators follow the Spring Break paid dates in the Paid Time Off and Holidays list.

Mar 9 2027

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2027 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Mar 15 2027

Classes Resume after Spring Break

Winter 2027 Semester

College reopens

Mar 15 2027

Winter 2nd 8-Week Classes Begin

Winter 2027 Semester

Start of 2nd 8-week semester