Upcoming Academic and Enrollment Dates

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Sep 22

Last day to withdraw for 1st 8-week semester

Fall 2026 Semester

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

Sep 22

Financial Aid funds applied to student account for 12-week classes

Fall 2026 Semester

View the refund schedule for more information.

Sep 23

Last day to enroll in EZ Pay Installment Plan

Fall 2026 Semester
Sep 24

Refunds for 15-week and 1st 8-week students with the 30-Day First Time Borrower Delay

Fall 2026 Semester

Refunds for 15-week and 1st 8-week students subject to the 30-day, First Time Borrower Delay will be issued according to the refund schedule, unless the student is enrolled in 12-week classes.

Students subject to the 30-day delay that are enrolled in 12-week classes will receive their refund according to the refund schedule.

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

Oct 1

Financial Aid refund checks available for 12-week classes

Fall 2026 Semester

Financial Aid refunds related to 12-week classes will be issued according to the refund schedule. Refunds related to late-starting classes will be issued later.

Refund amount will not include any loan funds that are subject to the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay. Students in 12-week classes that have the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay will be refunded loan funds for which they are eligible on the date listed in the refund schedule.

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

Oct 6

Fall payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes.

Fall 2026 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.

Oct 13

Fall payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes.

Fall 2026 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.

Oct 14

Fall 1st 8-week classes end

Fall 2026 Semester

1st 8-week semester ends

Oct 15

Refunds for 12-week students with the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay

Fall 2026 Semester

Refunds for 12-week students subject to the 30-day, First Time Borrower Delay will be issued according to the refund schedule, unless the student is enrolled in 2nd 8-week classes.

Students subject to the 30-day delay that are enrolled in 2nd 8-week classes will receive their refund on the date listed in the refund schedule.

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

Oct 15

Grades available to students

Fall 2026 Semester

Final grades for 1st 8-week semester available for students after 11:00 p.m.

Oct 15

Grades due, first 8-week classes

Fall 2026 Semester

Final grades for Fall 2026 1st 8-week semester are due from faculty by 6:00 p.m.

Oct 15

Fall 2026 2nd 8-week classes begin

Fall 2026 Semester

Start of 2nd 8-week semester

Oct 16

Winter 2027 Schedule available in HFC Self Service

Winter 2027 Semester

Search for Sections in HFC Self Service.

Oct 16

Last day to register for 2nd 8-week classes

Fall 2026 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.

Oct 20

Financial Aid funds applied to student account for 2nd 8-week classes

Fall 2026 Semester

View the refund schedule for more information.

Oct 20

Last day to drop without a "W" for 2nd 8-week classes

Fall 2026 Semester

No notation on transcript for 2nd 8-week classes

Oct 20

Last day for refund (for dropped classes) for 2nd 8-week classes

Fall 2026 Semester

No refund for 2nd 8-week classes after this date

Oct 21

First day of withdrawal for 2nd 8-week classes

Fall 2026 Semester

Withdrawal status “W” will appear on transcript for 2nd 8-week classes.

Oct 21

Fall payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes.

Fall 2026 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.

Oct 22

Refund of 2nd disbursement for students with a Fall-Only Loan

Fall 2026 Semester

Students offered a Fall-Only Loan will be refunded the 2nd disbursement of their loan funds.

Oct 26
to
Oct 28

Winter 2027 priority registration starts Oct. 27 if you have HFC credits

Winter 2027 Semester
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See priority registration for more information.

Register at HFC Self Service.

Oct 28

Last day to withdraw for 15-week semester

Fall 2026 Semester

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

Oct 29

Financial Aid refund checks available for 2nd 8-week classes

Fall 2026 Semester

Financial Aid refunds related to 2nd 8-week classes will be issued according to the refund schedule.

Refund amount will not include any loan funds that are subject to the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay. Students in 2nd 8-week classes that have the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay will be refunded loan funds for which they are eligible on on the date listed in the refund schedule.

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

Oct 29

Open Registration Begins for Winter 2027

Winter 2027 Semester

Register at HFC Self Service. See register for classes for more information.

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

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

Fall 2026 Semester

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

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 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 Available to Students

Fall 2026 Semester

Grades available after 11:00 p.m.

Dec 14

Fall Grades Due

Fall 2026 Semester

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

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 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 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 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 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 18 2027

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

Winter 2027 Semester

Martin Luther King Jr. Service Observance Day