Academic and Enrollment Dates

Academic event calendar listing all semester and payment dates for a given semester.
Event Date Notes
Winter 2024 Schedule available in HFC Self Service 10/6/2023

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EZ Pay Installment Plan Opens 10/23/2023
Winter 2024 priority registration starts today if you already have HFC credits 10/23/2023 to 10/25/2023

See priority registration for more information.

Follow this link to register.

Open Registration Begins for Winter 2024 10/26/2023

Register at HFC Self Service. See priority registration for more information.

Financial Aid Priority Date for the FAFSA 10/27/2023

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.

Financial Aid Priority Date for Required Documents 11/17/2023

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.

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes 1/2/2024

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.

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes 1/4/2024

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.

Winter 2024 classes begin 1/8/2024

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

Last day to register or change your schedule for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes 1/14/2024

This is the LAST day to add or register for 15-week and 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.

Last day for refund (for dropped classes) 1/14/2024

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

Last day to drop a class without a W notation on your transcript 1/14/2024

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

MLK observance; College closed 1/15/2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Service Observance Day

First day of withdrawal 1/15/2024

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

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes 1/16/2024

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.

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-week classes 1/22/2024

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.

Financial Aid Census Date 1/23/2024

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.

Financial Aid funds applied to student accounts for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes 1/24/2024

Financial aid funds will not appear on student accounts prior to this date (funds for late-starting classes applied later). Refunds will be available according to the refund schedule.

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

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-week classes 1/25/2024

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.

Winter 12-Week Classes Begin 1/29/2024

Start of Winter 12-week semester

Financial Aid refund checks available for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes 2/1/2024

Financial Aid refunds related to 15-week and 1st 8-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 15-week and 1st 8-week classes that have the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay will be refunded loan funds for which they are eligible on after the delay. View the refund schedule for more information.

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

Late Registration/Schedule Adjustments for 12-week classes 2/4/2024

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.

Last day for refund (for dropped classes) for 12-week classes 2/4/2024

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

Last day to drop without a "W" for 12-week classes 2/4/2024

No notation on transcript for 12-week classes.

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-week classes 2/5/2024

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.

First day of withdrawal 2/5/2024

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

Financial Aid funds applied to student account for 12-week classes 2/7/2024

View the refund schedule for more information.

Last day to withdraw for 1st 8-week classes 2/10/2024

HFC Self-Service

Last day to enroll in EZ Pay Installment Plan 2/14/2024
Financial Aid refund checks available for 12-week classes 2/15/2024

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.

Refunds for 15-week and 1st 8-week students with the 30-Day First Time Borrower Delay 2/15/2024

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.

Last day to apply for Winter 2024 Graduation 2/15/2024

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

Refunds for 12-week students with the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay 2/29/2024

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.

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes 2/29/2024

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.

1st 8-week classes end 3/3/2024

Winter 1st 8-week semester ends

HFC Spring Break; no classes 3/4/2024 to 3/10/2024

No classes will be held this week. Students and faculty have the week off.

Staff and administrators follow the Spring Break dates in the Paid Time Off and Holidays list. This year, the paid days off are Thursday and Friday, March 7-8.

Grades available to students 3/4/2024

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

Grades due for 1st 8-week classes 3/4/2024

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

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes 3/5/2024

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.

Second loan disbursement refund for 15-week, 1st 8-week, and 12-week students with a Winter-only loan. 3/6/2024

Refunds for 15-week, 1st 8-week, and 12-week students with a Winter-only loan will be issued according to the refund schedule.

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

College Closed (Spring Break closure days) 3/7/2024 to 3/10/2024

The College takes a brief break for faculty and staff during these dates for Spring Break. Students are off for the entire week.

Academic dates.

Classes Resume after Spring Break 3/11/2024

College reopens

Winter 2nd 8-Week Classes Begin 3/11/2024

Start of 2nd 8-week semester

Late Registration/Schedule Adjustments for Winter 2024 2nd 8-week classes 3/17/2024

This is the LAST day to add or register for 2nd 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.

Last day for refund (for dropped classes) for 2nd 8-week classes 3/17/2024

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

Last day to drop without a "W" for 2nd 8-week classes 3/17/2024

No notation on transcript for 2nd 8-week classes

First day of withdrawal 2nd 8-week classes 3/18/2024

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

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes 3/18/2024

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.

Last day to withdraw for 15-week classes 3/22/2024

HFC Self-Service

Financial Aid refund checks available for 2nd 8-week classes 3/28/2024

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.

Last day to withdraw for 12-week classes 3/30/2024

HFC Self-Service

Last day to accept Winter 2024 loan 4/1/2024

Students awarded loan funds for Winter 2024 must accept their loan and have completed the required Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Counseling by this date if they wish to utilize their loan award.

Refunds for 2nd 8-week students with the 30-day First Time Borrower Delay 4/11/2024

Financial Aid refunds for to 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.

Last day to withdraw for 2nd 8-week classes 4/13/2024

HFC Self-Service

Final Exams begin for 15-week, 12-week, and 2nd 8-week semesters 4/30/2024 to 5/5/2024

See the Final Exam schedule or speak with your instructor to determine your exam day and time

Henry Ford College Commencement 5/4/2024

Visit the official Commencement website for complete information.

If you need assistance regarding commencement, please email commencement@hfcc.edu.

Last day of Winter 2024 semester 5/5/2024

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

Winter Grades Available to Students 5/6/2024

Grades available after 11:00 p.m.

Winter Grades Due 5/6/2024

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