Upcoming Academic and Enrollment Dates

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Aug 1

Last day to accept Summer 2026 loan

Summer 2026 Semester

Students awarded loan funds for Summer 2026 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.

Aug 6

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

Summer 2026 Semester

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.

Aug 11

Fall payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 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.

Aug 13

Last day of Summer semester

Summer 2026 Semester

Summer semester ends

Aug 14

Summer grades available to students

Summer 2026 Semester

Summer grades will be available after 11:00 p.m. Login to the portal.

Aug 14

Summer grades due

Summer 2026 Semester

Final summer grades are due from faculty by 6:00 p.m.

Aug 18

Fall payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 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.

Aug 20

Fall 2026 classes begin

Fall 2026 Semester

Classes begin for the fall 15-week term and first 8-week term. Register here.

Aug 21

Last day to register for 1st 8-week classes

Fall 2026 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.

Aug 26

Fall payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 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.

Aug 26

Last day to register for 15-week classes

Fall 2026 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.

Aug 26

Last day for refund (for dropped classes)

Fall 2026 Semester

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

Aug 26

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

Fall 2026 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.

Aug 27

First day of withdrawal

Fall 2026 Semester

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

Sep 1

Fall payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-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.

Sep 4

Financial Aid Census Date

Fall 2026 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.

Sep 7

Labor Day, College Closed

Fall 2026 Semester

Labor Day holiday

Sep 8

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

Fall 2026 Semester

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.

Sep 8

Fall payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-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.

Sep 10

Fall 12-week classes begin

Fall 2026 Semester

Start of the Fall 12-week semester

Sep 10

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

Fall 2026 Semester

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.

Sep 16

Fall payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-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.

Sep 16

Last day to register or change your schedule for 12-week classes

Fall 2026 Semester

This is the LAST day to add or register for Fall 12-week classes. No late registration or re-registrations will be accepted after September 18th. There will be no late enrollment in developmental classes following the first class meeting.

Sep 16

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

Fall 2026 Semester

No notation on transcript for 12-week classes.

Sep 16

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

Fall 2026 Semester

No refund for Fall 12-week classes after this date

Sep 17

First day of withdrawal

Fall 2026 Semester

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

Sep 22

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

Fall 2026 Semester

View the refund schedule for more information.

Sep 22

Last day to withdraw for 1st 8-week semester

Fall 2026 Semester

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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

Fall 2026 2nd 8-week classes begin

Fall 2026 Semester

Start of 2nd 8-week semester

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

Grades available to students

Fall 2026 Semester

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

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 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.