Upcoming Academic and Enrollment Dates

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Mar 8
to
Mar 9

1st 8-week classes end

Winter 2026 Semester
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Winter 1st 8-week semester ends

Mar 8
to
Mar 15

Spring Break

Winter 2026 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. This year, the staff and administrator paid days off are Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13.

Mar 9

Grades available to students

Winter 2026 Semester

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

Mar 9

Grades due for 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

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

Mar 10

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

Winter 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.

Mar 16

Winter 2nd 8-Week Classes Begin

Winter 2026 Semester

Start of 2nd 8-week semester

Mar 16

Classes Resume after Spring Break

Winter 2026 Semester

College reopens

Mar 17

Late Registration/Schedule Adjustments for Winter 2026 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

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.

Mar 19

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

Winter 2026 Semester

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.

Mar 22

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

Winter 2026 Semester

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

Mar 22

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

Winter 2026 Semester

No notation on transcript for 2nd 8-week classes

Mar 23
to
Mar 25

Priority registration for Summer semester begins today

Summer 2026 Semester
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Students who have HFC credits may register early for summer semester.
Find your Priority Registration date.

Mar 23

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

Winter 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.

Mar 23

First day of withdrawal 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

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

Mar 26

Open Registration Begins for Summer 2026

Summer 2026 Semester

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

Mar 27

Last day to withdraw for 15-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

HFC Self-Service

Apr 1

Last day to accept Winter 2026 loan

Winter 2026 Semester

Students awarded loan funds for Winter 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.

Apr 2

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

Winter 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.

Apr 3

Fall schedule available in HFC Self-Service

Fall 2026 Semester

Search for sections in HFC Self Service

Apr 4

Last day to withdraw for 12-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

HFC Self-Service

Apr 16

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

Winter 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.

Apr 18

Last day to withdraw for 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

HFC Self-Service

Apr 20
to
Apr 22

Fall 2026 priority registration starts today if you already have HFC credits

Fall 2026 Semester
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See priority registration for more information.

View available classes or register online.

Apr 23

Open Registration Begins for Fall 2026

Fall 2026 Semester

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

May 9

Commencement Ceremonies 2025

Winter 2026 Semester
May 9

Henry Ford College Commencement

Winter 2026 Semester

Visit the official Commencement website for complete information.

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

May 10

Last day of Winter 2026 semester

Winter 2026 Semester

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

May 11

Winter Grades Due

Winter 2026 Semester

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

May 11

Winter Grades Available to Students

Winter 2026 Semester

Grades available after 11:00 p.m.

May 12

Classes begin for Summer semester

Summer 2026 Semester

Classes begin for summer semester.

May 13

Last day to register for 1st 8-week courses

Summer 2026 Semester

This is the LAST day to add or register for 1st 8-week summer classes. No late registration or schedule changes will be accepted after this date.

All developmental classes require that you attend the first class meeting; no late registrations.

May 18

Last day for refund (for dropped classes)

Summer 2026 Semester

No refunds will be issued for summer classes after this deadline for 15-week, and 1st 8-week courses.

May 18

Last day to register for 15-week courses

Summer 2026 Semester

This is the LAST day to add or register for summer 15-week classes. No late registration or schedule changes will be accepted after this date.

All developmental classes require that you attend the first class meeting; no late registrations.

May 18

Last day to drop a class without a "W"

Summer 2026 Semester

No notation on transcript for 15-week, and 1st 8-week classes.

May 19

First day of withdrawal

Summer 2026 Semester

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

May 25

Memorial Day - College Closed

Summer 2026 Semester

Memorial Day holiday; College closed

May 26

Classes begin: Summer 12-week

Summer 2026 Semester

Start of the Summer 12-week semester at Henry Ford College. Enroll here.

Jun 1

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

Summer 2026 Semester

No notation on transcript for 12-week classes.

Jun 1

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

Summer 2026 Semester

No refund for Summer 12-week classes after this deadline.

Jun 1

Last day to register/drop for 12-week courses

Summer 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.