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 13

Last day of Summer semester

Summer 2026 Semester

Summer semester ends

Aug 14

Summer grades due

Summer 2026 Semester

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

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 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

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 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 10

Fall 12-week classes begin

Fall 2026 Semester

Start of the Fall 12-week semester

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

Last day to withdraw for 1st 8-week semester

Fall 2026 Semester

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

Oct 14

Fall 1st 8-week classes end

Fall 2026 Semester

1st 8-week semester ends

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

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

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 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 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 28

Last day to withdraw for 15-week semester

Fall 2026 Semester

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

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 26
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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.