Academic Calendar

Find the essential dates you need to know regarding registration, exams, financial aid, and more.

Summer 1 (First 5 Weeks) 2026

April 1

Summer 1 (First 5 Weeks) Registration Opens

June 1

Summer 1 Classes Begin

June 1 Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes
June 4 Financial Aid Freeze Date
June 8 Financial Aid Pell Distribution Date
June 26 Last Day to Drop with a "W"
July 1 Last Date to Submit an Application for August Graduation
July 1 Final Exams
July 2

Summer 1 Ends

Grades due no later than 11:00am.

July 3

Independence Day (no classes; offices and library closed)

Summer 2 (Second 5 Weeks) 2026

April 1

Summer 2 (Second 5 Weeks) Registration Opens

July 6

Summer 2 Classes Begin

July 6 Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes
July 30 Last Day to Drop with a "W"
August 5 Final Exams
August 6

Summer 2 Ends

Grades due no later than 11:00am.

Summer 11-Week 2026

April 1

Summer (11 Week) Registration Opens

June 1

Summer 11 Week Classes Begin

June 1 Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes
June 4 Financial Aid Freeze Date
June 8 Financial Aid Pell Distribution Date
July 1 Last Date to Submit an Application for August Graduation
July 30 Last Day to Drop with a "W"
August 12 Final Exams
August 13

Summer 11 Week Ends

Grades due no later than 11:00am.

Fall 2026

June 1 Deadline for Guaranteed Financial Aid Processed for Fall Semester
April 1 - September 4 Registration Opens
August 24 Faculty and Staff Official Opening Day of Semester
August 24 College Convocation; 9:00am
August 24 17 Week Classes Begin
August 24 - 25 Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes for 17 Week Classes
August 28 Cafeteria and Residence Halls Open
August 31 16 Week and First 8 Week Classes Begin
August 31 - September 1 Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes for First 8 Week Classes
August 31 - September 4 Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes for 16 Week Classes
September 5 Saturday Classes Begin
September 7

Labor Day Holiday

No classes. Offices and library closed.

September 14 14 Week Classes Begin
September 14 - 15

14 Week Late Registration ($25) and Schedule Changes

September  16

Official Census Date

16 week classes only.

September 16 Financial Aid Freeze Date
September 17

Constitution Day Observed

Classes meet as scheduled.

September 21 Financial Aid Pell Distribution
October 22

First 8 Week Final Exams

Begin at 12:01am and must remain open for a minimum of 24 hours.

October 23

First 8 Week Part of Term Ends

Grades due no later than 11:00am.

October 26 Mid-Semester Begins
October 26 Second 8 Week Classes Begin
October 26 - 27 Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes for Second 8 Week Classes
October 30

Fall Break

No classes. Offices & library closed.

All Thursday and Saturday classes will meet regardless of class time.

November 20 Last Day to Drop 16 Week Classes with a Grade of "W"
November 24

Thanksgiving Holiday Begins

Offices, library, and cafeteria close at 4:00pm. Residence halls close at 5:00pm.

All Tuesday classes will meet regardless of class time.

November 29 Residence Halls Open
November 30

Thanksgiving Holiday Ends

Classes resume as scheduled.

December 1

Last Day to Submit an Application for December Graduation

December 10-17

Final Exams and Book Buy-Back at Bookstore

Final Exam Schedule

December 11 Official Last Day of Classes; Final Deadline for a Complete Withdrawal
December 17 Final Exams End
December 18

Cafeteria and Residence Halls Close

Check WCJC website for times.

December 18

Fall Semester Ends

Grades due no later than 11:00am.

December 21 - January 5

Winter Break

Offices, library, cafeteria, and residence halls closed.

Winter Mini Session 2026

November 4 - December 21

Winter Mini Registration Period

December 21

Winter Mini Classes Begin

No classes December 25 and January 1

December 21 Winter Mini Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes
January 8 Winter Mini Final Exams
January 11

Winter Mini Ends

Grades due no later than 11:00am.

Spring 2027

November 1 Deadline for Guaranteed Financial Aid Processed for Spring Semester
November 4

Spring Registration Opens

January 6 College Offices Reopen
January 11 Official Opening Day of Semester for Faculty
January 11 17 Week Classes Begin
January 18

Cafeteria and Residence Halls Open

Check WCJC website for times.

January 19 21 Week, 16 Week, and First 8 Week Classes Begin
January 19 - 20 First 8 Week Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes
January 19 - 22 16 Week Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes
January 23 Saturday Classes Begin
January 18

Martin Luther King Holiday

No classes. Offices and library closed.

February 1 14 Week Classes Begin
February 1-2 14 Week Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes
February 3

Official Census Date

16 week classes only.

February 3 Financial Aid Freeze Date 

February 8

Financial Aid PELL Distribution Date
TBD

Staff Professional Development Day

TCCTA Convention

No classes. Offices and library closed.

March 4

First 8 Week Final Exams Begin

Begin at 12:01am and must remain open for a minimum of 24 hours.

March 12

First 8 Week Part of Term Ends

Grades due no later than 11:00am.

March 12

Cafeteria and Residence Halls Close

March 15

Spring Break Begins

Offices and libraries closed.

Saturday classes will meet on March 7 but not on March 14.

March 21

Cafeteria and Residence Halls Open

March 22

Spring Break Ends

Classes resume as scheduled.

March 22 Mid-Semester Begins
March 22 Second 8 Week Classes Begin
March 22 - 23 Second 8 Week Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes
TBD

University Interscholastic League

No classes.

March 24

Easter Holiday Begins

Offices, libraries, cafeteria, and residence halls close at 4:00pm.

All Wednesday classes will meet regardless of class time.
March 28

Cafeteria and Residence Halls Open

March 29

Easter Holiday Ends

Classes resume as scheduled.

April 10

Last Day to Drop 16 Week Classes with a Grade of "W"

May 1 Last Day to Submit Application for May Graduation
May 6 - May 13

Final Exams and Book Buy-Back at Bookstores

Final Exam Schedule

May 7 Official Last Day of Classes; Final Deadline for a Complete Withdrawal
May 13 Final Exams End
May 14

Cafeteria and Residence Halls Close

May 14

Spring Semester Ends

Grades due no later than 11:00am.

May 14 - 15 Commencement

May Mini 2027

April 1

May Mini Registration Opens

May 17

May Mini Begins

May 17 Late Registration ($25 fee) and Schedule Changes
May 28 Last Day to Drop with a "W"
May 31

Memorial Day Holiday

No classes. Offices and library closed.

June 2 Final Exams
June 3

May Mini Ends

Grades due no later than 11:00am.

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