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Spring 2026 Important Dates

Mon., Oct. 6Web registration begins for all active and new students (including dual enrollment) for Spring 2026 classes. This includes transfer, transient, readmits, and all others not previously registered for Spring 2026 classes.
Wed., Dec. 10All tuition and fee payments are due for Spring 2026 full-term classes. Please be sure to secure your Spring 2026 full tuition payment by either Financial Aid, Payment Plan with Nelnet, or paying in full. If one of these methods is not completed, your classes will be dropped for non-payment.
Mon., Jan. 5First day to use financial aid in the SCF Store.
Thurs., Jan. 8Last day for students to submit third-attempt fee waiver forms for Spring 2026 classes.
Thurs., Jan. 8Faculty return.
Thurs., Jan. 8
Fri. Jan. 9
Faculty Planning/Convocation
Fri., Jan. 9Last day of new student orientations for Spring 2026 classes beginning Jan. 12. Last day new student applications (including readmission applications) will be accepted for Spring 2026 term classes that begin Jan. 12. Last day for submission of initial residency and residency reclassification documentation for Spring 2026 term classes that begin Jan. 12.
Mon., Jan. 12Spring 2026 Classes begin

(See Spring 2026 Parts of Term Calendar for specific dates.)
Sat., Jan. 17Last day to add a course. Last day to drop with a refund. (See Spring 2026 Parts of Term Calendar for specific dates. Last day to sign up for NELNET payment plan to pay for Spring 2026 classes. Classes added after this date will not be included in the payment plan.
Mon., Jan. 19Martin Luther King Day. College Closed.
Fri., Jan. 23Last day to use financial aid in the SCF Store.
Tues., Jan. 27Last day for students to change degree/program/major for the Spring 2026 term. All changes after this date will be effective for the Summer 2026 term.
Fri., Jan. 30Financial aid enrollment-census date for the Full Session. Total credit hours attended by this date will be used to establish financial aid eligibility. Enrollment changes may affect financial aid disbursements.
Fri., Feb. 6All College Day. No day credit classes or labs. Credit classes starting after 4:00 p.m. will meet as scheduled.
Fri., Feb. 13Last day for students to submit work for courses with an “I” grade from Fall 2025.
Fri., Feb. 20An “I” grade not previously completed for the Fall 2025 term will be changed to an “F” on the student’s permanent record. Last day to apply for Spring 2026 graduation and guaranteed participation in the traditional commencement ceremony as well as name in the program.
Mon., Mar. 9-Fri. Mar. 13Spring Break
Fri., April 3Last day to apply for Spring 2026 graduation. Students will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony or name in the program.
Fri., May 1Last class session before final examinations.
Mon., May 4
through
Thurs., May 7
Final examinations.
Fri., May 8Spring Commencement.
 
Details Full Term
Part of Term 1
Banner Description Full Term
Start Date 1/12/2026
End Date 5/7/2026
Fees Due 12/10/2025
Last Day to Add 1/17/2026
Drop w/Refund 1/17/2026
Mid-Term Ends 3/6/2026
Mid-Term Grades Due 3/8/2026
Withdrawal Deadline 4/1/2026
No Show Deadline 1/27/2026
Grades Due 5/8/2026
Details First 5 Week Session Second 5 Week Session Third 5 Week Session
Part of Term 10 40 70
Banner Description First 5 Week Session Second 5 Week Session Third 5 Week Session
Start Date 1/12/2026 2/16/2026 3/30/2026
End Date 2/13/2026 3/27/2026 5/1/2026
Fees Due 12/10/2025 12/10/2025 12/10/2025
Last Day to Add 1/17/2026 2/21/2026 4/4/2026
Drop w/Refund 1/17/2026 2/21/2026 4/4/2026
Mid-Term Ends Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
Mid-Term Grades Due Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
Withdrawal Deadline 2/4/2026 3/4/2026 4/22/2026
No Show Deadline 1/24/2026 2/28/2026 4/11/2026
Grades Due 2/15/2026 3/29/2026 5/8/2026
Details First 8 Week Session Second 8 Week Session
Part of Term 15 52
Banner Description First 8 Week Session Second 8 Week Session
Start Date 1/12/2026 3/16/2026
End Date 3/6/2026 5/7/2026
Fees Due 12/10/2025 12/10/2025
Last Day to Add 1/17/2026 3/21/2026
Drop w/Refund 1/17/2026 3/21/2026
Mid-Term Ends 2/6/2026 4/10/2026
Mid-Term Grades Due 2/8/2026 4/12/2026
Withdrawal Deadline 2/17/2026 4/21/2026
No Show Deadline 1/27/2026 3/31/2026
Grades Due 3/8/2026 5/8/2026
Details 12 Week Session
Part of Term 35
Banner Description 12 Week Session
Start Date 2/2/2026
End Date 5/7/2026
Fees Due 12/10/2025
Last Day to Add 2/7/2026
Drop w/Refund 2/7/2026
Mid-Term Ends 3/20/2026
Mid-Term Grades Due 3/22/2026
Withdrawal Deadline 4/7/2026
No Show Deadline 2/17/2026
Grades Due 5/8/2026

Summer 2026 Important Dates

Monday, March 2Web registration begins for all active and new students (including dual enrollment) for Summer 2026 classes. This includes transfer, transient, readmits, and all others not previously registered for Summer 2026 classes.
Friday, April 10Financial Aid priority deadline. This will ensure any aid, if applicable, is awarded prior to established due dates.
Monday, April 13All tuition and fee payments are due for Summer 2026 full term classes. Please be sure to secure your Summer 2026 full tuition payment by either Financial Aid, Payment Plan with Nelnet, or paying in full. If one of these methods is not completed, your classes will be voided for non- payment.
Friday, May 15Last day for students to submit third-attempt fee waiver forms for all summer classes.
Friday, May 15Last day new student applications (including readmission applications) will be accepted for Summer A and Summer C classes. Last day for submission of initial residency and residency reclassification documentation for all Summer A and C classes. Last day of new student orientations for Summer A and Summer C classes.
Friday, May 15Early College students (dual enrolled) must meet all entrance and registration requirements to include application, testing, orientation, Early College contracts, continued eligibility and registration for the Summer 2026 term.
Saturday, May 16Last day to sign up for NELNET payment plan to pay for Summer 2026 classes. Classes added after this date will not be included in the payment plan.
Monday, May 18Summer A, C, and Eight Week Session classes begin.
Monday, May 25Memorial Day. College Closed.
Monday, June 8Last day for students to change degree/program/major for the Summer 2026 term. All changes after this date will be effective for the Fall 2026 term.
Friday, June 26Final Examinations and Summer A classes end. Last day new student applications (including readmission applications) will be accepted for Summer B classes. Last day new student orientations for Summer B classes. Last day for submission of initial residency and residency reclassification documentation for all Summer B classes.
Sunday, June 28Final grades due by 11:59 p.m. for Summer A classes and all other classes ending by June 26.
Monday, June 29Classes begin (Summer B).
Friday, July 3Independence Day Observed (no classes).
Tuesday, July 14Last day to change classes from credit to audit and Withdraw for Summer C classes.
Tuesday, July 21Last day to change classes from credit to audit and Withdraw for Summer B classes.
Friday, August 7Final Examinations (Summer C).
Friday, August 7Summer C classes end. Final Examinations and Summer B classes end.
Friday, August 7Final grades due by 11:59 p.m. for Summer B and C.
 
Details Full Term
Part of Term 1
Banner Description Full Term (Summer C)
Start Date 5/18/2026
End Date 8/7/2026
Fees Due 4/13/2026
Last Day to Add 5/23/2026
Drop w/Refund 5/23/2026
Mid-Term Ends 6/26/2026
Mid-Term Grades Due 6/28/2026
Withdrawal Deadline 7/14/2026
No Show Deadline 6/2/2026
Grades Due 8/7/2026

 

Details First 5 Week Session Second 5 Week Session
Part of Term 10 40
Banner Description First 5 Week Second 5 Week
Start Date 5/18/2026 6/22/2026
End Date 6/19/2026 7/24/2026
Fees Due 4/13/2026 4/13/2026
Last Day to Add 5/23/2026 6/27/2026
Drop w/Refund 5/23/2026 6/27/2026
Mid-Term Ends Not Reported Not Reported
Mid-Term Grades Due Not Reported Not Reported
Withdrawal Deadline 6/9/2026 7/14/2026
No Show Deadline 5/30/2026 7/4/2026
Grades Due 6/21/2026 7/26/2026

 

Details First 6 Week Session Second 6 Week Session
Part of Term 28 29
Banner Description Summer A Summer B
Start Date 5/18/2026 6/29/2026
End Date 6/26/2026 8/7/2026
Fees Due 4/13/2026 4/13/2026
Last Day to Add 5/23/2026 7/4/2026
Drop w/Refund 5/23/2026 7/4/2026
Mid-Term Ends 6/5/2026 7/17/2026
Mid-Term Grades Due 6/7/2026 7/19/2026
Withdrawal Deadline 6/16/2026 7/21/2026
No Show Deadline 6/2/2026 7/14/2026
Grades Due 6/28/2026 8/7/2026

 

Details 8 Week Session
Part of Term 15
Banner Description 8 Week
Start Date 5/18/2026
End Date 7/10/2026
Fees Due 4/13/2026
Last Day to Add 5/23/2026
Drop w/Refund 5/23/2026
Mid-Term Ends 6/12/2026
Mid-Term Grades Due 6/14/2026
Withdrawal Deadline 6/23/2026
No Show Deadline 6/2/2026
Grades Due 7/12/2026

Fall 2026 Important Dates

Monday, April 6Web registration begins for all active students (including dual enrollment) continuing for Fall 2026 classes.
Monday, April 13Web registration begins for all new students (including dual enrollment) transfer, transient, readmits, and all others not previously registered for Fall 2026 classes.
Thursday, July 2Financial Aid priority deadline. This will ensure any aid, if applicable, is awarded prior to established due dates.
Monday, July 27All tuition and fee payments are due for Fall 2026 Full term classes. Please be sure to secure your Fall 2026 full tuition payment by either Financial Aid, Payment Plan with Nelnet, or paying in full. If one of these methods is not completed, your classes will be dropped for non-payment.
Monday, August 3First day to use financial aid in the SCF Store.
Monday, August 10Last day for students to submit third-attempt fee waiver forms for Fall 2026 classes.
Thursday, August 13Faculty return.
Thursday, August 13
Friday, August 14
Faculty Planning/Convocation
Friday, August 14Last day of new student orientations for Fall 2026 classes beginning August 17th.

Last day new student applications (including readmission
applications) will be accepted for Fall 2026 term classes that begin August 17th.

Last day for submission of initial residency and residency
reclassification documentation for Fall 2026 term classes that begin August 17th.
Monday, August 17Fall 2026 Classes begin

(See Fall 2026 Parts of Term Calendar for specific dates.)
Saturday, August 22Last day to add a course.

Last day to drop with a refund.
(See Fall 2026 Parts of Term Calendar for specific dates.)

Last day to sign up for NELNET payment plan to pay for Fall 2026 classes. Classes added after this date will not be included in the payment plan.
Friday, August 28Last day to use financial aid in the SCF Store.
Tuesday, September 1Last day for students to change degree/program/major for the Fall 2026 term. All changes after this date will be effective for the Spring 2027 term.
Wednesday, September 2Financial aid enrollment-census date for the Full Session (August 17th start date) term. Total credit hours attended by this date will be used to establish financial aid eligibility. Enrollment changes may affect financial aid disbursements.
Monday, September 7Labor Day holiday. College closed.
Friday, September 19Last day for students to submit work for courses with an “I” grade from Spring 2026 and/or Summer 2026.
Friday, September 25An “I” grade not previously completed for the Spring 2026 and/or Summer 2026 term will be changed to an “F” on the student’s permanent record.

Last day to apply for Fall 2026 graduation and guaranteed
participation in the traditional commencement ceremony as well as name in the program.
Friday, October 9Faculty Professional Development Day. No classes or academic-support labs. Classes scheduled 4:00 p.m. and later will meet as usual.
Friday, October 16Last day to apply for Fall 2026 graduation and guaranteed
participation in the walk-through ceremony as well as name in the program.
Wednesday, November 11Veterans Day holiday. College closed.
Thursday, November 12Financial Aid priority deadline. This will ensure any aid, if applicable, is awarded prior to established due dates.
Friday, November 13Last day to apply for Fall 2026 graduation. Students will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony or name in the program.
Wednesday, November 26Last class session before final examinations.
Thursday, November 26
Friday, November 27
Thanksgiving holidays. College closed.
Monday, December 7
through
Thursday, December 10
Final examinations.
Friday, December 11Winter Commencement.
Saturday, December 12
through
Sunday, January 10
Winter Break (Students)
Saturday, December 12
through
Wednesday, January 6
Winter Break (Faculty)
Monday, December 21
through
Friday, January 1
Winter Break (Staff)
 
Details Full Term
Part of Term 1
Banner Description Full Term
Start Date 8/17/2026
End Date 12/10/2026
Fees Due 7/27/2026
Last Day to Add 8/22/2026
Drop w/Refund 8/22/2026
Mid-Term Ends 10/9/2026
Mid-Term Grades Due 9/11/2026
Withdrawal Deadline 11/10/2026
No Show Deadline 9/1/2026
Grades Due 12/11/2026
Details First 5 Week Session Second 5 Week Session Third 5 Week Session
Part of Term 10 40 70
Banner Description First 5 Week Session Second 5 Week Session Third 5 Week Session
Start Date 8/17/2026 9/21/2026 10/26/2026
End Date 9/18/2026 10/23/2026 12/1/2026
Fees Due 7/27/2026 7/27/2026 7/27/2026
Last Day to Add 8/22/2026 9/26/2026 10/31/2026
Drop w/Refund 8/22/2026 9/26/2026 10/31/2026
Mid-Term Ends Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
Mid-Term Grades Due Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
Withdrawal Deadline 9/8/2026 10/13/2026 11/17/2026
No Show Deadline 9/1/2026 10/6/2026 11/10/2026
Grades Due 9/20/2026 10/25/2026 12/11/2026
Details First 8 Week Session Second 8 Week Session
Part of Term 15 52
Banner Description First 8 Week Session Second 8 Week Session
Start Date 8/17/2026 10/12/2026
End Date 10/9/2026 12/10/2026
Fees Due 7/27/2026 7/27/2026
Last Day to Add 8/22/2026 10/17/2026
Drop w/Refund 8/22/2026 10/17/2026
Mid-Term Ends 9/11/2026 11/6/2026
Mid-Term Grades Due 9/13/2026 11/8/2026
Withdrawal Deadline 9/22/2026 11/17/2026
No Show Deadline 9/1/2026 10/27/2026
Grades Due 10/11/2026 12/11/2026
Details 12 Week Session
Part of Term 35
Banner Description 12 Week Session
Start Date 9/7/2026
End Date 12/10/2026
Fees Due 7/27/2026
Last Day to Add 9/12/2026
Drop w/Refund 9/12/2026
Mid-Term Ends 10/16/2026
Mid-Term Grades Due 10/18/2026
Withdrawal Deadline 11/10/2026
No Show Deadline 9/22/2026
Grades Due 12/11/2026

2027 Academic Calendars

Spring 2027 Important Dates

Monday, October 5Web registration begins for all active students (including dual enrollment) continuing for Spring 2027 classes.
Monday, October 12Web registration begins for all new students (including dual enrollment) transfer, transient, readmits, and all others not previously registered for Spring 2027 classes.
Wednesday, December 16All tuition and fee payments are due for Spring 2027 Full Term classes. Please be sure to secure your Spring 2027 full tuition payment by either Financial Aid, Payment Plan with Nelnet, or paying in full. If one of these methods is not completed, your classes will be dropped for non-payment.
Monday, January 4Last day for students to submit third-attempt fee waiver forms for Spring 2027 classes.
Monday, January 4First day to use financial aid in the SCF Store.
Thursday, January 7Faculty return.
Thursday, January 7
Friday, January 8
Faculty Planning/Convocation
Friday, January 8Last day of new student orientations for Spring 2027 classes beginning January 12.

Last day new student applications (including readmission
applications) will be accepted for Spring 2027 term classes that begin January 12.

Last day for submission of initial residency and residency
reclassification documentation for Spring 2027 term classes that begin January 12.
Monday, January 11Spring 2027 Classes begin

(See Spring 2027 Parts of Term Calendar for specific dates.)
Saturday, January 16Last day to add a course.

Last day to drop with a refund.
(See Spring 2027 Parts of Term Calendar for specific dates.)

Last day to sign up for NELNET payment plan to pay for Spring 2027 classes. Classes added after this date will not be included in the payment plan.
Monday, January 18Martin Luther King Day. College Closed.
Friday, January 22Last day to use financial aid in the SCF Store.
Tuesday, January 26Last day for students to change degree/program/major for the Spring 2027 term. All changes after this date will be effective for the Summer 2027 term.
Wednesday, January 27Financial aid enrollment-census date for the Full Session. Total credit hours attended by this date will
be used to establish financial aid eligibility. Enrollment changes may affect financial aid disbursements.
Friday, February 5All College Day. No day credit classes or labs. Credit classes starting after 4:00p.m. will meet as scheduled.
Friday, February 19Last day for students to submit work for courses with an “I” grade from Fall 2026.
Friday, February 26An “I” grade not previously completed for the Fall 2026 term will be changed to an “F” on the student’s permanent record.

Last day to apply for Spring 2027 graduation and guaranteed
participation in the traditional commencement ceremony as well as name in the program.
Monday, March 8
through
Friday, March 12
Spring Break (College closed)
Friday, April 30Honors Convocation
Saturday, May 1Last class session before final examinations.
Monday, May 3
through
Thursday, May 6
Final examinations.
Friday, May 7Spring Commencement.
 
Details Full Term
Part of Term 1
Banner Description Full Term
Start Date 1/11/2027
End Date 5/6/2027
Fees Due 12/9/2026
Last Day to Add 1/16/2027
Drop w/Refund 1/16/2027
Mid-Term Ends 3/5/2027
Mid-Term Grades Due 3/7/2027
Withdrawal Deadline 3/30/2027
No Show Deadline 1/26/2027
Grades Due 5/7/2027
Details First 5 Week Session Second 5 Week Session Third 5 Week Session
Part of Term 10 40 70
Banner Description First 5 Week Session Second 5 Week Session Third 5 Week Session
Start Date 1/11/2027 2/15/2027 3/29/2027
End Date 2/12/2027 3/26/2027 4/30/2027
Fees Due 12/9/2026 12/9/2026 12/9/2026
Last Day to Add 1/16/2027 2/20/2027 4/3/2027
Drop w/Refund 1/16/2027 2/20/2027 4/3/2027
Mid-Term Ends Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
Mid-Term Grades Due Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
Withdrawal Deadline 2/2/2027 3/15/2027 4/20/2027
No Show Deadline 1/26/2027 3/2/2027 4/13/2027
Grades Due 2/14/2027 3/28/2027 5/7/2027
Details First 8 Week Session Second 8 Week Session
Part of Term 15 52
Banner Description First 8 Week Session Second 8 Week Session
Start Date 1/11/2027 3/15/2027
End Date 3/5/2027 5/6/2027
Fees Due 12/9/2026 12/9/2026
Last Day to Add 1/16/2027 3/20/2027
Drop w/Refund 1/16/2027 3/20/2027
Mid-Term Ends 4/9/2027 4/9/2027
Mid-Term Grades Due 4/11/2027 4/11/2027
Withdrawal Deadline 2/16/2027 4/20/2027
No Show Deadline 1/26/2027 3/30/2027
Grades Due 3/7/2027 5/7/2027
Details 12 Week Session
Part of Term 35
Banner Description 12 Week Session
Start Date 2/1/2027
End Date 5/6/2027
Fees Due 12/9/2026
Last Day to Add 2/6/2027
Drop w/Refund 2/6/2027
Mid-Term Ends 3/19/2027
Mid-Term Grades Due 3/21/2027
Withdrawal Deadline 4/6/2027
No Show Deadline 2/16/2027
Grades Due 5/7/2027

Summer 2027 Important Dates

 
Details Full Term
Part of Term 1
Banner Description Full Term (Summer C)
Start Date 5/17/2027
End Date 8/6/2027
Fees Due 4/13/2027
Last Day to Add 5/22/2027
Drop w/Refund 5/22/2027
Mid-Term Ends 6/25/2027
Mid-Term Grades Due 6/27/2027
Withdrawal Deadline 7/10/2027
No Show Deadline 6/2/2027
Grades Due 8/6/2027

 

Details First 5 Week Session Second 5 Week Session
Part of Term 10 40
Banner Description First 5 Week Second 5 Week
Start Date 5/17/2027 6/21/2027
End Date 6/18/2027 7/23/2027
Fees Due 4/13/2027 4/13/2027
Last Day to Add 5/22/2027 6/26/2027
Drop w/Refund 5/22/2027 6/26/2027
Mid-Term Ends Not Reported Not Reported
Mid-Term Grades Due Not Reported Not Reported
Withdrawal Deadline 6/8/2027 7/13/2027
No Show Deadline 6/2/2027 7/6/2027
Grades Due 6/20/2027 7/25/2027

 

Details First 6 Week Session Second 6 Week Session
Part of Term 28 29
Banner Description Summer A Summer B
Start Date 5/17/2027 6/28/2027
End Date 6/25/2027 8/6/2027
Fees Due 4/13/2027 4/13/2027
Last Day to Add 5/22/2027 7/3/2027
Drop w/Refund 5/22/2027 7/3/2027
Mid-Term Ends 6/4/2027 7/16/2027
Mid-Term Grades Due 6/6/2027 7/18/2027
Withdrawal Deadline 6/15/2027 7/23/2027
No Show Deadline 6/2/2027 7/13/2027
Grades Due 6/27/2027 8/6/2027

 

Details 8 Week Session
Part of Term 15
Banner Description 8 Week
Start Date 5/17/2027
End Date 7/9/2027
Fees Due 4/13/2027
Last Day to Add 5/22/2027
Drop w/Refund 5/22/2027
Mid-Term Ends 6/11/2027
Mid-Term Grades Due 6/13/2027
Withdrawal Deadline 6/22/2027
No Show Deadline 6/2/2027
Grades Due 7/11/2027