Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

The dates listed below which are directly related to instruction refer to the traditional academic year.  Some courses may be offered over time periods for which these dates are not applicable.  Most dates are based on the Maricopa County Community College District Academic Calendar and are subject to change without notice.

Summer

Summer 2025
May 19 Tuition Due for Summer 2025 Semester
May 26 Memorial Day (Colleges Closed)
May 27 Summer Semester Begins
June 19 Juneteenth National Independence Day (Colleges Closed)
June 30 - July 5 Summer Break for Clock Hour Programs Only
July 3 Independence Day (Colleges Closed)
July 31 Summer Semester Ends
August 4 Final Grades Due for Summer 2025 Semester

Fall

Fall 2025
Aug 13 Tuition Due for Fall 2025 Semester
Aug 15 First Day of Faculty Accountability
Aug 23 Fall Semester Begins
Sep 1 Labor Day (Colleges Closed)
Sep 22 Find A Class Opens for Spring 2026 Semester
Oct 6 Spring 2026 Priority Registration Begins for Currently Enrolled Students
Oct 11 Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature
Oct 13  Student Withdrawal with Instructor's Signature Begins
Oct 13 Spring 2026 Open Registration Begins
Nov 11 Veterans Day (Colleges Closed)
Nov 27 - 30 Thanksgiving Holiday (Colleges Closed)
Dec 14 Last Day of Regular Classes
Dec 15 - 19 Final Exam Week
Dec 19 Fall Semester Ends/Last Day of Faculty Accountability
Dec 20 Mid-Year Recess Begins for Students
Dec 22 Final Grades Due for Fall 2025 Semester
Dec 25 - Jan 1 Mid-Year Recess (College Closed)

Spring

Spring 2026
January 2 Employees Return
January 5 Clock Hour Student Classes Begin
January 7 Tuition Due for Spring 2026 Semester
January 12 First Day of Faculty Accountability
January 17 Spring Semester Begins
January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Colleges Closed)
February 16 Presidents' Day (Colleges Closed)
February 17 Find a Class Opens for Summer/Fall 2026
March 2 Summer/Fall 2026 Priority Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
* Application for May 2026 Graduation
March 7 Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature
March 9 Student Withdrawal with Instructor’s Signature Begins ++
March 16 - March 22 Spring Break (Colleges Closed)
March 23 Summer/Fall 2026 Open Registration Begins
May 10 Last Day of Regular Classes
May 11 - May 15 Final Exams Week**
May 15 Commencement
May 15 Spring Semester Ends (Last day of Faculty Accountability)
May 18 Final Grades Due for Spring 2026 Semester

Academic Calendar Table Key

* For specific information concerning registration dates, class start dates, application for graduation dates, and final exam dates, consult your class schedule.

+ Log in to your Student Center account to see the Last Day to Withdraw without an Instructor Signature for each class in which you are enrolled.

++Refer to the Important Deadlines for Students to determine the Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal will be accepted.