Stay on track with important academic dates and deadlines at Kishwaukee College. From
registration and financial aid to drop dates and graduation, this page helps you plan
ahead and avoid last-minute surprises.
Academic Calendar
View Kishwaukee College’s academic calendars for upcoming years. Each calendar includes
key dates for semesters, breaks, holidays, and important deadlines.
*Dates are subject to change at any time. Dates apply to students with a completed
financial aid file. Delays in documentation submission can impact disbursement dates. **Funds are applied to direct costs up until the refund dates indicated. Any eligible
refund applied after the initial refund dates will be processed on the Thursday of
the following week.
Event
Date
MAP, Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students.
*Dates are subject to change at any time. Dates apply to students with a completed
financial aid file. Delays in documentation submission can impact disbursement dates. **Funds are applied to direct costs up until the refund dates indicated. Any eligible
refund applied after the initial refund dates will be processed on the Thursday of
the following week.
Event
Date
Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students.
*Dates are subject to change at any time. Dates apply to students with a completed
financial aid file. Delays in documentation submission can impact disbursement dates. **Funds are applied to direct costs up until the refund dates indicated. Any eligible
refund applied after the initial refund dates will be processed on the Thursday of
the following week.
Event
Date
Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students.
Sunday, May 17
Funds available for Kish Store.
Monday, May 18
Title IV refund date.
Thursday, June 11
Late-start aid applied.
Sunday, June 28
Late-start refunds sent.
Thursday, July 2
Deadline for Academic Achievement and Dual Credit.
The Aspen Institute named Kishwaukee College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer and bachelor’s degree attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.
Kishwaukee College will offer five Short-Term programs during the Spring 2026 semester. Kish Short-Term programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build on skills with additional training.