Important Dates & Deadlines
Stay On Track
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.
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Prefer a full list of dates?
Looking for a complete, at-a-glance view of the semester? Browse the tables below for key academic dates, or continue using the interactive calendar above to explore events by day. Prefer a printable version? Download the Academic Calendar PDF.
Looking ahead? View the 2027–2028 Academic Calendar for future planning.
Fall 2026 Semester
| EVENT | DATE |
| Online only Registration begins | 6 am Monday, April 6 |
| Waitlist Ends | Thursday, Aug. 6 |
| Refunds for Course Drops - 100% through first 12% of course Withdrawal Deadlines — withdrawals do not receive a refund |
Fall 2026 Drop/Withdrawal Dates |
| Classes Begin (Day and Evening) | Monday, Aug. 17 |
| Labor Day (College Closed) | Monday, Sept. 7 |
| Second Eight-Week Classes Begin | Monday, Oct. 12 |
| Deadline for Fall Graduation Applications | Sunday, Nov. 1 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) | Nov. 25-28 |
| Final Examinations | Dec. 7-11 |
| Final Grades Due | Saturday, Dec. 12 |
| Commencement | Saturday, Dec. 12 |
| Spring 2026 Semester Begins | Monday, Jan. 11 |
Spring 2027 Semester
| Event | Date |
| Online only Registration begins | 6 am Monday, November 2 |
| Waitlist Ends | Monday, January 4 |
| Refunds for Course Drops - 100% through first 12% of course Withdrawal Deadlines — withdrawals do not receive a refund |
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| Classes Begin (Day and Evening) | Monday, January 11 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (College Closed) | Monday, January 18 |
| Professional Development Day (College Closed) | Tuesday January 19 |
| Summer 2027 Class Schedule Available Online | Monday, February 15 |
| Spring Break | March 8-13 |
| Second Eight-Week Classes Begin | Monday, March 15 |
| Fall 2027 Class Schedule Available Online | Monday, March 15 |
| Spring Friday (College Closed) | Friday, March 26 |
| Deadline for Spring Graduation Applications | Monday, April 1 |
| Final Examinations | May 8-14 |
| Final Grades Due | Saturday, May 15 |
| Commencement | Saturday, May 15 |
| Summer 2027 Semester Begins | Tuesday, May 24 |