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.
View Kishwaukee College’s academic calendars for upcoming years. Each calendar includes key dates for semesters, breaks, holidays, and important deadlines.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar (SU25-SP26)
Looking ahead? View the 2026–2027 Academic Calendar for future planning.
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EVENT |
DATE |
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Online only Registration begins |
6 am Monday, April 7 |
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Refunds for Course Drops Withdrawal Deadlines — withdrawals do not receive a refund |
Summer 2025 Drop/Withdrawal Dates |
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Classes Begin (Day and Evening) |
Tuesday, May 27 |
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Juneteenth (College Closed) |
Thursday, June 19 |
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Independence Day Observed (College Closed) |
Thursday, July 3 |
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Last Day of Class |
Thursday, July 31 |
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Final Grades Due |
Friday, Aug. 1 |
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Fall 2025 Semester Begins |
Monday, Aug. 18 |
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EVENT |
DATE |
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Online only Registration begins |
6 am Monday, April 7 |
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Waitlist Ends |
Thursday, Aug. 7 |
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Refunds for Course Drops Withdrawal Deadlines — withdrawals do not receive a refund |
Fall 2025 Drop/Withdrawal Dates |
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Classes Begin (Day and Evening) |
Monday, Aug. 18 |
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Labor Day (College Closed) |
Monday, Sept. 1 |
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Second Eight-Week Classes Begin |
Monday, Oct. 13 |
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Deadline for Fall Graduation Applications |
Saturday, Nov. 1 |
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Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) |
Nov. 26-28 |
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Final Examinations |
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Final Grades Due |
Saturday, Dec. 13 |
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Commencement |
Saturday, Dec. 13 |
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Spring 2026 Semester Begins |
Monday, Jan. 12 |
The above dates may not apply to the Continuing Education Classes. Refer to the Continuing Education Class Schedule.
| Event | Date |
| MAP, Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, Aug. 10 |
| Funds available for Kish Store. | Monday, Aug. 11 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, Sept. 18 |
| Loans applied for first-time borrowers. | Sunday, Sept. 21; Eligible Refunds issued Thursday, Sept. 25 |
| 2025-2026 FAFSA available. | Wednesday, Oct. 1 |
| Deadline for Foundation scholarships. | Wednesday, Oct. 15 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Tuesday, Oct. 21 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, Oct. 23 |
| MAP priority deadline. | Monday, Dec. 1 |
| Fall loan request deadline. | Thursday, Dec. 4 |
| End of semester. | Friday, Dec. 12 |
| Event | Date |
| Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, Jan. 4 |
| Funds available for Kish Store. | Monday, Jan. 5 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, Feb. 12 |
| Loans applied for first-time borrowers. | Sunday, Feb. 15; Eligible Refunds issued Thursday, Feb. 19 |
| Deadline for Foundation scholarships. | Sunday, March 15 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Sunday, March 22 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, March 26 |
| Spring loan request deadline. | Thursday, April 30 |
| End of semester. | Friday, May 15 |
| 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. | Friday, July 31 |
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