Spring 2026 registration is open — find your classes and secure your schedule early.
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.
| EVENT | DATE |
| Online only Registration begins | 6 am Monday, April 7 |
| Waitlist Ends | Thursday, Aug. 7 |
| Refunds for Course Drops - 100% through first 12% of courseWithdrawal Deadlines — withdrawals do not receive a refund |
Fall 2025 Drop/Withdrawal Dates |
| Classes Begin (Day and Evening) | Monday, Aug. 18 |
| Labor Day (College Closed) | Monday, Sept. 1 |
| Second Eight-Week Classes Begin | Monday, Oct. 13 |
| Deadline for Fall Graduation Applications | Saturday, Nov. 1 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) | Nov. 26-28 |
| Final Examinations | Dec. 6-12 |
| Final Grades Due | Saturday, Dec. 13 |
| Commencement | Saturday, Dec. 13 |
| 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 |
| Online only Registration begins | 6 am Monday, Nov. 3 |
| Waitlist Ends | Monday, Jan. 5 |
| Refunds for Course Drops - 100% through first 12% of courseWithdrawal Deadlines — withdrawals do not receive a refund |
Spring 2026 Drop/Withdrawal Dates |
| Classes Begin (Day and Evening) | Monday, Jan. 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (College Closed) | Monday, Jan. 19 |
| Professional Development Day | Tuesday, Jan. 20 |
| Spring Break | March 9-14 |
| Second Eight-Week Classes Begin | Monday, March 16 |
| Deadline for Spring Graduation Applications | Wednesday, April 1 |
| Spring Friday (College Closed) | Friday, April 3 |
| Final Examinations | May 9-15 |
| Final Grades Due | Saturday, May 16 |
| Commencement | Saturday, May 16 |
| 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. | Thursday, Oct. 23 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, Oct. 30 |
| 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. | Thursday, March 26 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, April 2 |
| 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 |
Kishwaukee College nursing students were honored during a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the College. Kish recognized 26 students for completing the Registered Nursing program and presented each graduate with a special pin before family and friends during the ceremony.
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.