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.
| Spring 2012 | |
|---|---|
| October 10 - 16, 2011 | Priority Registration for Continuing Students |
| October 17, 2011 | Open Registration Begins for All Students |
| January 14, 2012 | Classes Begin |
| January 16, 2012 | Observance of M. L. King Birthday (campus closed) |
| February 20, 2012 | Observance of Presidents' Day (campus closed) |
| + | Last Day for Withdrawal Without Instructor's Signature |
| March 10, 2012 | Second 8-Week Classes Begin |
| March 12-18, 2012 | Spring Break (campus closed March 15-16) |
| April 6, 2012 | Deadline to Apply for Spring Graduation (First Friday in April) |
| ++ | Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted With Instructor's Signature |
| May 6, 2012 | Last Day of Regular Classes |
| May 7-10, 2012 | **Final Exams |
| May 11, 2012 | Commencement & Spring Semester Ends |
| May 28, 2012 | Observance of Memorial Day (campus closed) |
| Summer 2012 | |
|---|---|
| March 5-18, 2012 | Priority Registration for Continuing Students |
| March 19, 2012 | Open Registration Begins for All Students |
| April 6, 2012 | Deadline to Apply for Summer Graduation (First Friday in April) |
| May 28, 2012 | Observance of Memorial Day (campus closed) |
| May 29, 2012 | First 5-Week (Day) & 8-Week (Evening) Classes Begin (Summer I) |
| June 28, 2012 | First 5-Week Session Ends (Summer I) |
| July 2, 2012 | Second 5-Week Classes Begin (Summer II) |
| July 4, 2012 | Observance of Independence Day (campus closed) |
| July 19, 2012 | 8-Week Session Ends (Summer I) |
| August 2, 2012 | Second 5-Week Session Ends (Summer II) |
| Final Exams will be held during the last Summer class meeting. | |
| Summer Hours of Operation may include campus closure on Fridays. | |
| Fall 2012 | |
|---|---|
| March 5-18, 2012 | Priority Registration for Continuing Students |
| March 19, 2012 | Open Registration Begins for All Students |
| August 18, 2012 | Classes Begin |
| September 3, 2012 | Observance of Labor Day (campus closed) |
| + | Last Day for Withdrawal Without Instructor's Signature |
| October 13, 2012 | Second 8-Week Classes Begin |
| November 2, 2012 | Deadline to Apply for Fall Graduation (First Friday in Nov.) |
| November 12, 2012 | Observance of Veterans' Day (campus closed) |
| November 22-25, 2012 | Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed) |
| ++ | Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted With Instructor's Signature |
| December 9, 2012 | Last Day of Regular Classes |
| December 10 - 13, 2012 | **Final Exams |
| December 14, 2012 | Mid-Year Recess Begins for Students & Fall Semester Ends |
| Dec. 15, 2012 - Jan. 11, 2013 | Winter Inter-Session Classes for 2012 (see Spring 2013 term offerings) |
| Dec. 25, 2012 - Jan. 1, 2013 | Winter Break (campus closed) |
* For specific information concerning registration dates, class start dates, application for graduation dates, and final exam dates, consult the class schedule for the college of intended enrollment.
** Classes meeting on Friday evening only, Saturday only or Sunday only will have final examinations during their last regular class meeting.
+ See your student schedule in my.maricopa.edu for 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.
