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 2018 | |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2017 | Open Registration Begins for All Students |
| January 13, 2018 | Classes Begin * (including 5-Week Session #1 & 8-Week Session #1) |
| January 15, 2018 | Observance of M. L. King Birthday (campus closed) |
| January 27, 2018 | 14-Week Session Classes Begin * |
| February 17, 2018 | 5-Week Session #2 & 10-Week Session #2 Classes Begin * |
| February 19, 2018 | Observance of Presidents' Day (campus closed) |
| + | Last Day for Withdrawal Without Instructor's Signature |
| March 19, 2018 | 8-Week Session #2 Classes Begin * |
| March 12-18, 2018 | Spring Break (campus closed March 15-18) |
| March 31, 2018 | 5-Week Session #3 Classes Begin * |
| April 6, 2018 | Deadline to Apply for Spring Graduation (First Friday in April) |
| ++ | Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted With Instructor's Signature |
| May 4, 2018 | Last Day of Regular Classes |
| May 7-11, 2018 | Final Exams (See Final Exam Calendar) |
| May 11, 2018 | Commencement |
| May 11, 2018 | Spring Semester Ends |
| May 28, 2018 | Observance of Memorial Day (campus closed) |
| Summer 2018 | |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2018 | Open Registration Begins for All Students |
| May 29, 2018 |
Classes Begin * |
| May 28, 2018 | Observance of Memorial Day (campus closed) |
| July 2, 2018 | Second 5-week Classes Begin |
| July 4, 2018 | Observance of Independence Day (campus closed) |
| + | Last Day for Withdrawal Without Instructor's Signature |
| ++ | Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted With Instructor's Signature |
| August 2, 2018 | Last Day of Regular Classes |
| Fall 2018 | |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2018 | Open Registration Begins for All Students |
| August 18, 2018 |
Classes Begin * |
| September 3, 2018 | Observance of Labor Day (campus closed) |
| + | Last Day for Withdrawal Without Instructor's Signature |
| September 24, 2018 | 5-Week Session #2 & 10-Week Session #2 Classes Begin * |
| October 15, 2018 | 8-Week Session #2 Classes Begin * |
| October 29, 2018 | 5-Week Session #3 Classes Begin * |
| November 2, 2018 | Deadline to Apply for Fall Graduation (First Friday in Nov.) |
| November 12, 2018 | Observance of Veterans' Day (campus closed) |
| November 22-25, 2018 | Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed) |
| ++ | Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted With Instructor's Signature |
| December 7, 2018 | Last Day of Regular Classes |
| December 10-14, 2018 | Final Exams (See Final Exam Calendar) |
| December 17, 2018 | Mid-Year Recess Begins for Students & Fall Semester Ends |
| Dec. 17, 2018- Jan. 11, 2019 |
Winter Intersession Classes for 2018* (see Spring 2019 term offerings) |
| Dec. 25, 2018- Jan. 1, 2019 | 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.
+ 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.