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.
| Fall 2016 | |
|---|---|
| March 21, 2016 | Open Registration Begins for All Students |
| August 20, 2016 |
Classes Begin * |
| September 5, 2016 | Observance of Labor Day (campus closed) |
| September 6, 2016 | 14-Week Session Classes Begin * |
| + | Last Day for Withdrawal Without Instructor's Signature |
| September 26, 2016 | 5-Week Session #2 & 10-Week Session #2 Classes Begin * |
| October 15, 2016 | 8-Week Session #2 Classes Begin * |
| October 31, 2016 | 5-Week Session #3 Classes Begin * |
| November 4, 2016 | Deadline to Apply for Fall Graduation (First Friday in Nov.) |
| November 11, 2016 | Observance of Veterans' Day (campus closed) |
| November 24-27, 2016 | Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed) |
| ++ | Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted With Instructor's Signature |
| December 9, 2016 | Last Day of Regular Classes |
| December 12-15, 2016 | Final Exams (See Final Exam Calendar) |
| December 19, 2016 | Mid-Year Recess Begins for Students & Fall Semester Ends |
| Dec. 19, 2016- Jan. 13, 2017 |
Winter Intersession Classes for 2016* (see Spring 2017 term offerings) |
| Dec. 25, 2016- Jan. 1, 2017 | Winter Break (campus closed) |
| Spring 2017 | |
|---|---|
| October 10, 2016 | Open Registration Begins for All Students |
| January 14, 2017 | Classes Begin * (including 5-Week Session #1 & 8-Week Session #1) |
| January 16, 2017 | Observance of M. L. King Birthday (campus closed) |
| January 30, 2017 | 14-Week Session Classes Begin * |
| February 21, 2017 | 5-Week Session #2 & 10-Week Session #2 Classes Begin * |
| February 20, 2017 | Observance of Presidents' Day (campus closed) |
| + | Last Day for Withdrawal Without Instructor's Signature |
| March 20, 2017 | 8-Week Session #2 Classes Begin * |
| March 13-19, 2017 | Spring Break (campus closed March 16-19) |
| April 3, 2017 | 5-Week Session #3 Classes Begin * |
| April 7, 2017 | Deadline to Apply for Spring Graduation (First Friday in April) |
| ++ | Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted With Instructor's Signature |
| May 5, 2017 | Last Day of Regular Classes |
| May 8-11, 2017 | Final Exams (See Final Exam Calendar) |
| May 11, 2017 | Commencement |
| May 12, 2017 | Spring Semester Ends |
| May 29, 2017 | Observance of Memorial Day (campus closed) |
| Summer 2017 | |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2017 | Open Registration Begins for All Students |
| April 7, 2017 | Deadline to Apply for Summer Graduation (First Friday in April) |
| May 29, 2017 | Observance of Memorial Day (campus closed) |
| May 30, 2017 | First 5-Week (Day) & 8-Week (Evening) Classes Begin |
| June 29, 2017 | First 5-Week Session Ends |
| July 3, 2017 | Second 5-Week Classes Begin |
| July 4, 2017 | Observance of Independence Day (campus closed) |
| July 20, 2017 | 8-Week Session Ends |
| August 3, 2017 | Summer Semester Ends |
| Final Exams will be held during the last Summer class meeting. | |
| Summer Hours of Operation may include campus closure on Fridays. | |
* 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.