Academic Calendar

Phoenix College Academic Calendar

Review the Academic Calendar for key dates of the current semester and upcoming terms.  Please note that some courses won't adhere to the timeframes presented below. Dates are subject to change: see the official MCCCD Academic Calendar Page for the most up-to-date information. 

Summer 2026

Semester Calendar Subject to 2025 – 2026 Catalog
Mon April 27 Tuition Due for Spring 2026 Semester
Mon May 25 Memorial Day | College Closed
Tue May 26 Summer Semester Begins
Thu June 18 Observance of Juneteenth | College Closed
Mon - Sat June 29 - July 4 Summer Break for Clock Hour Programs Only
Thu July 2 Observance of Independence Day | College Closed
Mon July 27 Tuition Due for Fall 2026 Semester
Thu July 30 Summer Session Ends
Mon August 3 Final Grades Due for Summer 2026

Fall 2026

Semester Calendar Subject to 2026– 2027 Catalog
Mon July 27 Tuition Due for Fall 2026 Semester
Fri August 14 First Day of Faculty Accountability
Sat August 22 Fall 2026 Semester Begins
Mon September 7 Labor Day | College Closed
Mon September 28 Find A Class Opens for Spring 2027
Mon October 5 45th Day
Mon October 12 Spring 2027 Priority Registration Begins for Currently Enrolled Students 
Mon October 26 Open Registration Begins for Spring 2027
Wed Nov 11 Veterans Day  | College Closed
Thur - Sun Nov 26 - 29 Thanksgiving Holiday | College Closed 
Sun Dec 13 Last Day of Regular Classes for Fall 2026
Mon - Fri** December 14 - 18 Final Exam Week
Fri December 18 Fall 2026 Semester Ends | Last Day of Faculty Accountability
Sat December 19 Mid-Year Recess Begins for Students
Mon December 21 Final Grades Due for Fall 2026 Semester | Tuition Due for Spring 2027 Semester
Fri - Fri Dec 25 - Jan 1 Mid-Year Recess | College Closed 

Spring 2027

Semester Calendar Subject to 2026– 2027 Catalog
Mon January 4 Employees Return to Campus | Clock Hour Student Classes Begin
Mon January 11 First Day of Faculty Accountability
Sat January 16 Spring 2027 Semester Begins
Mon January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day  | College Closed
Mon February 1 Admissions Opens for Summer 2027
Mon February 15 Presidents' Day  | College Closed
Mon February 22 Find A Class Opens for Summer / Fall 2027
Mon March 1 45th Day
Mon March 8 Summer / Fall 2027 Priority Registration Begins for Currently Enrolled Students 
Mon - Sun March 15 - 21 Spring Break for Students, Faculty & Employees | College Closed
Mon March 29 Open Registration Begins for Summer / Fall 2027
Mon May 3 Tuition Due for Summer 2027 Semester
Sun May 9 Last Day of Regular Classes for Spring 2027
Mon - Fri** May 10 - 14 Final Exam Week
Fri May 14 Commencement | Spring 2027 Semester Ends | Last Day of Faculty Accountability
Sat May 15 Admissions Opens for Spring 2028 Semester
Mon May 17 Final Grades Due for Spring 2027 Semester

Summer 2027

Semester Calendar Subject to 2026– 2027 Catalog
Mon May 31 Memorial Day | College Closed
Tue June 1 Summer 2027 Semester Begins
Thur June 17 Observance of Juneteeth  | College Closed
Mon - Sat July 5 - 11 Summer Break for Clock Hour Programs Only
Mon July 5 Observance of Independence Day | College Closed
Mon July 26 Tuition Due for Fall 2027 Semester
Sun August 1 Admissions Opens for Fall 2028 Semester
Thu August 5 Summer 2027 Semester Ends
Mon August 9 Final Grades Due for Summer 2027 Semester

Footnotes

* For specific information concerning the last day to apply for graduation, individual class start date, and final exams: Consult timely communication from the college. 

** Any classes meeting on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will have final examinations during their regular class time. 

+ Through the 7th week, student may initiate an official withdrawal from course(s) without instructor signature:
See Appendix S-7 in Catalog Common Pages.

++ After the 7th week, student must initiate an official withdrawal request from instructor and obtain their signature:
See Appendix S-7 in Catalog Common Pages.