Phoenix College may modify start dates in order to meet special needs. Dates listed 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. See the MCCCD Academic Calendar for official information.
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SPRING SEMESTER - 2020 |
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| Wed, Jan 1 | Observance of New Year's Day (Campus Closed) |
| Sat, Jan 11 | Classes Begin |
| Mon, Jan 20 | Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (Campus Closed) |
| Mon, Feb 17 | Observance of President's Day (Campus Closed) |
| Mon, Feb 18 | Find a Class Opens for Summer/Fall 2020 |
| Mon, Mar 2 | Summer/Fall 2020 Priority Registration for Currently Enrolled Students |
| * | Application for May 2020 Graduation |
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Last Day for Withdrawal Without Instructor's Signature |
| Mon-Sun, Mar 9-15 | Spring Break |
| Mon, Mar 16 | Summer/Fall 2020 Open Registration Begins |
| ++ | Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted |
| Sun, May 3 | Last Day of Classes |
| Mon-Thur, May 4-7 | Final exams** - Final Exam Schedule |
| Fri, May 8 | Commencement |
| Fri, May 8 | Spring Semester Ends (Last day of Faculty Accountability) |
| Mon, May 25 | Observance of Memorial Day (Campus Closed) |
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SUMMER SEMESTER - 2020 |
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| Tue, May 26 | Summer Semester Begins |
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Mon-Wed, Jun 29 - Jul 1 |
Summer Break for Clock Hour Programs Only |
| Thur, Jul 2 | Observance of Independence Day for Employees |
| Thur, Jul 30 | Summer Semester Ends |
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FALL SEMESTER - 2020 |
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| Fri, Aug 14 | First Day of Faculty Accountability |
| Sat, Aug 22 | Classes Begin |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Observance of Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Find a Class Opens for Spring |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Spring 2021 Open Registration Begins |
| Sat+, Oct 10 | Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature |
| Mon++, Oct 12 | Student Withdrawal with Instructors Signature Begins |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Spring 2021 Open Registration Begins |
| * | Application for December 2020 Graduation |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Observance of Veterans Day |
| Thur-Sun, Nov 26-29 | Thanksgiving Holiday (Campus Closed) |
| Sun, Dec 13 | Last Day of Classes |
| Mon-Fri**, Dec 14-18 | Final Exams |
| Fri, Dec 18 | Mid-Year Recess Begins fo Students |
| Fri, Dec 18 |
Fall Semester Ends (Last day of Faculty Accountability) |
| Fri-Sun, Dec 25-Jan 3 | Mid-Year Recess (Campus Closed) |
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SPRING SEMESTER - 2021 |
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| Fri, Jan 1 | Observance of New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 11 | First day of Faculty Accountability |
| Mon, Jan 11 | Clock Hour Student Classes Begin |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Classes Begin |
| Mon, Jan 18 | Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday |
| Sat+, Mar 6 | Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature |
| Mon++, Mar 8 | Student Withdrawal with Instructors Signature Begins |
| Mon, Feb 15 | Observance of Presidents' Day |
| Tue, Feb 16 | Find a Class Opens for Summer/Fall 2021 |
| Mon, Mar 1 | Summer/Fall 2021 Priority Registration for Currently Enrolled Students |
| * | Application for May 2021 Graduation |
| Mon-Sun, Mar 15-21 | Spring Break |
| Mon, Mar 15 | Summer/Fall 2021 Open Registration Begins |
| Sun, May 9 | Last Day of Classes |
| Mon-Fri**, May 10-14 | Final Exams |
| Thur-Fri, May 13 or 14 | Commencement |
| Fri, May 14 | Spring Semester Ends (Last day of Faculty Accountability) |
| Mon, May 31 | Observance of Memorial Day |
* For specific information concerning the last day to apply for graduation, individual class start dates, and final exams, consult the college of enrollment.
** 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).