Academic Calendar

Phoenix College Academic Calendar

Review the Academic Calendar for key dates of the current semester, as well as 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.

 

Fall 2023

Semester Calendar Subject to 2023 – 2024 Catalog
Wed
Aug 9
Tuition Due:  Fall 2023
Fri
Aug 11
Begin Faculty Accountability
Sat
Aug 19
Begin Classes
Mon
Sep 4
COLLEGE CLOSED  |  Labor Day
Mon
Sep 18
Find A Class Opens:
Spring 2024 Courses Posted
Mon
Oct 2
Priority Registration Begins, Spring 2024:
Currently Enrolled Students Only
Sat
Oct 7 +
End Student Withdrawal Period,
Without Instructor's Signature
Mon
Oct 9 ++
Begin Student Withdrawal Period,
With Instructor's Signature
Mon
Oct 9 
Open Registration Begins, Spring 2024:
Registration Open to All

*
 
Application Deadline: Dec 2023 Graduation
Fri
Nov 10
COLLEGE CLOSED  |  Veteran's Day
Thu – Sun
Nov 23 – 26
COLLEGE CLOSED  |  Thanksgiving Holiday
Sun
Dec 10
Last Day of Regular Classes
Mon – Fri
Dec 11 – 15 **
Final Exams Week:
Fall 2023 - Final Exam Schedule
Fri
Dec 15
End Fall Semester &
End Faculty Accountability
Sat
Dec 16
Begin Student Mid-Year Recess
Mon
Dec 18
Final Grades Due for Fall 2023
Sat –  Mon
Dec 23  – Jan 1
COLLEGE CLOSED  |  Mid-Year Recess

 

 

Spring 2024

Semester Calendar Subject to 2023 – 2024 Catalog
Tue
Jan 2
Employees Return
Wed
Jan 3
Tuition Due:  Spring 2024 Semester
 Mon
Jan 8
Begin Faculty Accountability
Mon
Jan 8
Clock Hour Programs: Student Classes Begin
Sat
Jan 13
Begin Classes
Mon
Jan 15
COLLEGE CLOSED  |  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Mon
Feb 19
COLLEGE CLOSED  |  Presidents Day
Tue
Feb 20
Find A Class Opens:
Summer & Fall 2023 Courses Posted
Sat
Mar 2 +
End Student Withdrawal Period,
Without Instructor's Signature
Mon
Mar 4 ++
Begin Student Withdrawal Period,
With Instructor's Signature
Mon
Mar 4
Priority Registration Begins for Spring - Summer 2024:
Currently Enrolled Students Only

*
 
Application Deadline: May 2024 Graduation
Mon – Sun
Mar 11 – 17
COLLEGE CLOSED   |  Spring Break
Mon
Mar 18
Open Registration Begins for Summer - Fall 2024:
Registration Open to All
Sun
May 5
Last Day of Regular Classes
Mon – Fri
May 6 – 10 **
Final Exams Week:
Schedule will be posted as PDF, when available
Fri
May 10
Commencement Ceremony
Fri
May 10
End Spring Semester &
End Faculty Accountability
Mon
May 13
Final Grades Due for Spring 2024
Mon
May 27
COLLEGE CLOSED  |  Memorial Day
 

 

Summer 2024

Semester Calendar Subject to 2024 – 2025 Catalog
Mon
May 27
COLLEGE CLOSED  |  Memorial Day
Tue
May 28
Begin Summer Semester
Mon
Jun 19
COLLEGE CLOSED  |  Juneteenth National Independence Day
Mon – Sat 
Jul 1 – 6
Clock Hour Programs: Summer Break
Tue
Jul 4
COLLEGE CLOSED  |  Independence Day
Thu
Aug 1
End Summer Semester
Mon
Aug 5
Final Grades Due for Summer 2024

 

 

 

Footnotes

*
For specific information concerning the last day to apply for graduation, individual class start dates, 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.