Academic Calendar
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
2027-2028 Academic Calendar
2026-2027 Important Dates
Please note: All dates are subject to change. For the most accurate and current information, refer to the Academic Calendar at https://www.tacomacc.edu/academics-programs/academiccalendar.
Important Date | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 21 - Dec 10 | Jan 4 - Mar 19 | Apr 5 - Jun 17 | Jul 6 - Aug 26 | ||
Term Information | |||||
| Professional Development | Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17 | Thu, Feb 25 | - | - |
Term Begins/First Day of Classes | Mon, Sep 21 | Mon, Jan 4 | Mon, Apr 5 | Tue, Jul 6 | |
Assessment Day | Fri, Oct 2 | - | Fri, Jun 5 | - | |
Educational Planning Day | Tue, Oct 20 | Tue, Jan 26 | Thu, Apr 29 | - | |
Last Day of Classes | Fri, Dec 4 | Mon, Mar 15 | Fri, Jun 11 | Thu, Aug 26 | |
Final Exams | Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10 | Tue, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 19 | Mon, Jun 14 - Thu, Jun 17 | Thu, Aug 26 | |
Term Ends | Thu, Dec 10 | Fri, Mar 19 | Thu, Jun 17 | Thu, Aug 26 | |
Enrollment | |||||
| Priority Enrollment Begins | Mon, May 11 | Mon, Nov 2 | Mon, Feb 8 | Mon, May 10 |
Open Enrollment Begins | Mon, May 18 | Mon, Nov 9 | Tue, Feb 16 | Mon, May 17 | |
Enrollment for Seniors and State Employees with Tuition Waivers | Mon, Sep 21 | Mon, Jan 4 | Mon, Apr 5 | Tue, Jul 6 | |
Textbooks | |||||
| Textbook Sales Begin | Mon, Aug 24 | Mon, Dec 7 | Mon, Mar 8 | Mon, Jun 7 |
Financial | |||||
| Financial Aid Deadline | Fri, May 22 | Fri, Oct 9 | Fri, Jan 22 | Fri, Apr 23 |
Tuition Due | Thu, Sep 3 | Fri, Dec 11 | Thu, Mar 18 | Thu, Jun 17 | |
Last Day for 100% Refund | Sun, Sep 27 | Sun, Jan 10 | Sun, Apr 11 | Mon, Jul 12 | |
Financial Aid Census Date | Mon, Oct 5 | Fri, Jan 15 | Fri, Apr 16 | Mon, Jul 19 | |
Last Day for 50% Refund | Sat, Oct 10 | Sat, Jan 23 | Sat, Apr 24 | Mon, Jul 19 | |
Automatic Drops | |||||
| 1st Drop for Non-Payment | Wed, Sep 9 | Thu, Dec 17 | Wed, Mar 24 | Wed, Jun 23 |
Drop for Non-Attendance Begins | Wed, Sep 23 | Wed, Jan 6 | Wed, Apr 7 | Thu, Jul 8 | |
2nd Drop for Non-Payment | Wed, Sep 30 | Wed, Jan 13 | Wed, Apr 14 | Wed, Jul 14 | |
Drop for Non-Attendance Ends | Thu, Oct 1 | Thu, Jan 14 | Thu, Apr 15 | Thu, Jul 15 | |
Add/Drop | |||||
| Last Day to Add Classes Without Instructor Permission | Tue, Sep 22 | Tue, Jan 5 | Tue, Apr 6 | Wed, Jul 7 |
Last Day to Be Added from the Waitlist | Tue, Sep 22 | Tue, Jan 5 | Tue, Apr 6 | Wed, Jul 7 | |
Last Day to Add Classes With Instructor Permission | Mon, Oct 5 | Fri, Jan 15 | Fri, Apr 16 | Mon, Jul 19 | |
Last Day to Use a Permission Number | Mon, Oct 5 | Fri, Jan 15 | Fri, Apr 16 | Mon, Jul 19 | |
Last Day to Drop (no grade reported) | Mon, Oct 5 | Fri, Jan 15 | Fri, Apr 16 | Mon, Jul 19 | |
Last Day to Withdraw ('W' Grade) | Thu, Nov 19 | Thu, Mar 4 | Thu, Jun 3 | Sat, Aug 14 | |
Grading Scheme | |||||
| Last Day to Change Audit/Credit Status | Wed, Sep 30 | Wed, Jan 13 | Wed, Apr 14 | Thu, Jul 15 |
Last Day to Exercise 'S/U' Option | Thu, Nov 19 | Thu, Mar 4 | Thu, Jun 3 | Mon, Aug 16 | |
Graduation | |||||
| Priority Graduation Application Deadline | Fri, May 22 | Fri, Nov 13 | Fri, Feb 19 | Fri, May 21 |
Graduation Application Deadline | Thu, Dec 10 | Fri, Mar 19 | Wed, Apr 28 | Thu, Aug 26 | |
Commencement | - | - | TBD | - | |
Degrees Posted @ 5pm | Mon, Dec 21 | Mon, Mar 29 | Tue, Jul 6 | Mon, Sep 6 | |
Term Grades | |||||
| Grade Rosters Open | Mon, Dec 7 | Tue, Mar 16 | Mon, Jun 14 | Mon, Aug 23 |
Grades Due from Faculty @ 11am | Mon, Dec 14 | Mon, Mar 22 | Mon, Jun 21 | Mon, Aug 30 | |
Grades Available Online | Tue, Dec 15 | Tue, Mar 23 | Tue, Jun 22 | Tue, Aug 31 | |