Academic Calendar
2025-2026 Academic Calendar
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
2025-2026 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 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Priority Enrollment begins (state mandated) | May 12 | Nov 3 | Feb 9 | May 11 |
Open Enrollment begins | May 19 | Nov 10 | Feb 17 | May 18 |
May 23 | Oct 10 | Jan 23 | Apr 17 | |
Priority graduation application deadline | May 23 | Nov 14 | Feb 20 | May 22 |
Textbook sales begin | Aug 25 | Dec 8 | Mar 9 | Jun 8 |
Tuition and fees due (Payment Plan Information) | Sep 4 | Dec 18 | Mar 19 | Jun 18 |
Sep 10 | Dec 24 | Mar 25 | Jun 24 | |
Professional Development | Sep 15-18 | Feb 26 | - | - |
Term Begins/First Day of Classes | Sep 22 | Jan 5 | Apr 6 | Jul 7 |
Enrollment for senior citizens & state employees with tuition waivers begins | Sep 22 | Jan 5 | Apr 6 | Jul 7 |
Last day to add credit classes WITHOUT instructor permission | Sep 23 | Jan 6 | Apr 7 | Jul 8 |
Last day to be added from the waitlist | Sep 23 | Jan 6 | Apr 7 | Jul 8 |
Drop for Non-Attendance begins | Sep 24 | Jan 7 | Apr 8 | Jul 9 |
Last day for 100% refund | Sep 28 | Jan 11 | Apr 12 | Jul 13 |
Oct 1 | Jan 14 | Apr 15 | Jul 15 | |
Last day to change Audit/Credit status | Oct 1 | Jan 14 | Apr 15 | Jul 16 |
Oct 2 | Jan 15 | Apr 16 | Jul 16 | |
Assessment Day (no classes, offices open) | Oct 3 | - | Jun 5 | - |
Last day to add credit classes WITH instructor permission | Oct 6 | Jan 16 | Apr 17 | Jul 20 |
Last day to use a Permission Number | Oct 6 | Jan 16 | Apr 17 | Jul 20 |
Last day to drop a class with no grade reported | Oct 6 | Jan 16 | Apr 17 | Jul 20 |
Financial Aid Census date (enrollment is locked for financial aid purposes) | Oct 6 | Jan 16 | Apr 17 | Jul 20 |
Last day for 50% refund | Oct 11 | Jan 24 | Apr 25 | Jul 20 |
Educational Planning Day (No daytime classes. Classes starting at 3:00 pm or after will meet.) | Oct 20 | Jan 27 | Apr 30 | - |
Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” | Nov 20 | Mar 5 | Jun 4 | Aug 15 |
Last day for “S/U” grading option | Nov 20 | Mar 5 | Jun 4 | Aug 17 |
Last Day of Classes | Dec 5 | Mar 16 | Jun 12 | Aug 27 |
Grade rosters open | Dec 8 | Mar 17 | Jun 15 | Aug 24 |
Final Exams | Dec 8-11 | Mar 17- 20 | Jun 15-18 | Aug 27 |
Graduation application deadline | Dec 11 | Mar 20 | Apr 27 | Aug 27 |
Term Ends | Dec 11 | Mar 20 | Jun 18 | Aug 27 |
- | - | Jun 20 | - | |
Grades due from faculty via ctcLink by 11:00am | Dec 15 | Mar 23 | Jun 22 | Aug 31 |
Grades available online | Dec 16 | Mar 24 | Jun 23 | Sep 1 |
Degrees posted by 5:00pm | Dec 22 | Mar 30 | Jul 6 | Sep 7 |