Academic Calendar
Summer 2026 Semester
| Date | ACADEMIC EVENT |
|---|---|
| 3.9.26 - 5.15.26 | Summer registration for all students |
| 5.18.26 | Maymester Classes Begin |
| 5.23.26 - 5.25.26 | Memorial Day Holiday - College Closed |
| 5.26.26 | Summer 10-week classes begin |
| 6.1.26 | Maymester ends |
| 6.4.26 | Grading Deadline - Maymester classes |
| 6.4.26 | Summer Census Date (10-week courses) |
| 6.8.26 | Summer 8-week classes begin |
| 6.19.26 - 6.21.26 | Juneteenth Day - College Closed |
| 6.30.26 | Summer Deadline |
| 7.3.26 - 7.5.26 | Independence Day - College Closed |
| 7.21.26 | Summer Withdraw Date (10-week and 8-week courses) |
| 8.2.26 | Summer 8-week classes end |
| 8.3.26 | Summer 10-week classes end |
| 8.6.26 (12pm) | Grading deadline - Summer 10-week and 8-week classes |
Maymester classes that meet on Monday will have to schedule extra time during the term due to the Memorial Day holiday. Classes that meet on Friday will have to schedule extra time during the term due to the Juneteenth holiday (excluding Maymester classes). Classes that meet on Friday will have to schedule extra time during the term due to the Independence Day holiday (excluding Maymester classes).
*Census (add / drop) dates vary based on your course and course start date. To check your course census date, visit and go to the Student page and then click on Detailed Student Schedule (with Drop-Withdrawal Dates) under Registration Tools.
| DATE | EVENT / DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| 5.18.26 | 1st financial aid disbursement for continuing borrowers (financial aid is applied to student accounts)* |
| 5.22.26 | First refunds released to student accounts (excess aid is refunded to students)** |
| 5.26.26 | Summer 2026 semester begins |
| 6.29.26 | 30-day Delay disbursement for first-time borrowers (loans) |
| 7.6.26 | 2nd Financial Aid Disbursement (single semester loans) |
| 7.10.26 | Ineligible for Aid Appeal Deadline |
| 7.20.26 | Last day to request loan funds |
| 7.27.26 | Last Financial Aid Disbursement |
| 8.3.26 | Last day of classes |
Please Note:
- Dates that fall on days other than Monday will be extended to the following Monday.
- *Students receiving a loan for only one semester will receive 50% of the loan amount at the initial disbursement and the 2nd 50% as noted below.
- **Subsequent refunds occur every Friday, except in weeks when a banking holiday exists.
- For financial aid purposes, each award year starts with Fall and ends with Summer (e.g. Summer 2026 is the last term of the 2025-26 year)
- Please be advised that Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will only process aid once a student’s file is complete, and it is the student’s responsibility to monitor their myÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ student portal for outstanding financial aid requirements. Processing time takes approximately 2-3 weeks.
Payment Deadlines for Academic Year 2026-2027
| Term | Payment Deadline | Census Date (Most Courses) | Withdraw Date (Most Courses) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | June 4, 2026 | June 4, 2026 | July 21, 2026 |
Census and Withdraw Dates
- Census Date: Last day to drop a course without being charged.
- Withdraw Date: Last day to withdraw from a course without affecting your GPA. You will still be responsible for the course tuition.
Important: Always check with Financial Aid before dropping or withdrawing from classes, as doing so may impact your eligibility and could result in owing funds back.
Fall Semester 2026
| Date | ACADEMIC EVENT |
|---|---|
| 3.9.26 - 8.21.26 | Fall registration for all students |
| 8.17.26 | Fall Semester Begins |
| 9.5.26 - 9.7.26 | College Closed - Labor Day Holiday |
| 10.6.26 | Fall Professional Development Day; Classes not in session (limited services) |
| 10.31.26 | Fall Graduation Application Deadline |
| 11.23.26 - 11.29.26 | Fall Break - Classes not in session |
| 11.26.26 | College closed - Thanksgiving |
| 11.27.26 | Fall Break - Limited virtual services |
| 11.28.26 - 11.29.26 | Fall Break - College Closed |
| 12.8.26 | Fall semester ends |
| 12.11.26 (12pm) | Grading deadline |
| 12.25.26 - 1.2.27 | College Closed - Winter Break |
Classes that meet on Saturdays will have to schedule extra time during the term due to the Labor Day holiday.
*Census (add / drop) dates vary based on your course and course start date. To check your course census date, visit and go to the Student page and then click on Detailed Student Schedule (with Drop-Withdrawal Dates) under Registration Tools.
Payment Deadlines for Academic Year 2026-2027
| Term | Payment Deadline | Census Date (Most Courses) | Withdraw Date (Most Courses) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 - Early Registration (before July 15, 2026) | July 31, 2026 | September 2, 2026 | November 12, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 - Registration (July 15, 2026 or after) | September 2, 2026 | September 2, 2026 | November 12, 2026 |
Census and Withdraw Dates
- Census Date: Last day to drop a course without being charged.
- Withdraw Date: Last day to withdraw from a course without affecting your GPA. You will still be responsible for the course tuition.
Important: Always check with Financial Aid before dropping or withdrawing from classes, as doing so may impact your eligibility and could result in owing funds back.
Spring 2027 Semester
| Date | ACADEMIC EVENT |
|---|---|
| 10.26.26 - 1.15.27 | Spring registration for all students |
| 1.19.27 | Spring Semester Begins |
| 2.3.27 | Spring Census Date (15-Week Courses) |
| 3.15.27 | Spring Deadline |
| 3.15.27 - 3.21.27 | Spring Break - Classes not in session |
| 4.6.27 | Spring Professional Development Day; Classes not in session (limited services) |
| 4.15.27 | Spring Withdraw Date (15-Week Courses) |
| 5.11.27 | Spring Semester Ends |
| 5.14.27 | Annual Commencement Ceremony |
| 5.14.27 (12pm) | Grading deadline |
The college is open and classes in session on Presidents’ Day.
*Census (add / drop) dates vary based on your course and course start date. To check your course census date, visit and go to the Student page and then click on Detailed Student Schedule (with Drop-Withdrawal Dates) under Registration Tools.
Contact
Cashier's Office
Room M2300
T: 303.797.5638
F: 303.797.5973
cashier [dot] acc [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (cashier[dot]acc[at]arapahoe[dot]edu)
Financial Aid Office
Room M2330 (Littleton Campus)
T: 303.797.5661
F: 303.797.5663
finaid [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
Records and Enrollment Services
303.797.5621
records [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
