Apr 29, 2026  
2026-2027 Preliminary Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Preliminary Catalog

College Academic Calendars



   
Energy Conservation Dates are referenced in FULL TERM calendar.  
   
FALL - FULL TERM 2026
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * August 30, Sunday
Fall semester classes begin August 31, Monday
Energy  Conservation - After classes and/or events on Friday, September 4 through early morning of Tuesday, September 8
Labor Day (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled September 7, Monday
Saturday and/or Sunday classes begin September 12-13, Saturday-Sunday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for December 2026 completion *** September 15, Tuesday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript September 18, Friday
Progress Grades (due by faculty) ** October 23, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W”  on transcript November 6, Friday 
No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled November 25, Wednesday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Wednesday, November 25, through early morning on Monday, November 30
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) No credit/continuing educ. (non-credit) classes scheduled November 26-27, Thursday–Friday
No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled November 28-29, Saturday–Sunday
Last day of classes for Fall semester December 13, Sunday
Fall semester final examinations December 14-20, Monday-Sunday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. December 22, Tuesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** December 23, Wednesday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Wednesday, December 23 through early morning on Sunday, January 3
Winter recess (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled Dec. 24, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027, Thurs.-Sun.
College reopens January 4, 2027, Monday
Last day to complete an “I” grade March 5, 2027, Friday 
   
FALL - 1st 7-WEEK SESSION 2026
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * August 30, Sunday
Fall semester classes begin August 31, Monday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Friday, September 4 though early morning of Tuesday, September 8
Labor Day (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled September 7, Monday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript September 11, Friday 
Saturday and/or Sunday classes begin September 12-13, Saturday-Sunday
Progress Grades (faculty inform students) September 25, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W”  on transcript October 2, Friday 
Last day of classes for Fall 1st 7-Week session October 19, Monday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. October 21, Wednesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** October 23, Friday
Last day to complete an “I” grade March 5, 2027, Friday 
   
FALL - 2nd 7-WEEK SESSION 2026
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * October 20, Tuesday 
Fall 2nd 7-Week classes begin October 21, Wednesday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript October 30, Friday 
Progress Grades (faculty inform students) November 17, Tuesday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript November 24, Tuesday
No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled November 25, Wednesday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Wednesday, November 25 through early morning on Monday, November 30
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) No credit/continuing educ. (non-credit) classes scheduled November 26-27, Thursday–Friday
No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled November 28-29, Saturday-Sunday
Last day of classes for Fall 2nd 7-Week session December 13, Sunday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. December 15, Tuesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** December 18, Friday
Energy Conservation - After classes/and or events on Wednesday, December 23 through early morning Sunday, January 3
Winter recess (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled Dec 24, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027, Thurs.-Sun.
College reopens January 4, 2027, Monday
Last day to complete an “I” grade March 5, 2027, Friday 
   
FALL - LATE START SESSION - (10-Week) 2026
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * September 27, Sunday
Fall - 10-Week classes begin September 28, Monday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript October 16, Friday
Progress Grades (due by faculty**) November 6, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript November 20, Friday
No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled November 25, Wednesday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Wednesday, November 25 through early morning on Monday, November 30
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) No credit/continuing educ. (non-credit) classes scheduled November 26-27, Thursday–Friday
No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled November 28-29, Saturday-Sunday
Last day of classes for Fall 10-Week session December 13, Sunday
Fall semester final examinations December 14-20, Monday-Sunday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. December 22, Tuesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** December 23, Wednesday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events end on Wednesday, December 23 through early morning Sunday, January 3
Winter recess (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled Dec 24, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027, Thurs.-Sun.
College reopens January 4, 2027 Monday
Last day to complete an “I” grade March 5, 2027, Friday
  Approved by Senior Staff: 11.11.25
  Shared with BOT: 11.19.25
*  Drop, add, or withdraw from a course either In-Person during the Hours of Operation   
or In Simon by 11:30 p.m. the day before the semester or session begins.  
**  Grades are available in SIMON approximately five days after the date grades are submitted by all faculty.  
***  Submit the graduation application before the submission date to allow CCBC time to notify you of any outstanding graduation requirements.
If the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, submit the application by Friday at 4:00 p.m.  
   
   
WINTER  - SESSION - FULL TERM 2027
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Wednesday, December 23 through early morning of Sunday, January 3
Winter Recess (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled Dec 24, 2026-Jan 3, 2027, Thurs.-Sun.
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund * January 3, Sunday
College offices reopen and Winter Full Session begins January 4, Monday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript January 8, Friday
Progress Grades (faculty inform students) January 15, Friday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Friday, January 15 through early morning of Tuesday, January 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled January 18, Monday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript January 19, Tuesday
Winter Full Session ends  January 25, Monday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. January 27, Wednesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** January 29, Friday
Last day to complete an “I” grade March 5, Friday 
Submit graduation application and pay fee for May 2027 completion *** March 15, Monday
   
   
WINTER - ON-LINE (Early Start) 2027
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund * December 25, 2026, Friday
Winter On-Line Session begins December 26, 2026, Saturday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript January 4, Monday
Progress grades (faculty inform students) January 8, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript January 15, Friday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled January 18, Monday
Winter On-Line Session ends January 20, Wednesday
Final grades enter in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. January 22, Friday
Grades available to students in SIMON** January 25, Monday
Last day to complete an “I” grade March 5, Friday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for May 2027 completion *** March 15, Monday
  Approved by Senior Staff: 11.11.25
  Shared with BOT: 11.19.25
*  Drop, add, or withdraw from a course either In-Person during the Hours of Operation   
or in Simon by 11:30 p.m. the day before the semester or session begins.  
**  Grades are available in SIMON approximately five days after the date grades are submitted by all faculty.  
***  Submit the graduation application before the submission date to allow CCBC time to notify you of any outstanding graduation requirements.
If the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, submit the application by Friday at 4:00 p.m.  
   
   
SPRING - FULL TERM 2027
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * January 31, Sunday
Spring semester classes begin February 1, Monday
Saturday and/or Sunday classes begin Feb. 6-7, Saturday-Sunday 
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript February 19, Friday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for May 2027 completion *** March 15, Monday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Friday, March 19 through early morning on Tuesday, March 30
Spring recess (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled March 20-March 29, Saturday-Monday
College reopens, classes resume March 30, Tuesday
Progress Grades (due by faculty)** March 31, Wednesday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript April 16, Friday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for August 2027 completion *** May 15, Saturday
Last day of classes for Spring Semester May 17, Monday
Spring semester final examinations May 18-24 Tuesday-Monday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. May 26, Wednesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** May 28, Friday
Memorial Day (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled May 31, Monday 
CCBC Commencement  June 5, Saturday
Last day to complete an “I” grade October 1, Friday 
   
SPRING  -  1st 7-WEEK SESSION 2027
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * January 31, Sunday
Spring 1st 7-Week classes begin February 1, Monday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript February 12, Friday
Progress Grades (faculty inform students)  February 26, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript March 5, Friday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for May 2027 completion *** March 15, Monday
Last day of classes for Spring 1st 7-Week session March 19, Friday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Friday, March 19 through early morning on Tuesday, March 30
Spring Recess (College closed) no credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled March 20-29, Saturday-Monday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 9:00 a.m. March 30, Tuesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** March 31, Wednesday
Last day to complete an “I” grade October 1, Friday 
   
SPRING  -  2nd 7-WEEK SESSION 2027
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * March 29, Monday
Spring 2nd 7-Week classes begin March 30, Tuesday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript April 9, Friday
Progress Grades (faculty inform students) April 23, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript April 30, Friday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for August 2027 completion *** May 15, Saturday
Last day of classes for Spring 2nd 7-Week session May 17, Monday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. May 19, Wednesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** May 21, Friday
Memorial Day (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled May 31, Monday 
Last day to complete an “I” grade October 1, Friday 
   
SPRING  -  LATE START SESSION - (10-Week) 2027
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * February 28, Sunday
Spring - Late Start classes begin March 1, Monday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript March 18, Thursday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Friday, March 19 through early morning on Tuesday, March 30
Spring recess (College closed), No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled March 20-29, Saturday-Monday
College reopens, classes resume March 30, Tuesday
Progress Grades (due by faculty) ** April 16, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript April 30, Friday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for August 2027 completion *** May 15, Saturday
Last day of classes for Spring Late Start session May 17, Monday
Spring semester final examinations May 18-24, Tuesday-Monday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. May 26, Wednesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** May 28, Friday
Memorial Day (College closed) No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled May 31, Monday 
CCBC Commencement  June 5, Saturday
Last day to complete an “I” grade October 1, Friday 
  Approved by Senior Staff: 11.11.25
  Shared with BOT: 11.19.25
*  Drop, add, or withdraw from a course either In-Person during the Hours of Operation   
or in Simon by 11:30 p.m. the day before the semester or session begins.  
**  Grades are available in SIMON approximately five days after the date grades are submitted by all faculty.  
***  Submit the graduation application before the submission date to allow CCBC time to notify you of any outstanding graduation requirements.
If the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, submit the application by Friday at 4:00 p.m.  
   
   
SUMMER - 6-WEEK SESSION 2027
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * June 6, Sunday
6-Week Summer session begins June 7, Monday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript June 15, Tuesday 
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events Thursday, June 17 through early morning of Monday, June 21
Juneteenth (College closed) no credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled  June 18-20, Friday-Sunday
Progress Grades (faculty inform students) June 25, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript July 2, Friday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Friday, July 2 through early morning of Tuesday, July 6
Independence Day (College closed) July 3-5, Saturday-Monday
No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled July 3-5, Saturday-Monday
6-Week Summer session ends  July 17, Saturday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. July 20, Tuesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** July 23, Friday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for December 2027 completion *** September 15, Wednesday
Last day to complete an “I” grade October 1, Friday
   
SUMMER - 10-WEEK SESSION 2027
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * June 6, Sunday
10-Week Summer session begins June 7, Monday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript June 17, Thursday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Thursday, June 17 through early morning of Monday, June 21
Juneteenth (College closed) no credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled June 18-20, Friday-Sunday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Friday, July 2 through early morning of Tuesday, July 6
Independence Day (College closed) July 3-5, Saturday-Monday
No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled July 3-5, Saturday-Monday
Progress grades (faculty inform students) July 9, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript July 23, Friday
10-Week Summer session ends August 14, Saturday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. August 17, Tuesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** August 20, Friday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for December 2027 completion *** September 15, Wednesday
Last day to complete an “I” grade October 1, Friday
   
SUMMER - 7-WEEK SESSION  2027
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * June 20, Sunday
7-Week Summer session begins June 21, Monday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript July 2, Friday
Energy Conservation - After classes and/or events on Friday, July 2 through early morning of Tuesday, July 6
Independence Day (College closed) July 3-5, Saturday-Monday
No credit or continuing education (non-credit) classes scheduled July 3-5, Saturday-Monday
Progress Grades (faculty inform students) July 16, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript July 23, Friday
7-Week Summer session ends August 7, Saturday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. August 10, Tuesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** August 13, Friday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for December 2027 completion *** September 15, Wednesday
Last day to complete an “I” grade October 1, Friday
   
SUMMER - 5- WEEK SESSION 2027
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund   * July 18, Sunday
5-Week Summer session begins July 19, Monday
Last day to drop classes with 50% refund OR change to audit with “AU” on Transcript July 23, Friday 
Progress Grades (faculty inform students) August 6, Friday
Last day to withdraw with “W” on transcript August 13, Friday
5-Week Summer session ends August 21, Saturday
Final grades entered in SIMON by faculty by 4:30 p.m. August 24, Tuesday
Grades available to students in SIMON ** August 27, Friday
Submit graduation application and pay fee for December 2027 completion *** September 15, Wednesday
Last day to complete an “I” grade October 1, Friday
  Approved by Senior Staff: 11.11.25
  Shared with BOT: 11.19.25
*  Drop, add, or withdraw from a course either In-Person during the Hours of Operation   
or in Simon by 11:30 p.m. the day before the semester or session begins.  
**  Grades are available in SIMON approximately five days after the date grades are submitted by all faculty.  
***  Submit the graduation application before the submission date to allow CCBC time to notify you of any outstanding graduation requirements.
If the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, submit the application by Friday at 4:00 p.m.