Spring 2026 registration is open — find your classes and secure your schedule early.
Stay on track with important academic dates and deadlines at Kishwaukee College. From registration and financial aid to drop dates and graduation, this page helps you plan ahead and avoid last-minute surprises.
View Kishwaukee College’s academic calendars for upcoming years. Each calendar includes key dates for semesters, breaks, holidays, and important deadlines.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar (SU25-SP26)
Looking ahead? View the 2026–2027 Academic Calendar for future planning.
| EVENT | DATE |
| Online only Registration begins | 6 am Monday, April 7 |
| Waitlist Ends | Thursday, Aug. 7 |
| Refunds for Course Drops - 100% through first 12% of courseWithdrawal Deadlines — withdrawals do not receive a refund |
Fall 2025 Drop/Withdrawal Dates |
| Classes Begin (Day and Evening) | Monday, Aug. 18 |
| Labor Day (College Closed) | Monday, Sept. 1 |
| Second Eight-Week Classes Begin | Monday, Oct. 13 |
| Deadline for Fall Graduation Applications | Saturday, Nov. 1 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) | Nov. 26-28 |
| Final Examinations | Dec. 6-12 |
| Final Grades Due | Saturday, Dec. 13 |
| Commencement | Saturday, Dec. 13 |
| Spring 2026 Semester Begins | Monday, Jan. 12 |
The above dates may not apply to the Continuing Education Classes. Refer to the Continuing Education Class Schedule.
| EVENT | DATE |
| Online only Registration begins | 6 am Monday, Nov. 3 |
| Waitlist Ends | Monday, Jan. 5 |
| Refunds for Course Drops - 100% through first 12% of courseWithdrawal Deadlines — withdrawals do not receive a refund |
Spring 2026 Drop/Withdrawal Dates |
| Classes Begin (Day and Evening) | Monday, Jan. 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (College Closed) | Monday, Jan. 19 |
| Professional Development Day | Tuesday, Jan. 20 |
| Spring Break | March 9-14 |
| Second Eight-Week Classes Begin | Monday, March 16 |
| Deadline for Spring Graduation Applications | Wednesday, April 1 |
| Spring Friday (College Closed) | Friday, April 3 |
| Final Examinations | May 9-15 |
| Final Grades Due | Saturday, May 16 |
| Commencement | Saturday, May 16 |
| Event | Date |
| MAP, Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, Aug. 10 |
| Funds available for Kish Store. | Monday, Aug. 11 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, Sept. 18 |
| Loans applied for first-time borrowers. | Sunday, Sept. 21; Eligible Refunds issued Thursday, Sept. 25 |
| 2025-2026 FAFSA available. | Wednesday, Oct. 1 |
| Deadline for Foundation scholarships. | Wednesday, Oct. 15 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Thursday, Oct. 23 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, Oct. 30 |
| MAP priority deadline. | Monday, Dec. 1 |
| Fall loan request deadline. | Thursday, Dec. 4 |
| End of semester. | Friday, Dec. 12 |
| Event | Date |
| Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, Jan. 4 |
| Funds available for Kish Store. | Monday, Jan. 5 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, Feb. 12 |
| Loans applied for first-time borrowers. | Sunday, Feb. 15; Eligible Refunds issued Thursday, Feb. 19 |
| Deadline for Foundation scholarships. | Sunday, March 15 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Thursday, March 26 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, April 2 |
| Spring loan request deadline. | Thursday, April 30 |
| End of semester. | Friday, May 15 |
| Event | Date |
| Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, May 17 |
| Funds available for Kish Store. | Monday, May 18 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, June 11 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Sunday, June 28 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, July 2 |
| Deadline for Academic Achievement and Dual Credit. | Friday, July 31 |
Kishwaukee College will host Discover Kish from 11 am-1 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the College. Discover Kish helps new students and their families explore and learn about Kishwaukee College before the start of the semester.
The Kishwaukee College Foundation awarded $124,250 in program enhancement funds to Kishwaukee College departments for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Foundation has a variety of program enhancement funds established by donors for specific purposes. Funds support needs such as educational support for instructors, new equipment and testing services.