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, Nov. 3 |
| Waitlist Ends | Monday, Jan. 5 |
| Refunds for Course Drops - 100% through first 12% of course Withdrawal 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 |
| Online only Registration begins | 6 am Monday, April 6 |
| Classes Begin (Day and Evening) | Tuesday, May 26 |
| Juneteenth (College Closed) | Thursday, June 18 |
| Independence Day (College Closed) | Thursday, July 2 |
| End of Summer Semester | Thursday, July 30 |
| Final Grades Due | Friday, July 31 |
| Fall 2026 Semester Begins | Monday, Aug. 17 |
| EVENT | DATE |
| Online only Registration begins | 6 am Monday, April 6 |
| Waitlist Ends | Thursday, Aug. 6 |
| Classes Begin (Day and Evening) | Monday, Aug. 17 |
| Labor Day (College Closed) | Monday, Sept. 7 |
| Second Eight-Week Classes Begin | Monday, Oct. 12 |
| Deadline for Fall Graduation Applications | Sunday, Nov. 1 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) | Nov. 25-28 |
| Final Examinations | Dec. 7-11 |
| Final Grades Due | Saturday, Dec. 12 |
| Commencement | Saturday, Dec. 12 |
| Spring 2026 Semester Begins | Monday, Jan. 12 |
| 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 is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Impact Awards. The annual program recognizes Kish employees who exemplify the College’s mission and values through outstanding performance, service and dedication.
The Kishwaukee College Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the Spring 2026 semester. The Foundation awarded 335 scholarships totaling $267,526.