Academic Catalog

Academic Calendar

2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Colleges may modify start dates in order to meet special needs. Dates listed below which are directly related to instruction, refer to the traditional academic year model. Some courses may be offered over time periods for which these dates are not applicable. Dates are subject to change.

See the official Maricopa County Community Colleges Academic Calendar for more information. 

Summer Semester 2023

Note: Subject to the 2023-2024 Catalog

Date Event
Mon, May 22 Tuition due for Summer 2023 Semester
Mon, May 29 Memorial Day (Colleges Closed)
Tues, May 30 Summer Semester Begins
Mon, Jun 19 Juneteenth National Independence Day (Colleges Closed)
Tues, Jul 4 Independence Day (Colleges Closed)
Thu, Aug 3 Summer Semester Ends
Mon, Aug 7 Final Grades Due for Summer 2023 Semester

Fall Semester 2023

Date Event
Wed, Aug 9 Tuition Due for Fall 2023 Semester
Fri, Aug 11 First Day of Faculty Accountability
Sat, Aug 19 Classes Begin
Mon, Sep 4 Labor Day (Colleges Closed)
Mon, Sep 18 Find a Class Opens for Spring 2024
Mon, Oct 2 Spring 2024 Priority Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
Sat+ Oct 7 Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature
Mon++ Oct 9 Student Withdrawal with Instructor’s Signature Begins
Mon, Oct 9 Spring 2024 Open Registration Begins
Application for December 2023 Graduation*
Fri, Nov 10 Veterans Day (Colleges Closed)
Thu-Sun Nov 23-26 Thanksgiving Day Holiday (Colleges Closed)
Sun, Dec 10 Last Day of Regular Classes
Mon-Fri**, Dec 11-15 Final Exams Week
Fri, Dec 15 Fall Semester Ends (Last Day of Faculty Accountability)
Sat, Dec 16 Mid-Year Recess Begins for Students
Mon, Dec 18 Final Grades Due for Fall 2023 Semester
Sat-Mon, Dec 23-Jan 1 Mid-Year Recess (Colleges Closed)
*

For specific information concerning the last day to apply for graduation, individual class start dates, and final exams, consult the college of enrollment.

**

Any classes meeting on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will have final examinations during their regular class time.

+

Through the 7th week, student may initiate an official withdrawal from course(s) without instructor signature (see Appendix S-7 in Catalog Common Pages).

++

After the 7th week, student must initiate an official withdrawal request from instructor and obtain their signature (see Appendix S-7 in Catalog Common Pages)

Spring Semester 2024

Date Event
Tues, Jan 2 Employees Return
Wed, Jan 3 Tuition Due for Spring 2024 Semester
Mon, Jan 8 First Day of Faculty Accountability
Sat, Jan 13 Classes Begin
Mon, Jan 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Colleges Closed)
Mon, Feb 19 Presidents' Day (Colleges Closed)
Tue, Feb 20 Find a Class Opens for Summer/Fall 2024
Sat+, Mar 2 Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature
Mon++, Mar 4 Student Withdrawal with Instructor's Signature Begins
Mon, Mar 4 Summer/Fall 2024 Priority Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
Application for May 2024 Graduation*
Mon-Sun, Mar 11-17 Spring Break (Colleges Closed)
Mon, Mar 18 Summer/Fall 2024 Open Registration Begins
Sun, May 5 Last Day of Regular Classes
Mon-Fri**, May 6-10 Final Exams Week
Fri, May 10 Commencement
Fri, May 10 Spring Semester Ends (Last day of Faculty Accountability)
Mon, May 13 Final Grades Due for Spring 2024 Semester
*

 For specific information concerning the last day to apply for graduation, individual class start dates, and final exams, consult the college of enrollment.

**

Any classes meeting on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will have final examinations during their regular class time.

+

Through the 7th week, student may initiate an official withdrawal from course(s) without instructor signature (see Appendix S-7 in Catalog Common Pages).

++

After the 7th week, student must initiate an official withdrawal request from instructor and obtain their signature (see Appendix S-7 in Catalog Common Pages)