📌 Why Reviewing the Academic Calendar Matters

Staying on top of the academic calendar is essential for your success at Pierce College. It outlines key dates such as:

Term start and end dates
Registration and tuition deadlines
Holidays and campus closures
Add/drop and withdrawal periods
Final exams and grade submissions

Missing these can affect your ability to register for classes, receive financial aid and other funding, or graduate on time.

✅ Tip: Check the calendar at the beginning of each quarter and set reminders for important deadlines. Being proactive can help you avoid last-minute stress and stay on track academically.

SUMMER TERM 2025

July 1 - Summer term begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

July 4 - Fourth of July holiday (College Closed)

Aug 21 - Last day of instruction (FS/PY/JBLM)

FALL TERM 2025

Sep 22 - Fall term session 1 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

Oct 6 - Fall term session 2 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

Nov 10 - No classes, student services closed (College Open)

Nov 11 - Veterans Day, no classes (College Open)

Nov 25 - Last day of instruction (JBLM Session 1)

Nov 26 - No classes (College Open)

Nov 27-28 - Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day (College Closed)

Dec 5 - Last day of instruction (FS/PY Session 1)

Dec 8-10 - Final exams (FS/PY)

Dec 10 - Last day of instruction (FS/PY/JBLM Session 2)

WINTER TERM 2026

Jan 5 - Winter term session 1 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

Jan 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (College Closed)

Jan 20 - Winter term session 2 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

Jan 30 - No classses, student services closed (College Open)

Feb 16 - Presidents Day (College Closed)

Feb 17 - No classes, student services closed (College Open)

Mar 11 - Last day of instruction (JBLM Session 1)

Mar 19 - Last day of instruction (FS/PY)

Mar 20, 23-24 - Final Exams

Mar 24 - Last day of instruction (FS/PY/JBLM Session 2)

SPRING TERM 2026

Apr 6 - Spring term session 1 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

Apr 20 - Spring term session 2 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

May 8 - No classes (College Closed)

May 25 - Memorial Day (College Closed)

Jun 8 - Last day of instruction (JBLM Session 1)

Jun 16 - Last day instruction (FS/PY)

Jun 17-18 - Final exams

Jun 18 - Last day of instruction (FS/PY/JBLM Session 2)

Jun 18 - Graduation (FS/PY)

Jun 19 - Juneteenth Holiday (College Closed)

CALENDAR CHANGES AND EMERGENCIES

✅ Important: Calendars subject to change. The dates provide here are accurate as of the time of this publication July 1, 2025. Please visit our website to follow the latest academic calendar. Emergency closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies will be relayed to major local radio and TV stations. Information will also be posted to the Pierce College website at www.pierce.ctc.edu. To stay informed about emergency closures and delays, please sign up for Emergency Notifications to receive text alerts.