📌 Why Reviewing the Academic Calendar Matters

Students on Campus

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 2026

July 6 - Summer term begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

July 3 - Fourth of July holiday (College Closed)

Aug 27 - Last day of instruction (FS/PY/JBLM)

FALL TERM 2026

Sep 21 - Fall term session 1 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

Oct 5 - Fall term session 2 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

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

Nov 11 - Veterans Day, no classes (FS/PY Open) (JBLM Closed)

Nov 24 - Last day of instruction (JBLM Session 1)

Nov 25 - No classes (College Closed)

Nov 26-27 - Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day (College Closed)

Dec 4 - Last day of instruction (FS/PY Session 1)

Dec 7-9 - Final exams (FS/PY)

Dec 10 - Fall term session 2 ends (FS/PY/JBLM)

WINTER TERM 2027

Jan 4 - Winter term session 1 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

Jan 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (College Closed)

Jan 19 - Winter term session 2 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

Jan 29 - No classses, student services closed (College Open)

Feb 15 - Presidents Day (College Closed)

Feb 16 - No classes, student services closed (College Open)

Mar 18 - Winter term session 1 ends (JBLM Session 1)

Mar 19 - Winter term session 2 ends (FS/PY)

Mar 19, 20-23 - Final Exams

Mar 23 - Last day of instruction (FS/PY/JBLM Session 2)

SPRING TERM 2027

Apr 5 - Spring term session 1 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

Apr 27 - Spring term session 2 begins (FS/PY/JBLM)

May 7 - No classes (College Closed)

May 31 - Memorial Day (College Closed)

Jun 7 - Spring term session 1 ends (JBLM Session 1)

Jun 14 - Spring term session 1 ends (FS/PY)

Jun 15-17 - Final exams

June 17 - Graduation

Jun 18 - Spring term session 2 ends (FS/PY/JBLM)

Jun 18 - 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, 2026. 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.

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