College Calendar

Parkland College has a number of programs and services on its campus that are designed to support your academic growth and intellectual engagement. Our goal is to make the challenge of college exciting, yet manageable, for you. 

Spring 2025

Academic Calendar
  • Registration for continuing students: October 21
  • Open registration begins: October 28
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of January 13 : January 12
  • Full-semester and first 8-week classes begin: January 13
  • Deadline to request auditing a class: first week of the class session
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of February 3: February 2
  • 13-week classes begin: February 3
  • Withdrawal deadline for first 8-week classes: February 28
  • Last day to petition for spring graduation: March 7
  • Deadline to request Credit/No Credit: first week of the class session
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of March 10: March 9
  • Second 8-week (midterm) classes begin: March 10
  • Last day to withdraw with a W: May 2
  • Final examinations: May 9–15
  • Commencement: May 15
  • Campus holidays and closures:
    • January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (college closed)
    • February 27 - Professional Development Day (no day or evening classes)
    • March 15–23 - Spring vacation
    • March 21 - Spring holiday (college closed)
Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines
Final Exams Schedule

If your evening class is held on (first meeting of the week):

The final exam will be held:

Monday

Monday, May 12

Tuesday

Tuesday, May 13

Wednesday

Wednesday, May 14

Thursday

Wednesday, May 14

If your first class meeting during the week is:

The final exam will be held:

Monday at 7 am or 8 am

8 – 10 am, Monday, May 12

Monday at 9 am

8 – 10 am, Wednesday, May 14

Monday at 10 am

8 – 10 am, Thursday, May 15

Monday at 11 am

11 am – 1 pm, Monday, May 12

Monday at 12 noon

11 am – 1 pm, Wednesday, May 14

Monday at 1 pm

11 am – 1 pm, Tuesday, May 13

Monday at 2 pm

2 – 4 pm, Tuesday, May 13

Monday at 3 pm or 4 pm

2 – 4 pm, Monday, May 12

Tuesday at 7 am or 8 am

8 – 10 am, Tuesday, May 13 

Tuesday at 9 am or 10 am

8 – 10 am, Friday, May 9

Tuesday at 11 am or 12 noon

11 am – 1 pm, Friday, May 9

Tuesday at 1 pm

2 – 4 pm, Wednesday, May 14 

Tuesday at 2 pm

2 – 4 pm, Monday, May 12

Tuesday at 3 pm

2 – 4pm, Wednesday, May 14

Tuesday at 4 pm

2 – 4 pm, Monday, May 12

Any day class after Tuesday

2 – 4 pm, Friday, May 9

Graduation Information

Last day to petition for spring graduation: March 7

Commencement: May 15

Registration Dates
  • Early registration for continuing students: October 21
  • Open registration begins: October 28
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of January 13: January 12
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of February 3: February 2
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of March 10: March 9
Tuition and Financial Aid
Important financial deadlines:
  • December  9 - First day bookstore vouchers are issued
  • February 14  - Last day to use bookstore vouchers
  • February 21- First financial aid refunds are mailed/deposited
  • March 20 - Mid-term second refunds are mailed/deposited
Spring Semester 2025 Deadlines
For classes that begin the week of January 13:
  • December 16 - Tuition deadline
  • January 12 - Last day to register
  • January  19 - Last day to drop with no record and 100% refund
For classes that begin the week of February 3:
  • January 13- Tuition deadline
  • February 2 - Last day to register
  • February 9 - Last day to drop with no record and 100% refund
For classes that begin the week of March 10:
  • February 17 - Tuition deadline
  • March 9 - Last day to register
  • March 16 - Last day to drop with no record and 100% refund

Summer 2025

Academic Calendar
  • Registration for continuing students: March 24–30
  • Open registration begins: March 31
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of May 19: May 18
  • Deadline to request auditing a class: May 23
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of June 2: June 1
  • Deadline to request Credit/No Credit: June 5
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of July 7: July 6
  • Last day to petition for summer graduation: July 11
  • Campus holidays and closures:
    • Memorial Day (college closed): May 26
    • Independence Day observed (college closed): July 3
    • All college offices closed on Fridays from June 6–July 25

**Final exams will be held during the last class meeting

Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines

Early Sessions: 3–12 weeks in length

Middle Sessions: 6–8 weeks in length

Late sessions: 3–4 weeks in length

Registration Dates
  • Registration for continuing students: March 24
  • Open registration begins: March 31
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of May 19: May 18
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of June 2: June 1
  • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of July 7: July 6
Tuition and Financial Aid

Important financial deadlines:

  • May 12 - First day bookstore vouchers are issued
  • June 19 - Last day to use bookstore vouchers
  • June 26 - First financial aid refunds are mailed/deposited
  • July 24 - Midterm second refunds are mailed/deposited

    For classes that begin the week of May 19:

    • April 28 - Tuition due
    • May 18 - Last day to register
    • May 25 - Last day to drop with no record and 100% refund

    For classes that begin the week of June 2:

    • May 12 - Tuition due
    • June 1 - Last day to register
    • June 8 - Last day to drop with no record and 100% refund

    For classes that being the week of July 7:

    • June 16 - Tuition due
    • July 6 - Last day to register
    • July 13 - Last day to drop with no record and 100% refund


    Fall 2025

    Academic Calendar
    • Registration for continuing students: March 31
    • Open registration begins: April 7
    • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of August 18: August 17
    • Full-semester and first 8-week classes begin: August 18
    • Deadline to request auditing a class: August 22
    • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of September 8: September 7
    • 13-week classes begin: September 8
    • Withdrawal deadline for those classes ending the week of October 6: October 3
    • Deadline to petition for fall graduation: October 31
    • Deadline to request Credit/No Credit: October 17
    • Second 8-week (midterm) classes begin: October 13
    • Withdrawal deadline for those classes ending the week of December 1: November 26
    • Last day of classes: December 5
    • Final examinations: December 8–12
      • Campus holidays and closures:
        • Labor Day (college closed): September 1
        • Thanksgiving recess (begins at 5 pm November 26; college closed): November 26–30
        • Winter break (college closed): December 24–January 4
    Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines
    Final Exams Schedule

    If your first class meeting during the week is:

    The final exam will be held:

    Monday at 7 am

    8–10 am, Monday, December 8

    Monday at 8 am

    8–10 am, Monday, December 8

    Monday at 9 am

    8–10 am, Wednesday, December 10

    Monday at 10 am

    8–10 am, Thursday, December 11

    Monday at 11 am

    11 am–1 pm, Monday, December 8

    Monday at 12 noon

    11 am–1 pm, Wednesday, December 10

    Monday at 1 pm

    11 am–1 pm, Tuesday, December 9

    Monday at 2 pm

    2–4 pm, Tuesday, December 9

    Monday at 3 pm or 4 pm

    2–4 pm, Monday,  December 8

    Tuesday at 7 am

    8–10 am, Tuesday, December 9

    Tuesday at 8 am

    8–10 am, Tuesday, December 9

    Tuesday at 9 am or 10 am

    8–10 am, Friday, December 12

    Tuesday at 11 am

    11 am–1 pm, Thursday, December 11

    Tuesday at 12 noon

    11 am–1 pm, Friday, December 12

    Tuesday at 1 pm

    2–4 pm, Wednesday, December 10

    Tuesday at 2 pm

    2–4 pm, Thursday, December 11

    Tuesday at 3 pm

    2–4 pm, Wednesday, December 10

    Tuesday at 4 pm

    2–4 pm, Thursday, December 11

    Any day class after Tuesday

    2–4 pm, Friday, December 12

    All evening finals (5 pm or later) will be at the regular class time.

    If your evening class is held on
    (first meeting of the week):

    The final exam will be held:

    Monday

    Monday, December 8

    Tuesday

    Tuesday, December 9

    Wednesday

    Wednesday, December 10

    Thursday

    Thursday, December 11

    Graduation Information

    Last day to petition for fall graduation: October 31

    Registration Dates
    • Registration for continuing students: March 31
    • Open registration begins: April 7
    • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of August 18: August 17
    • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of September 8: September 7
    • Last day to register for classes that begin the week of October 13: October 12
    Tuition and Financial Aid

    Important financial deadlines:

    • July 28 - First day bookstore vouchers are issued
    • September 19 - Last day to use bookstore vouchers
    • September 26 - First financial aid refunds are mailed/deposited
    • October 24 - Midterm second refunds are mailed/deposited (Fall Only Loans)

      For classes that begin the week of August 18:

      • July 28 - Tuition due
      • August 17 - Last day to register
      • August 24 - Last day to drop with no record and 100% refund

      For classes that begin the week of September 8:

      • August 18 - Tuition due
      • September 7 - Last day to register
      • September 14 - Last day to drop with no record and 100% refund

      For classes that being the week of October 13

      • September 22 - Tuition due
      • October 12 - Last day to register
      • October 19 - Last day to drop with no record and 100% refund