Fall 2026 Academic Calendar
This calendar is for Somerset Community College 8, 12 & 16-week sessions. Dates for online classes and classes at other KCTCS colleges may vary.
| Event | 16-week session Aug. 17-Dec. 13 Session 1 |
8-week session First Bi-Term Aug. 17-Oct. 6 Session 8W1 |
12-week session Sept. 21-Dec. 13 Session 12W |
8-week session Second Bi-Term Oct. 12-Dec. 13 Session 8W2 |
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| Class Work Begins | Monday, August 17 | Monday, August 17 | Monday, September 21 | Monday, October 12 |
| Last day to drop and receive 100% refund | Sunday, August 23 | Thursday, August 20 | Friday, September 25 | Thursday, October 15 |
| Last day to drop a course without a grade | Sunday, August 23 | Thursday, August 20 | Friday, September 25 | Thursday, October 15 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Monday, September 7 | Monday, September 7 | ||
| Last day to apply for a Fall Credential (Degree, Diploma or Certificate) | Tuesday, September 15 | Tuesday, September 15 | Tuesday, September 15 | |
| Last day to withdraw and receive a 50% refund | Monday, September 14 | Monday, August 31 | Monday, October 12 | Monday, October 26 |
| Fall Break | Wednesday-Saturday October 7-10 |
Wednesday-Saturday October 7-10 |
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| Midterm | Sunday, October 11 | Sunday, September 13 | Sunday, November 1 | Sunday, November 8 |
| Last day for student to withdraw at their own discretion and receive a grade of “W” | Sunday, October 11 | Sunday, September 13 | Sunday, November 1 | Sunday, November 8 |
| Last day to change from credit to audit (audit courses do not count as financial aid hours) | Sunday, October 11 | Sunday, September 13 | Sunday, November 1 | Sunday, November 8 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes will not meet after 5:00 pm on Wednesday) |
Thursday – Saturday November 26- 28 |
Thursday – Saturday November 26 - 28 |
Thursday – Saturday November 26 - 28 |
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| Last day to withdraw at the discretion of the instructor and receive a grade of “W” | Friday, December 4 | Friday, October 2 | Friday, December 4 | Friday, December 4 |
| End of Class Work | Saturday, December 5 | Monday, October 5 | Saturday, December 5 | Saturday, December 5 |
| Final Exams | Monday – Sunday December 7 - 13 |
Tuesday, October 6 | Monday – Sunday December 7 - 13 |
Monday – Sunday December 7 - 13 |
| Fall Commencement | Thursday, December 10 | Thursday, December 10 | Thursday, December 10 | |
| Faculty Grades Due | Monday, December 14 by 4:30 pm | Monday, October 12 by 4:30 pm |
Monday, December 14 by 4:30 pm | Monday, December 14 by 4:30 pm |
Spring Registration will open October 1!
