2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Credit Programs
Fall Term 2026
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August 17
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HCC Day of Learning - COLLEGE CLOSED FOR STUDENTS
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August 24 – December 12
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Fall 15-week Semester
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August 24 – October 12
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Fall First 7-week Session (FA1)
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September 5-7
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Labor Day Observed – COLLEGE CLOSED
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October 21 – December 12
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Fall Second 7-week Session (FA2)
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November 25-29
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Thanksgiving Recess – COLLEGE CLOSED
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December 24 – January 1
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Winter Break – COLLEGE CLOSED
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Winter/Spring Term 2027
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January 4-22
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Winter Intersession
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January 18
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MLK, Jr., Day – COLLEGE CLOSED
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January 25 – May 15
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Spring 15-week Semester
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January 25 – March 13
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Spring First 7-week Session (SP1)
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March 22-28
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Spring Recess - COLLEGE CLOSED
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March 29 – May 15
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Spring Second 7-week Session (SP2)
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May 21
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Commencement
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May 31
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Memorial Day - COLLEGE CLOSED
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Summer Term 2027
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June 7 – August 14
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Summer 10-week Session
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June 7 – July 26
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Summer 7-week Session
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June 18-19
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Juneteenth Observed - COLLEGE CLOSED
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July 4-5
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Independence Day Observed – COLLEGE CLOSED
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This calendar is subject to adjustment due to inclement weather or other factors.
Noncredit Programs
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Classes begin weekly
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Registration is ongoing year-round.
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Late January/Early February
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Kids on Campus summer registration begins. Visit howardcc.edu/koc.
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Noncredit class information is mailed to all Howard County residences in August, November, and April.
This calendar is subject to adjustment due to inclement weather or other factors.