Academic Calendar

Below you will find important dates for the academic year, including enrollment dates for the following semester and links to related resources.

Fall Semester 2025

Event Date
Prep Days Aug. 14-15, 18-20
Convocation Aug. 21
Orientation, Welcome Day Aug. 22
Fall Semester Starts, Session 1 Begins Aug. 25
All BC3 Locations Closed - No Classes Sept. 1
Session 2 Begins Sept. 15
Graduation Application Deadline for December 2025 Sept. 15
Professional Day - No Classes Oct. 7
Midterm, First 8 Weeks End Oct. 14
Second 8 Weeks Begin Oct. 15
Current Student Registration Begins for Winter 2025-26 and Spring 2026 Oct. 27
Open Enrollment Begins for Winter 2025-26 and Spring 2026 Nov. 10 
All BC3 Locations Closed - No Classes Nov. 26-Nov. 29
Fall Semester Ends Dec. 5
Finals Exams Dec. 8-Dec. 13
Grading / Grading Conflicts Dec. 12
Grades Due Dec. 15

BC3 Enrollment Guide

Access the enrollment guide for fall 2025 on ISSUU.

View Guide

Refund Schedule

View the full refund schedule for all start dates for fall 2025.

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Spring Semester 2026

Event Date
All BC3 Locations Closed Jan. 1
Prep Days Jan. 8-9, 12-13
Professional Day Jan. 15
Orientation, Welcome Day Jan. 14
All BC3 Locations Closed Jan. 19
Spring Semester Starts, Session 1 Begins Jan. 20
Current Student Registration Begins for Summer 2026 Jan. 26
Open Enrollment Begins for Summer 2026 Feb. 9
Session 2 Begins Feb. 9
Graduation Application Deadline for May 2026 Feb. 16
Midterm, First 8 Weeks End Mar. 6
Academic Break - No Classes Mar. 9-14
Second 8 Weeks Begin Mar. 16
All BC3 Locations Closed - No Classes Apr. 3
Current Student Registration Begins for Fall 2026 Apr. 6
Open Enrollment Begins for Fall 2026 May 4
Spring Semester Ends May 4
Finals Exams May 4-8
Grading / Grading Conflicts May 11
Grades Due May 12
Commencement May 13

Summer Session 2026

Event Date
Summer Starts, Session 1, Session 2 and Fast Track 1 Begin May 18
All BC3 Locations Closed - No Classes May 22-25
Session 3 Begins June 15
Graduation Application Deadline for August 2026 June 15
Fast Track 2 Begins June 30