Fall Semester 2026

For more information about attendance, grading, and general policies, see Academic Policies and Procedures.

Mon April 6, 2025 Fall 2026 Registration begins
Full Semester: Wednesday, September 2 - Sunday, December 20th (15 weeks)
Session I: Wednesday, September 2 - Tuesday, October 20th (7 weeks)
Fri July 31 Payment Deadline for Fall 2026
  • At this point forward, students need to self-pay and/or sign up for NECC's payment plan or apply for Financial Aid at the point of registration
Wed August 12 Students will be dropped from classes for non-payment
Wed August 19 Academic Standards and Progress Appeal Deadline
Wed August 26 Students will be dropped from classes for non-payment
Mon-Fri August 24-
September 18
Book voucher period for Full Semester and Session I classes
Tue September 1 Fall Convocation
Wed September 2 Full Semester and Session I classes begin
Wed-Tue September 2-8 Add/drop period for Full Semester and Session I classes
Mon September 7 Labor Day (College closed)
Tue September 8 To receive a full refund for Full Semester and Session I, classes must be dropped by the close of business Course audit forms due to Enrollment Services
Wed September 9 Withdrawal period begins for Full Semester and Session I classes
Tue September 15

No Show (NS) roster due by noon for Full Semester and Session I classes

Last day for change of major in non-criteria programs

Mon October 12 Columbus Day & Indigenous People's Day (College closed)
Tue October 13 Last day to withdraw with a "W" for Session I
Thu October 22 Grades due by noon for Session I classes
Session II: Monday, October 26 - Sunday, December 20th (7 weeks)
Mon-Fri October 19-
November 6
Book voucher period for Session II classes
Mon October 26 Session II classes begin
Mon-Mon October 26-November 2 Add/drop period for Session II classes
Fri October 30 Assessment Day (no classes)
Mon  November 2 Spring 2027 Registration begins
Mon November 2 To receive a full refund for Session II, classes must be dropped by the close of business
Mon November 9 No Show (NS) roster for Session II due by noon
Wed November 11 Veteran's Day (College closed)
Wed  November 25 Thanksgiving recess begins at 5:00 PM (no evening classes) 
Thu November 26

Thanksgiving Day (College closed)

Thu-Sun November 26-29 Thanksgiving recess (no classes)
Fri December 11 Last day to withdraw with a "W" for Full Semester and Session II classes
Sun December 13 Last day of Full Semester classes before Final Exams
Mon-Sun December 14-20 Final Exam Period for Full Semester classes
Tue December 22

Grades due by noon for Full Semester and Session II classes

Fall graduation petitions due to Enrollment Services

Fri December 25 Christmas Day (College closed)
Fri-Fri December 25-January 1 College closed for energy conservation
Fri January 1 New Year's Day (College closed)
Mon January 4 Grades/GPA/Academic Standing posted to Self-Service
Mon February 1 Fall degrees and certificates mailed by