Academic Calendar | Grand Rapids Community College

Class Dates | Commencement | Holiday, Campus, and Class Closings | Faculty Dates

At-A-Glance 2025-26 Academic Calendar

Fall 2025 Dates	Event
Monday, Aug. 25	Day and Night Classes Begin
Monday, Sept. 1	Holiday (Campus Closed)
Wednesday-Sunday Nov. 26-30	Holiday (Campus Closed)
Sunday, Dec. 7	Last Day of Classes
Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 8-10	Exams
Dec. 23, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026	Shutdown (College Closed)

Winter 2026 Dates	Event
Monday, Jan. 12	Day and Night Classes Begin & Weekend Classes Begin
Monday-Sunday, March 2-8	Mid-Semester Break (Weekend Classes Meet February 28 and March 1)
Sunday, April 26	Last Day of Classes
Monday-Wednesday, April 27-29	Exams
Thursday, April 30	Commencement

Summer 2026 Dates	Event
Monday, May 11	Day & Night Classes Begin
Monday, May 25	Holiday (Campus Closed)
Tuesday, June 30	Day & Night Classes Begin for Second 7 Weeks
Friday, July 3	July 4th Holiday Observed (Campus Closed)
Monday, Aug. 17	Last Day of Classes

Academic Calendar Dates for 2025-26 and 2026-27

Class Dates

Class Date Information

Start Dates

Fall 2025

Day/Night Classes Begin for (First 7 & 14 Week Classes)
- Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
Weekend Classes Begin
- Friday, Sept. 5, 2025
Second 7 Weeks
- Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

Fall 2026

Day/Night Classes Begin for (First 7 & 14 Week Classes)
- Monday, Aug. 24, 2026
Weekend Classes Begin
- Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
Second 7 Weeks
- Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

Winter 2026

Day/Night Classes Begin for (First 7 & 14 Week Classes)
- Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
Weekend Classes Begin
- Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
Second 7 Weeks
- Friday, March 9, 2026

Winter 2027

Day/Night Classes Begin for (First 7 & 14 Week Classes)
- Monday, January 11, 2027
Weekend Classes Begin
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2027
Second 7 Weeks
- Friday, Feb. 26, 2027

Summer 2026

Restricted Start Classes Begin (Education, Nursing, Dental, RT)
- Monday, May 4 , 2026
Day/Night Classes Begin for (First 7 & 14 Week Classes)
- Monday, May 11, 2026
Second 7 Weeks
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Summer 2027

Restricted Start Classes Begin (Education, Nursing, Dental, RT)
- Monday, May 3, 2027
Day/Night Classes Begin for (First 7 & 14 Week Classes)
- Monday, May 10, 2027
Second 7 Weeks
- Monday, June 28, 2027

Job Training 2026

July 1, 2026

Job Training 2027

July 1, 2027

End Dates

Fall 2025

End of the First 7 Weeks
- Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
End of the First 10 Weeks
- Monday, Nov. 3, 2025
End of the Second 7 & 14 Weeks
- Friday Night Classes
  - Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
- Saturday Classes
  - Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
- Sunday Classes
  - Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025

Fall 2026

End of the First 7 Weeks
- Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
End of the First 10 Weeks
- Monday, November 2, 2026
End of the Second 7 & 14 Weeks
- Friday Night Classes
  - Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
- Saturday Classes
  - Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
- Sunday Classes
  - Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026

Winter 2026

End of the First 7 Weeks
- Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
End of the First 10 Weeks
- Monday, March 23, 2026
End of the Second 7 & 14 Weeks
- Day & Friday Night Classes,
  - Friday, April 24, 2026
- Saturday Classes
  - Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Sunday Classes
  - Sunday, April 26, 2026

Winter 2027

End of the First 7 Weeks
- Friday, Feb. 26, 2027
End of the First 10 Weeks
- Monday, March 22, 2027
End of the Second 7 & 14 Weeks
- Day & Friday Night Classes,
  - Friday, April 23, 2027
- Saturday Classes
  - Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Sunday Classes
  - Sunday, April 25, 2027

Summer 2026

End of the First 7 Weeks
- Monday, June 29, 2026
End of the First 10 Weeks
- Monday, July 20, 2026
End of the Second 7 & 14 Weeks
- Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

Summer 2027

End of the First 7 Weeks
- Monday, June 28, 2027
End of the First 10 Weeks
- July 19, 2027
End of the Second 7 & 14 Weeks
- Monday, Aug. 16, 2027

Job Training 2026

June 30, 2026

Job Training 2027

June 30, 2027

Last Date of Enrollment

Fall 2025

Full semester
- Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
1st 7 weeks
- Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
2nd 7 weeks
- Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

Winter 2026

Full semester
- Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
1st 7 weeks
- Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026
2nd 7 weeks
- Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Exam Dates

Fall 2025

Day Exams & Monday Evening Exams
- Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
- Day Exams & Tuesday Evening Exams
  - Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025
  - Day Exams & Wednesday Evening Exams
    - Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

Fall 2026

Day Exams & Monday Evening Exams
- Monday, Dec. 7, 2026
Day Exams & Tuesday Evening Exams
- Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026
Day Exams & Wednesday Evening Exams
- Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026

Winter 2026

Day Exams & Monday Evening Exams
- Monday, April 27, 2026
Day Exams & Tuesday Evening Exams
- Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Day Exams & Wednesday Evening Exams
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Winter 2027

Day Exams & Monday Evening Exams
- Monday, April 26, 2027
Day Exams & Tuesday Evening Exams
- Tuesday, April 27, 2027
Day Exams & Wednesday Evening Exams
- Wednesday, April 28, 2027

Commencement

Commencement 2025/2026

Van Andel Arena Apr 30, 2026 7:00 PM

Commencement 2026/2027

Thursday, April 29, 2027

Commencement 2027/2028

Thursday, April 27, 2028

Holiday, Campus, and Class Closings

2025/2026

Labor Day
- Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Thanksgiving Day
- Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 26-30, 2025
Holiday Shutdown
- December 23-January 4, 2026
Mid-Semester Break (Weekend Classes Meet February 28 and March 1)
- Monday-Sunday, March 2-8, 2026
Memorial Day
- Monday, May 25, 2026
Fourth of July
- Friday, July 3, 2026
- *Job Training has no classes during this week.

2026/2027

Labor Day
- Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
- Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 25-29 , 2026
Holiday Shutdown
- Wednesday, December 23-Sunday, January 3, 2027
Mid-Semester Break (Weekend Classes Meet)
- Monday-Sunday, March 1-7, 2027
Memorial Day
- Monday, May 31, 2027
Fourth of July
- Monday, July 5, 2027
- *Job Training has no classes during this week.

Faculty Dates

Faculty Important Dates

Opening Day/Faculty Learning Day

Fall 2025

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025

Fall 2026

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026

Winter 2026

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

Winter 2027

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027

Faculty Preparation Days

Fall 2025

Thursday & Friday, Aug. 21-22, 2025
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Fall 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026

Winter 2026

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Winter 2027

Friday, Jan. 8, 2027

Counselor Preparation Days

Fall 2025

Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

Fall 2026

Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

Winter 2026

Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Winter 2027

Monday, Jan. 25, 2027

Count/Census Day

Fall 2025

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

Fall 2026

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026

Winter 2026

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Winter 2027

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027

Summer 2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Summer 2027

Thursday, May 20, 2027

Attendance Check Ongoing

Fall 2025

Full Semester Courses
- First Attendance Check Open:
  - 09/02/2025
- First Attendance Check Due by:
  - 09/07/2025
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Open:
  - 09/08/2025
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Ends on: The last date to withdraw from your class section
7 Week Classes - First Session
- First Attendance Check Open:
  - 09/05/2025
- First Attendance Check Due by:
  - 09/07/2025
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Open:
  - 09/08/2025
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Ends on: The last date to withdraw from your class section
7 Week Classes - Second Session
- First Attendance Check Open:
  - 10/17/2025
- First Attendance Check Due by:
  - 10/27/2025
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Open:
  - 10/28/2025
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Ends on: The last date to withdraw from your class section

Winter 2026

Full Semester Courses
- First Attendance Check Open:
  - 01/20/2026
- First Attendance Check Due by:
  - 01/25/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Open:
  - 01/26/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Ends on: The last date to withdraw from your class section
7 Week Classes - First Session
- First Attendance Check Open:
  - 01/23/2026
- First Attendance Check Due by:
  - 01/25/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Open:
  - 01/26/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Ends on: The last date to withdraw from your class section
7 Week Classes - Second Session
- First Attendance Check Open:
  - 03/13/2026
- First Attendance Check Due by:
  - 03/22/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Open:
  - 03/23/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Ends on: The last date to withdraw from your class section

Summer 2026

Full Semester Courses
- First Attendance Check Open:
  - 05/19/2026
- First Attendance Check Due by:
  - 05/24/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Open:
  - 05/25/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Ends on: The last date to withdraw from your class section
7 Week Classes - First Session
- First Attendance Check Open:
  - 05/22/2026
- First Attendance Check Due by:
  - 05/24/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Open:
  - 05/25/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Ends on: The last date to withdraw from your class section
7 Week Classes - Second Session
- First Attendance Check Open:
  - 07/03/2026
- First Attendance Check Due by:
  - 07/13/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Open:
  - 07/14/2026
- Ongoing Attendance Reporting Ends on: The last date to withdraw from your class section

Grades Due

Grades Due at noon on the 3rd day after class ends.

Fall 2026

First 7 Week Classes
- Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
First 10 Week Classes
- Thursday , Nov. 5, 2026
Second 7 Week and 14 Week Classes
- Monday, Dec. 15, 2026

Winter 2027

First 7 Week Classes
- Wednesday, March 3, 2027
First 10 Week Classes
- Thursday, March 25, 2027
Second 7 Week and 14 Week Classes
- Thursday, May 3, 2027
Summer 2027
First 7 Week Classes
- July 1, 2027

Commencement 2026

Van Andel Arena, April 23, 2026 7 p.m.

Commencement 2027

Thursday, April 29, 2027

*Grades for non-14-week classes must be submitted by noon on the third workday after the last day of class.

Classes that end prior to 5 p.m. are day classes and are to follow this exam schedule
Classes meeting one day per week on Fridays for 120 minutes or longer will conduct the exam on the last regularly scheduled class day.
Classes meeting in a condensed format (7-weeks, 10-weeks, etc.) will conduct the exam on the last regularly scheduled class day.