Admissions
Dates and Deadlines
CF has rolling admissions, with semesters starting six times each year. To ensure your application is fully processed in time for you to enroll, we recommend submitting your application at least one month prior to the start of your desired semester.
Calendars by Semester
Fall 2026 – C Semester (Aug. 17 – Dec. 10)
| FAFSA Priority Deadline | July 10, 2026 |
| NelNet Payment Deadlines | July 20 (25% down + 3 payments); July 31 (50% down + 2 payments); Aug. 21 (50% down + 1 payment) |
| Bookstore Charge Period | Aug. 3 – 28, 2026 |
| Class Schedule on the Web | April 1, 2026 |
| Admissions Priority Application Deadline | Aug. 7, 2026 |
| 40+ Hours Priority Registration | April 29, 2026 |
| 20+ Hours Priority Registration | May 6, 2026 |
| 10+ Hours Priority Registration | May 13, 2026 |
| 1+ Hours Priority Registration | May 20, 2026 |
| 0+ Hours Priority Registration | May 27, 2026 |
| General Registration | May 27, 2026 |
| Last Admit Date | June 5, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 17, 2026 |
| Drop for Non-Payment Begins | Aug. 17, 2026 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes | Aug. 21, 2026 |
| Last Day to Add Classes | Aug. 20, 2026 |
| Last Date for a Refund | Aug. 21, 2026 |
| Labor Day – CF Closed | Sep. 7, 2026 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” | Oct. 30, 2026 |
| Veteran’s Day – CF Closed | Nov. 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break – CF Closed | Nov. 25 – 29, 2026 |
| Classes End | Dec. 10, 2026 |
| Grades Due by 10 a.m. | Dec. 14, 2026 |
| Winter Break – CF Closed | Dec. 17, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027 |
Fall 2026 – A Semester (Aug. 17 – Oct. 5)
| FAFSA Priority Deadline | July 10, 2026 |
| NelNet Payment Deadlines | July 20 (25% down + 3 payments); July 31 (50% down + 2 payments); Aug. 21 (50% down + 1 payment) |
| Bookstore Charge Period | Aug. 3 – 28, 2026 |
| Class Schedule on the Web | April 1, 2026 |
| Admissions Priority Application Deadline | Aug. 7, 2026 |
| 40+ Hours Priority Registration | April 29, 2026 |
| 20+ Hours Priority Registration | May 6, 2026 |
| 10+ Hours Priority Registration | May 13, 2026 |
| 1+ Hours Priority Registration | May 20, 2026 |
| 0+ Hours Priority Registration | May 27, 2026 |
| General Registration | May 27, 2026 |
| Last Admit Date | June 5, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 17, 2026 |
| Drop for Non-Payment Begins | Aug. 17, 2026 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes | Aug. 21, 2026 |
| Last Day to Add Classes | Aug. 20, 2026 |
| Last Date for a Refund | Aug. 21, 2026 |
| Labor Day – CF Closed | Sep. 7, 2026 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” | Sept. 17, 2026 |
| Veteran’s Day – CF Closed | Nov. 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break – CF Closed | Nov. 25 – 29, 2026 |
| Classes End | Oct. 5, 2026 |
| Grades Due by 10 a.m. | Oct. 6, 2026 |
| Winter Break – CF Closed | Dec. 17, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027 |
Fall 2026 – B Semester (Oct. 12 – Dec. 3)
| FAFSA Priority Deadline | July 10, 2026 |
| NelNet Payment Deadlines | July 20 (25% down + 3 payments); July 31 (50% down + 2 payments); Aug. 21 (50% down + 1 payment) |
| Bookstore Charge Period | Oct. 5 – 16, 2026 |
| Class Schedule on the Web | April 1, 2026 |
| Admissions Priority Application Deadline | Oct. 5, 2026 |
| 40+ Hours Priority Registration | April 29, 2026 |
| 20+ Hours Priority Registration | May 6, 2026 |
| 10+ Hours Priority Registration | May 13, 2026 |
| 1+ Hours Priority Registration | May 20, 2026 |
| 0+ Hours Priority Registration | May 27, 2026 |
| General Registration | May 27, 2026 |
| Last Admit Date | June 5, 2026 |
| Drop for Non-Payment Begins | Sept. 28, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | Oct. 12, 2026 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Last Day to Add Classes | Oct. 13, 2026 |
| Last Date for a Refund | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Labor Day – CF Closed | Sep. 7, 2026 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” | Nov. 13, 2026 |
| Veteran’s Day – CF Closed | Nov. 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break – CF Closed | Nov. 25 – 29, 2026 |
| Classes End | Dec. 3, 2026 |
| Grades Due by 10 a.m. | Dec. 14, 2026 |
| Winter Break – CF Closed | Dec. 17, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027 |
Spring 2027 – C Semester (Jan. 6 – May 6)
| FAFSA Priority Deadline | Dec. 1, 2026 |
| NelNet Payment Deadlines | Nov. 18 (0% down + 4 payments); Dec. 11 (25% down + 3 payments); Jan 7. (50% down + 2 payments) |
| Bookstore Charge Period | Dec. 14, 2026 – Jan. 22, 2027 |
| Class Schedule on the Web | Sept. 9, 2026 |
| Admissions Priority Application Deadline | Dec. 28, 2026 |
| 40+ Hours Priority Registration | Sept. 23, 2026 |
| 20+ Hours Priority Registration | Sept. 30, 2026 |
| 10+ Hours Priority Registration | Oct. 7, 2026 |
| 1+ Hours Priority Registration | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| 0+ Hours Priority Registration | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| General Registration | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| Last Admit Date | Dec. 4, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | Jan. 6, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes | Jan. 12, 2027 |
| Last Day to Add Classes | Jan. 8, 2027 |
| Last Date for a Refund | Jan. 12, 2027 |
| MLK Holiday – CF Closed | Jan. 18, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” | March 24, 2027 |
| Spring Break – CF Closed | March 15-21, 2027 |
| Classes End | May 6, 2027 |
| Grades Due by 10 a.m. | May 10, 2027 |
Spring 2027 – A Semester (Jan. 6 – Feb 24)
| FAFSA Priority Deadline | Dec. 1, 2026 |
| NelNet Payment Deadlines | Nov. 18 (0% down + 4 payments); Dec. 11 (25% down + 3 payments); Jan 7. (50% down + 2 payments) |
| Bookstore Charge Period | Dec. 14, 2026 – Jan. 22, 2027 |
| Class Schedule on the Web | Sept. 9, 2026 |
| Admissions Priority Application Deadline | Dec. 28, 2026 |
| 40+ Hours Priority Registration | Sept. 23, 2026 |
| 20+ Hours Priority Registration | Sept. 30, 2026 |
| 10+ Hours Priority Registration | Oct. 7, 2026 |
| 1+ Hours Priority Registration | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| 0+ Hours Priority Registration | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| General Registration | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| Last Admit Date | Dec. 4, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | Jan. 6, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes | Jan. 8, 2027 |
| Last Day to Add Classes | Jan. 7, 2027 |
| Last Date for a Refund | Jan. 8, 2027 |
| MLK Holiday – CF Closed | Jan. 18, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” | Feb. 5, 2027 |
| Spring Break – CF Closed | March 15-21, 2027 |
| Classes End | Feb. 24, 2027 |
| Grades Due by 10 a.m. | Feb. 25, 2027 |
Spring 2027 – B Semester (March 8 – May 2)
| FAFSA Priority Deadline | Dec. 1, 2026 |
| NelNet Payment Deadlines | Nov. 18 (0% down + 4 payments); Dec. 11 (25% down + 3 payments); Jan 7. (50% down + 2 payments) |
| Bookstore Charge Period | March 1, 2027 – March 12, 2027 |
| Class Schedule on the Web | Sept. 9, 2026 |
| Admissions Priority Application Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| 40+ Hours Priority Registration | Sept. 23, 2026 |
| 20+ Hours Priority Registration | Sept. 30, 2026 |
| 10+ Hours Priority Registration | Oct. 7, 2026 |
| 1+ Hours Priority Registration | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| 0+ Hours Priority Registration | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| General Registration | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| Last Admit Date | Dec. 4, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | March 8, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes | March 10, 2027 |
| Last Day to Add Classes | March 9, 2027 |
| Last Date for a Refund | March 10, 2027 |
| MLK Holiday – CF Closed | Jan. 18, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” | April 12, 2027 |
| Spring Break – CF Closed | March 15-21, 2027 |
| Classes End | May 2, 2027 |
| Grades Due by 10 a.m. | May 10, 2027 |
Summer 2027 – C Semester (May 12 – Aug. 9)
| FAFSA Priority Deadline | April 9, 2027 |
| NelNet Payment Deadlines | March 18 (0% down + 4 payments); April 9 (25% down + 3 payments); May 11 (50% down + 2 payments); June 11 (50% down + 1 payment) |
| Bookstore Charge Period | April 26 – May 20, 2027 |
| Class Schedule on the Web | Feb. 24, 2027 |
| Admissions Priority Application Deadline | May 5, 2027 |
| 40+ Hours Priority Registration | March 10, 2027 |
| 20+ Hours Priority Registration | March 17, 2027 |
| 10+ Hours Priority Registration | March 24, 2027 |
| 1+ Hours Priority Registration | March 31, 2027 |
| 0+ Hours Priority Registration | April 7, 2027 |
| General Registration | April 7, 2027 |
| Last Admit Date | May 5, 2027 |
| Classes Begin | May 12, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes | May 19, 2027 |
| Last Day to Add Classes | May 17, 2027 |
| Last Date for a Refund | May 19, 2027 |
| Memorial Day – CF Closed | May 31, 2027 |
| Independence Day – CF Closed | July 5, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” | July 8, 2027 |
| Classes End | Aug. 9, 2027 |
| Grades Due by 10 a.m. | Aug. 10, 2027 |
Summer 2027 – A Semester (May 12 – June 9)
| FAFSA Priority Deadline | April 9, 2027 |
| NelNet Payment Deadlines | March 18 (0% down + 4 payments); April 9 (25% down + 3 payments); May 11 (50% down + 2 payments); June 11 (50% down + 1 payment) |
| Bookstore Charge Period | April 26 – May 20, 2027 |
| Class Schedule on the Web | Feb. 24, 2027 |
| Admissions Priority Application Deadline | May 5, 2027 |
| 40+ Hours Priority Registration | March 10, 2027 |
| 20+ Hours Priority Registration | March 17, 2027 |
| 10+ Hours Priority Registration | March 24, 2027 |
| 1+ Hours Priority Registration | March 31, 2027 |
| 0+ Hours Priority Registration | April 7, 2027 |
| General Registration | April 7, 2027 |
| Last Admit Date | May 5, 2027 |
| Classes Begin | May 12, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes | May 17, 2027 |
| Last Day to Add Classes | May 13, 2027 |
| Last Date for a Refund | May 17, 2027 |
| Memorial Day – CF Closed | May 31, 2027 |
| Independence Day – CF Closed | July 5, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” | June 8, 2027 |
| Classes End | June 23, 2027 |
| Grades Due by 10 a.m. | June 24, 2027 |
Summer 2027 – B Semester (June 28 – Aug. 9)
| FAFSA Priority Deadline | April 9, 2027 |
| NelNet Payment Deadlines | March 18 (0% down + 4 payments); April 9 (25% down + 3 payments); May 11 (50% down + 2 payments); June 11 (50% down + 1 payment) |
| Bookstore Charge Period | June 21 – July 8, 2027 |
| Class Schedule on the Web | Feb. 24, 2027 |
| Admissions Priority Application Deadline | June 21, 2027 |
| 40+ Hours Priority Registration | March 10, 2027 |
| 20+ Hours Priority Registration | March 17, 2027 |
| 10+ Hours Priority Registration | March 24, 2027 |
| 1+ Hours Priority Registration | March 31, 2027 |
| 0+ Hours Priority Registration | April 7, 2027 |
| General Registration | April 7, 2027 |
| Last Admit Date | May 5, 2027 |
| Classes Begin | June 28, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes | June 30, 2027 |
| Last Day to Add Classes | June 29, 2027 |
| Last Date for a Refund | June 30, 2027 |
| Memorial Day – CF Closed | May 31, 2027 |
| Independence Day – CF Closed | July 5, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” | July 26, 2027 |
| Classes End | Aug. 29, 2027 |
| Grades Due by 10 a.m. | Aug. 10, 2027 |