Academic Calendar
Serving as an information source for students, faculty, and staff, the Academic Calendar contains registration dates, semester start and end dates, add/drop deadlines, and the final exam schedule.
Download 2025-2026 Academic Calendar & Final Exam Schedule [PDF]
| Oct 31 (F) | Last day for International Students (living abroad) to submit complete Spring 2025 application |
| Dec 15 (M) | Last day to submit completed applications for Spring 2026 Semester |
| Dec 15 (M) | Last day for International Students (in the US with F-1 Visa) to submit complete Spring 2026 application |
| Jan 1 (R) | New Year's Day (Holiday) |
| Jan 9 (F) | Deadline to pay Hawai'i CC (and UH System) Tuition/Fees for those who registered - due by 4:00pm |
| Jan 12 (M) | First day of Instruction NOTE: A $30.00 Late Registration fee will be charged for new registrations on or after the first day of instruction. Tuition Payment is due by 4:00pm on the day registered. |
| Jan 19(M) | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday) |
| Jan 20 (T) | Last day to add/late register for semester-length classes |
| Jan 20 (T) | Last day to receive 100% Tuition Refund for withdrawal from semester-length classes † NOTE: Students who register and decide to not attend, must officially withdraw by the 100% refund date. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a financial obligation to the UH System and may also result in a failing grade on the permanent academic record for the class(es) not attended. † |
| Jan 20 (T) | Last day to receive Fees Refund for withdrawal from all UH system classes. |
| Jan 20 (T) | Last day to submit Change of Major request |
| Feb 4 (W) | Last day to receive 50% Tuition Refund for withdrawal from semester-length classes † |
| Feb 4 (W) | Last day to Withdraw from classes without a "W" † |
| Feb 4 (W) | Financial Aid enrollment status determination date |
| Feb 16 (M) | Presidents' Day (Holiday) |
| Mar 6 (F) | "I" removal deadline: Student to Instructor |
| Mar 6 (F) | Non-Instructional Day |
| Mar 16-20 (M-F) | Spring Recess (No School) |
| Mar 16 (M) | Summer 2026 classes posted on Class Availability website. |
| Mar 16 (M) | Fall 2026 classes posted on Class Availability website. |
| Mar 26 (R) | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole Day (Holiday) |
| Mar 27 (F) | Last day to Withdraw from semester-length classes with a "W" † |
| Mar 27 (F) | "I" removal deadline: Instructor to ARO/PAL Office |
| Mar 27 (F) | Last day to submit application to Audit classes |
| Mar 27 (F) | Last day to exercise the Credit/No Credit option (CR/NC) |
| Mar 27 (F) | Last day to apply for Credit by Exam for Spring Semester |
| Mar 27 (F) | Last day to "opt-out" of Spring 2026 degree conferral |
| Apr 3 (F) | Good Friday (Holiday) |
| Apr 6 (M) | Registration begins for Summer 2026 (open) and Fall 2026 (based on time ticket). NOTE: Information about payment of Tuition and Fees will be provided with registration. |
| May 6 (W) | Last day of Instruction |
| May 8 (F) | Writing Assessment Day for English Department |
| May 8 (F) | Final Exams for classes that met on Fridays only throughout the semester |
| May 11-15 (M-F) | Final Examinations (Friday exams are reserved for make up exams per instructor discretion) |
| May 15 (F) | Last day to order diploma/certificate from ARO |
| May 15 (F) | Priority deadline for new students to apply for Summer 2026 session. Contact ARO for details. |
| May 15 (F) | Hawai'i Community College Commencement - Hilo |
| May 16 (Sa) | Hawai'i Community College - Pālamanui Commencement |
| May 18 (M) | Spring semester ends; Instructors must submit grades by 12:00 noon |
| May 25 (M) | Memorial Day (Holiday) |
| May 26 (T) | First day of Summer Session I. NOTE: Start dates for individual classes may differ. |
| May 31 (Su) | Last day for International Students (living abroad) to submit complete Fall 2026 application |
| June 11 (R) | King Kamehameha Day (Holiday) |
| July 2 (R) | Summer Session I ends |
| July 3 (F) | Independence Day (Holiday) |
| July 6 (M) | First day of Summer Session II. NOTE: Start dates for individual classes may differ. |
| Aug 1 (Sa) | Last day for International Students (in the US with F-1 Visa) to submit complete Fall 2026 application |
| Aug 1 (Sa) | Last day to submit completed applications for Fall 2025 Semester |
| Aug 14 (F) | Last day of Summer Session II. NOTE: End dates for individual classes may differ |
| Aug 17 (M) | Summer Session ends; Instructors must submit grades by 12:00 noon |
| Aug 21 (F) | Statehood Day (Holiday) |
† Deadlines for part-term classes vary. Review "Class Availability" and choose "Spring", an alpha, and a CRN to view its refund and withdrawal deadlines.
| Class Days | Class Start Time | Final Exam Day and Date | Final Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| M,W,F | 7:30am to 8:25am | Monday, May 11 | 7:30am to 9:30am |
| M,W,F | 8:30am to 9:25am | Wednesday, May 13 | 7:30am to 9:30am |
| M,W,F | 9:30am to 10:25am | Monday, May 11 | 9:40am to 11:40am |
| M,W,F | 10:30am to 11:25am | Wednesday, May 13 | 9:40am to 11:40am |
| M,W,F | 11:30am to 11:55am | Monday, May 11 | 11:50am to 1:50pm |
| M,W,F | 12:00pm to 12:25pm | Monday, May 11 | 11:50am to 1:50pm |
| M,W,F | 12:30pm to 1:25pm | Wednesday, May 13 | 11:50am to 1:50pm |
| M,W,F | 1:30pm to 2:25pm | Monday, May 11 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
| M,W,F | 2:30pm to 3:25pm | Wednesday, May 13 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
| M,W,F | 3:30pm to 3:55pm | Monday, May 11 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| M,W,F | 4:00pm to 4:25pm | Monday, May 11 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| M,W,F | 4:30pm to 5:25pm | Wednesday, May 13 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| M,W,F | 5:30pm to 6:25pm | Monday, May 11 | 6:20pm to 8:20pm |
| M,W,F | 6:30pm and after | Wednesday, May 13 | 6:20pm to 8:20pm |
| T,Th | 7:30am to 8:25am | Tuesday, May 12 | 7:30am to 9:30am |
| T,Th | 8:30am to 9:25am | Thursday, May 14 | 7:30am to 9:30am |
| T,Th | 9:30am to 10:25am | Tuesday, May 12 | 9:40am to 11:40am |
| T,Th | 10:30am to 11:25am | Thursday, May 14 | 9:40am to 11:40am |
| T,Th | 11:30am to 11:55am | Tuesday, May 12 | 11:50am to 1:50pm |
| T,Th | 12:00pm to 12:25pm | Tuesday, May 12 | 11:50am to 1:50pm |
| T,Th | 12:30pm to 1:25pm | Thursday, May 14 | 11:50am to 1:50pm |
| T,Th | 1:30pm to 2:25pm | Tuesday, May 12 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
| T,Th | 2:30pm to 3:25pm | Thursday, May 14 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
| T,Th | 3:30pm to 3:55pm | Tuesday, May 13 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| T,Th | 4:00pm to 4:25pm | Tuesday, May 12 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| T,Th | 4:30pm to 5:25pm | Thursday, May 14 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| T,Th | 5:30pm to 6:25pm | Tuesday, May 12 | 6:20pm to 8:20pm |
| T,Th | 6:30pm and after | Thursday, May 14 | 6:20pm to 8:20pm |
| Fri only | 7:30am to 8:25am | Friday, May 8 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
| Fri only | 8:30am to 9:25am | Friday, May 8 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
| Fri only | 9:30am to 10:25am | Friday, May 8 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
| Fri only | 10:30am to 11:25am | Friday, May 8 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
| Fri only | 11:30am to 11:55am | Friday, May 8 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
| Fri only | 12:00pm to 12:25pm | Friday, May 8 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| Fri only | 12:30pm to 1:25pm | Friday, May 8 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| Fri only | 1:30pm to 2:25pm | Friday, May 8 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| Fri only | 2:30pm to 3:25pm | Friday, May 8 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| Fri only | 3:30pm to 3:55pm | Friday, May 8 | 4:10pm to 6:10pm |
| Fri only | 4:00pm to 4:25pm | Friday, May 8 | 6:20pm to 8:20pm |
| Fri only | 4:30pm to 5:25pm | Friday, May 8 | 6:20pm to 8:20pm |
| Fri only | 5:30pm to 6:25pm | Friday, May 8 | 6:20pm to 8:20pm |
| Fri only | 6:30pm and after | Friday, May 8 | 6:20pm to 8:20pm |
| May 31 (Su) | Last day for International Students (living abroad) to submit complete Fall 2026 application |
| Aug 1 (Sa) | Last day for International Students (in the US with F-1 Visa) to submit complete Fall 2026 application |
| Aug 1 (Sa) | Last day to submit completed applications for Fall 2026 Semester |
| Aug 21 (F) | Statehood Day (Holiday) |
| Aug 20 (R) | Deadline to pay Hawaiʻi CC (and UH System) Tuition/Fees for those who registered - due by 4:00pm |
| Aug 24 (M) | First day of Instruction NOTE: A $30.00 Late Registration fee will be charged for new registrations on or after the first day of instruction. Tuition Payment is due by 4:00pm on the day registered. |
| Sep 1 (T) | Last day to add/late register for semester-length classes |
| Sep 1 (T) | Last day to receive 100% Tuition Refund for withdrawal from semester-length classes † NOTE: Students who register and decide to not attend, must officially withdraw by the 100% refund date. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a financial obligation to the UH System and may also result in a failing grade on the permanent academic record for the class(es) not attended. † |
| Sep 1 (T) | Last day to receive Fees Refund for withdrawal from all UH system classes |
| Sep 1 (T) | Last day to submit Change of Major request |
| Sep 7 (M) | Labor Day (Holiday) |
| Sep 15 (T) | Last day to receive 50% Tuition Refund for withdrawal from semester-length classes † |
| Sep 15 (T) | Last day to Withdraw from semester-length classes without a "W" † |
| Sep 15 (T) | Financial Aid enrollment status determination date |
| Sep 25 (F) | "I" removal deadline: Student to Instructor |
| Oct 19 (M) | Spring 2027 classes posted on Class Availability website. |
| Oct 31 (Sa) | Last day for International Students (living abroad) to submit complete Spring 2027 application |
| Nov 2 (M) | Last day to apply for Credit by Exam for Fall Semester |
| Nov 2 (M) | Last day to Withdraw from semester-length classes with a “W” † |
| Nov 2 (M) | "I" removal deadline: Instructor to ARO/PAL Office |
| Nov 2 (M) | Last day to submit application to Audit classes |
| Nov 2 (M) | Last day to exercise the Credit/No Credit option (CR/NC) |
| Nov 2 (M) | Last day to "opt-out" of Summer 2026/Fall 2026 degree conferral |
| Nov 3 (T) | Election Day (Holiday) |
| Nov 9 (M) | Registration begins for Spring 2027 (based on time ticket). NOTE: Information about payment of Tuition and Fees will be provided with registration. |
| Nov 11 (W) | Veterans' Day (Holiday) |
| Nov 26 (R) | Thanksgiving (Holiday) |
| Nov 27 (F) | Non-Instructional Day |
| Dec 10 (R) | Last day of Instruction |
| Dec 11 (F) | Writing Assessment Day for English Department |
| Dec 11 (F) | Final Exams for classes that met on Fridays only throughout the semester |
| Dec 11 (F) | Last day to order diploma/certificate from ARO |
| Dec 15 (T) | Last day to submit completed applications for Spring 2027 Semester |
| Dec 15 (T) | Last day for International Students (in the US with F-1 Visa) to submit complete Spring 2027 application |
| Dec 14-18 (M-F) | Final Examinations (Friday exams are reserved for make up exams per instructor discretion) |
| Dec 21 (M) | Fall Semester ends; Instructors must submit grades by 12:00 noon |
| Dec 25 (F) | Christmas Day (Holiday) |
| Jan 1, 2027 (F) | New Year’s Day (Holiday) |
| Jan 8, 2027 (F) | Deadline to pay Hawai‘i CC (and UH System) Tuition/Fees for those who early registered - due by 4:00pm |
| Jan 11, 2027 (M) | First Day of Spring 2027 Semester |
| Oct 31 (Sa) | Last day for International Students (living abroad) to submit complete Spring 2027 application |
| Dec 15 (T) | Last day to submit completed applications for Spring 2027 Semester |
| Dec 15 (T) | Last day for International Students (in the US with F-1 Visa) to submit complete Spring 2027 application |
| Jan 1 (F) | New Year's Day (Holiday) |
| Jan 8 (F) | Deadline to pay Hawaiʻi CC (and UH System) Tuition/Fees for those who registered - due by 4:00pm |
| Jan 11 (M) | First day of Instruction NOTE: A $30.00 Late Registration fee will be charged for new registrations on or after the first day of instruction. Tuition Payment is due by 4:00pm on the day registered. |
| Jan 18 (M) | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday) |
| Jan 19 (T) | Last day to add/late register for semester-length classes |
| Jan 19 (T) | Last day to receive 100% Tuition Refund for withdrawal from semester-length classes † NOTE: Students who register and decide to not attend, must officially withdraw by the 100% refund date. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a financial obligation to the UH System and may also result in a failing grade on the permanent academic record for the class(es) not attended. † |
| Jan 19 (T) | Last day to receive Fees Refund for withdrawal from all UH system classes. |
| Jan 19 (T) | Last day to submit Change of Major request |
| Feb 3 (W) | Last day to receive 50% Tuition Refund for withdrawal from semester-length classes † |
| Feb 3 (W) | Last day to Withdraw from classes without a "W" † |
| Feb 3 (W) | Financial Aid enrollment status determination date |
| Feb 15 (M) | Presidents' Day (Holiday) |
| Mar 5 (F) | "I" removal deadline: Student to Instructor |
| Mar 5 (F) | Non-Instructional Day |
| Mar 15-19 (M-F) | Spring Recess (No School) |
| Mar 15 (M) | Summer 2027 classes posted on Class Availability website. |
| Mar 15 (M) | Fall 2027 classes posted on Class Availability website. |
| Mar 26 (F) | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day (Holiday) |
| Mar 26 (F) | Good Friday (Holiday) *same day as Kūhiō Day, awaiting guidance |
| Mar 26 (F) | Last day to Withdraw from semester-length classes with a "W" † |
| Mar 26 (F) | "I" removal deadline: Instructor to ARO/PAL Office |
| Mar 26 (F) | Last day to submit application to Audit classes |
| Mar 26 (F) | Last day to exercise the Credit/No Credit option (CR/NC) |
| Mar 26 (F) | Last day to apply for Credit by Exam for Spring Semester |
| Mar 26 (F) | Last day to "opt-out" of Spring 2027 degree conferral |
| Apr 5 (M) | Registration begins for Summer 2027 (open) and Fall 2027 (based on time ticket). NOTE: Information about payment of Tuition and Fees will be provided with registration. |
| May 5 (W) | Last day of Instruction |
| May 7 (F) | Writing Assessment Day for English Department |
| May 7 (F) | Final Exams for classes that met on Fridays only throughout the semester |
| May 10-14 (M-F) | Final Examinations (Friday exams are reserved for make up exams per instructor discretion) |
| May 14 (F) | Last day to order diploma/certificate from ARO |
| May 14 (F) | Priority deadline for new students to apply for Summer 2027 session. Contact ARO for details. |
| May 14 (F) | Hawaiʻi Community College Commencement - Hilo |
| May 15 (Sa) | Hawaiʻi Community College - Pālamanui Commencement |
| May 17 (M) | Spring semester ends; Instructors must submit grades by 12:00 noon |
| May 24 (M) | First day of Summer Session I (6-week session). NOTE: Start dates for individual classes may differ. |
| May 24 (M) | First day of Summer Session III (10-week session). NOTE: Start dates for individual classes may differ. |
| May 31 (M) | Memorial Day (Holiday) |
| May 31 (M) | Last day for International Students (living abroad) to submit complete Fall 2027 application |
| June 11 (F) | King Kamehameha Day (Holiday) |
| July 2 (F) | Last day of Summer Session I (6-week session). NOTE: End dates for individual classes may differ. |
| July 5 (M) | Independence Day (Holiday) |
| July 6 (T) | First day of Summer Session II (6-week session). NOTE: Start dates for individual classes may differ. |
| July 30 (F) | Last day of Summer Session III (10-week session). NOTE: End dates for individual classes may differ. |
| Aug 1 (Su) | Last day for International Students (in the US with F-1 Visa) to submit complete Fall 2027 application |
| Aug 1 (Su) | Last day to submit completed applications for Fall 2027 Semester |
| Aug 13 (F) | Last day of Summer Session II (6-week session). NOTE: End dates for individual classes may differ. |
| Aug 16 (M) | Summer Session ends; Instructors must submit grades by 12:00 noon |
| Aug 20 (F) | Statehood Day (Holiday) |