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Academic Calendar
Semester dates and observed holidays through Fall 2027.
CCOM operates on a semester format. Each semester is fifteen weeks. Two scheduled semesters make up the academic year, with an additional Summer term offered between them.
Academic year 2025–2026
| Term | Dates | Observed holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | September 2 – December 12, 2025 | September 1, 2025 — Labor Day November 27, 2025 — Thanksgiving (campus closed) |
| Winter 2026 | January 5 – April 17, 2026 | January 19, 2026 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 16, 2026 — Presidents Day February 17, 2026 — Lunar New Year |
| Summer 2026 | April 27 – August 7, 2026 | May 25, 2026 — Memorial Day July 4, 2026 — Independence Day |
Scheduled breaks
- Winter Break: December 15, 2025 – January 9, 2026
- Spring Break: April 20 – April 24, 2026
- Summer Break: August 10 – September 4, 2026
Academic year 2026–2027
| Term | Dates | Observed holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | September 8 – December 18, 2026 | September 7, 2026 — Labor Day November 26, 2026 — Thanksgiving (campus closed) |
| Winter 2027 | January 11 – April 23, 2027 | January 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 7, 2027 — Lunar New Year February 15, 2027 — Presidents Day |
| Summer 2027 | May 3 – August 13, 2027 | May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day July 4, 2027 — Independence Day |
Scheduled breaks
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 8, 2027
- Spring Break: April 26 – April 30, 2027
- Summer Break: August 16 – September 3, 2027
Academic year 2027–2028
| Term | Dates | Observed holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 | September 7 – December 17, 2027 | September 6, 2027 — Labor Day November 25, 2027 — Thanksgiving (campus closed) |
Scheduled breaks
- Winter Break: December 20, 2027 – January 3, 2028
Lunar New Year
CCOM marks the Lunar New Year as part of its community calendar. In 2026 it falls on February 17; in 2027 on February 7. An annual Open House celebration accompanies the observance.
Questions
For questions about specific dates, registration deadlines, or scheduling conflicts, contact the college at info@ccom.edu or 312-368-0900.