Academic Calendar
Learn the important dates for the school year, including closures and finals.
Effective Jan. 19 2022, the Chemeketa Board of Education approved a 3-year Academic Calendar. You can view important academic dates by term and academic year by using the tables below.
A PDF version of the Academic Calendar is available as well: 3-Year Academic Calendar 2025-2028
Summer Term
2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | |
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Beginning of Term | June 23, 2025 | June 22, 2026 | June 21, 2027 |
End of Term (Intensive 5 weeks) |
July 26, 2025 | July 25, 2026 | July 24, 2027 |
End of Term (Standard 8 weeks) |
Aug. 16, 2025 | Aug. 15, 2026 | Aug. 14, 2027 |
End of Term (Specific Programs 10 weeks) |
Aug. 30, 2025 | Aug. 29, 2026 | Aug. 28, 2027 |
Final Exams | During last class | During last class | During last class |
Faculty Grade Input Period | July 23-Sept. 2, 2025 (10 am) |
July 22-Aug. 31, 2026 (10 am) |
July 21-Aug. 30, 2027 (10 am) |
Summer Friday Closures | June 27-Aug. 29, 2025 | June 26-Aug. 28, 2026 | June 25-Aug. 27, 2027 |
College Closures & Holidays (Juneteenth, Independence Day) |
June 19, 2025 July 3-4, 2025 July 5, 2025 (Sat.) |
June 19, 2026 July 3, 2026 July 4, 2026 (Sat) |
Jun 18, 2027 July 3, 2027 (Sat) July 5, 2027 |
Fall Term
2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | |
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Beginning of Term | Sept. 29, 2025 | Sept. 28, 2026 | Sept. 27, 2027 |
End of Term | Dec. 13, 2025 | Dec. 12, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2027 |
Final Exams | Dec. 8-13, 2025 | Dec. 7-12, 2026 | Dec. 6-11, 2027 |
Faculty Grade Input Period | Oct. 29-Dec. 15, 2025 (10 am) |
Oct. 28-Dec. 14, 2026 (10 am) |
Oct. 27-Dec. 13, 2027 (10 am) |
Employee Inservice | Sept. 15-26, 2025 | Sept. 14-25, 2026 | Sept. 13-24, 2027 |
College-wide Inservice (Closed to Public until 1 pm) |
Sept. 16, 2025 | Sept. 15, 2026 | Sept. 14, 2027 |
Winter Break | Dec. 15-31, 2025 | Dec. 14-30, 2026 | Dec. 13-31, 2027 |
College Closures & Holidays (Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Years Ever/Day) |
Sept. 1, 2025 Nov. 11, 2025 Nov. 27-28, 2025 Nov. 29, 2025 (Sat.) Dec. 25-26, 2025 Jan. 1-2, 2026 |
Sept. 7, 2026 Nov. 11, 2026 Nov. 26 & 27, 2026 Nov. 28, 2026 (Sat.) Dec. 24 & 25, 2026 Dec. 31, 2026 Jan. 1, 2027 |
Sept. 6, 2027 Nov. 11, 2027 Nov. 25 & 26, 2027 Nov. 27, 2027 (Sat.) Dec. 23 & 24, 2027 Dec. 30 & 31, 2027 |
Winter Term
2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | |
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Beginning of Term | Jan. 5, 2026 | Jan. 4, 2027 | Jan. 3, 2028 |
End of Term | Mar. 21, 2026 | Mar. 20, 2027 | Mar. 18, 2028 |
Final Exams | Mar. 16-21, 2026 | Mar. 15-20, 2027 | Mar. 13-18, 2028 |
Faculty Grade Input Period | Feb. 4-Mar. 23, 2026 (10 am) |
Feb. 3-Mar. 22, 2027 (10 am) |
Feb. 2-Mar. 20, 2028 (10 am) |
Spring Break | Mar. 23-27, 2026 | Mar. 22-26, 2027 | Mar. 20-24, 2028 |
College Closures & Holidays (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day) |
Jan. 19, 2026 Feb. 16, 2026 |
Jan. 18, 2027 Feb. 15, 2027 |
Jan. 17, 2028 Feb. 21, 2028 |
Spring Term
2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | |
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Beginning of Term | Mar. 30, 2026 | Mar. 29, 2027 | Mar. 27, 2028 |
End of Term | June 13, 2026 | June 12, 2027 | June 10, 2028 |
Final Exams | June 8-13, 2026 | June 7-12, 2027 | June 5-10, 2028 |
Faculty Grade Input Period | Apr. 29-June 15, 2026 (10 am) |
Apr. 28-June 14, 2027 (10 am) |
Apr. 26-June 12, 2028 (10 am) |
College Closures & Holidays (Memorial Day) |
May 25, 2026 | May 31, 2027 | May 29, 2028 |
Graduation | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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Final Exam Schedule
Final Exam Schedule for Fall, Winter & Spring Terms
This final exam schedule applies to day classes that begin on Monday and Tuesday. If an in-class final exam is given for a day class, it is administered according to this schedule.
Final Exam Schedule for Classes that Begin on Mondays
Normal Start Time Exam Day Exam Time 7 or 7:30 am Wednesday 8-9:50 am 8 or 8:30 am Monday 8-9:50 am 9 or 9:30 am Wednesday 10-11:50 am 10 or 10:30 am Monday 10-11:50 am 11 or 11:30 am Wednesday 12-1:50 pm 12 or 12:30 pm Monday 12-1:50 pm 1 or 1:30 pm Wednesday 2-3:50 pm 2 or 2:30 pm Monday 2-3:50 pm 3 or 3:30 pm Wednesday 4-5:50 pm 4 or 4:30 pm Monday 4-5:50 pm
Final Exam Schedule for Classes that Begin on TuesdaysNormal Start Time Exam Day Exam Time 7 or 7:30 am Thursday 8-9:50 am 8 or 8:30 am Tuesday 8-9:50 am 9 or 9:30 am Thursday 10-11:50 am 10 or 10:30 am Tuesday 10-11:50 am 11 or 11:30 am Thursday 12-1:50 pm 12 or 12:30 pm Tuesday 12-1:50 pm 1 or 1:30 pm Thursday 2-3:50 pm 2 or 2:30 pm Tuesday 2-3:50 pm 3 or 3:30 pm Thursday 4-5:50 pm 4 or 4:30 pm Tuesday 4-5:50 pm Notes
- Saturday classes will have final exams on the Saturday at the end of finals week
- Evening classes beginning at 5 pm or later will have final exams on the first scheduled class during finals week
- If your class begins on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, your instructor will arrange for a final exam time that is agreeable to the students in the class
- Online faculty need to state a due date during finals week for final submission of tests and assignments during finals week
Rescheduling Conflicting Final Exams
If you have finals that conflict, contact your instructor at least two weeks in advance to request your final be rescheduled. Reasons for rescheduling include –
- You have more than two final exams on the same day
- If you have a conflict between a 4-5:50 pm final and your evening 5:30 pm class
Summer Term Final Exams
Unlike other terms, summer term does not have a stand-alone finals week. Classes meet all of their regularly scheduled times and days during the last week of the term. If an in-class final is given, it is to take place during the last week of classes. Not all classes meet for the same number of weeks. Consult your instructor(s) regarding the last scheduled meeting of any class for which you register.