Academic Calendar

Phoenix College may modify start dates in order to meet special needs. Dates listed which are directly related to instruction refer to the traditional academic year. Some courses may be offered over time periods for which these dates are not applicable. See the MCCCD Academic Calendar for official information.

Fall 2009

Fall 2009 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester – 2009 NOTE: Subject to the 2008-2009 Catalog
Mon, March 30	Fall Registration begins
Sat, August 15 and 22	Special Saturday registration (8am - 1pm)
Sat, August 22	New Student Orientation
Sat, August 22	Classes Begin
Mon–Fri, August 24–28	Schedule Adjustment
Mon, September 7	Observance of Labor Day (College closed)
Fri, October 2	Application deadline for December 2009 graduation*
Fri, October 2	Last day for withdrawal WITHOUT an instructor's signature (for Full Semester Classes — at Admissions & Records)
Wed, November 11	Observance of Veterans' Day (College closed)
Thu-Sun, November 26–29	Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed)
Mon, November 30	Last day student initiated withdrawal accepted – at Admissions & Records. Must have Instructor's Signature
Sun, December 13	Last Day of Regular Classes
Mon–Thu, December 14–17	Final Exams** Download Final Exam Schedule
Fri, December 18	Fall Semester Ends
December 25–January 1	Winter Break (College Closed)

Payment Due Dates

Fall 2009 payment may be due the day you register. Fee payment is due based on the due date listed on your student account. Please check your account at My.maricopa.edu.

Spring 2010

Spring 2010 Academic Calendar

Spring Semester – 2010 NOTE: Subject to the 2008-2009 Catalog
Sat, January 16	New Student Orientation
Sat, January 16	Classes Begin
Mon, January 18	Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (College Closed)
Mon, February 15	Presidents' Day (College Closed)
Fri, March 5	Application deadline for May 2010 Graduation*
Fri, March 5	Last day for withdrawal WITHOUT an instructor's signature (for Full Semester Classes — at Admissions & Records)
Mon–Sun, March 15–21	Spring Break (College Closed March 18–21)
Mon, April 26	Last day student initiated withdrawal accepted – at Admissions & Records. Must have Instructor's Signature
Sun, May 9	Last day of regular classes
Mon–Thu, May 10–13	Final Exams**
Fri, May 14	Commencement
Fri, May 14	Spring Semester ends
Mon, May 31	Observance of Memorial Day (College closed)

 

*For specific information concerning registration dates, class start dates, application for graduation dates, and final exam dates, consult the class schedule.

**The final exam schedule can be found in the class schedules. Final exams for classes meeting only on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays will be held on the last class meeting of the semester.

Fee Payment Deadlines:
Payment due dates are determined by the start date of each class. Students will not be issued a printed invoice. It is the student's responsibility to check his/her Online Student Center at My.maricopa.edu for the payment amount and due date for each class. Students may pay online or sign up for an eCashier payment plan directly from their Online Student Center. The college reserves the right to cancel enrollment for student who do not pay by their due date, as noted in their Online Student Center at My.maricopa.edu.

Fee Delete Dates:
Those dates set by the College to drop students from classes for failure to pay their tuition. Students enrolled in regular 16 week courses must pay their tuition by the date indicated on his/her Online Student Center at My.maricopa.edu. If payment does not occur by the due date, the student's enrollment may be cancelled. Students who have received a scholarship or financial aid award may not have their enrollment cancelled.

Please Note:

• Unpaid enrollments may be cancelled
• If a student does not want to remain in class, the student must officially withdraw. Failure to officially withdraw may result in a financial obligation to the college, whether or not the student attends class.
• 100% refund schedule can be found in the class schedule.

The Phoenix College Administration reserves the right to cancel classes based on class size or to make other changes as needs require. Failure to read this notice does not excuse students from the rules and procedures described herein. Personal factors, illness, or contradictory advice from any source are not acceptable grounds for seeking exemption from these rules and regulations.