Important Semester Dates

Before each semester kicks off, it’s super helpful to keep an eye on important dates and deadlines. That way, students can register for classes on time, set up payment plans, and make sure their financial aid is good to go. To make things easier, we’ve put together a handy list of key dates for each semester—all in one place for new and current students!

  • Summer Semester

    Summer Sessions Start Dates

    • May 19, 2025
    • June 2, 2025
    • June 30, 2025


    Registration Information

    • Priority Registration for Current Spring 2025 Students:
      • Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
      • Time: 12 p.m.
    • General Registration Begins:


    Financial Aid Priority Date

    • Deadline: April 9, 2025
    • Requirement: Students must complete their financial aid application and be awarded aid before their tuition due date to avoid class cancellations.
    • If aid is insufficient: Students must pay the remaining balance or set up a payment plan by their tuition due date.
    • Contact Information:


    Books & Financial Aid

    • Books Available: April 7, 2025
    • Last Day for Job Grants & Rentals: July 10, 2025
    • Bookstore website: bookstore.jjc.edu


    Payment Plan & Tuition Due Dates

    Tuition Payment Deadlines

    • If registering between March 14 - April 23: Payment due by April 23
    • If registering between April 24 - May 7: Payment due by May 7
    • If registering on or after May 8: Payment due the next business day

    Payment Plan Enrollment

    • Available Dates: March 14, 2025 - May 23, 2025
    • Enrollment Options:
      • By April 3: No down payment + $25 fee (3 payments: April - June)
      • By April 23: 30% down + $25 fee (2 payments: May - June)
      • By May 23: 50% down + $25 fee (1 payment: June)
    • Additional Details:
      • $25 non-refundable enrollment fee per semester
      • Payments are due on the 5th of each month
      • Must have a balance of $100 or more to enroll
    • Contact Information:


    Course Add, Refund, & Withdrawal Deadlines

    • Adding Courses:
      • Courses can be added until 11:59 PM the day before they start if seats are available.
      • After the start date, instructor approval is required (first week only).
    • Refund Policy:
      • Dropping a class by the refund date results in a full refund and removal from the academic record.
      • Dropping after the refund period may impact financial aid and enrollment status.
      • More details: jjc.edu/refund-policy
    • Withdrawals:
      • Withdrawals appear as a 'W' on the academic record but do not affect GPA.
      • Withdrawals may affect financial aid eligibility and future enrollment.


    Refund & Withdrawal Deadlines by Session

    SessionStart DateRefund DeadlineWithdrawal Deadline
    First 4-weekMay 19 – June 12May 20June 8
    First 6-weekMay 19 – June 26May 20June 19
    12-weekMay 19 – August 7May 28July 22
    8-weekJune 2 – July 24June 11July 22
    Second 4-weekJune 16 - July 10June 17July 6
    Second 6-weekJune 30 – August 7July 1July 31
    Third 4-weekJuly 14 – August 7July 15August 3

  • Fall Semester

    Fall Sessions Start Dates

    • August 18, 2025
    • September 1, 2025
    • September 15, 2025
    • October 13, 2025


    Registration Information

    • Priority Registration for Current Spring 2025 Students:
      • Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
      • Time: 8 a.m.
    • General Registration Begins:


    Financial Aid Priority Date

    • Deadline: July 9, 2025
    • Requirement: Students must complete their financial aid application and be awarded aid before their tuition due date to avoid class cancellations.
    • If aid is insufficient: Students must pay the remaining balance or set up a payment plan by their tuition due date.
    • Contact Information:


    Books & Financial Aid

    • Books Available: July 21, 2025
    • Last Day for Job Grants & Rentals: October 17, 2025
    • Bookstore website: bookstore.jjc.edu


    Payment Plan & Tuition Due Dates

    Tuition Payment Deadlines

    • If registering between April 11 - July 23: Payment due by July 23
    • If registering between July 24 - August 6: Payment due by August 6
    • If registering on or after August 7: Payment due the next business day

    Payment Plan Enrollment

    • Available Dates: April 11, 2025 - September 25, 2025
    • Enrollment Options:
      • By July 2: No down payment + $25 fee (4 payments: July - Oct)
      • By July 23: 10% down + $25 fee (3 payments: Aug - Oct)
      • By August 18: 30% down + $25 fee (2 payments: Sept - Oct)
      • By Sept 25: 50% down + $25 fee (1 payment: Oct)
    • Additional Details:
      • $25 non-refundable enrollment fee per semester
      • Payments are due on the 5th of each month
      • Must have a balance of $100 or more to enroll
    • Contact Information:


    Course Add, Refund, & Withdrawal Deadlines

    • Adding Courses:
      • Courses can be added until 11:59 PM the day before they start if seats are available.
      • After the start date, instructor approval is required (first-week only).
    • Refund Policy:
      • Dropping a class by the refund date results in a full refund and removal from the academic record.
      • Dropping after the refund period may impact financial aid and enrollment status.
      • More details: jjc.edu/refund-policy
    • Withdrawals:
      • Withdrawals appear as a 'W' on the academic record but do not affect GPA.
      • Withdrawals may affect financial aid eligibility and future enrollment.


    Refund & Withdrawal Deadlines by Session

    • Semester Start Date:  Monday, August 18, 2025
    • Semester End Date:  Friday, December 12. 2025
    • Final Exam Week:  12/8/25 - 12/12/25

     

    SessionStart DateRefund DeadlineWithdrawal Deadline
    16-weekAugust 18 - December 12August 27, 2025November 18, 2025
    First 4-weekAugust 18 - September 14August 19, 2025September 9, 2025
    First 8-weekAugust 18 - October 12August 27, 2025October 1, 2025
    14-weekSeptember 1 - December 12September 10, 2025November 18, 2025
    12-weekSeptember 15 - December 12September 24, 2025November 18, 2025
    Second 4-weekSeptember 15 - October 12September 16. 2025October 7, 2025
    Second 8-weekOctober 13 - December 7October 22, 2025November 18, 2025
    Third 4-weekOctober 13 - November 9October 14, 2025November 4, 2025
    Fourth 4-weekNovember 10 - December 7November 11, 2025December 2, 2025

  • Spring Semester

    Spring Sessions Start Dates

    • January 12, 2026
    • January 26, 2026
    • February 9, 2026
    • March 16, 2026


    Registration Information

    • Priority Registration for Current Spring 2026 Students:
      • Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
      • Time: 8 a.m.
    • General Registration Begins:


    Financial Aid Priority Date

    • Deadline: November 19, 2025
    • Requirement: Students must complete their financial aid application and be awarded aid before their tuition due date to avoid class cancellations.
    • If aid is insufficient: Students must pay the remaining balance or set up a payment plan by their tuition due date.
    • Contact Information:


    Books & Financial Aid

    • Books Available: October 27, 2025
    • Last Day for Job Grants & Rentals: March 20, 2026
    • Bookstore website: bookstore.jjc.edu


    Payment Plan & Tuition Due Dates

    Tuition Payment Deadlines

    • If registering between October 3 – December 3: Payment due by December 3
    • If registering between December 4 – January 7: Payment due by January 7
    • If registering on or after January 8: Payment due the next business day

     

    Payment Plan Enrollment

    • Available Dates: October 3, 2025 – February 23, 2026
    • Enrollment Options:
      • By Dec 3: No down payment + $30 fee (4 payments: Dec-March)
      • By Dec 23: 10% down + $30 fee (3 payments: Jan-March)
      • By Jan 12: 30% down + $30 fee (2 payments: Feb & March)
      • By Feb 23: 50% down + $30 fee (1 payment: March)
    • Additional Details:
      • $30 non-refundable enrollment fee per semester
      • Payments are due on the 5th of each month
      • Must have a balance of $100 or more to enroll
    • Contact Information:

     

    Course Add, Refund, & Withdrawal Deadlines

    • Adding Courses:
      • Courses can be added until 11:59 PM the day before they start if seats are available.
      • After the start date, instructor approval is required (first-week only).
    • Refund Policy:
      • Dropping a class by the refund date results in a full refund and removal from the academic record.
      • Dropping after the refund period may impact financial aid and enrollment status.
      • More details: jjc.edu/refund-policy
    • Withdrawals:
      • Withdrawals appear as a 'W' on the academic record but do not affect GPA.
      • Withdrawals may affect financial aid eligibility and future enrollment.


    Refund & Withdrawal Deadlines by Session

    2026 SPRING

    • Semester Start Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
    • Semester End Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
    • Final Exam Week:  5/11/26 – 5/15/26

     

    SessionStart-End DateRefund DeadlineDrop (Withdrawal) Deadline
    16-week1/12/26 – 5/15/26January 21, 2026April 21, 2026
    First 4-week1/12/26 – 2/8/26January 13, 2026February 3, 2026
    First 8-week1/12/26 – 3/8/26January 21, 2026February 25, 2026
    14-week1/26/26 – 5/15/26February 4, 2026April 21, 2026
    12-week2/9/26 – 5/15/26February 18, 2026April 21, 2026
    Second 4-week2/9/26 – 3/8/26February 10, 2026March 3, 2026
    Second 8-week3/16/26 – 5/10/26March 25, 2026April 21, 2026
    Third 4-week3/16/26 – 4/12/26March 17, 2026April 7, 2026
    Fourth 4-week4/13/26 – 5/10/26April 14, 2026May 5, 2026