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Important dates For the school year

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 2026-2029

Summer Term

Event 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Beginning of Term June 22, 2026 June 21, 2027 June 26, 2028
End of Term
(Intensive 5 weeks)
July 25, 2026 July 24, 2027 July 29, 2028
End of Term
(Standard 8 weeks)
Aug. 15, 2026 Aug. 14, 2027 Aug. 19, 2028
End of Term
(Specific Programs 10 weeks)
Aug. 29, 2026 Aug. 28, 2027 Sept. 2, 2028
Final Exams During last class During last class During last class
Faculty Grade Input Period July 22-Aug. 31, 2026
(10 am)
July 21-Aug. 30, 2027
(10 am)
July 26-Sept. 5, 2028
(10 am)
Summer Friday Closures June 26-Aug. 28, 2026 June 25-Aug. 27, 2027 June 30-Sept. 1, 2028
College Closures & Holidays
(Juneteenth, Independence Day)
June 19, 2026
July 2-3, 2026
July 4, 2026 (Sat)
June 18, 2027
July 3, 2027 (Sat)
July 5, 2027
June 19, 2028
July 4, 2028

Fall Term

Event 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Beginning of Term Sept. 28, 2026 Sept. 27, 2027 Sept. 25, 2028
End of Term Dec. 12, 2026 Dec. 11, 2027 Dec. 9, 2028
Final Exams Dec. 7-12, 2026 Dec. 6-11, 2027 Dec. 4-9, 2028
Faculty Grade Input Period Oct. 28-Dec. 14, 2026
(10 am)
Oct. 27-Dec. 13, 2027
(10 am)
Oct. 25-Dec. 11, 2028
(10 am)
Employee Inservice Sept. 14-25, 2026 Sept. 13-24, 2027 Sept. 12-22, 2028
College-wide Inservice
(Closed to Public until 1 pm)
Sept. 15, 2026 Sept. 14, 2027 Sept. 12, 2028
Winter Break Dec. 14-30, 2026 Dec. 13-31, 2027 Dec. 11, 2028-
Jan. 5, 2029
College Closures & Holidays
(Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving,
Winter Holidays, New Years Eve/Day
or Day After)
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
Sept. 4, 2028
Nov. 10, 2028
Nov. 23 & 24, 2028
Nov. 25, 2028 (Sat.)
Dec. 25 & 26, 2028
Jan. 1 & 2, 2029

Winter Term

Event 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Beginning of Term Jan. 4, 2027 Jan. 3, 2028 Jan. 8, 2029
End of Term Mar. 20, 2027 Mar. 18, 2028 Mar. 24, 2029
Final Exams Mar. 15-20, 2027 Mar. 13-18, 2028 Mar. 19-24, 2029
Faculty Grade Input Period Feb. 3-Mar. 22, 2027
(10 am)
Feb. 2-Mar. 20, 2028
(10 am)
Feb. 7-Mar. 26, 2029
(10 am)
Spring Break Mar. 22-26, 2027 Mar. 20-24, 2028 Mar. 26-30, 2029
College Closures & Holidays
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
Presidents Day)
Jan. 18, 2027
Feb. 15, 2027
Jan. 17, 2028
Feb. 21, 2028
Jan. 15, 2029
Feb. 19, 2029

Spring Term

Event 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Beginning of Term Mar. 29, 2027 Mar. 27, 2028 Apr. 2, 2029
End of Term June 12, 2027 June 10, 2028 June 16, 2029
Final Exams June 7-12, 2027 June 5-10, 2028 June 11-16, 2029
Faculty Grade Input Period Apr. 28-June 14, 2027
(10 am)
Apr. 26-June 12, 2028
(10 am)
May 2-June 18, 2029
(10 am)
College Closures & Holidays
(Memorial Day)
May 31, 2027 May 29, 2028 May 28, 2029
Graduation TBD TBD TBD

**Christmas Day & New Year's Day holidays fall on Thursday, day after will be recognized instead of the eve.

  • 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 Tuesdays

    Normal 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.