Fall 2025 Term - Academic Calendars

Academic calendars for the Fall term are available below. Two main semesters exist within the Fall term, the Full Semester and the Second Start Semester. The Technical Block Schedule is provided for courses with varying course dates but are considered part of the Full Semester. 

Click on the link below to be redirected to the academic calendar specific to the session identified:

• Full Semester
  • Technical Block Schedule
• Second Start Semester
• Academic Final Exam Schedule

Important Notes:

• For dates related to tuition and fees such as refund periods and payment deadlines, review the calendars posted on the Paying for College webpage. 
• For dates related to financial aid, review the Financial Aid Dates & Deadlines webpage.

Full Semester

March 31 - April 1:

• Priority registration period for veterans and active duty military.

April 2 - August 19:

• Open registration period.

August 11:

• First day faculty report back.

August 15:

• Convocation (Location: Columbia Theater, Hammond, LA).

August 20: 

• First day of Full Semester classes.

August 20- 25:

• Add/Drop Course Period.
• Considered as late registration for first-time registrants during this period.

September 1:

• Labor Day Holiday; NTCC campuses closed.

September 9:

• Last day to drop a course without a "W" grade.
• Please refer to the Payment and Refund Calendar for dates related to percentages of tuition refund. Paying for College.

September 10 - October 31:

• Withdrawal Period: Course drops during this period are considered a "withdrawal" and are documented on the student record as a "W" grade.

October 10:

• Last day to remove incomplete ("I") grades from prior semester.
• Mid-semester grades due (3:00pm).
• Fall graduation application deadline.

October 27 - October 31:

• Advising Week.

October 31:

• Last day to withdraw from classes.

November 24 - 26:

• Fall Break Holidays; NTCC campuses open.

November 27 - 28:

• Thanksgiving Holidays; NTCC campuses closed.

December 5:

• Final day of instruction for courses with a final examination.

December 8 - 12:

• Final examination week (Academic Final Exam Schedule).

December 12:

• Final day of instruction for courses without a final examination.

December 15:

• Final grades due (9:00am).
• Degree audit forms due (9:00am).

No Fall Commencement Ceremonies

Technical Block Schedule

The Technical Block Schedule is provided for courses with varying course dates but are considered part of the Full Semester. Full Semester calendar dates apply to all Technical Block parts of terms and courses when alternate dates are not provided on specific calendars. Calendars for individual parts of term within the Technical Block Schedule are provided below.

Second Start Semester

The Second Start Semester is part of the term but does not follow the full semester calendar. The academic calendar for the Second Start Semester is listed below: 

Academic Final Exam Schedule

The final exam schedule for academic and general education courses applies to all academic courses regardless of campus location. Students should confirm the final exam schedule and location for each course with faculty as there may be some approved exceptions to the schedule. Expand the section below to view the schedule.