Spring 2026 Term - Academic Calendars

Academic calendars for the Spring term are available below. Two main semesters exist within the Spring 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

October 27 - 28:

• Priority registration period for veterans and active duty military.

October 29 - January 20:

• Open registration period.

January 12:

• Faculty Professional Development Day. Faculty report to campuses.

January 19:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday; NTCC campuses closed.

January 21: 

• First day of Full Semester classes.

January 21 - January 26:

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

February 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.

February 10 - April 3:

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

February 16:

• Lundi Gras Student Holiday; NTCC campuses open.

February 17:

• Mardi Gras Holiday; NTCC campuses closed.

March 13:

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

March 30 - April 2:

• Advising Week.

April 2:

• Last day to withdraw from classes.

April 3:

• Easter Holiday; NTCC campuses closed.

April 6 - April 10:

• Spring Break Holiday; NTCC campuses open.

May 8:

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

May 11:

• Graduating students grade deadline.

May 11 - 15:

• Final examination week (Academic Final Exam Schedule).

May 15:

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

May 18:

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

May 20:

• Commencement Ceremony at the University Center (6:00 pm)

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.