Calendar
Academic Year Calendar and Class Scheduling
North Central College is on a 3-term system during the academic year. Each term is 10 weeks long with 3 days of final examinations in the 11th week. Some classes are also offered during D-Term in December and during the summer. Day classes typically meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 1 hour and 10 minutes or on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 hour and 50 minutes. Evening classes typically meet two nights a week for 1 hour and 50 minutes or in a "jumbo" format which meets one night a week for 4 hours.
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| Fall Term | ||
| Classes Begin | Sept 10 | Sept 16 |
| Classes End | Nov 21 | Nov 27 |
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| Classes Begin | Nov 26 | Dec 2 |
| Classes End | Dec 14 | Dec 20 |
| Christmas Recess Begins | Dec 17 | Dec 23 |
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| Classes Begin | Jan 2 | Jan 6 |
| Classes End | Mar 13 | Mar 19 |
| Spring Break Begins | Mar 13 | Mar 19 |
Spring Term |
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| Classes Begin | Mar 25 | Mar 31 |
| Easter Weekend Begins | Mar 29 | Apr 18 |
| Classes Resume | Apr 1 | Apr 21 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 27 | May 26 |
| Classes End | June 5 | June 11 |
| Commencement | June 8 | June 14 |
Summer Term |
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| Classes Begin | June 10 | June 16 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4 | July 4 |
| Classes End | Aug 2 | Aug 8 |
Search the on-line course schedule in Merlin to see our current offerings. Visit the Registrar calendars provide more specific dates and deadlines related to schedule changes, refunds and graduation.