Harper College
Registration, Payment, Financial Aid

Refund, Withdrawal and Financial Aid Dates

When does your class begin? Check the important due dates.

Register early for the best course selection. Students may not register for credit courses once they have started.

Summer 2027

12-Week Classes (May 24 – August 13)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for 12-week classes in Summer 2027.
Date Event
March 1-3, 2027 Summer 2027 priority registration begins
March 4, 2027 Open registration for Summer 2027 for all students
May 24, 2027 12-week classes begin this week
May 31, 2027 College closed in observance of Memorial Day
June 2, 2027 Last day for 100% refund for 12-week classes
June 16, 2027 First Financial Aid Disbursement
June 18, 2027 College closed in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day
July 5, 2027 College closed in observance of Independence Day
July 26, 2027 Last day to withdraw from 12-week classes
August 13, 2027 12-week classes end
August 18, 2027 Grades available online

 

First 8-Week Classes (May 24 – July 18)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for First 8-week classes in Summer 2027.
Date Event
March 1-3, 2027 Summer 2027 priority registration begins
March 4, 2027 Open registration for Summer 2027 for all students
May 24, 2027 First 8-week classes begin this week
May 31, 2027 College closed in observance of Memorial Day
June 2, 2027 Last day for 100% refund for first 8-week classes
June 18, 2027 College closed in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day
July 5, 2027 College closed in observance of Independence Day
July 6, 2027 Last day to withdraw from first 8-week classes
July 18, 2027 First 8-week classes end

Second 8-week Classes (June 7 – August 1)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for Second 8-week classes in Summer 2027.
Date Event
March 1-3, 2027 Summer 2027 priority registration begins
March 4, 2027 Open registration for Summer 2027 for all students
June 7, 2027 Second 8-week classes begin this week
June 16, 2027 Last day for 100% refund for second 8-week classes
June 18, 2027 College closed in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day
July 5, 2027 College closed in observance of Independence Day
July 19, 2027 Last day to withdraw from second 8-week classes
August 1, 2027 Second 8-week classes end

Spring 2027

16-Week Classes (January 19 – May 21)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for 16-week classes in Spring 2027.
Date Event
November 9-11, 2026 Spring 2027 priority registration begins
November 12, 2026 Open registration for Spring 2027  for all students
January 19, 2027 16-week classes begin
January 27, 2027 Last day for 100% refund for 16-week classes
February 3, 2027 First Financial Aid Disbursement
February 12, 2027 Closed in obervance of Lincoln's birthday, classes not in session
March 21, 2027 Midterm
March 22-28, 2027 Spring Break, classes not in session
March 26, 2027 Reading Day- college closed
April 1, 2027 Professional Development Day - classes not in session
April 26, 2027 Last day to withdraw from 16-week classes
May 17-21, 2027 Final Exam Week
May 21, 2027 16-week classes end
May 21, 2027 Commencement
May 26, 2027 Grades available online

First 8-Week Classes (January 19– March 14)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for First 8-week classes in Spring 2027.
Date Event
November 9-11, 2026 Spring 2027 priority registration begins
November 12, 2026 Open registration for Spring 2027 for all students
January 19, 2027 First 8 week classes begin
January 27, 2027 Last day for 100% refund for first 8-week classes
February 12, 2027 Closed Lincoln’s birthday, classes not in session
March 1, 2027 Last day to withdraw from first 8-week classes
March 14, 2027 First 8-week classes end

Second 8-Week Classes (March 15– May 16)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for Second 8-week classes in Spring 2027.
Date Event
November 9-11, 2026 Spring 2027 priority registration begins
November 12, 2026 Open registration for Spring 2027 for all students
March 15, 2027 Second 8-week classes begin
March 24, 2027 Last day for 100% refund for second 8-week classes
March 22-28, 2027 Spring Break - classes not in session
March 26, 2027 Reading Day - college closed
April 1, 2027 Professional Development Day - classes not in session
May 3, 2027 Last day to withdraw from second 8-week classes
May 16, 2027 Second 8-week classes end

First 13-Week Classes (January 19 – April 25)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for First 13-week classes in Spring 2027.
Date Event
November 9-11, 2026 Spring 2027 priority registration begins
November 12, 2026 Open registration for Spring 2027 for all students
January 19, 2027 First 13-week classes begin
January 27, 2027 Last day for 100% refund for first 13-week classes
February 12, 2027 Closed Lincoln’s birthday, classes not in session
March 22-28, 2027 Spring Break - classes not in session
March 26, 2027 Reading Day - college closed
April 1, 2027 Professional Development Day – classes not in session
April 5, 2027 Last day to withdraw from first 13-week classes
April 25, 2027 First 13-week classes end
Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for Second 13-week classes in Spring 2027.
Date Event
November 9-11, 2026 Spring 2027 priority registration begins
November 12, 2026 Open registration for Spring 2027 for all students
February 15, 2027 Second 13-week classes begin
February 24, 2027 Last day for 100% refund for second 13-week classes
March 22-28, 2027 Spring Break - classes not in session
March 26, 2027 Reading Day - college closed
April 1, 2027 Professional Development Day – classes not in session
May 3, 2027 Last day to withdraw from second 13-week classes
May 21, 2027 Second 13-week classes end

Fall 2026

16-Week Classes (August 24 – December 18)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for 16-week classes in Fall 2026.
Date Event
April 13-15, 2026 Fall 2026 priority registration begins
April 16, 2026 Open registration for Fall 2026 for all students
August 24, 2026 16-week classes begin
September 2, 2026 Last day for 100% refund for 16-week classes
September 7, 2026 College closed in observance of Labor Day, classes not in session
September 9, 2026 First Financial Aid Disbursement
October 18, 2026 Midterm
November 3, 2026 General Election Day (College Closed)
November 23, 2026 Last day to withdraw from 16-week classes
November 25-29, 2026 Thanksgiving Break, classes not in session
December 14-18, 2026 Final Exam Week
December 18, 2026 16-week classes end
December 23, 2026 Grades available online

First 8-Week Classes (August 24 – October 18)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for first 8-week classes in Fall 2026, beginning Aug. 24.
Date Event
April 13-15, 2026 Fall 2026 priority registration begins
April 16, 2026 Open registration for Fall 2026 for all students
August 24, 2026 First 8-week classes begin
September 2, 2026 Last day for 100% refund for 8-week classes
September 7, 2026 College closed in observance of Labor Day, classes not in session
October 5, 2026 Last day to withdraw from first 8-week classes
October 18, 2026 First 8-week classes end

Second 8-Week Classes (October 19 – December 13)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for second 8-week classes in Fall 2026, beginning Oct. 19.
Date Event
April 13-15, 2026 Fall 2026 priority registration begins
April 16, 2026 Open registration for Fall 2026 for all students
October 19, 2026 Second 8-week classes begin
October 28, 2026 Last day for 100% refund for second 8-week classes
November 3, 2026 General Election Day (College Closed)
November 25-29, 2026 Thanksgiving Break, classes not in session
November 30, 2026 Last day to withdraw from second 8-week classes
December 13, 2026 Second 8-week classes end

First 13-Week Classes (August 24 – November 22)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for first 13-week classes in Fall 2026, starting Aug. 24.
Date Event
April 13-15, 2026 Fall 2026 priority registration begins
April 16, 2026 Open registration for Fall 2026 for all students
August 24, 2026 First 13-week classes begin this week
September 2, 2026 Last day for 100% refund for first 13-week classes
September 7, 2026 College closed in observance of Labor Day, classes not in session
November 2, 2026 Last day to withdraw from first 13-week classes
November 3, 2026 General Election Day (College Closed)
November 22, 2026 First 13-week classes end

Second 13-Week Classes (September 21 – December 18)

Key registration dates, holidays, and academic milestones for second 13-week classes in Fall 2026, starting Sept. 21.
Date Event
April 13-15, 2026 Fall 2026 priority registration begins
April 16, 2026 Open registration for Fall 2026 for all students
September 21, 2026 Second 13-week classes begin
September 30, 2026 Last day for 100% refund for second 13-week classes
November 3, 2026 General Election Day (College Closed)
November 25-29, 2026 Thanksgiving Break, classes not in session
November 30, 2026 Last day to withdraw from second 13-week classes
December 18, 2026 Second 13-week classes end

 

Last Updated: 8/6/26