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Important Dates

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Important Dates

The Oakton College Important Dates detail key dates and deadlines in the academic year for students, faculty and staff. Included are the start and end of each term, registration dates, withdrawal and refund dates, scheduled college closures and more.

Date by Term

16-Week Classes

12-Week Classes

8-Week Classes

4-Week Classes

Winterim Classes

Summer Term

Registration Dates

Registration typically begins several months before the start of a semester and ends on the first day of class or until the class reaches maximum enrollment. You can find the steps to register and more on our Register for Classes page.

Fall Registration Dates

Spring Registration

Summer Registration

Financial Aid Deadlines

Meeting deadlines is an important part of the financial aid process. Applicants must meet particular dates to be considered for the most financial-aid options. You can read more about our financial aid options on our Financial Aid page.

Upcoming Deadlines

Withdrawal, Drop and Refund Dates

It is the responsibility of the student to notify the College when withdrawing from class(es). A student must officially withdraw before the semester deadline. Tuition refunds are only given when a student officially withdraws by the refund date. Learn more on our Withdrawal from Classes page.