Broward College Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

Broward College academic calendar 2026-2027 details key semester start dates, session deadlines, class add/drop windows, final examination schedules, and holiday breaks across all campuses.

Whether you are organizing your class schedule via the myBC portal, tracking financial aid disbursement dates, or planning for upcoming term recesses, following the official schedule helps ensure smooth degree progression.

Broward College operates on a traditional three-term academic year consisting of Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Fall and Spring terms span approximately 16 weeks each and feature four distinct sub-sessions: Session 1 (a full 16-week main term), Session 2 and Session 4 (accelerated 8-week mini-terms), and Session 3 (a 12-week flexible session).

The Summer term lasts 12 weeks, split into a main 12-week session alongside two 6-week modules. Standard courses carry 3 semester credit hours—representing 15 to 16 lecture hours per term—with full-time undergraduate students carrying between 12 and 18 credits per major term (and up to 9 credits in an 8-week session).

Understanding the Broward College academic calendar 26-27 structure helps you meet attendance confirmation tracking deadlines, track 100% refund drop cutoffs, and prepare for major academic events like Broward College fall 2026 final exams and spring commencement.

Staying aware of session-specific deadlines allows you to manage course workloads and maintain good academic standing throughout the year.

Below is the complete section-by-section breakdown of important dates and deadlines for the upcoming academic year.

Broward College Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Fall 2026 Session 1 classes run from Friday, August 21, 2026, to Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
2. Fall 2026 Session 2 classes run from Friday, August 21, 2026, to Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
3. Fall 2026 Session 3 classes run from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to Friday, December 4, 2026.
4. Fall 2026 Session 4 classes run from Friday, October 16, 2026, to Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
5. Classes begin on Friday, August 21, 2026, for Sessions 1 and 2; on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for Session 3; and on Friday, October 16, 2026, for Session 4.
6. Attendance Confirmation Tracking begins on Friday, August 21, 2026, for Sessions 1 and 2, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for Session 3, and on Friday, October 16, 2026, for Session 4.
7. Weekend College classes begin on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for Sessions 1 and 2, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for Session 3, and on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for Session 4.
8. The last day to add a class is Thursday, August 27, 2026, for Session 1; Monday, August 24, 2026, for Session 2; Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for Session 3; and Monday, October 19, 2026, for Session 4.
9. The last day to drop a class and receive a 100% refund is Friday, August 28, 2026, for Sessions 1 and 2; Wednesday, September 16, 2026, for Session 3; and Friday, October 23, 2026, for Session 4.
10. Attendance Confirmation Tracking ends on Friday, August 28, 2026, for Sessions 1 and 2; Wednesday, September 16, 2026, for Session 3; and Friday, October 23, 2026, for Session 4.
11. The Attendance Confirmation Drop Roster for No-Shows is processed from Saturday, August 29, 2026, to Monday, August 31, 2026, for Sessions 1 and 2; on Thursday, September 17, 2026, for Session 3; and from Saturday, October 24, 2026, to Monday, October 26, 2026, for Session 4.
12. Broward College is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026, with no day or evening classes for Sessions 1 and 2.
13. The last day to withdraw from any class, receive a “W” grade on the transcript, or change from credit to audit with instructor approval is Wednesday, October 28, 2026, for Session 1; Thursday, September 24, 2026, for Session 2; Thursday, October 29, 2026, for Session 3; and Friday, November 20, 2026, for Session 4.
14. Broward College is closed for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with no day or evening classes for Sessions 1, 3, and 4.
15. Broward College is closed for Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, with no day or evening classes for Sessions 1, 3, and 4.
16. The Final Examination Week for Session 1 is from Wednesday, December 9, 2026, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
17. The last day of class is Tuesday, December 15, 2026, for Sessions 3 and 4.
18. The final grades submission deadline at 3:00 p.m. is Wednesday, December 16, 2026, for Sessions 1, 3, and 4, and Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for Session 2.
19. Grades become available in the student portal “myBC” on Thursday, December 17, 2026, for Sessions 1, 3, and 4, and Thursday, October 15, 2026, for Session 2.
20. The graduation ceremony takes place on Thursday, December 17, 2026, for all Fall 2026 sessions.

Broward College Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Spring 2027 Session 1 classes run from Wednesday, January 6, 2027, to Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
2. Spring 2027 Session 2 classes run from Wednesday, January 6, 2027, to Sunday, February 28, 2027.
3. Spring 2027 Session 3 classes run from Monday, January 25, 2027, to Friday, April 23, 2027.
4. Spring 2027 Session 4 classes run from Thursday, March 11, 2027, to Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
5. Classes begin on Wednesday, January 6, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2, on Monday, January 25, 2027, for Session 3; and on Thursday, March 11, 2027, for Session 4.
6. Attendance Confirmation Tracking begins on Wednesday, January 6, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2, on Monday, January 25, 2027, for Session 3, and on Thursday, March 11, 2027, for Session 4.
7. Weekend College classes begin on Saturday, January 9, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2, on Saturday, January 30, 2027, for Session 3, and on Saturday, March 13, 2027, for Session 4.
8. The last day to add a class is Tuesday, January 12, 2027, for Session 1; Friday, January 8, 2027, for Session 2; Monday, February 1, 2027, for Session 3; and Monday, March 15, 2027, for Session 4.
9. The last day to drop a class and receive a 100% refund is Wednesday, January 13, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2; Tuesday, February 2, 2027, for Session 3; and Thursday, March 18, 2027, for Session 4.
10. Attendance Confirmation Tracking ends on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2; Tuesday, February 2, 2027, for Session 3; and Thursday, March 18, 2027, for Session 4.
11. The Attendance Confirmation Drop Roster for No-Shows is processed on Thursday, January 14, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2; Wednesday, February 3, 2027, for Session 3; and Friday, March 19, 2027, for Session 4.
12. Broward College is closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Monday, January 18, 2027, with no day or evening classes for Sessions 1 and 2.
13. Broward College is closed for Professional Development Day on Friday, February 19, 2027, with no day classes and evening classes beginning at 5:00 p.m. for Sessions 1, 2, and 3.
14. Broward College is closed for Spring Break 2027 from Monday, March 1, 2027, through Sunday, March 7, 2027, with no day or evening classes for Sessions 1 and 3.
15. The last day to withdraw from any class, receive a “W” grade on the transcript, or change from credit to audit with instructor approval is Monday, March 22, 2027, for Session 1; Tuesday, February 9, 2027, for Session 2; Tuesday, March 23, 2027, for Session 3; and Wednesday, April 14, 2027, for Session 4.
16. After the drop period, students who want to change from credit to audit must receive instructor approval, and the audit counts as an attempt in the subject area.
17. The last day of class is Tuesday, April 27, 2027, for Session 1; Sunday, February 28, 2027, for Session 2; Friday, April 23, 2027, for Session 3; and Tuesday, May 4, 2027, for Session 4.
18. The Final Examination Week for Session 1 is from Wednesday, April 28, 2027, through Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
19. The final grades submission deadline at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2027, for Sessions 1, 3, and 4, and on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, for Session 2.
20. Grades become available in the student portal “myBC” on Thursday, May 6, 2027, for Sessions 1, 3, and 4, and on Wednesday, March 10, 2027, for Session 2.
21. The graduation ceremony takes place on Thursday, May 6, 2027, for all Spring 2027 sessions.

Broward College Academic Calendar Summer 2027

1. Summer 2027 Session 1 classes run from Thursday, May 13, 2027, to Thursday, August 5, 2027.
2. Summer 2027 Session 2 classes run from Thursday, May 13, 2027, to Wednesday, June 23, 2027.
3. Summer 2027 Session 3 classes run from Monday, June 28, 2027, to Thursday, August 5, 2027.
4. Classes begin on Thursday, May 13, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2, and on Monday, June 28, 2027, for Session 3.
5. Attendance Confirmation Tracking begins on Thursday, May 13, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2, and on Monday, June 28, 2027, for Session 3.
6. Weekend College classes begin on Saturday, May 15, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2, and on Saturday, July 3, 2027, for Session 3.
7. The last day to add a class is Wednesday, May 19, 2027, for Session 1, Monday, May 17, 2027, for Session 2, and Wednesday, June 30, 2027, for Session 3.
8. The last day to drop a class and receive a 100% refund is Thursday, May 20, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2, and Tuesday, July 6, 2027, for Session 3.
9. Attendance Confirmation Tracking ends on Thursday, May 20, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2, and Tuesday, July 6, 2027, for Session 3.
10. The Attendance Confirmation Drop Roster for No-Shows is processed on Friday, May 21, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 2, and Wednesday, July 7, 2027, for Session 3.
11. Broward College is closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027, with no day or evening classes for Sessions 1 and 2.
12. Broward College is closed for Juneteenth from Friday, June 18, 2027, through Saturday, June 19, 2027, with no day or evening classes for Sessions 1 and 2.
13. Broward College is closed for the Observance of Independence Day from Sunday, July 4, 2027, through Monday, July 5, 2027, with no day or evening classes for Sessions 1 and 3.
14. The last day to withdraw from any class, receive a “W” grade on the transcript, or change from credit to audit with instructor approval is Tuesday, July 6, 2027, for Session 1, Tuesday, June 8, 2027, for Session 2, and Thursday, July 22, 2027, for Session 3.
15. After the drop period, students who want to change from credit to audit must receive instructor approval, and the audit counts as an attempt in the subject area.
16. The last day of class is Thursday, August 5, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 3, and Wednesday, June 23, 2027, for Session 2.
17. Final Examinations take place on the last day of class for each Summer 2027 session.
18. The final grades submission deadline is Friday, August 6, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 3, and Thursday, June 24, 2027, for Session 2.
19. Grades become available in the student portal “myBC” on Saturday, August 7, 2027, for Sessions 1 and 3, and Friday, June 25, 2027, for Session 2.

For more on the Broward College Academic Calendar 2026-2027, including real-time registration updates, printable session schedules, and catalog guidelines, visit the official Broward College Registrar’s Term Dates webpage.