CPCC Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The CPCC academic calendar 2026-2027 serves as the definitive administrative guide for students, faculty, and staff across all six Central Piedmont Community College campuses in the greater Charlotte area.

Whether you are a newly admitted student preparing for your first semester, an adult learner taking evening certificate courses, or a university transfer student planning your pathway, staying up to date with official college deadlines is critical for keeping your degree on track.

This resource brings together key dates for course enrollment, tuition payment windows, official holidays, and final exam periods for the upcoming academic year.

Central Piedmont Community College operates on a standard semester-based academic system comprising Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Primary Fall and Spring semesters span 16 weeks of active instruction, while the primary Summer session runs for 8 weeks.

To maximize flexibility, CPCC also offers accelerated short-session tracks within each 16-week term, including 12-week, 8-week (1st and 2nd sub-terms), and 4-week mini-session options.

Undergraduate students are considered full-time when enrolled in 12 to 16 credit hours per semester, with tuition capped at 16 credit hours—meaning additional courses added within short sessions beyond 16 credits incur no extra tuition charges.

Planning your schedule begins well before classes officially start. For the autumn term, staying informed about the CPCC fall 2026 registration window openings allows you to secure preferred class times, campus locations, or online course sections through the MyCollege student portal.

Below, you will find comprehensive date breakdowns for class start dates, add/drop census dates, financial aid refund timelines, and mid-semester breaks for Fall 2026.

For students who prefer a physical or digital copy on their desk, we also provide access details for a CPCC calendar Fall 2026 printable reference schedule.

Looking ahead to the second half of the academic year, checking the CPCC academic calendar Spring 2027 early gives you ample time to map out prerequisites and meet with academic navigators. The upcoming CPCC spring semester 2027 features staggered entry points for both full-term and short-session classes.

Reviewing the CPCC Spring 2027 calendar helps you track vital milestones, including CPCC Spring 2027 registration dates, priority enrollment tiers, course withdrawal limits, and official campus closures such as Spring Break and holiday recesses.

Use the comprehensive schedule tables below to plan your year with confidence.

CPCC Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The open registration deadline for the full term, first 12-week, first 8-week, and first 4-week sessions is Sunday, August 16, 2026.
2. CPCC Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 17, 2026. The full fall semester, first 12-week session, first 8-week session, and first 4-week session begin.
3. The schedule adjustment (drop-add) period for the full term, first 12-week, first 8-week, and first 4-week sessions is from Monday, August 17, 2026, to Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
4. The open registration deadline for the 14-week session is Sunday, August 23, 2026.
5. The 14-week session begins on Monday, August 24, 2026.
6. The schedule adjustment (drop-add) period for the 14-week session is from Monday, August 24, 2026, to Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
7. Central Piedmont is closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026.
8. There are no classes for students on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, but Central Piedmont remains open.
9. The open registration deadline for the mid 8-week and second 4-week sessions is Sunday, September 13, 2026.
10. The mid 8-week session and second 4-week session begin on Monday, September 14, 2026.
11. The second 12-week session begins on Monday, September 14, 2026.
12. The schedule adjustment (drop-add) period for the mid-8-week and second 4-week sessions is from Monday, September 14, 2026, to Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
13. The first 4-week session ends on Friday, September 11, 2026.
14. The first 8-week session ends on Friday, October 9, 2026.
15. The second 4-week session ends on Friday, October 9, 2026.
16. The CPCC Fall break 2026 is from Monday, October 12, 2026, to Friday, October 16, 2026, while Central Piedmont remains open.
17. The open registration deadline for the second 8-week and third 4-week sessions is Sunday, October 18, 2026.
18. The second fall 8-week session and third 4-week session begin on Monday, October 19, 2026.
19. The schedule adjustment (drop-add) period for the second 8-week and third 4-week sessions is from Monday, October 19, 2026, to Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
20. The open registration deadline for the fourth 4-week session is Sunday, November 15, 2026.
21. The fourth 4-week session begins on Monday, November 16, 2026.
22. The schedule adjustment (drop-add) period for the fourth 4-week session is from Monday, November 16, 2026, to Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
23. The first 12-week session and mid-8-week session end on Friday, November 13, 2026.
24. Central Piedmont is closed for the Thanksgiving Break 2026 from Thursday, November 26, 2026, to Sunday, November 29, 2026.
25. The fourth 4-week session ends on Friday, December 11, 2026.
26. The full fall semester, 14-week session, second 12-week session, and second 8-week session end on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
27. Graduation takes place on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
28. Central Piedmont is closed for winter break from Wednesday, December 23, 2026, to Thursday, December 31, 2026.

CPCC Academic Calendar Winter Session Dates

29. The open registration deadline for the winter session is Sunday, December 6, 2026.
30. The winter session begins on Monday, December 7, 2026.
31. The schedule adjustment (drop-add) period for the winter session is from Monday, December 7, 2026, to Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
32. The winter session ends on Monday, January 4, 2027.

CPCC Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Central Piedmont is closed for the holiday on Friday, January 1, 2027.
2. The last day to register for the full semester, first 4-week session, and first 8-week session is Sunday, January 10, 2027.
3. The full spring 2027 semester classes for the first 4-week session, first 8-week session, SST1, first 12-week session, and first mini session begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
4. The schedule adjustment (drop-add) period for the full semester, first 4-week session, and first 8-week session is from Monday, January 11, 2027, to Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
5. Central Piedmont is closed for the holiday on Monday, January 18, 2027.
6. There are no classes for students on Tuesday, January 19, 2027, for the MLK Day Holiday, but Central Piedmont remains open.
7. The 14-week session begins on Monday, January 25, 2027.
8. The last day to register for the second 4-week session is Sunday, February 7, 2027.
9. The second 4-week session, second 12-week session, mid 8-week session, and second mini session begin on Monday, February 8, 2027.
10. The schedule adjustment (drop-add) period for the second 4-week session is from Monday, February 8, 2027, to Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
11. The first Spring 8-week session and first mini session end on Friday, March 5, 2027.
12. The CPCC Spring break 2027 for faculty and students is from Monday, March 8, 2027, to Sunday, March 14, 2027, while Central Piedmont remains open.
13. The last day to register for the third 4-week session and second 8-week session is Sunday, March 14, 2027.
14. The third 4-week session, second Spring 8-week session, SST2, and third mini session begin on Monday, March 15, 2027.
15. The schedule adjustment (drop-add) period for the third 4-week session and second 8-week session is from Monday, March 15, 2027, to Tuesday, March 16, 2027.
16. Central Piedmont is closed for the Easter Break holiday from Friday, March 26, 2027, to Sunday, March 28, 2027.
17. The first 12-week session and mid 8-week session end on Friday, April 9, 2027.
18. The last day to register for the fourth 4-week session is Sunday, April 11, 2027.
19. The fourth 4-week session and fourth mini session begin on Monday, April 12, 2027.
20. The schedule adjustment (drop-add) period for the fourth 4-week session is from Monday, April 12, 2027, to Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
21. The fourth 4-week session ends on Friday, May 7, 2027.
22. The full spring semester, second 12-week session, second Spring 8-week session, SST2, and 14-week session end on Tuesday, May 11, 2027.
23. Graduation takes place on Thursday, May 13, 2027.

For more on the Central Piedmont Community College Academic Calendar 2026–2027, visit the official Central Piedmont Community College Academic Calendar website.