Lake Forest College Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The Lake Forest College Academic Calendar 2026-2027 outlines all key dates for Lake Forest semesters and important academic deadlines to help students plan their year effectively.

The academic year runs on two 15-week semesters (14 weeks of classes plus a 5-day final exam period), from late August to mid-December for the Fall Semester and mid-January to early May for the Spring Semester.

Students typically take four course credits per semester, equivalent to 16 semester hours, with all courses running the full 15 weeks.

In addition to the standard semesters, Lake Forest College offers three intensive summer sessions, each lasting four weeks.

These sessions, taught primarily by the College’s regular faculty, allow students to take one course per term, providing opportunities to catch up, accelerate progress, or explore new academic interests.

This detailed schedule not only outlines key dates like the fall 2025 start date and spring 2026 dates, but also offers insights into the academic life at the college.

For instance, a passing grade at the college is generally a D- or better, though some departments may require a higher grade for specific courses.

While planning your semester, it’s also helpful to know that a full-time course load is typically considered to be three to four and a half classes per semester.

When considering the financial aspect, the Lake Forest College tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year for a full-time student is $55,500.

Additionally, for prospective students, the average GPA for admitted students is around 3.68, which gives a strong indication of the academic standards.

Whether you need to check Lake Forest registration deadlines, plan around final exam dates, or fit a summer course into your schedule, the Lake Forest College Academic Calendar keeps every important date in one place for streamlined academic planning.

Lake Forest College Academic Calendar Spring 2027

The following are the important dates and deadlines for the Spring Semester of 2027, as outlined in the Lake Forest College Academic Calendar 2026–2027.

1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed with no classes on Monday, January 18, 2027.
2. Classes begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
3. Instructor authorization is required for students to add courses from Tuesday, January 19, 2027, to Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
4. The last day to add or drop a class is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
5. Lake Forest Spring break 2027 occurs with no classes from Monday, March 15, 2027, to Friday, March 19, 2027. Classes resume on Monday, March 22, 2027.
6. Registration Period #1 for students taking 18 or more credits is on Wednesday, March 24, 2027.
7. Registration Period #2 for students taking 10 or more credits is on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
8. Registration Period #3 for students taking fewer than 10 credits is on Thursday, April 1, 2027.
9. The last day to register for the Pass/No Pass option is Friday, April 9, 2027.
10. Student Symposium is observed with no classes on Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
11. The last day of classes and the last day to drop a course with a “W” grade is Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
12. A reading day is observed on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
13. Final exams are held on Thursday, May 6, 2027, and Friday, May 7, 2027.
14. Additional reading days take place on Saturday, May 8, 2027, and Sunday, May 9, 2027.
15. Final exams continue from Monday, May 10, 2027, to Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
16. Exams end on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
17. Commencement is held on Saturday, May 15, 2027.

Lake Forest College Academic Calendar Special Term/Summer 2026

The following are the important dates and deadlines for the Summer Semester of 2026, as outlined in the Lake Forest College Academic Calendar 2025–2026.

May Term

1. May Term classes begin on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
2. The last day to add or drop a May Term class is Thursday, May 14, 2026.
3. The last day to register for the Pass/No-Pass option for May Term is Friday, May 22, 2026.
4. Memorial Day is observed, and there are no May Term classes on Monday, May 25, 2026. May Term classes resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
5. The last day of May Term classes and the last day to drop a May Term course with a “W” grade is Thursday, June 4, 2026.
6. May Term final examinations are held on Friday, June 5, 2026, and the May Term session ends on Friday, June 5, 2026.

June Term

1. The June Term (first day) begins on Monday, June 8, 2026.
2. The last day to add or drop a June Term class is Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
3. The last day to register for the Pass/No-Pass option for the June Term is Thursday, June 18, 2026.
4. Juneteenth is observed with no classes on Friday, June 19, 2026.
5. The last day of June Term classes and the last day to drop a June Term course with a “W” grade is Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
6. June Term final examinations are held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and the June Term session ends on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

July Term

1. The July Term begins on Monday, July 6, 2026.
2. The last day to add or drop a July Term class is Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
3. The last day to register for the Pass/No-Pass option for the July Term is Thursday, July 16, 2026.
4. The last day of July Term classes is Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
5. July Term final examinations are held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, and the July Term session ends on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

For more on the Lake Forest College Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Lake Forest College Calendar website.

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