Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2021
Academic Dates
| DATE | ACADEMIC EVENT |
|---|---|
| 10.1.20 - 10.15.21 |
Application for Fall 2021 Semester Open |
| 3.9.21 - 8.16.21 | Registration for Fall courses |
| 8.23.21 | Fall Semester Begins |
| 9.6.21 | College closed - Labor Day Holiday |
| 10.12.21 | Classes not in session (limited services) - Fall Professional Development Day |
| 10.31.21 | Fall Graduation Application Deadline |
| 11.22.21 - 11.28.21 | Classes not in session - Fall Break |
| 11.25.21 | College closed - Thanksgiving |
| 12.14.21 | Fall semester ends |
| 12.18.21 | Final grades available (faculty grading deadline 12.17.21 at 12pm) |
| 12.24.21 - 1.2.22 | College closed - Winter Break |
Classes that meet on Saturdays will have to schedule extra time during the term due to the the Labor Day holiday.
*Census (add / drop) dates vary based on your course and course start date. To check your course census date, visit myACC and go to the Student page and then click on Detailed Student Schedule (with Drop-Withdrawal Dates) under Registration Tools.
Financial Aid Dates
|
DATE |
EVENT / DEADLINE |
|---|---|
|
August 2 - 11 |
Bookstore Voucher program open (all eligible students [with credit balance] can utilize anticipated financial aid to purchase required books in the ACC Bookstore |
| August 16 | 1st financial aid disbursement for continuing borrowers (financial aid is applied to student accounts)* |
| August 20 | First refunds released to student accounts (excess aid is refunded to students)** |
| August 23 |
Spring semester begins |
| September 27 | 30-day Delay disbursement for first-time borrowers (loans) |
| October 19 |
2nd Financial Aid Disbursement (single semester loans) |
| November 10 | Ineligible for Aid Appeal Deadline |
| November 22 |
Last day to request loan funds |
| December 14 |
Last day of classes |
Please Note:
- Dates that fall on a weekend or holiday will be extended to the following Monday.
- *Students receiving a loan for only one semester will receive 50% of the loan amount at the initial disbursement and the 2nd 50% as noted below.
- **Subsequent refunds occur every Friday, except in weeks where a banking holiday exists.
- For financial aid purposes, each award year starts with Fall and ends with Summer (e.g. Summer 2019 is the last term of the 2018-19 year)
- Please be advised that ACC will only process aid once a student’s file is complete, and it is the student’s responsibility to monitor their myACC student portal for outstanding financial aid requirements. Processing time takes approximately 2-3 weeks.
Payment Deadlines
|
Term |
Recommended Financial Aid File Completion Date |
Payment Deadline (Bill Due Date) |
Hold Date for Past Due Balances |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall 2021 - Registered prior to July 15, 2021 |
June 30, 2021 |
August 2, 2021 |
October 22, 2021 |
| Fall 2021 - Registered on or after July 15, 2021 | July 30, 2021 | September 1, 2021 | October 22, 2021 |
Spring Semester 2022
Academic Dates
| DATE | ACADEMIC EVENT |
|---|---|
| 9.15.21 - 3.15.22 |
Application for Spring 2021 Semester Open |
| 11.2.21 - 1.11.22 | Registration for Spring courses |
| 1.18.22 | Spring Semester Begins |
| 3.14.22 - 3.20.22 | Classes not in session - Spring Break |
| 3.15.22 | Spring Graduation Application Deadline |
| 4.5.22 | Classes not in session (limited services) - Spring Professional Development Day |
| 5.10.22 | Spring Semester Ends |
| 5.11.22 | Annual Commencement Ceremony |
| 5.14.22 | Final grades available (faculty grading deadline 5.13.22 at 12pm) |
Classes that meet on Saturdays will have to schedule extra time during the term due to the the Labor Day holiday.
*Census (add / drop) dates vary based on your course and course start date. To check your course census date, visit myACC and go to the Student page and then click on Detailed Student Schedule (with Drop-Withdrawal Dates) under Registration Tools.
Financial Aid Dates
|
DATE |
EVENT / DEADLINE |
|---|---|
|
December 24, 2021 - January 5, 2022 |
Bookstore Voucher program open (all eligible students [with credit balance] can utilize anticipated financial aid to purchase required books in the ACC Bookstore |
| January 10 | 1st financial aid disbursement for continuing borrowers (financial aid is applied to student accounts)* |
| January 14 | First refunds released to student accounts (excess aid is refunded to students)** |
|
January 18 |
Spring semester begins |
| February 21 | 30-day Delay disbursement for first-time borrowers (loans) |
| March 21 |
2nd Financial Aid Disbursement (single semester loans) |
| April 15 | Ineligible for Aid Appeal Deadline |
| April 25 |
Last day to request loan funds |
| May 10 |
Last day of classes |
Please Note:
- Dates that fall on a weekend or holiday will be extended to the following Monday.
- *Students receiving a loan for only one semester will receive 50% of the loan amount at the initial disbursement and the 2nd 50% as noted below.
- **Subsequent refunds occur every Friday, except in weeks where a banking holiday exists.
- For financial aid purposes, each award year starts with Fall and ends with Summer (e.g. Summer 2019 is the last term of the 2018-19 year)
- Please be advised that ACC will only process aid once a student’s file is complete, and it is the student’s responsibility to monitor their myACC student portal for outstanding financial aid requirements. Processing time takes approximately 2-3 weeks.
Payment Deadlines
|
Term |
Recommended Financial Aid File Completion Date |
Payment Deadline (Bill Due Date) |
Hold Date for Past Due Balances |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Spring 2022 |
December 13, 2021 |
January 22, 2022 |
February 18, 2022 |
Contact
Cashier's Office
Room M2300
T: 303.797.5638
F: 303.797.5973
cashier [dot] acc [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
Financial Aid Office
Room M2330 (Littleton Campus)
T: 303.797.5661
F: 303.797.5663
finaid [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
Records and Enrollment Services
303.797.5621
records [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
