Academic Calendar Fall 2018
Important Academic Dates
Certain classes meet outside of the regular semester dates. Drop and withdrawal dates vary for each of these classes, depending on the starting date and the length of the class. See individual course listings in the Schedule for drop and withdrawal dates. Courses are subject to change without notice. Please check the Catalog for the most current course listings.
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Fall 2017 Registration begins |
April 2, 2018 |
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15-week Weekend classes begin |
August 17, 2018 |
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Last day to add a 15-week class (without instructor approval) |
August 19, 2018 |
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15-week session begins* (other classes begin throughout the fall semester) |
August 20, 2018 |
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7.5-week Accelerated Session I begins (August 20 – October 10) |
August 20, 2018 |
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Students can access full-term online courses |
August 20, 2018 |
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14-week RRCC Online classes begin |
August 27, 2018 |
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Last day to drop 7.5-week Accelerated Session I courses and initiate a tuition refund |
August 27, 2018 |
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Deadline for credit/audit changes for 15-week classes |
September 5, 2018 |
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Last day to drop 15-week classes and initiate a tuition refund |
September 5, 2018 |
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Last day to drop 14-week RRCC Online classes and initiate a tuition refund |
September 12, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from 7.5-week Accelerated Session I |
October 1, 2018 |
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7.5-week Accelerated Session II begins (October 11 - December 11) |
October 11, 2018 |
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Last day to drop 7.5-week Accelerated Session II |
October 19, 2018 |
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Last day to withdraw from 15-week classes (You will be responsible for full payment) |
November 13, 2018 |
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Last day to withdraw from 14-week RRCC Online classes |
November 14, 2018 |
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Last day to withdraw from 7.5-week Accelerated Session II |
November 30, 2018 |
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Fall session ends |
December 11, 2018 |
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Full-term Fall grades are due |
December 16, 2018 |
Terminology
- Drop a class – The last day a student can remove him/herself from a class without having to pay for the class and without the class showing on his/her permanent student record.
- Withdraw from a class – The last day a student can remove him/herself from a class and receive a “W” for the class instead of a grade. The student is responsible for payment.
College Dates
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Fall 2018 Registration begins |
April 2, 2018 |
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New Student Welcome Night (Lakewood campus) |
August 14, 2018 |
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International Student Orientation |
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No classes after 5:00 p.m. |
August 31, 2018 |
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No classes; Labor Day Weekend (both campuses closed) |
September 1–3, 2018 |
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Application deadline for Fall Graduation |
September 5, 2018 |
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Deadline to petition for residency reclassification |
September 5, 2018 |
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No classes; All-College Development Day |
October 16, 2018 |
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Spring 2018 Registration begins |
November 5, 2018 |
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No classes; Fall Break (Lakewood and Arvada campus open) |
November 19–25, 2018 |
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Thanksgiving Holiday (both campuses closed) |
November 22, 2018 |
Payment Dates Information
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Fall payment plan opens |
July 1, 2018 |
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Tuition payment due for Fall semester |
September 5, 2018 |
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Tuition payment due for Fall semester - If you register after xxx the due date is the first of the month following registration |
September 6, 2018 |
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Late fees added to accounts with outstanding balances that are not on a payment plan (Due dates are based on when you register and NOT when the class starts) |
October 2, 2018 |
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Late fees added to accounts with outstanding balances |
October 12, 2018 |
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Holds placed on accounts with outstanding balances |
November 2, 2018 |
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Late fees added to accounts with outstanding balances |
December 3, 2018 |
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Final tuition payment due for Fall |
December 11, 2018 |
