Navigating Snow College's Academic Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding the academic calendar is crucial for students, faculty, and staff at Snow College. This guide provides a detailed overview of the academic year, including important dates for registration, holidays, classes, exams, and graduation-related deadlines, spanning from Spring 2026 to Spring 2028. Note that beginning and end dates for specific classes may vary.

Spring Semester

Spring 2026

Veterans Priority Registration Dates: October 20-21, 2025 (Monday-Tuesday)
Registration Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
College In-service - Main Campus: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (snow date Jan. 15th)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - College Closed: Monday, January 19, 2026
Classes Begin - Except Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Classes Begin - Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections: Monday, February 2, 2026
Deadline for Submitting Application for Graduation: Friday, February 20, 2026
Winter Break - No Classes unless needed for Snow Make-Up Days: Monday, March 2 - Sunday, March 8, 2026
Classes Resume: Monday, March 9, 2026
Professional Development Day - No Classes: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Snow Make Up Day - No Classes Unless Needed: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Holiday Recess - College Closed: Friday, April 3 - Monday, April 6, 2026
Last Day of Classes: Friday, May 8, 2026
Final Exams: Saturday, May 9 - Friday, May 15, 2026
Final Grade Reports Due: Monday, May 18, 2026
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 25, 2026
Commencement: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 29, 2026

Spring Session 2026 - 7 Week Session I

Classes Begin: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Classes End: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Final Exam: Friday, March 13, 2026
Final Grades Due by noon: Monday, March 16, 2026

Spring Session 2026 - 7 Week Session II

Classes Begin: Monday, March 23, 2026
Classes End: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Final Exam: Friday, May 8, 2026
Final Grades Due by noon: Monday, May 18, 2026

Spring 2027

Veterans Priority Registration Dates: October 5-6, 2026 (Monday-Tuesday)
Registration Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
College In-service - Main Campus: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 (snow date Jan. 14th)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - College Closed: Monday, January 18, 2027
Classes Begin - Except Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections: Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Classes Begin - Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections: Monday, February 1, 2027
Deadline for Submitting Application for Graduation: Friday, February 19, 2027
Winter Break - No Classes unless needed for Snow Make-Up Days: Monday, March 1- Sunday, March 7, 2027
Classes Resume: Monday, March 8, 2027
Professional Development Day - No Classes: Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Snow Make Up Day - No Classes Unless Needed: Thursday, March 25, 2027
Holiday Recess - College Closed: Friday, March 26-Monday, March 29, 2027
Last Day of Classes: Friday, May 7, 2027
Final Exams: Saturday, May 8-Friday, May 14, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, May 17, 2027
Commencement: Thursday, May 27, 2027
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 28, 2027
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 31, 2027

Spring Session 2027 - 7 Week Session I

Classes Begin: Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Classes End: Thursday, March 11, 2027
Final Exam: Friday, March 12, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, March 15, 2027

Spring Session 2027 - 7 Week Session II

Classes Begin: Monday, March 22, 2027
Classes End: Thursday, May 6, 2027
Final Exam: Friday, May 7, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, May 17, 2027

Spring 2028

Veterans Priority Registration Dates: October 4-5, 2027 (Monday-Tuesday)
Registration Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 6, 2027
College In-service - Main Campus: Wednesday, January 12, 2028 (snow date Jan. 13th)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - College Closed: Monday, January 17, 2028
Classes Begin - Except Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections: Tuesday, January 18, 2028
Classes Begin - Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections: Monday, January 31, 2028
Deadline for Submitting Application for Graduation: Friday, February 25, 2028
Winter Break - No Classes unless needed for Snow Make-Up Days: February 28-29 & March 1-5, 2028 (Monday-Sunday)
Classes Resume: Monday, March 6, 2028
Professional Development Day - No Classes: Wednesday, March 15, 2028
Snow Make Up Day - No Classes Unless Needed: Thursday, April 13, 2028
Holiday Recess - College Closed: Friday, April 14-Monday, April 17, 2028
Last Day of Classes: Friday, May 5, 2028
Final Exams: Saturday, May 6-Friday, May 12, 2028
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, May 15, 2028
Commencement: Thursday, May 25, 2028
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 26, 2028
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 29, 2028

Spring Session 2028 - 7 Week Session I

Classes Begin: Tuesday, January 18, 2028
Classes End: Thursday, March 9, 2028
Final Exam: Friday, March 10, 2028
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, March 13, 2028

Spring Session 2028 - 7 Week Session II

Classes Begin: Monday, March 20, 2028
Classes End: Thursday, May 4, 2028
Final Exam: Friday, May 5, 2028
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, May 15, 2028

Summer Semester

Summer 2026

Veterans Priority Registration Dates: TBD
Registration Begins for All Students: TBD

6 Week Summer Session I - 2026

Classes Begin: Monday, May 18, 2026
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 25, 2026
College Graduation Day (Limited Registration Hours) no in-person classes.: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 29, 2026
Classes resume: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Classes End: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Final Exams: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Final Grades Due by Noon: Thursday, July 2, 2026

4 Week Summer Session I - 2026

Veterans Priority Registration Dates: TBD
Registration Begins for All Students: TBD
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 25, 2026
College Graduation Day (Limited Registration Hours) no in-person classes.: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 29, 2026
Classes Begin: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Classes End: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Final Exams: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Final Grades Due by Noon: Thursday, July 2, 2026

11 Week Full Summer Session I - 2026

Veterans Priority Registration Dates: TBD
Registration Begins for All Students: TBD
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 25, 2026
College Graduation Day (Limited Registration Hours) no in-person classes.: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 29, 2026
Classes Begin: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Holiday Recess - Independence Day - College Closed: July 3-4, 2026 (Friday-Saturday)
Classes resume: Monday, July 6, 2026
Classes End: Friday, August 7, 2026
Final Exams: August 8-13, 2026 (Saturday-Thursday)
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, August 17, 2026

8 Week Summer Session I - 2026

Summer 2026-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: TBD
Summer 2026-Registration-Begins for All Students: TBD
Classes Begin: Monday, June 22, 2026
Holiday Recess-Independence Day-College Closed: July 3- 4, 2026 (Friday-Saturday)
Classes End: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Final Exams: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, August 17, 2026

6 Week Summer Session II - 2026

Summer 2026-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: TBD
Summer 2026-Registration-Begins for All Students: TBD
Classes Begin: Monday, July 6, 2026
Classes End: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Final Exams: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, August 17, 2026

4 Week Summer Session II - 2026

Summer 2026-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: TBD
Summer 2026-Registration-Begins for All Students: TBD
Classes Begin: Monday, July 13, 2026
Deadline for Submitting Graduation Applications: Friday, July 24, 2026
Classes End: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Final Exams: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, August 17, 2026
Diplomas Issued: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Summer 2027

Note: Spring & Summer 2028-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates (Monday-Tuesday) October 4-5, 2027. Spring & Summer 2028-Registration-Begins for All Students Wednesday, October 6, 2027

Summer 2027-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: October 5-6, 2026 (Monday-Tuesday)
Summer 2027-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

6 Week Summer Session I - 2027

Classes Begin: Monday, May 17, 2027
College Graduation Day (Limited Registration Hours) no in-person classes.: Thursday, May 27, 2027
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 28, 2027
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 31, 2027
Classes resume: Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Classes End: Tuesday, June 29, 2027
Final Exams: Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Thursday, July 1, 2027

4 Week Summer Session I - 2027

Summer 2027-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: October 5-6, 2026 (Monday-Tuesday)
Summer 2027-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
College Graduation Day (Limited Registration Hours) no in-person classes.: Thursday, May 27, 2027
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 28, 2027
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 31, 2027
Classes Begin: Wednesday, June 2, 2027
Classes End: Tuesday, June 29, 2027
Final Exams: Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Thursday, July 1, 2027

11 Week Full Summer Session I - 2027

Summer 2027-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: October 5-6, 2026 (Monday-Tuesday)
Summer 2027-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
College Graduation Day (Limited Registration Hours) no in-person classes.: Thursday, May 27, 2027
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 28, 2027
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 31, 2027
Classes Begin: Wednesday, June 2, 2027
Holiday Recess - Independence Day - College Closed: July 4-5, 2027 (Sunday-Monday)
Classes resume: Tuesday, July 6, 2027
Classes End: Sunday, August 8, 2027
Final Exams: August 9-12, 2027 (Monday-Thursday)
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, August 16, 2027

8 Week Summer Session I - 2027

Summer 2027-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: October 5-6, 2026 (Monday-Tuesday)
Summer 2027-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Classes Begin: Monday, June 21, 2027
Holiday Recess - Independence Day - College Closed: July 4-5, 2027 (Sunday-Monday)
Classes End: Wednesday, August 11, 2027
Final Exams: Thursday, August 12, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, August 16, 2027

6 Week Summer Session II - 2027

Summer 2027-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: October 5-6, 2026 (Monday-Tuesday)
Summer 2027-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Classes Begin: Tuesday, July 6, 2027
Classes End: Wednesday, August 11, 2027
Final Exams: Thursday, August 12, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, August 16, 2027

4 Week Summer Session II - 2027

Summer 2027-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: October 5-6, 2026 (Monday-Tuesday)
Summer 2027-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Classes Begin: Monday, July 12, 2027
Deadline for Submitting Graduation Applications: Friday, July 23, 2027
Classes End: Wednesday, August 11, 2027
Final Exams: Thursday, August 12, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, August 16, 2027
Diplomas Issued: Thursday, August 26, 2027

Summer 2028

Summer 2028-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: October 4-5, 2027 (Monday-Tuesday)
Summer 2028-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 6, 2027

6 Week Summer Session I - 2028

Classes Begin: Monday, May 15, 2028
College Graduation Day (Limited Registration Hours) no in-person classes.: Thursday, May 25, 2028
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 26, 2028
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 29, 2028
Classes resume: Tuesday, May 30, 2028
Classes End: Wednesday, June 28, 2028
Final Exams: Thursday, June 29, 2028
Final Grades Due by Noon: Friday, June 30, 2028

4 Week Summer Session I - 2028

Classes Begin: Monday, May 15, 2028
College Graduation Day (Limited Registration Hours) no in-person classes.: Thursday, May 25, 2028
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 26, 2028
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 29, 2028
Classes Begin: Tuesday, May 30, 2028
Classes End: Wednesday, June 28, 2028
Final Exams: Thursday, June 29, 2028
Final Grades Due by Noon: Friday, June 30, 2028

11 Week Full Summer Session I - 2028

Classes Begin: Monday, May 15, 2028
College Graduation Day (Limited Registration Hours) no in-person classes.: Thursday, May 25, 2028
Day after Graduation - College Closed: Friday, May 26, 2028
Memorial Day - College Closed: Monday, May 29, 2028
Classes resume: Tuesday, May 30, 2028
Holiday Recess - Independence Day - College Closed: Monday, July 4, 2028
Classes resume: Tuesday, July 5, 2028
Classes End: Wednesday, August 2, 2028
Final Exams: August 3-9, 2028
Final Grades Due by Noon: Thursday, August 10, 2028

8 Week Summer Session I - 2028

Classes Begin: Monday, June 19, 2028
Holiday Recess - Independence Day - College Closed: Monday, July 4, 2028
Classes End: Wednesday, August 9, 2028
Final Exams: Thursday, August 10, 2028
Final Grades Due by Noon: Thursday, August 10, 2028

6 Week Summer Session II - 2028

Classes Begin: Tuesday, July 5, 2028
Classes End: Wednesday, August 9, 2028
Final Exams: Thursday, August 10, 2028
Final Grades Due by Noon: Thursday, August 10, 2028

4 Week Summer Session II - 2028

Classes Begin: Monday, July 10, 2028
Deadline for Submitting Graduation Applications: Friday, July 21, 2028
Classes End: Wednesday, August 9, 2028
Final Exams: Thursday, August 10, 2028
Final Grades Due by Noon: Thursday, August 10, 2028
Diplomas Issued: Thursday, August 24, 2028

Fall Semester

Fall 2026

Fall 2026 & Winter Intersession 2027-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: March 2-3, 2026 (Monday-Tuesday)
Fall 2026 & Winter Intersession 2027-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
College In-service-Main Campus: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Adjunct In-service-Main Campus: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Classes Begin-Except Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections: Monday, August 31, 2026
Labor Day-College Closed: Monday, September 7, 2026
Classes Begin-Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections: Monday, September 14, 2026
Spring 2027-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: October 5-6, 2026 (Monday-Tuesday)
Spring 2027-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Professional Development Day-No Classes: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess-College Closed: November 26-30, 2026 (Thursday-Monday)
Classes Resume: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Last Day of Classes: Friday, December 11, 2026
Final Exams: December 12-18, 2026 (Saturday-Friday)
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, December 21, 2026

Fall Session - 2026 - 7 Week Session I

Classes Begin: Monday, August 31, 2026
Classes End: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Final Exam: Friday, October 16, 2026
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, October 19, 2026

Fall Session - 2026 - 7 Week Session II

Classes Begin: Monday, October 26, 2026
Classes End: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Final Exam: Friday, December 11, 2026
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, December 21, 2026

Fall 2027

Fall 2027 & Winter Intersession 2028-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: March 1-2, 2027 (Monday-Tuesday)
Fall 2027 & Winter Intersession 2028-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, March 3, 2027
College In-service-Main Campus: Thursday, August 26, 2027
Adjunct In-service-Main Campus: Thursday, August 26, 2027
Classes Begin-Except Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections: Monday, August 30, 2027
Labor Day-College Closed: Monday, September 6, 2027
Classes Begin-Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections: Monday, September 13, 2027
Spring & Summer 2028-Veterans-Priority Registration Dates: October 4-5, 2027 (Monday-Tuesday)
Spring & Summer 2028-Registration-Begins for All Students: Wednesday, October 6, 2027
Professional Development Day-No Classes: Wednesday, October 20, 2027
Thanksgiving Recess-College Closed: November 25-29, 2027 (Thursday-Monday)
Classes Resume: Tuesday, November 30, 2027
Last Day of Classes: Friday, December 10, 2027
Final Exams: December 11-17, 2027 (Saturday-Friday)
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, December 20, 2027

Fall Session - 2027 - 7 Week Session I

Classes Begin: Monday, August 30, 2027
Classes End: Thursday, October 14, 2027
Final Exam: Friday, October 15, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, October 18, 2027

Fall Session - 2027 - 7 Week Session II

Classes Begin: Monday, October 25, 2027
Classes End: Thursday, December 9, 2027
Final Exam: Friday, December 10, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Monday, December 20, 2027

Winter Intersession

Winter Intersession - 2027

Classes Begin: Monday, December 21, 2026
Last Day to Register: Monday, December 21, 2026
Classes End/Final Exam: Thursday, January 14, 2027
Final Grades Due by Noon: Friday, January 15, 2027

Winter Intersession - 2028

Classes Begin: Monday, December 20, 2027
Last Day to Register: Monday, December 20, 2027
Classes End/Final Exam: Thursday, January 13, 2028
Final Grades Due by Noon: Friday, January 14, 2028

Key Takeaways

Registration: Priority registration is offered to veterans before general student registration.
Holidays and Breaks: The college observes several holidays, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Recess, and holiday recesses in the spring. Winter break also provides a period without classes, potentially for snow make-up days.
Session Variety: Snow College offers various session lengths, including 7-week, 4-week, 6-week, 8-week, and 11-week options, catering to different student needs and schedules.
Deadlines: Students should pay close attention to deadlines for graduation applications and final grade submissions.
In-service Days: College in-service days and professional development days are scheduled throughout the year, during which no classes are held.
Late Start Sections: Note the different start dates for Wilkes-Barre Center & Late Start Sections.

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