Notice: The south entrance of the GCC Main campus at Olive and 61st Avenues will be closed from November 11 to November 22. View the Main Campus Map for other entrances.

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

Dates are subject to change. The most up-to-date calendar information can be found on the Maricopa County Community College District Academic Calendars website.

All dates are subject to the 2024-2025 Catalog unless otherwise specified. Colleges/Centers may modify start dates to meet special needs. The dates listed below which are directly related to instruction refer to the traditional academic year. Some courses may be offered over periods for which these dates are not applicable.

View or download the Fall 2024 Final Exam Schedule. Please refer to your syllabus or contact your instructor if you have questions about the Final Exam Schedule.

Summer 2024

May 20 Tuition Due for Summer 2024 Semester
May 27 Memorial Day - Campus Closed
May 28 Summer Semester Begins
June 19 Juneteenth National Independence Day - Campus Closed
July 4 Independence Day - Campus Closed
Aug 1 Summer Semester Ends

Fall 2024

Aug 7 Tuition Due for Fall 2024 Semester
Aug 17 Fall Semester Begins
Sep 2 Labor Day - Campus Closed
Sep 16 Find a Class Opens for Spring 2025
Sep 30 Spring 2025 Priority Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
Oct 7 Spring 2025 Open Registration Begins
Oct 12 Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature
Oct 14 Student Withdrawal with Instructor’s Signature Begins
Nov 11 Veterans Day - Campus Closed
Nov 28-Dec 1 Thanksgiving Day Holiday - Campus Closed
Dec 8 Last Day of Regular Classes
Dec 9-13 Final Exams Week
Dec 13 Fall Semester Ends
Dec 25-Jan 1 Winter Break - Campus Closed


+ Through the 7th week, you may initiate an official withdrawal from course(s) without your instructor's signature (see 2.3.6 Withdrawal in Catalog Common Pages). 

++ After the 7th week, you must initiate an official withdrawal request from the instructor and obtain their signature (see 2.3.6 Withdrawal in Catalog Common Pages).