Class Start Dates
At Gateway, we are committed to providing an affordable and clear path to meet your career and educational goals. We believe students need options. Every semester we offer classes in-person and online with multiple start dates to fit your schedule. While we don’t have cutoff dates to get started, we suggest you apply and complete your FAFSA at least two weeks before classes begin. Find important dates below for each upcoming session.
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August 17, 2026, is the first official day of this session.
- August 10, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
- August 17, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self- Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
- August 20, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
- August 31, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
- September 13, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
- October 2, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
- October 11, 2026 – last day of session (final exams on the last scheduled meeting day).
September 14, 2026, is the first official day of this session.
- September 7, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
- September 15, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self- Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
- September 18, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
- October 5, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
- October 25, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
- December 4, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
- December 13, 2026 – last day of session (final exams on the last scheduled meeting day).
August 17, 2026, is the first official day of this session.
- August 10, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
- August 19, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self- Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
- August 23, 2026, – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
- September 14, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
- October 11, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
- December 4, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
- December 13, 2026 – last day of session (final exams on the last scheduled meeting day).
October 14, 2026, is the first official day of this session.
- October 7, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
- October 14, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self- Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
- October 17, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
- October 28, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
- November 10, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
- December 4, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
- December 13, 2026 – last day of session (final exams on the last scheduled meeting day).
*Adding and dropping classes may have an impact on your financial aid and academic progress. Refer to the academic calendar for key dates. Contact your assigned advisor and financial aid with questions.
After completing your admissions steps, you’ll meet with an advisor to plan your semester. Before advising, check out our resources to prepare for your meeting. After advising and registration, prepare for classes and find answers to common questions. If you need to make a change to your schedule, our Academic Calendars outline important dates to guide your decisions.
Still have questions?
We’re here for you! The KCTCS Student Service Center is able to assist you by phone at 1-855-465-2827 to answer questions about financial aid, paying for college, and user profile account. You can find in-person assistance at our Boone, Edgewood, and Urban campuses at the Start Center. You can also reach the Start Center by phone, at (859) 441-4500, choose zero from the prompt.
