Academic Resources

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 18, 2025, is the first official day of this session.

August 11, 2025 - tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
October 1, 2025 - first day Current Students can be advised and register for the session.
October 15, 2025 - first day New Students can be advised and register for the session.
August 18, 2025 - last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*

January 13, 2025, is the first official day of this session.

March 1, 2025 - first day Current Students can be advised and register for the session.
March 15, 2025 - first day New Students can be advised and register for the session.
January 6, 2025 - tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
January 13, 2025 - last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*

September 15, 2025, is the first official day of this session.

September 8, 2025 - tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
October 1, 2025 - first day Current Students can be advised and register for the session.
October 15, 2025 - first day New Students can be advised and register for the session.
September 16, 2025 - last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*

December 15, 2025, is the first official day of this session.

December 8, 2025 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
December 14, 2025 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
December 15, 2025 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
December 21, 2025 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
December 28, 2025 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
January 2, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
January 11, 2026 – last day of session (final exams on the last scheduled meeting day).

January 12, 2026, is the first official day of this session.

January 5, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
January 12, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
January 15, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
January 26, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
February 8, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
February 27, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
March 8, 2026 – last day of session (final exams on the last scheduled meeting day).

January 12, 2026, is the first official day of this session.

January 5, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
January 14, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
January 18, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
February 9, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
March 10, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
May 1, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
May 10, 2026 – last day of session (final exams scheduled May 4–10).

February 9, 2026, is the first official day of this session.

February 2, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
February 10, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
February 13, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
March 2, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
March 22, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
May 1, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
May 10, 2026 – last day of session (final exams on the last scheduled meeting day).

March 16, 2026, is the first official day of this session.

March 9, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
March 16, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
March 19, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
March 30, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
April 12, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
May 1, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
May 10, 2026 – last day of session (final exams on the last scheduled meeting day).

May 18, 2026, is the first official day of this session.

May 11, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
May 18, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
May 19, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
May 26, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
June 3, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
June 12, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
June 21, 2026 – last day of session (final exams on the last scheduled meeting day).

June 1, 2026, is the first official day of this session.

May 25, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
June 1, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
June 4, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
June 15, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
June 28, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
July 18, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
July 26, 2026 – last day of session (final exams on the last scheduled meeting day).

June 29, 2026, is the first official day of this session.

June 22, 2026 – tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
June 29, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
June 30, 2026 – last day for schedule changes using the Gateway Online Drop Form.
July 7, 2026 – last day to withdraw/drop and receive a 50% refund.
July 15, 2026 – last day to drop without instructor approval signature and receive a grade of "W".
July 24, 2026 – last day to withdraw, at the discretion of the instructor, and receive a grade of "W".
August 2, 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 24/7 online or by phone at 1-855-465-2827 to answer questions about financial aid, paying for college, user profile account, and Blackboard. You can find in-person assistance at our Boone, Edgewood, and Urban campuses at the Information Commons (IC). You can also reach the IC by phone, at (859) 441-4500, choose zero from the prompt.