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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- 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 15, 2025 - last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
- 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.*
- 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.
- February 3, 2025 - tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
- February 12, 2025 - last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
- 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.
- March 10, 2025 - tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
- March 19, 2025 - last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
- May 12, 2025 - tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
- May 19, 2025 – last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
- May 26, 2025 - tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
- June 2, 2025 - last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
- June 23, 2025 - tuition and fees or payment arrangements due.
- June 30, 2025 - last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
- 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.*
- 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.*
- October 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.
- October 15, 2025 - last day for schedule changes using PeopleSoft Self-Service or the Visual Schedule Builder.*
*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.
