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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Academic Year
Southeastern Technical College operates on a three (3) semester system:
- Fall Semester (August–December)
- Spring Semester (January–April)
- Summer Semester (May–July)
Semester Schedules
A listing of the classes to be taught each semester, including the days and times, is published prior to the beginning of each semester. Semester class schedules are available online at Course Offerings (https://ies-pub.southeasterntech.edu/public_data/courses.cfm). Schedules are available prior to returning student registration. Any questions concerning schedules should be addressed to the student's advisor or the Academic Affairs Office.
Student Responsibility
It is especially important that each student note that it is his/her responsibility to be aware of the Academic Calendar and of any changes in the calendar which may occur from time to time during the year. Information Disclaimers:
- Dates are subject to change without notice.
- Program-specific term dates may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office.
- TBD* – To Be Determined. Contact the Business Office at (912) 538-3154 for this date.
| FULL TERM | Fall 2026 (202712) |
|---|---|
| August 13 | New Student Orientation |
| August 13 | Late Registration |
| August 17 | Full-Term Classes Begin |
| August 19 | Last Day Of Drop/Add For Tuition Refund |
| August 24 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard by 10 A |
| August 27 | Last Day To Use Financial Aid In The Bookstore |
| August 27 | Payment Deadline: Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees In-Person On Campus |
| August 30 | Payment Deadline: Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online |
| August 31 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email To The Registrar’s Office by 10 AM |
| September 2 | Students With An Account Balance Will be Removed From Classes |
| September 7 | Holiday – NOTE: Commercial Truck Driving Program May Be In Session |
| September 8 | Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| September 22 | Loan Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| September 29 | Pell Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| October 1 | Spring 2027 Semester Financial Aid Priority Deadline |
| October 1–October 7 | Registration For Term B Classes |
| October 7 | Mid-Term For Full Term |
| October 7 | Incompletes from Summer 2026 Term Must Be Cleared |
| October 7 | Pell Recalculation Date: https://www.southeasterntech.edu/admissions/financial-aid/refunds-disbursements/ |
| October 19–October 29 | Returning Student Registration For Spring Semester 2027 |
| October 23 | Nelnet Opens For Spring Semester 2027 |
| October 26 | 65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Full-Term Without Academic Penalty |
| October 29 | Fall Semester Graduation Application And Payment Deadline |
| November 2–November 19 | New Student Registration For Spring Semester 2027 |
| November 23–November 27 | Thanksgiving Break: NOTE – Commercial Truck Driving Program May Hold Class |
| December 7 | Full Term Ends |
| December 8 | Finals |
| December 9 | Grades Due By 10 AM |
| December 9 | Open Registration For Spring Semester 2027 |
| December 14 | Grades Viewable Via MySTC |
| TERM A – Fall 2026 (202712) | Refer to the full-term calendar above for other important dates. |
|---|---|
| August 17 | Term A Classes Begin |
| August 19 | Last Day Of Drop/Add For Term A |
| August 24 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| August 27 | Last Day to Use Financial Aid in the Bookstore |
| August 27 | Payment Deadline: Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees In-Person On Campus |
| August 30 | Payment Deadline: Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online |
| August 31 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email To The Registrar’s Office By 10 AM |
| September 1 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
| September 8 | Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| September 10 | Mid-Term For Term A |
| September 21 | 65% Point – Last Day Formally Withdraw From Term A Without Academic Penalty |
| September 22 | Loan Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| September 29 | Pell Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| October 7 | Term A Ends |
| October 8 | Term A Final Grades Due By 10 AM |
| TERM B – Fall 2026 (202712) | Refer to the full-term calendar above for other important dates. |
|---|---|
| October 12 | Term B Classes Begin |
| October 14 | Last Day Of Drop/Add For Term B |
| October 19 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| October 22 | Last Day to Use Financial Aid in the Bookstore |
| October 22 | Payment Deadline: Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees In-Person On Campus |
| October 25 | Payment Deadline: Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online |
| October 26 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email By 10 AM |
| October 27 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
| November 3 | Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| November 4 | Mid-Term For Term B |
| November 12 | 65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Term B Without Academic Penalty |
| November 16 | Loan Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| November 18 | Pell Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| December 8 | Term B Ends |
| December 9 | Term B Grades Due By 10 AM |
| TERM C – Fall 2026 (202712) | Refer to the full-term calendar above for other important dates. |
|---|---|
| August 17 | Term C Classes Begin |
| August 19 | Last Day Of Drop/Add For Term C |
| August 24 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| August 27 | Payment Deadline: Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees In-Person On Campus |
| August 30 | Payment Deadline: Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online |
| August 31 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email To The Registrar’s Office By 10 AM |
| September 1 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
| September 8 | Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| September 2–September 25 | Registration For Term D Classes |
| September 21 | Mid-Term For Term C |
| September 22 | Loan Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| September 28 | 65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Term C Without Academic Penalty |
| September 29 | Pell Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| October 22 | Term C Ends |
| October 27 | Term C Grades Due By 10 AM |
| TERM D – Fall 2026 (202712) | Refer to the full-term calendar above for other important dates. |
|---|---|
| September 21 | Term D Classes Begin |
| September 23 | Last Day Of Drop/Add For Term D |
| September 28 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| October 1 | Last Day to Use Financial Aid in the Bookstore |
| October 1 | Payment Deadline: Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees In-Person On Campus |
| October 4 | Payment Deadline: Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online |
| October 5 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email To The Registrar’s Office By 10 AM |
| October 6 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
| October 13 | Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| October 26 | Loan Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| October 29 | Mid-Term For Term D |
| November 2 | Pell Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| November 4 | 65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Term D Without Academic Penalty |
| December 8 | Term D Ends |
| December 9 | Term D Grades Due By 10 AM |
| FULL TERM | Spring 2026 (202614) |
|---|---|
| January 8 | New Student Orientation |
| January 8 | Late Registration |
| January 12 | Full-Term Classes Begin |
| January 14 | Last Day Of Drop/Add |
| January 17 | Last Day To Sign Up For Nelnet Payment Plan |
| January 19 | MLK Holiday – Commercial Truck Driving Program May Be In Session |
| January 20 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| January 22 | Last Day To Use Financial Aid In The Bookstore |
| January 22 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees In-person On Campus |
| January 25 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online |
| January 26 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email To The Registrar’s Office By 10 AM |
| January 27 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
| February 3 | Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| February 15 | Summer Semester Financial Aid Priority Deadline |
| February 16–February 26 | Registration For Term B Classes |
| February 17 | Pell Recalculation Date: https://www.southeasterntech.edu/admissions/financial-aid/refunds-disbursements/ |
| February 17 | Loan Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| February 24 | Pell Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| March 5 | Student Study Day / Staff Development Day NOTE: Commercial Truck Driving Program May Be In Session |
| March 9 | Mid-Term For Full-Term |
| March 9 | Incompletes From Fall 2025 Term Must Be Cleared |
| March 9 | Spring Semester Graduation Application And Payment Deadline For May Ceremony / Deadline To Order Cap And Gown From Herff Jones |
| March 23 | 65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Full Term Without Academic Penalty |
| March 30–April 3 | Spring Break – NOTE: Commercial Truck Driving Program May Be In Session |
| April 6–16 | Returning Student Registration For Summer And Fall Semesters |
| April 7 | Nelnet Payment Plan Opens For Summer Semester |
| April 15 | Fall Semester Financial Aid Priority Date |
| April 20–April 30 | New Student Registration For Summer And Fall Semesters |
| May 5 | Full Term Ends |
| May 6 | Finals |
| May 7 | Grades Due By 10 AM |
| May 7 | Open Registration For Summer And Fall Semesters |
| May 8 | Spring Commencement Ceremonies |
| May 12 | Grades Viewable Via MySTC Experience |
| TERM A – Spring 2026 (202614) | Refer to the full-term calendar above for other important dates. |
|---|---|
| January 12 | Term A Classes Begin |
| January 14 | Last Day Of Drop/Add |
| January 20 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| January 22 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees In-person On Campus |
| January 25 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Onlin |
| January 26 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email To The Registrar’s Office By 10 AM |
| January 27 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
| February 3 | Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
|
February 5 |
Mid-Term For Term A |
| February 16 | 65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Term A Without Academic Penalty |
| March 4 | Term A Ends |
| March 9 | Term A Grades Due By 10 AM |
| TERM B – Spring 2026 (202614) | Refer to the full-term calendar above for other important dates. |
|---|---|
| March 10 | Term B Classes Begin |
| March 12 | Last Day Of Drop/Add For Term B |
| March 17 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| March 23 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees In-person On Campus |
| March 23 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online |
| March 24 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email By 10 AM |
| March 25 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
|
April 1 |
Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| April 9 | Mid-Term For Term B |
| April 20 | 65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Term B Without Academic Penalty |
| May 6 | Term B Ends |
| May 7 | Term B Grades Due By 10 AM |
| TERM C – Spring 2026 (202614) | Refer to the full-term calendar above for other important dates. |
|---|---|
| January 12 | Term C Classes Begin |
| January 14 | Last Day Of Drop/Add For Term C |
| January 20 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| January 22 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees In-person On Campus |
| January 25 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online |
| January 26 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email To The Registrar’s Office By 10 AM |
| January 27 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
| February 3 | Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| February 12 | Mid-Term For Term C |
|
February 23 |
65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Term C Without Academic Penalty |
| March 19 | Term C Ends |
| March 23 | Term C Grades Due By 10 AM |
| TERM D – Spring 2026 (202614) | Refer to the full-term calendar above for other important dates. |
|---|---|
| February 18 | Term D Classes Begin |
| February 23 | Last Day Of Drop/Add For Term D |
| February 25 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| March 3 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees In-person On Campus |
| March 3 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online |
| March 4 | Instructors Must Verify Attendance Via Email To The Registrar’s Office By 10 AM |
| March 5 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
| March 12 | Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| March 25 | Mid-Term For Term D |
|
April 13 |
65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Term D Without Academic Penalty |
| May 6 | Term D Ends |
| May 7 | Term D Grades Due By 10 AM |
| FULL TERM | Summer 2026 (202616) |
|---|---|
| May 18 | New Student Orientation |
| May 18 | Late Registration |
| May 19 | Full-Term Classes Begin |
| May 21 | Last Day Of Drop/Add For Tuition Refund |
| May 21 | Last Day To Sign Up For The Nelnet Payment Plan For Summer Semester |
| May 25 | Holiday – NOTE: Commercial Truck Driving Program May Be In Session |
| May 26 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| June 1 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online And In-Person On Campus |
| June 2 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email To The Registrar’s Office By 10 AM |
| June 2 | Last Day To Use Financial Aid In The Bookstore |
| June 2 | Last Day for Students to Opt-Out of Vital Source Digital Book Codes |
| June 3 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
| June 9 | Loan Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| June 10 | Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| June 11 | Pell Refunds – Issued Via BankMobile |
| June 18* | Holiday – NOTE: Commercial Truck Driving Program May Be In Session |
| June 23 | Mid-Term For Full Term |
| June 23 | Incompletes from Spring Semester 2026 Must Be Cleared |
| June 23 | Pell Recalculation Date: https://www.southeasterntech.edu/admissions/financial-aid/refunds-disbursements/ |
| June 25 | Summer Semester Graduation Application And Payment Deadline |
| June 29–July 3 | Summer Break – NOTE: Commercial Truck Driving Program Will Be In Session |
|
July 8 |
65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Full Term Without Academic Penalty |
| July 6–July 9 | Returning Student Registration for Fall Semester |
| July 9 | Nelnet Opens For Fall Semester |
| July 13–July 30 | New Student Registration for Fall Semester |
| July 29 | Full Term Ends |
| July 30 | Finals |
| August 3 | Grades Due By 10 AM |
| August 3 | Open Registration for Fall Semester |
| August 4 | Grades Viewable Via MySTC |
| TERM A – Summer 2026 (202616) | Refer to the full-term calendar above for other important dates. |
|---|---|
| May 19 | Term A Classes Begin |
| May 21 | Last Day Of Drop/Add For Tuition Refund |
| May 26 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Through Blackboard By 10 AM |
| June 1 | Payment Deadline – Last Day To Pay Tuition And Fees Online And In-Person On Campus |
| June 2 | Instructors Must Verify Class Attendance Via Email To The Registrar’s Office By 10 AM |
| June 3 | Students With An Account Balance Will Be Removed From Classes |
|
June 10 |
Payment Deadline For Students Who Have Been Removed Due To An Account Balance To Be Put Back Into Classes |
| June 15 | Mid-Term |
|
June 22 |
65% Point – Last Day To Formally Withdraw From Term A Without Academic Penalty |
| July 16 | Term A Ends |
| July 16 | Finals |
| July 20 | Term A Grades Due By 10 AM |
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material stated herein, we reserve the right to change any provision listed in the catalog, including, but not limited to, entrance requirements and admissions procedures, academic requirements for graduation, and various fees and charges without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes.
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- Guarantee / Warranty Statement
- STC Mission / Vision
- Statement of Non-Discrimination
- College Accreditation Status
- Academic Calendar
- Emergency Closing of the Institution
- Admissions
- Registration
- Tuition & Fees
- Financial Aid
- Student Affairs
- Academic Regulations
- Grievance, Conduct, & Student Disciplinary Procedures
- Campus Security
- Crime Statistics Tables
- Business Technologies Introduction
- Health Science Introduction
- Industrial & Environmental Technologies Introduction
- Personal & Public Service Technologies Introduction
- Economic Development Center
- Adult Education
- Faculty
- Academic Advising
- Areas of Study
- Programs
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