Important Information for Spring 2026

Prepare for the Upcoming Semester

The information on this page will help you prepare for the Spring 2026 semester at your Maricopa Community College, which begins on January 17, 2026. It includes:

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Helpful how-to videos

Registration

You can register for classes up until the day before the class begins. (For example, if a class starts on January 20, you can register for it up to January 19). Please keep in mind that classes can fill up quickly and may have registration requirements.

If you need additional support, feel free to contact us at any time!

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Student Tools

Use the links to these essential student tools to access your Student Center, find classes, register, and more.
 

Canvas  |  RioLearn  |  Student Center  |  Student Email  |  My Maricopa Student Portal App  |  Find a Class  |  Add a Class  |  View Charges or Make a Payment

 

Important Dates

Here are important dates and deadlines for the Spring 2026 semester. (For the specific start times and dates for your registered classes, check the Manage Classes tile in your Student Center).

January 2, 2026 Employees Return to Campus
January 5, 2026 Clock Hour Student Classes Begin
January 7, 2026 Tuition Due for Spring 2026 Semester
January 17, 2026 Spring 2026 Semester Begins
January 19, 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Colleges Closed)
February 16, 2026 President’s Day (Colleges Closed)
February 17, 2026 Find a Class opens for Summer/Fall 2026 Semesters*
March 2, 2026

Summer/Fall 2026 Semesters - Priority Registration Begins for Currently Enrolled Students

Application for 2026 May Graduation
March 7, 2026 Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature
March 9, 2026 Student Withdrawal w/ Instructor’s Signature Begins
March 16-22, 2026 Spring Break for Students, Faculty, & Employees (Campus closed)
March 23, 2026 2026 Summer/Fall Semesters - Registration Opens


Note: Dates and deadlines are subject to change. Some colleges have additional deadlines to the ones listed here. Be sure to check your college’s website often for the most up-to-date information.

*Dates are subject to change.

**For specific information concerning the last day to apply for graduation, individual class start dates, and final exams, consult the college of enrollment.

***Any classes meeting on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and Summer classes will have final examinations during their regular class time.

+Through the 7th week of 16-week classes, students may initiate an official withdrawal from course(s) without instructor signature (see Appendix S-7 in Catalog Common Pages).

++After the 7th week of 16-week classes, students must initiate an official withdrawal request from the instructor and obtain their signature (see Appendix S-7 in Administrative Regulations). 

 

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How-to Videos

These videos answer some of the most common registration and financial aid questions asked by our students each year.

 

Registration

Learn how to register online for your classes, discover common registration errors, how to find out what courses you need, and how to check your academic progress.

Financial Aid

Discover what you need to know about completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), your financial aid award, course eligibility, and attendance at multiple Maricopa colleges.

Financial Aid Disbursements and Refunds

Learn about receiving your financial aid disbursement, a book advance, and a refund for any remaining financial aid balance.

Tuition and Payments

Get information to help you determine your tuition rate, how to make payment, set up a monthly payment plan, and avoid enrollment cancellation.