Academic Calendar
January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026
Winter Session classes begin
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Last day for adjusting Winter Session schedules (add/drop)
Monday, January 12, 2026
Last day to withdraw with ‘W’ grades from Winter session
Monday, January 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – College closed
Friday, January 23, 2026
Last day of Winter Session classes
Monday, January 26, 2026
Semester Begins – First Day of Full semester, Web (WB), CSDL classes, Mini Session I. First day of semester canceled due to the winter storm.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Winter Session Final grades due by 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Last day for adjusting schedules (add/drop) - Mini Session I
Monday, February 2, 2026
CSDL courses may be dropped or cancelled during the scheduled adjustment period, or within five (5) working days from the date of registration - More info .
Monday, February 9, 2026
Late-Start classes begin (Charlestown | Chelsea | Satellite locations | Remote | Web Late-Start (WBL) | Early College/Dual Enrollment)
Late-Start classes begin (Charlestown | Chelsea | Satellite locations | Remote | Web Late-Start (WBL) | Early College/Dual Enrollment)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Last day for adjusting schedule (add/drop) – Late-Start classes (Charlestown | Chelsea | Satellite locations | Remote | Web Late-Start (WBL))
Early College/Dual Enrollment courses may be dropped or cancelled within one week of the start date
Monday, February 16, 2026
Presidents Day – College closed
Early College/Dual Enrollment courses may be dropped or cancelled within one week of the start date
Friday, February 20, 2026
Last day to register for CSDL classes
Friday, March 6, 2026
Last day to withdraw from course with ‘W’ grades from Mini Session I
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Mini Session I end
Monday, March 16, 2026
Spring Break – no classes
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Spring Break – no classes
Mini Session I Final grades due by 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Spring Break – no classes
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Spring Break – no classes
Friday, March 20, 2026
Spring Break – no classes
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Spring Break – no classes
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Spring Break – no classes
Monday, March 23, 2026
Mini Session II begin
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Spring 2026 Graduation Application Closes
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Last day for adjusting schedules (add/drop) - Mini Session II
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Spring BHCC Transfer Fair will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Over 60 colleges and universities will be on campus to answer your questions about transferring. There will be food, drinks, activities and prizes!
Additional information will be coming soon.
To make the most of the events, we recommend using our Getting Ready for the Transfer Fair guide for when you are meeting with colleges.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Continuing Student Registration for Summer and Fall 2026
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Spring Professional Day – No classes 1-3:55 p.m.
Monday, April 6, 2026
Summer 2026 Graduation Application Opens
Monday, April 20, 2026
Patriots Day – College closed
Monday, April 27, 2026
Summer 2026 Registration for Community Education, ECET & BELL
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
New Student Registration for Summer and Fall 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
Last day to withdraw from course with ‘W’ grades – Mini Session II
Monday, May 4, 2026
Last day to withdraw from Spring 2026 semester with ‘W’ grades
Monday, May 11, 2026
Last Day of Mini Session II
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Last Day of Classes – Full semester, Web, CSDL, Late Start
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Assessment Days
Friday, May 15, 2026
Semester Ends
Assessment Days
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Final grades due by 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day – College closed
Friday, May 29, 2026
Fall 2026 Registration for Community Education, ECET & BELL
Monday, June 1, 2026
Classes begin – Mini Session 1 | Bridge Session | Full Summer Web | CSDL
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Last day for adjusting schedules (add/drop) for Mini Session 1 | Bridge session | Web classes
CSDL courses may be dropped or cancelled during the scheduled adjustment period, or within five (5) working days from the date of registration - More info.
