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Important dates and deadlines for Fort Lewis College

Academic Calendar

Find the full calendar of key dates, including breaks and semester start and end dates.
Census dates

Census (sometimes called Census Date) is the official count of student enrollment at FLC; we count at the end of the 12th day of classes for fall, spring, and summer terms, which always falls on Tuesday of the third week of courses. The summer term has only one Census Date, even though courses have various start dates.

Census dates for 2026-27

  • Fall: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • Spring: Tuesday, January 26, 2027
  • Summer: Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Course Withdrawal Deadlines

The Course Withdrawal Deadline is the last day to withdraw from classes. The dates vary by course throughout each term.

View all Course Withdrawal Deadlines

 
FAFSA schedule
School year
FAFSA available
 Suggested FAFSA filing date
Required year’s income &
tax information
2025-26 December 31, 2024 - June 30, 2026 November 30, 2024 2023
2026-27 October 1, 2025 - August 31, 2027 November 15, 2025 2024
Final Exam schedule
Registration Schedule

Find information on registering for classes, including important ways to prepare.

Spring 2027 registration dates

Earned credits Registration date & time
90+ Begins November 2, 2026, at 7 a.m.
60-89 November 4, 2026, at 7 a.m.
30-59 November 6, 2026, at 7 a.m.
<30 November 9, 2026, at 7 a.m.
  • Priority registration opens Monday, November 2, 2026
  • Open registration (for incoming students starting their FLC career) begins Tuesday, December 1, 2026
  • Dual enrollment registration opens Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Summer 2027 registration dates

Earned credits Registration date & time
90+ Begins November 2, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
60-89 November 4, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
30-59 November 6, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
<30 November 9, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
  • Priority Registration opens Monday, November 2, 2026
  • Open Registration (for incoming students starting their FLC career) begins Tuesday, December 1, 2026
  • Dual Enrollment Student Registration opens Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Contact us

Skyhawk Station

Email: skyhawkstation@fortlewis.edu
Phone: 970-247-7301
Drop-in:

  • 9 am - 4 pm, Mon - Thurs
  • 9 am - 1 pm, Fri

Walk-in

Skyhawk Station staff will check you in and guide you to a self-service kiosk or connect you with a Skyhawk Specialist or Advisor.