Important Dates

Classes that do not follow the full semester and module start/end dates have varying deadlines. Call LLCC Registration at 217-786-2292 for exact dates.

View the Academic Calendar or the On-Campus Final Exam Schedule.

  • Registration opens: Feb. 18, 2026
  • Memorial Day (college closed): May 25
  • Independence Day (college closed): July 4
  • Summer graduation application due: July 15

View important dates for each session below.

Full session (8 weeks) | June 8–July 30

  • Tuition due: May 13
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): May 27
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): May 27
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): May 27
  • Last day to add classes: June 10
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: June 11
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): July 21
  • Final exams: July 29-30

Module 5 (first 4 weeks) | June 8–July 2

  • Tuition due: May 13
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): May 27
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): May 27
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): May 27
  • Last day to add classes: June 10   
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: June 11
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): June 24
  • Final exams: July 2  

Module 6 (second 4 weeks) | July 6–30

  • Tuition due: May 13
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): May 27
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): May 27
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): May 27
  • Last day to add classes: July 8
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: July 9
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): July 22
  • Final exams: July 30

  • Registration opens: April 15
  • Labor Day (college closed): Sept. 7
  • Professional Development Day (no classes): Nov. 10
  • Thanksgiving recess (college closed): Nov. 25-29
  • Fall graduation applications due: Dec. 1
  • Winter recess (no classes): Dec. 18-Jan. 8
  • College offices closed: Dec. 19-Jan. 3

Semester (16 weeks) | Aug. 24-Dec. 17

  • Tuition due: July 30
  • First day to purchase books: Aug. 10
  • Last day to add classes: Aug. 26
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Aug. 28
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): Dec. 4
  • Final exams: Dec. 12-17

Module 1 (first 8 weeks) | Aug. 24-Oct. 16

  • Tuition due: July 30
  • First day to purchase books: Aug. 10
  • Last day to add classes: Aug. 26
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Aug. 28
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): Oct. 2
  • Final exams (last two hours the class meets): Oct. 10-16

Short semester (12 weeks) | Sept. 21-Dec. 17

  • Tuition due: July 30
  • First day to purchase books: Aug. 10
  • Last day to add classes: Sep. 23
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Sep. 25
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): Dec. 4
  • Final exams: Dec. 12-17

Module 2 (second 8 weeks) | Oct. 19-Dec. 17

  • Tuition due: July 30
  • First day to purchase books: Oct. 7
  • Last day to add classes: Oct. 21
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Oct. 23
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): Dec. 4
  • Final exams: Dec. 12-17