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: 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

Classes that are non-regular have varying deadlines. Call (217-786-2292) or text (217-786-2292) LLCC Registration for exact dates.

  • Registration opens: Oct. 14, 2026
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (college closed): Jan. 18
  • Institutional Improvement Day (no classes): Feb. 2
  • LLCC scholarship application due: Feb. 15
  • Spring graduation application priority deadline (to be considered for department honors and other awards): March 5 
  • Mid-semester break (college closed): March 6-14
  • Professional Development Day (no classes): March 23
  • Commencement: May 14
     

Semester (16 weeks) | Jan. 11-May 13

  • Tuition due: Dec. 9 
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): Dec. 9
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): Dec. 28
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): Jan. 4
  • Last day to add classes: Jan. 13
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Jan. 15
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): April 30
  • Final exams: May 8-13

Module 3 (first 8 weeks) | Jan. 11-March 5

  • Tuition due: Dec. 9
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): Dec. 9
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): Dec. 28
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): Jan. 4
  • Last day to add classes: Jan. 13
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Jan. 15
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): Feb. 26
  • Final exams (last two hours the class meets): Feb. 27-March 5

Short semester (12 weeks) | Feb. 8-May 13

  • Tuition due: Dec. 9
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): Dec. 9
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): Dec. 9
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): Jan. 4
  • Last day to add classes: Feb. 10
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Feb. 12
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): April 30
  • Final exams: May 8-13

Module 4 (second 8 weeks) | March 15-May 13 

  • Tuition due: Dec. 9
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): March 3
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): March 3
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): March 3
  • Last day to add classes: March 17
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: March 19
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): April 30
  • Final exams: May 8-13

Registration opens: Feb. 17, 2027