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 16
  • Labor Day (college closed): Sept. 1
  • Institutional Improvement Day (no classes): Oct. 3
  • Professional Development Day (no classes): Nov. 4
  • Thanksgiving recess (college closed): Nov. 26-30
  • Fall graduation applications due: Dec. 1
  • Winter recess (no classes): Dec. 19-Jan. 9
  • College offices closed: Dec. 20-Jan. 4

View important dates for each session below.

Semester (16 weeks) | Aug. 23–Dec. 18

  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): July 22
  • Tuition due: July 23
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): Aug. 5
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): Aug. 6
  • Last day to add classes: Aug. 27
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Aug. 29
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): Dec. 5
  • Final exams: Dec. 13-18

Module 1 (first 8 weeks) | Aug. 23–Oct. 17

  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): July 22
  • Tuition due: July 23
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): Aug. 5
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): Aug. 6
  • Last day to add classes: Aug. 27
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Aug. 29
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): Oct. 3
  • Final exams (last two hours the class meets): Oct. 13-17

Short semester (12 weeks) | Sept. 20–Dec. 18

  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): July 22
  • Tuition due: July 23
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): Aug. 5
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): Aug. 6
  • Last day to add classes: Sep. 24
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Sep. 26
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): Dec. 5
  • Final exams: Dec. 13-18

Module 2 (second 8 weeks) | Oct. 18–Dec. 18

  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): July 22
  • Tuition due: July 23
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): Aug. 5
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): Aug. 6
  • Last day to add classes: Oct. 22
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Oct. 24
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): Dec. 5
  • Final exams: Dec. 13-18

  • Registration opens: Oct. 15, 2025
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (college closed): Jan. 19
  • LLCC scholarship application due: Feb. 15
  • Spring graduation application priority deadline (to be considered for department honors and other awards): March 6
  • Mid-semester break (college closed): March 7-15
  • Professional Development Day (no classes): March 24
  • Commencement: May 15

View important dates for each session below.

Semester (16 weeks) | Jan. 10-May 14

  • Tuition due: Dec. 3
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): Dec. 10
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): Dec. 31
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): Jan. 5
  • Last day to add classes: Jan. 14
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Jan. 16
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): May 1
  • Final exams: May 9-14

Module 3 (first 8 weeks) | Jan. 10-March 6

  • Tuition due: Dec. 3
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): Dec. 10
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): Dec. 31
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): Jan. 5
  • Last day to add classes: Jan. 14
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Jan. 16
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): Feb. 20
  • Final exams (last two hours the class meets): March 2-6

Short semester (12 weeks) | Feb. 7-May 14

  • Tuition due: Dec. 3
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): Dec. 10
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): Dec. 31
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): Jan. 5
  • Last day to add classes: Feb. 11
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: Feb. 13
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): May 1
  • Final exams: May 9-14

Module 4 (second 8 weeks) | March 16-May 14

  • Tuition due: Dec. 3
  • First day to purchase books without Financial Aid (online/in person): March 4
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (online): March 4
  • First day to charge books to Financial Aid (in person): March 4
  • Last day to add classes: March 18
  • Last drop date for tuition refund: March 20
  • Last day to withdraw (W grade): May 1
  • Final exams: May 9-14

Registration opens: Feb. 18, 2026