Week of Welcome; Orientation and Work Training for all new students; LD 170; Work training for returning students; Academic Advising
2026-08-17 08:00 - 2026-08-21 17:00 (America/Chicago)

All College Convocation
2026-08-24

Last Day to add a course, declare a course to be taken pass/fail, or drop a course without a W
2026-09-01

Labor Day Holiday
2026-09-07

Homecoming & Family Weekend: Blackburn Road Trip
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27
Pack your bags, fuel up, and hit the road—because Blackburn College Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 is taking you on the ultimate Blackburn Road Trip! From September 25–27, alumni, students, families, and friends are invited back to campus for a weekend packed with nostalgia, celebration, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
This year’s theme, “A Blackburn Road Trip: Where All Roads Lead Back to Blackburn,” celebrates the journeys that begin at Blackburn and the lifelong connections that continue to bring the Blackburn community back together. Inspired by classic road trips, roadside attractions, and a touch of Route 66 Americana, the entire weekend will transform campus into a destination full of adventure, spirit, and Beaver pride.
Check out all the events planned for Homecoming 2026
Register for Homecoming & Family Weekend
Register for the B-Club Golf Outing

Midterm grade rosters due
2026-10-16, 2027-03-08

Last day to drop a class with a “W” grade
2026-10-23, 2027-03-19

Early registration of currently registered students begins for the Spring 2027 semester
2026-10-26

Veteran’s Day Convocation, 11am
2026-11-11

Last day of early registration for spring 2027 semester
2026-11-13

Last day to withdraw passing (WP) or withdraw failing (WF) from a class
2026-11-20, 2027-04-23 08:00 - 17:00

Thanksgiving Holiday
2026-11-25 08:00 - 2026-11-27 17:00

Study Day
2026-12-07

Double Instruction Period
2026-12-08 08:00 - 2026-12-11 17:00

Course Instruction Ends
2026-12-11

Final grade rosters due by 1:00 PM
2026-12-14

Campus closed for winter break
2026-12-23

Campus Opens from Winter Break
2027-01-04

All students arrive on campus
2027-01-11

Work Program training, New Student Orientation, Academic Advising; Registration ends by close of business
2027-01-12

Course Instruction Begins
2027-01-13

MLK Day Observed
2027-01-18

Last day to add a course, declare a course be taken pass/fail, or drop a course without a “W”
2027-01-22

Spring Break
2027-03-08 08:00 - 2027-03-12 17:00

Spring Holiday
2027-03-26 08:00 - 2027-03-29 17:00

Early Registration begins for the Fall 2027 semester
2027-03-30

Last day of early registration for the Fall 2027 semester
2027-04-16
