Wake Tech is closed December 24 through January 4 for winter break and will reopen January 5. Prospective students can still apply for enrollment online during the break, and continuing students can register for Spring semester classes, which start January 7.
Fall 2026 Semester Important Dates for First 8-Week Session
Event
Date(s)
Registration (current students)
TBA*
Registration (new students)
TBA*
Registration (visiting students)
TBA
Payment deadline
TBA**
First day of class
August 17
Last day to drop with 100% refund
August 16
Last day to add
August 18
Last day to drop with 75% refund
August 20
No classes
September 7, October 5-6
Last day to withdraw with W
September 30
Session ends
October 14
Commencement
December 12
* Check Registration and Student Records for a breakdown of registration times based on credit hours earned (for current students) and application acceptance dates (for new students). ** Payment is due at the time of registration for any student registering after the deadline.
