News @ HolmesCC

Last Day to Qualify for Spring Graduation
2026-03-15

2nd Term 8-Week On Campus/2nd Term 8-Week Online Classes begin
2026-03-16

Last Day to register for 2nd Term 8-Week Day Classes/2nd Term 8-Week Online Classes
2026-03-17

Break Into Your Future Day
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Thinking about a career in criminal justice or public safety?
Holmes is hosting Break Into Your Future Day, giving students the chance to explore real career options, ask questions and connect directly with professionals in the field. Career areas will include law enforcement, corrections, emergency medical services, the military, public safety and victim advocacy.
The event will be held March 18 from 10 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. in the courtyard on the Ridgeland Campus and will be hosted by the Criminal Justice Department. Students will learn what it really takes, discover available pathways and find out how to get started in these high-demand fields.

Good Friday
2026-04-03

Last Day to Withdraw/Audit from Full Term Day/Full Term Evening/Full Term Online Classes
2026-04-03

First Day to Register for Summer/Fall 2026 Classes
2026-04-06

Freshman Friday -- Grenada and Ridgeland
2026-04-10

Last Day to register for 4th Term 4-week online classes
2026-04-10

4th Term 4-week online classes begin
2026-04-13

Freshman Friday -- Goodman Campus
2026-04-17

Last Day to Withdraw/Audit from 2nd Term 8-Week On Campus/2nd Term 8-Week Online Classes
2026-04-24

Full Term Online Exams End
2026-04-29

Last Day to Withdraw/Audit from 4th Term 4-Week Online Classes
2026-05-01

Full Term Evening Exams run May 4-7
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-07
Monday classes, May 4 exam
Tuesday classes, May 5 exam
Wednesday classes, May 6 exam
Thursday classes, May 7 exam

Full Term Day and 2nd Term 8-Week Exams
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-07
Exam run May 5-7 for both Full Term Day and 2nd Term 8-Week Day Classes.

2nd Term 8-week online/4th Term online exams end
2026-05-06

District-Wide Graduation
2026-05-14
Ridgeland and Yazoo — 10 a.m.
Goodman, Grenada and Attala — 2 p.m.

July 4th Holiday
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-03
Holmes will be closed June 29-July 3 for the July 4th holiday.

2nd Term Online Summer Classes Begin
2026-06-29

Full Term Summer Exams
2026-07-29 - 2026-07-30

2nd Term Summer Exams
2026-07-30

Faculty Returns to Campus
2026-08-10

Dorms on Goodman Campus Open
2026-08-16

Fall Day Classes, Full Term Evening Classes, 1st Term Day Classes Begin
2026-08-17

Last Day to Register for 1st Term 8-week on Campus Classes
2026-08-18

Last Day to Register for Full Term Day Classes and 1st Term 4-Week Online Classes
2026-08-21

Full Term Online Classes, 1st Term Online 8-week Classes, 1st Term Online 4-week Classes Begin
2026-08-24

Last Day to Register for Full Term Evening Day Classes
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-27
August 24, Monday classes
August 25, Tuesday classes
August 26, Wednesday classes
August 27, Thursday classes

Last Day to Register for Full Term Online Classes and 1st Term 8-Week Online Classes
2026-08-25
