GGC Academic Calendar

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, operates on a traditional semester-based academic calendar. The college divides its academic year into three main terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer. The Fall semester typically begins in late August and concludes in mid-December, while the Spring semester runs from early January to early May. The Summer term, often optional, spans from late May to late July and includes shorter, intensive sessions for students seeking accelerated coursework. GGC’s calendar aligns with many public universities in Georgia, incorporating standard breaks for major holidays and a brief intersession period between Fall and Spring semesters.

• Fall Semester Start: August 18, 2025 (estimated) – Classes begin for the Fall term.
• Labor Day Break: September 1, 2025 – Campus closed for the federal holiday.
• Thanksgiving Break: November 26–30, 2025 (estimated) – No classes; campus may have limited operations.
• Fall Final Exams: December 8–12, 2025 (estimated) – End-of-term assessments.
• Spring Semester Start: January 12, 2026 (estimated) – Classes resume after winter break.
• Spring Break: March 16–20, 2026 (estimated) – Mid-semester recess for students.
• Commencement: Early May 2026 (exact date TBD) – Graduation ceremonies for eligible students.
• Summer Term Start: May 26, 2026 (estimated) – Optional condensed sessions begin.

• Early Action Deadline: November 1, 2024 (estimated for Fall 2025 entry) – Priority application for early decision notifications by mid-December.
• Regular Decision Deadline: February 1, 2025 (estimated) – Standard application cutoff for Fall 2025 admission; decisions typically released by late March.
• Financial Aid Priority Deadline: March 1, 2025 (estimated) – Submit FAFSA for optimal aid consideration.
• Enrollment Deposit Deadline: May 1, 2025 (estimated) – Confirm intent to enroll for admitted students.
• International Student Deadline: April 1, 2025 (estimated) – Earlier cutoff to accommodate visa processing and documentation.

The academic calendar at Georgia Gwinnett College follows regional norms for public institutions in the Southeast, with semesters structured around national holidays like Labor Day and Thanksgiving. This alignment offers predictability for students and families planning travel or work commitments. Additionally, GGC’s Summer term provides flexibility for both domestic and international students seeking to accelerate their studies or balance academic and personal schedules. While specific dates for the 2025–2026 academic year and admissions cycle are estimates based on typical patterns, prospective students are encouraged to monitor official announcements for confirmed schedules and deadlines.