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Academic Calendar & Resources

Michigan Career & Technical Institute
Academic Calendar & Resources

Academic resources

  • Student handbook

    The MCTI Student Handbook includes information for all current and prospective students, including the admissions process, school terms, the Career Readiness Center, financial aid, food service, health service, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and much more.

  • Attendance policy

    This document outlines MCTI’s Student Attendance Policy.

2026-27 Academic Terms

  • Academic term Term dates
    Fall July 6, 2026 – Sept. 10, 2026
    Winter Oct. 5, 2026 – Dec. 17, 2026
    Spring Jan. 11, 2027 – March 18, 2027
    Summer April 12, 2027 – June 17, 2027

2026-27 Academic Calendar

July 2026

  • Summer term restarts after Learning Activity Pause: July 6
  • Career Assessment Services — Session 1 registration: July 6
  • All students resume classes at 8 a.m.: July 7

MCTI student learning activity pause lifted

On May 28, 2026, all MCTI students were mailed a letter regarding summer term, fall term and next steps. Additionally, students will receive a RAVE message directing them to the MCTI website for a copy of the letter. MCTI staff are back working on-site.

MCTI Student Activity Pause Letter (PDF)

Summer Term Ends

August 2026

  • Summer term ends: Aug. 7
  • Dorms close at noon: Aug. 8
  • Career Assessment Services — Session 2 registration: Aug. 17

September 2026

  • Labor Day holiday (no class): Sept. 7
  • End of CAS Session 2: Sept. 10
  • Graduation day: Canceled
  • Dorms close at noon: Sept. 12
Winter Term Begins

October 2026

  • Winter term registration: Oct. 5
  • Career Assessment Services — Session 1 registration: Oct. 5
  • All students resume classes at 8 a.m.: Oct. 6

November 2026

  • No class: Nov. 2
  • Election Day holiday (no class): Nov. 3
  • Midterm: Nov. 6
  • Veterans Day holiday (no class): Nov. 11
  • Dorms close at noon (Thanksgiving break): Nov. 21
  • Dorms open at noon: Nov. 29
  • All students resume classes at 10:15 a.m.: Nov. 30

December 2026

  • End of Winter term: Dec. 17
  • Dorms close at noon: Dec. 18
Spring Term Begins

January 2027

  • Spring term registration: Jan. 11
  • Career Assessment Services — Session 1 registration: Jan. 11
  • All students resume classes at 8 a.m.: Jan. 12
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday (no class): Jan. 18

February 2027

  • Midterm: Feb. 12
  • President’s Day holiday (no class): Feb. 15
  • Career Assessment Services — Session 2 registration: Feb. 16

March 2027

  • End of Spring term: March 18
  • Graduation day: March 19
    Graduation includes students completed during the Summer (2026), Winter (2026) and Spring (2027) terms. Students who wish to participate, must contact the MCTI Registrar by February 10, 2027.
    Registrar: Tracy Garcia, GarciaT4@michigan.gov
  • Dorms close at noon: March 20
Summer Term Begins

April 2027

  • Summer term registration: April 12
  • Career Assessment Services — Session 1 registration: April 12
  • All students resume classes at 8 a.m.: April 13

May 2027

  • Midterm: May 14
  • Career Assessment Services — Session 2 registration: May 17
  • No class: May 28
  • Memorial Day holiday (no class): May 31

June 2027

  • End of Summer term: June 17
  • Dorms close at noon: June 18

The 2027-28 academic calendar will be added at a later date.