Term Calendar & Key Dates


We share information about upcoming events and deadlines in monthly emails to registered students.

Fall Term

September 29-December 11, 2025 (No classes 11/24-27)

Wednesday, August 27:
  • Registration Overview Session, online, 2-3 PM
Wednesday, September 3:
  • Priority Deadline for registration, by 9 AM
Monday, September 22:
  • Last day to register or add a class without a fee
  • Last day to drop a class and only pay the $10 registration fee
  • Tuition Assistance Forms due (students must apply once a year, beginning again each fall)
Tuesday, September 23: Back to School Night
  • Online Event: 3-4 PM
  • In-person new student gathering: 4:30-5 PM
  • In-person event: 5-7 PM
Monday, September 29:
  • Fall Term begins
Friday, October 10:
  • Last day to drop a class and only pay 25% (or $10, whichever is higher). After this date there are no refunds and students must pay 100% of tuition owed.
Thursday, October 30:
  • Halloween Dance, in-person, and online, 6-8 PM
Wednesday, November 12:
  • Cabaret, online-only, 6:30-8 PM
November 24-27:
  • Thanksgiving break, no classes
Thursday, December 11:
  • Fall Term ends
Saturday, December 13:
  • Winter Concert, University of Portland, 3-5 PM

Winter Term

January 12-March 19, 2026 (No classes MLK Day, Presidents Day)


Questions? Email Alex at ageffel@phamepdx.org.