Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Key Dates for J1/F1 Applicants
F-1 Applicants
| 2026–2027 School Year | |
|---|---|
| Application / Tuition Deadline (FALL) | June 5, 2026 |
| I-20 and School Placement Notification | June 12, 2026 – June 30, 2026 |
| Meet Your PDSO, DSO, and School Contact | August 24, 2026 |
| First Day of School | August 26, 2026 |
| Application / Tuition Deadline (SPRING) | December 1, 2025 |
| 2025–2026 School Year | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 End Date | January 21, 2026 |
| Semester 2 Start Date | January 22, 2026 |
| Last Day of School | June 9, 2026 |
J-1 Applicants
| Exchange Program Certification Form Deadline | April 17, 2026 |
| Exchange Program Coordinator Virtual Orientation | April 13, 2026 – April 15, 2026 |
| Student Placement Application Period | April 13, 2026 – June 10, 2026 |
| School Placement Notification | May 11, 2026 – June 10, 2026 |
| Meet Your PDSO, DSO, and School Contact | August 24, 2026 |
| Semester 1 End Date | January 21, 2026 |
| Semester 2 Start Date | January 22, 2026 |
| Last Day of School | June 9, 2026 |
