Ranken Events Calendar

Summer Semester Ends (Day, T/Th Eve)
2025-08-19 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States
Summer Semester classes end for Day School and Tuesday & Thursday Evening.

Dual Enrollment Orientation
2025-08-19 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Professional Development Day
2025-08-21 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Fall Professional Development Day for Faculty

Dual Enrollment Orientation
2025-08-22 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Fall 2025-2026 Semester Starts (Online I, Day, M/W Eve)
2025-08-25 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States
Fall Semester classes start for Online, Day School, and Monday & Wednesday Evening.

Fall 2025-2026 Semester Starts (T/R Eve)
2025-08-26 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States
Fall Semester classes start for Tuesday & Thursday Evening.

All School Holiday (Labor Day)
2025-09-01 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday (Labor Day). All locations closed. No classes in session.

Ranken Experience (St. Louis)
2025-09-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-17 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
At the Ranken Experience, you will have a chance to discover Ranken and its latest updates, while also meeting in person with faculty and staff. Light continental refreshments will be provided. Tours will be offered. Attendance is free of charge.

Register Here!

Job Fair (St. Louis) - Automotive Division
2025-09-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
At the Job Fair, you’ll have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with the future pipeline to your workforce. This is also a great time to network with other employers. Attendance is free of charge.

Register Here!

Constitution Day
2025-09-17 | MO
Constitution Day. This is not an all school holiday. All classes are in session.

Ranken Experience (Ranken - Southeast)
2025-09-19 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States

Job Fair (Ranken - Southeast)
2025-09-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States

Ranken Experience (Ranken – CentralMO)
2025-09-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Job Fair (Ranken - CentralMO)
2025-09-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Phi Theta Kappa Meeting
2025-10-02, 2025-11-13, 2025-12-10, 2026-01-21, 2026-02-10, 2026-03-10, 2026-04-08 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Shadow-a-Tech (All Locations)
2025-10-02 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-04 08:30 - 23:30, 2026-01-29 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-02 08:30 - 11:30 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Shadow-a-Tech
Register for your session.

MFG Day (Ranken Southeast)
2025-10-09 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States
MFG Day at Ranken Southeast (Perryville)

Manufacturing Day (Main Campus)
2025-10-09 08:30 - 13:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Manufacturing Day

Fall Online I Classes End
2025-10-15 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

MFG Day (Ranken West)
2025-10-16 | Ranken – West (Troy), 651 John Deere Drive, Troy, MO, 63379, United States
MFG Day at Ranken West (Troy)

Fall Online II Classes Begin
2025-10-20 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Open House (All Satellite Locations)
2025-10-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
See Your Future at Ranken’s Fall Open House!
Get an inside look at the shops and labs at any of our satellite locations in Ashland, Perryville, Wentzville, or Troy, meet expert faculty, and even try out hands-on activities. Don’t miss your chance to explore programs, talk with admissions, and see where your skills can take you.
RSVP for this event.

MFG Day (Ranken - CentralMO)
2025-10-23 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
MFG Day at Ranken Central (Ashland)

Fall Open House (St. Louis)
2025-10-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
See Your Future at Ranken’s Fall Open House!
Get an inside look at the shops and labs on our Main Campus in St. Louis, MO, meet expert faculty, and even try out hands-on activities. Don’t miss your chance to explore programs, talk with admissions, and see where your skills can take you.
RSVP for this event.

Rat Rod Build-Off (Day 1)
2025-11-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Register a student.

Job Fair (St. Louis) - Information Technology Division
2025-11-04 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Job Fair (St. Louis) - Construction Division
2025-11-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Rat Rod Build-Off (Day 2)
2025-11-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Rat Rod Build-Off (Day 3)
2025-11-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Future Builders: Middle School Exploration Day
2025-11-06 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Job Fair (St. Louis) - Electrical Division
2025-11-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Job Fair (St. Louis) - Manufacturing Division
2025-11-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Rat Rod Build-Off (Day 4)
2025-11-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Rat Rod Build-Off (Day 5)
2025-11-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

All School Holiday (Veteran's Day)
2025-11-11 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday (Veteran’s Day). All locations closed. No classes are in session.

Ranken Experience (Ranken - West)
2025-11-13 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-20 08:00 - 09:30 | Ranken – West (Wentzville), 755 Parr Road, Wentzville, MO, 63885, United States

Job Fair (Ranken - West)
2025-11-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Ranken – West (Wentzville), 755 Parr Road, Wentzville, MO, 63885, United States

All School Holiday (Thanksgiving)
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday (Thanksgiving). All locations closed. No classes in session.

Ranken Ready (Spring Starts)—Main Campus Construction, Manufacturing, Information Technology Divisions
2025-12-08 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Spring of 2026 in the Construction, Manufacturing, and IT divisions at the Main Campus.
Main Campus Construction RSVP Main Campus Manufacturing RSVP Main Campus IT RSVP
This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom. If you do not have access to connect virtually from a personal device, we encourage you to reach out to your Student Success Team to discuss on-campus options for connecting.
Zoom Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81639709418
Meeting ID: 816 3970 9418

Ranken Ready (Spring Starts)—Main Campus Automotive, Electrical Divisions
2025-12-09 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Spring of 2026 in the Automotive and Electrical divisions at the Main Campus.
Main Campus Automotive RSVP Main Campus Electrical RSVP
This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom. If you do not have access to connect virtually from a personal device, we encourage you to reach out to your Student Success Team to discuss on-campus options for connecting.
Zoom Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81639709418
Meeting ID: 816 3970 9418

Ranken Ready (Spring Starts)—Satellite Locations, All Divisions
2025-12-10 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Spring of 2026 in all divisions at all Satellite Locations—Ranken West (Wentzville & Troy), Ranken Central (Ashland), Ranken Southeast (Perryville).
Satellite RSVP
This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom. If you do not have access to connect virtually from a personal device, we encourage you to reach out to your Student Success Team to discuss on-campus options for connecting.
Zoom Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81639709418
Meeting ID: 816 3970 9418

Fall Semester Ends (Online)
2025-12-10 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Semester Ends (M/W Eve)
2025-12-15 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Semester Ends (T/Th Eve)
2025-12-18 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Semester Ends (Day)
2025-12-18 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Winter Break/Student Holiday
2025-12-19 - 2026-01-04 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday
2025-12-23 - 2026-01-01 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday. All locations closed.

First Year Campus Acquaintance and Retention Excellence (FYCARE)
2026-01-02 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Limited Office Hours
2026-01-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Some offices will be open for limited hours today to assist students.

Spring Professional Development Day (UD) for Faculty
2026-01-05 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Spring Semester Begins (M/W Eve)
2026-01-05 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring All Faculty Meeting for UE Adjuncts
2026-01-06 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Begins (Day)
2026-01-07 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Begins (T/Th Eve)
2026-01-08 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Begins (Online I)
2026-01-12 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
2026-01-19 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). All locations closed. No classes in session.

Remote Learning Day
2026-01-26 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
On January 26, 2026, due to weather conditions, all locations will transition to remote learning for both Day and Evening classes. Students, please check your Ranken email and login to InsideRanken to participate in your classes, remotely. Employees will also work remotely.

Skills USA District Conference
2026-02-06 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

All School Holiday (President's Day)
2026-02-16 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday (President’s Day). All locations closed. No classes in session.

Ranken Experience (Ranken - CentralMO)
2026-02-18 08:00 - 09:30 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Job Fair (St. Louis) - IT Division
2026-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Online I Classes End
2026-03-04 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Future Builders: Middle School Exploration Day
2026-03-05 | MO
Future Builders
A Middle School Exploration Day
An Immersive Tour of Ranken Technical College for 6th-8th Graders
With hands-on learning stations, students will gain exposure to careers within Ranken’s 5 core divisions: Automotive, Construction, Electrical, IT, and Manufacturing.
Contact Ranken Admissions to inquire about participating in this event.
admissions@ranken.edu | 314-286-4809

Online II Classes Begin
2026-03-09 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Automotive Day (Main Campus)
2026-03-24 08:30 - 13:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Automotive Day

All School Holiday (Good Friday)
2026-04-03 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday (Good Friday). All locations closed. No classes in session.

Spring Open House (All Satellite Locations)
2026-04-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
See Your Future at Ranken’s Spring Open House!
Get an inside look at the shops and labs at any of our satellite locations in Ashland, Perryville, Wentzville, or Troy, meet expert faculty, and even try out hands-on activities. Don’t miss your chance to explore programs, talk with admissions, and see where your skills can take you.
RSVP for this event.

Spring Discover Ranken Day with Car Show
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Scholarship Luncheon
2026-04-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

NC3 National Signing Day
2026-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
WELCOME TO RANKEN AND NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Congratulations on your acceptance to Ranken Technical College and on your choice to pursue a career path in a technical field! For over a century, Ranken Technical College has provided the comprehensive education and training necessary to prepare students, like you, for success.
NC3 National Signing Day ceremony is designed to honor incoming students who are entering a technical field and emphasize the importance of their career choice.
You’re invited, along with family, to share this special day and to sign a Letter of Commitment to Ranken Technical College.
National Signing Day will be held in the Atrium and Auditorium located in the Mary Ann Lee Technology Center Building. The event takes place from 9am to 12pm.

9am-10am – Breakfast with the VPs

Guests are invited to enjoy a full breakfast reception in the Atrium with Ranken’s VP for Student Success, Crystal Herron, and VP for Education, Shannon Brueggemann. Guests will have the opportunity to speak with Ms. Herron and Ms. Brueggemann and various members of Ranken’s education team during this time.

10am-11am – Signing Ceremony

Guests will convene in the auditorium, where incoming students will hear from keynote speaker Art McCoy, sign a letter of intent, and have a photo opportunity with Ranken’s Administration.

11am-12pm – Program Tours, Admissions Open House

Students and their guests will have an opportunity to tour their program and meet with the Admissions team to ask questions about enrolling at Ranken.

NC3 is The National Coalition of Certification Centers, which is a value-driven organization and the future model for Career and Technical Education, creating highly-skilled, job-ready professionals through a growing network of educational partners and global industry leaders.
Students who wish to participate in Breakfast with the VPs and be recognized during the Signing Ceremony must register in advance.
Registration for this event will be open until March 26, 2026 or until capacity is reached.
Access the 2025 Event Recording >
View 2025 Event Photo Album >

Spring Semester Ends (T/Th Eve)
2026-04-28 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Ends (M/W Eve/Online)
2026-04-29 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Ends (Day)
2026-05-01 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

2026 Golden Graduates Celebration
2026-05-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States

2026 Commencement Ceremony
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States

Summer Semester Begins (Online I, M/W Eve)
2026-05-11 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Ready (Summer Starts)—Main Campus Automotive, Electrical Divisions
2026-05-11 | Virtual (Online)
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Summer of 2026 in the Automotive and Electrical divisions at the Main Campus.
This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom. If you do not have access to connect virtually from a personal device, we encourage you to reach out to your Student Success Team to discuss on-campus options for connecting.
Zoom Instructions:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81587864161

Meeting ID: 815 8786 4161

Summer Semester Begins (T/Th Eve)
2026-05-12 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Ready (Summer Starts)—Main Campus Construction, Manufacturing, Information Technology Divisions
2026-05-12 | Virtual (Online)
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Summer of 2026 in the Construction, Manufacturing, and IT divisions at the Main Campus.
This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom. If you do not have access to connect virtually from a personal device, we encourage you to reach out to your Student Success Team to discuss on-campus options for connecting.
Zoom Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81587864161

Meeting ID: 815 8786 4161

Summer Semester Begins (WTZ_PRY_ASH Continuing/Apprentice_Dealer- Summer I)
2026-05-12 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
