Fall
Fall 2026
Attention Students: Some deadlines have changed. Please read carefully.
| - | Open University | Academic Credit Semester Length | Academic Credit Short Courses Session I | Academic Credit Short Courses Session II | Continuing Education Units | Noncredit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 8/24-12/18 | 8/24-12/18 | 8/24-12/18 | 10/19-12/20 | dates vary | dates vary |
| Registration open | 8/10 | 6/24 | 6/24 | 6/24 | 6/24 | 6/24 |
| Registration with permit number and/or instructor's signature | 9/7-9/14 | 9/7-9/14 | 8/24-9/87 | 10/19 | instructor's signature at first class meeting | instructor's signature at first class meeting |
| Last day to add | 9/14 | 9/14 | 9/14 | 11/2 | first class meeting | first class meeting |
| Last day to drop /Student drop deadline/Deadline for full refund (less $20 processing fee) | 9/14 | 9/14 | 9/4 | 11/2 | last day of class | not applicable |
| Late Add period begins | 9/15 | 9/15 | 9/5 | 11/3 | 2nd course meeting (for one-day classes, late fee begins the 1st day of class) | 2nd course meeting (for one-day classes, late fee begins the 1st day of class) |
| Request for audit deadline | 9/14 | 9/14 | 8/24 | 10/19 | not applicable | not applicable |
| Request for credit/no credit deadline | 12/4 | 12/4 | 8/26 | 10/21 | not applicable | not applicable |
| Withdrawal period | 9/15-11/16 | 9/15-11/16 | 9/5-10/9 | 11/3-12/4 | not applicable | not applicable |
| Late withdrawal period | 11/17-12/11 | 11/17-12/11 | 10/10-10/16 | 12/5-12/18 | not applicable | not applicable |
| Final examination period | 12/12-12/18 | generally last day of class | generally last day of class | generally last day of class | not applicable | not applicable |
| Grades available* | 1/4/2027 | 1/4/2027 | 11/3 | 1/4/2027 | 1/4/2027 | not applicable |
| Transcripts available | 1/18/2027 | 1/18/2027 | 1/18/2027 | 1/18/2027 | 1/18/2027 | not applicable |
Holidays
9/7: Labor Day
11/11: Veterans Day
11/26 - 11/27: Fall Recess (Thanksgiving)**
*Check grades online.
**Courses meeting at 1600 Holloway Ave. and all Open University program courses will not meet from 11/23-11/28.
Summer
Summer 2026
| - | Open University R1 Session |
Open University R2 Session |
Open University R3 Session |
Open University R4 Session |
Academic Credit Term Length | Academic Credit Short Courses | Continuing Education Units | Noncredit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 6/1-7/2 | 6/15-8/7 | 7/6-8/7 | 6/1-8/7 | 6/1-8/7 | Dates vary | Dates vary | Dates vary |
| Registration open for all students | 5/18 | 5/18 | 5/18 | 5/18 | 4/23 | 4/23 | 4/23 | 4/23 |
| Registration with permission number and/or instructor's signature | 6/10-6/12 | 6/24-6/26 | 7/14-7/17 | 6/10-6/12 | 6/10-6/12 | First class meeting | First class meeting | First class meeting |
| Last day to add | 6/12 | 6/26 | 7/17 | 6/12 | 6/12 | Varies | First class meeting | First class meeting |
| Last day to drop/student drop deadline (Deadline for full refund, less $20 processing fee) | 6/12 | 6/26 | 7/17 | 6/12 | 6/12 | Varies | First class meeting | N/A |
| Late add by petition period begins | 6/13 | 6/27 | 7/18 | 6/13 | 6/13 | Varies | Second course meeting (for one-day classes, late fee begins the first day of class) | No late fee? |
| Request for audit deadline | 6/12 | 6/26 | 7/17 | 6/12 | 6/12 | First class meeting | N/A | N/A |
| Request for credit/no credit deadline | 6/25 | 7/31 | 7/31 | 7/31 | 7/31 | Second class meeting | N/A | N/A |
| Withdrawal period | 6/13-6/24 | 6/27-7/24 | 7/18-7/30 | 6/13-7/21 | 6/13-7/21 | Varies | N/A | N/A |
| Late withdrawal period | 6/25-7/2 | 7/25-8/7 | 7/31-8/7 | 7/22-8/7 | 7/22-8/7 | Varies | N/A | N/A |
| Grades available* | 8/14 | 8/14 | 8/14 | 8/14 | 8/14 | 8/14 | 8/14 | 8/14 |
| Official transcripts available | 8/21 | 8/21 | 8/21 | 8/21 | 8/21 | 8/21 | 8/21 | 8/21 |
Holidays
06/19: Juneteenth
07/03: Independence Day Observed
Spring
Spring 2026
Attention Students: Some deadlines have changed. Please read carefully.
| - | Open University | Academic Credit Semester Length | Academic Credit Short Courses I | Academic Credit Short Courses II | Continuing Education Units | Noncredit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 1/26 – 5/15 | 1/26 – 5/15 | 1/26 – 3/22 | 3/30 – 5/24 | Dates vary | Dates vary |
| Registration open for all students | 1/12 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Registration with permission number and/or instructor's signature | 1/26 – 2/16 | 1/26 – 2/16 | 1/26 – 2/6 | 3/31 – 4/10 | Instructor's signature at first class meeting | Instructor's signature at first class meeting |
| Last day to add | 2/16 | 2/16 | 2/6 | 4/10 | First class meeting | First class meeting |
| Last day to drop without a W | 2/16 | 2/16 | 2/6 | 4/10 | Last day of class | N/A |
| Deadline for full refund (less $20 processing fee) |
2/16 | 2/16 | 2/6 | 4/10 | Drop class day before first day of class | Drop class day before first day of class |
| Request for audit deadline | 2/16 | 2/16 | 2/5 | 4/10 | N/A | N/A |
| Late add period begins | 2/17 | 2/17 | 2/7 | 4/11 | Second class meeting (one-day classes: late fee begins on the first day) | Second class meeting (one-day classes: late fee begins on the first day) |
| Withdrawal period | 2/17 – 4/20 | 2/17 – 4/20 | 2/5 – 3/7 | 4/9 – 5/9 | N/A | N/A |
| Late withdrawal period | 4/21 – 5/15 | 4/21 – 5/15 | 3/8 – 3/21 | 5/10 – 5/23 | N/A | N/A |
| Request for credit/no credit deadline Date and times may change without prior notice |
5/8 | 5/8 | 3/15 | 5/17 | N/A | N/A |
| Final examination period | 5/15 – 5/22 | Generally last day of class | Generally last day of class | Generally last day of class | N/A | N/A |
| Grades available * | 6/6 | 6/6 | 4/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | N/A |
| Transcripts available | 6/12 | 6/12 | 6/12 | 6/12 | 6/12 | N/A |
Holidays
1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
3/23 – 3/28: Spring recess. Courses held at 1600 Holloway Ave. and all Open University program courses will not meet.
3/31: Farmworkers Day
5/25: Memorial Day
Winter
Winter 2026
Attention Students: Some deadlines have changed. Please read carefully.
| - | Academic Credit Semester Length | Continuing Education Units | Noncredit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 1/2–1/20 | dates vary | dates vary |
| Registration open for all students | 10/31 | 10/31 | 11/1 |
| Payment due dates: Register between 10/31–12/6 | 12/7 | N/A | N/A |
| Fee deferment request deadline | 12/12 | N/A | N/A |
| Fee deferment decisions released | 12/18 | N/A | N/A |
| Payment due dates: Register between 12/7–1/2 | 1/2 | N/A | N/A |
| Payment due dates: Register between 1/2–1/5 | payment due in 1 day | N/A | N/A |
| Instruction begins (actual start dates may vary from class to class) | 1/2 | instructor's signature at first class meeting | instructor's signature at first class meeting |
| Last day to drop for refund | 1/5 | first class meeting | first class meeting |
| Enrollment only possible with permission number from instructor | 1/2–1/5 | last day of class | N/A |
| No refunds for classes dropped on, or after this date | 1/6 | drop class day before first day of class | drop class day before first day of class |
| Add/drop deadline, audit deadline | 1/5 | varies based on class meetings; see refund section | varies based on class meetings; see refund section |
| Withdrawal petition required to withdraw | 1/6–1/20 | N/A | N/A |
| CR/NC deadline | 1/14 | N/A | N/A |
| Instruction ends | 1/20 | N/A | N/A |
| Grades available | 1/23 | 1/26 | N/A |
| Transcripts available | 2/7 | 2/7 | N/A |
| Payment due with approved fee deferment | 2/20 | N/A | N/A |
Holidays:
11/11: Veterans Day. Online registration and payment systems are open.
11/24–11/28: Fall recess (Thanksgiving holiday). Online registration and payment systems are open. No classes, campus closed 11/27–11/30.
12/24–1/1: Campus closed for winter break. Online registration and payment systems are open.
1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes.