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The academic calendar is the official University document listing the major academic dates for the academic year. The academic calendar is maintained by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development. If you have any questions, email Dr. Corinne Martinez or call (310) 243-2072.
The academic calendar is approved on an annual basis by the University President and the CSU Chancellor's Office.
Note: The calendars are subject to change. Calendar updates will be posted on the academic calendar site.
Academic Calendar
Academic Year | Notes |
2025-2026 Printable [PDF] | Approved calendar. Updated 7/30/2025. |
2024-2025 Printable [PDF] | Approved calendar. Summer Session dates updated. |
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View the Complete 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Note: All dates in the academic calendar are subject to change.
FALL SEMESTER 2025
April 14
Monday
Fall 2025 Registration begins via MyCSUDH
Monday
Fall 2025 Registration begins via MyCSUDH
April 14 – August 12
Monday-Tuesday
Registration via MyCSUDH - fees due Wednesday, August 13, 2025
August 13 – August 24
Wednesday-Sunday
Registration via MyCSUDH - fees due 48 hours after registration
August 25 – September 18
Monday-Thursday
Late Registration via MyCSUDH - fees due at time of registration
May-August
Various Days
New Student Orientation
May 26
Monday
Memorial Day Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
June 1
Sunday
First Day to file for Spring 2026 Graduation
June 19
Thursday
Juneteenth Holiday – NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
July 1
Tuesday
Fall 2025 Graduation Application Deadline – without late fee
July 4
Friday
Independence Day Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
AUGUST
August 18
Monday
Academic Year Fall Semester Begins
August 18
Monday
General Faculty Meeting and Provost Fall Meeting
August 22
Friday
Instructional Preparation Day
August 24
Sunday
Last Day for students on Waitlist to be added to classes; all waitlists will be canceled at midnight
August 25
Monday
Classes Begin
August 25 – September 18
Monday-Thursday
Late Registration via MyCSUDH - fees due at time of registration
SEPTEMBER
September
To Be Announced
Fall Convocation
September 1
Monday
Labor Day Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
September 5
Friday
Instructor Drop Deadline
September 15
Monday
Fall 2025 Graduation Application Deadline - with late fee
September 18
Thursday
Credit/No Credit and Audit Grading Deadline
September 19
Friday
Drop Without Record of Enrollment Deadline via Change of Program Form
September 19
Friday
Student Census
September 22 – November 10
Monday-Monday
Serious and Compelling Reason Required to Withdraw
OCTOBER
October 1
Wednesday
Spring 2026 Graduation Application Deadline – without late fee
October 13 – January 19
Monday-Monday
Spring 2026 Registration via MyCSUDH
October 16
Thursday
The Great California Shake-Out
October 21 – December 18
Tuesday-Thursday
Winter 2026 Registration – fees due at time of registration
October 27
Monday
Last Day for Pro-rata Refund of Non-Resident Tuition and Tuition Fees
October 27
Monday
Last Day to Drop from FT to PT Status with Refund
NOVEMBER
November 1
Saturday
First Day to file for Summer 2026 Graduation
November 11
Tuesday
Veterans Day Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
November 12 – December 8
Monday-Monday
Serious Accident/Illness Required to Withdraw
November 24 – 26
Monday-Wednesday
Fall Recess, not a Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS OPEN
November 27
Thursday
Thanksgiving Day Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
November 28 – 30
Friday-Sunday
Thanksgiving Break, not a Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
DECEMBER
December 11
Thursday
Last Day of Scheduled Classes
December 12 – 18
Friday-Thursday
Final Examinations
December 12
Friday
Grade Submission Begins
December 13
Saturday
Spring 2026 Graduation Application Deadline – with late fee
December 19
Friday
Evaluation Day
December 22, 3 pm
Monday
Final Grades Due (College of Continuing and Professional Education grades always due 72 hours after the course end date)
December 22
Monday
Semester Ends
December 25 – January 1
Thursday-Thursday
Winter Break and New Year’s Day Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
WINTER SESSION
October 21 – December 22
Tuesday-Monday
Winter 2026 Registration - fees due at time of registration
December 23 – January 14
Friday-Wednesday
Winter Session 2026
January 1
Thursday
New Year’s Day Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
SPRING SEMESTER 2026
October 13
Monday
Spring 2026 Registration begins via MyCSUDH
December 13
Saturday
Spring 2026 Graduation Application Deadline - with late fee
October 13 – January 6
Monday-Tuesday
Registration via MyCSUDH - fees due Wednesday, January 7, 2026
January 7 – January 19
Wednesday-Monday
Registration via MyCSUDH - fees due 48 hours after registration
January 20 – February 12
Tuesday-Thursday
Late Registration and Add/Drop via MyCSUDH – at the time of registration
To Be Announced
New Student Orientation Date Day Description
JANUARY
January 1
Thursday
First Day to file for Fall 2026 Graduation
January 15
Thursday
Spring Semester Begins
January 16
Friday
Instructional Preparation Day
January 19
Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
January 19
Monday
Last Day for students on Waitlist to be added to classes; all waitlists will be canceled at midnight
January 20
Tuesday
Classes Begin
Classes Begin
January 20 – February 12
Tuesday-Thursday
Late Registration and Add/Drop via MyCSUDH - fees due at the time of registration
FEBRUARY
February 1
Sunday
Summer 2026 Graduation Application Deadline – without late fee
Sunday
Summer 2026 Graduation Application Deadline – without late fee
February 5
Thursday
Instructor Drop Deadline
February 5
Thursday
Credit/No Credit and Audit Grading Deadline
February 13
Friday
Drop without Record of Enrollment Deadline via Change of Program Form
February 13
Friday
Student Census
February 16 – April 17
Monday-Friday
Serious and Compelling Reason Required to Withdraw
February 16
Monday
Presidents’ Day Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS OPEN
February 17 – May 16
Tuesday-Saturday
May Intersession 2026 Registration – fees due at time of registration
MARCH
March 16 – July 5
Monday-Sunday
Summer 2026 Registration – fees due at time of registration
March 26
Thursday
Last Day for Pro-rata Refund of Non-Resident Tuition and Tuition Fees
March 26
Thursday
Last Day to Drop from FT to PT Status
March 29 – April 4
Sunday-Saturday
Spring Recess
March 31
Tuesday
César Chávez Day Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
APRIL
April 15
Wednesday
Summer 2026 Graduation Application - Late Deadline - with late fee
April 17
Friday
First Day to File for Spring 2027 Graduation
April 20 – May 8
Monday-Friday
Serious Accident/Illness Required to Withdraw
April 20
Monday
Fall 2026 Registration begins via MyCSUDH
MAY
May 8
Friday
Last Day of Scheduled Classes
May 9 - 15
Saturday-Friday
Final Examinations
May 9
Saturday
Grades Submission Begins
May 15 - 16
Friday-Saturday
Commencement (for more information, see ceremony schedule)
May 18
Monday
Evaluation Day
May 20, 3 pm
Wednesday
Final Grades Due – College of Continuing and Professional Education grades always due 72 hours after the course end date
May 20
Wednesday
Semester/Academic Year Ends
MAY INTERSESSION
February 18 – May 15
Wednesday-Friday
May Intersession 2026 Registration – fees due at time of registration
May 16 – June 25
Saturday-Thursday
May 2026 Intersession
May 25
Monday
Memorial Day Holiday – NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
SUMMER SESSION
March 16 – July 2
Monday-Thursday
Summer 2026 Registration, Session I and II - fees due at time of registration
May 26 – June 2
Tuesday-Tuesday
Late Registration and Add/Drop, Session I - fees due at time of registration
May 26 – July 2
Tuesday-Thursday
Summer Session I
JUNE
June 19
Friday
Juneteenth Holiday – NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
JULY
July 1
Wednesday
Fall 2026 Graduation Application Deadline
July 3
Friday
Independence Day Holiday - Observed, NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
July 4
Saturday
Independence Day Holiday - NO CLASSES, CAMPUS CLOSED
July 6 – July 10
Monday-Friday
Late Registration and Add/Drop, Session II - fees due at time of registration
July 6 – August 15
Monday-Saturday
Summer Session II
Academic Calendar Library
Academic Year Documents
2023-2024 [PDF]
2022-2023 [PDF]
2021-2022 [PDF]
2020-2021 [PDF]
2019-2020 [PDF]
2018-2019 [PDF]
2017-2018 [PDF]
2016-2017 [PDF]
2015-2016 [PDF]
2014-2015 [PDF]
2013-2014 [PDF]
2012-2013 [PDF]
2011-2012 [PDF]
2010-2011 [PDF]
2009-2010 [PDF]
2008-2009 [PDF]
2007-2008 [PDF]
2006-2007 [PDF]
2005-2006 [PDF]
2004-2005 [PDF]
2003-2004 [PDF]
2002-2003 [PDF]