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FALL Traditional Semester

Fall: 1st 8 Weeks
Fall: 2nd 8 Weeks

WINTER Session

SPRING Traditional Semester

Spring: 1st 8 Weeks
Spring: 2nd 8 Weeks

SUMMER Sessions

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Fall 2024: Traditional Semester

Important Info	DATES
Session Period	Aug 26 – Dec 15
Applications Accepted Beginning	Now
FINALS (see finals schedule)	Dec 9 - 13
Office Hours:	In-Person Admissions, Financial Aid & Business Office Monday to Thursdays: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fridays 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CAMPUS CLOSED	Labor Day: Sept 2 Veterans Day: Nov 11 Thanksgiving: Nov 28 - Dec 1 Non-Instruction Days: Dec 18 - 20 Campus Closed: Dec 23 - Jan 1

Registration Begins	Dates
PRIORITY (Tier 1):* Calworks, DSPS, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/Veterans	Starts April 15, 2024
PRIORITY (Tier 2):* Athletes, Promise, Completion	Starts April 18, 2024
Continuing & New Students - Fully Matriculated*	Starts April 23, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
Students Who Have NOT Fully Matriculated / Lost Priority	Starts May 2, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
High School - K-12 special admits	Starts May 6, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
Open Enrollment	Starts May 6, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
Residency Determination Date	August 25, 2023

*Matriculation activities cutoff for Priority Registration is TBA

Last Day To	Dates
Recency Petitions	3 weeks before the semester starts
Third Attempt Petitions	April 1 - June 21 (same period every year)
Prerequisite Clearance/Challenge Petitions	Check with Counseling
Add Traditional Classes	Online for full-term classes: Aug 26 With a Permission # from the instructor: Sept 8
Audit Traditional Classes	Sept Aug 26
File Pass / No Pass	Last day of instruction (NOT during finals week)
Drop with refund / No fee owed Drop classes w/o a W Drop classes w/a W	Find date in your Student Portal How to video (2:45 min)
GRADUATION PETITION ACCEPTED	Throughout the year - However to be in the Spring graduation program, file by TBA

NOTE: Short-term courses and other accelerated program classes have different deadlines. Please check with your instructor.

**Third Course/Fourth Attempt Repeat Petitions Filing Period will only be accepted for spring/fall semesters.

Spring semester filing period: Oct 1 – Dec 21 (same period each year)
Fall semester filing period: April 1 – Jun 21 (same period each year)

The calendar below is for classes that meet 4 days per week. If your class is not scheduled for 4 days per week, check with the instructor for the deadline dates.

Fall 2024: 8 Week	Session #1	Session #2
Session Period	Aug 26 - Oct 20	Oct 21 - Dec 15
Applications Accepted	Now	Now
Last Day To...	Find date in your Student Portal	Find date in your Student Portal
Recency Petitions	3 weeks before the sessions starts	3 weeks before the session starts
Third Course Repeat Petitions	N/A	N/A
Prerequisite Clearance/Challenge	Check with Counseling	Check with Counseling
Add Classes with permission number	Find date in your Student Portal	Find date in your Student Portal
Audit Classes	Aug 26	Oct 23
Drop classes w/o a W Drop classes w/a W	Find date in your Student Portal How to video (2:45 min)	Find date in your Student Portal How to video (2:45 min)
CAMPUS CLOSED	Labor Day: Sept 2	Veterans Day: Nov 11 Thanksgiving: Nov 28 - Dec 1 Non-Instruction Days: Dec 18 - 21 Holiday: Dec 24 & 25, Dec 30 Jan 1

**Third Course/Fourth Attempt Repeat Petitions Filing Period will only be accepted for spring/fall semesters.

Spring semester filing period: Oct 1 – Dec 21 (same period each year)
Fall semester filing period: April 1 – Jun 21 (same period each year)

Winter Session 2025

Important Info	Dates
Session Period	January 6, 2025 - February 9, 2025
Application Accepted Beginning	currently
FINALS	last day of class
CAMPUS CLOSED	Jan 1 & 20, 2025

Registration Begins	Dates
PRIORITY (Tier 1):* CalWorks, DSPS, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/Veterans	Starts Oct 21, 2024
PRIORITY (Tier 2):* Athletes, College Promise, Completion	Starts Oct 24, 2024
Continuing Students -Fully Matriculated*	Starts Oct 29, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
Students Who Have NOT Fully Matriculated / Lost Priority	Starts Nov 7, 2024 (How to find your registration date -video)
High School - Special K-12 Admits	Starts Nov 11, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
Open Enrollment	Starts Nov 11, 2024
Residency Determination Date	Jan 5, 2024

*Matriculation activities cutoff for Priority Registration is Oct 18, 2024

Last Day To	Dates
Course Repeat with Passing Grade (Recency) Petition	3 weeks before the session starts
Third Course Repeat Petitions Filing Period	Fourth Attempt Petition will only be accepted for spring/fall semesters only Spring semester filing period: Oct 1 - Dec 21 Fall semester filing period: Apr 1 - Jun 21
Prerequisite Clearance/Challenge Petitions
Add a Traditional Class	Find date in your Student Portal
File Pass / No Pass	Last day of instruction (NOT during finals week)
Drop classes with a refund/no fee owed Drop classes w/o a W Drop classes w/a W	Find date in your Student Portal Select MANAGE CLASSES then BROWSE COURSE CATALOG. Find the course, click on it and then go to the ENROLLMENT INFORMATION tab to view important dates.
GRADUATION PETITION ACCEPTED	Throughout the year - However to be in the Spring graduation program, file by TBA

Spring 2025: Traditional Semester

Important Info	Dates
Session Period	16-Week Session Period: February 10, 2025 – June 9, 2025 First 8-Week Session: February 10, 2025 – TBA, 2025 Second 8-Week Session: April 14, 2025 – June 9, 2025
Applications Accepted Beginning	currently
FINALS	June 3 - 9
CAMPUS CLOSED	Presidents' Weekend: Feb 14 - 17 Cesar Chavez Day: Mar 31 Spring Break: Apr 7 - Apr 11 (No Classes but most offices open) Genocide Remembrance Day: April 24 Memorial Day: May 26
COMMENCEMENT	Event: Tues, June 10 (tentatively) Graduation petitions may be submitted throughout the year - However to be in the Spring graduation program, file by April 18, 2025.

Registration Begins	Dates
PRIORITY (Tier 1): * CalWorks, DSPS, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/Veterans	Starts Oct 21, 2024
PRIORITY (Tier 2): * Athletes, College Promise, Completion	Starts Oct 24, 2024
Continuing Students -Fully Matriculated*	Starts Oct 29, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
Students Who Have NOT Fully Matriculated / Lost Priority	Starts Nov 7, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
High School - Special K-12 Admits	Starts Nov 11, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
Open Enrollment	Starts Nov 11, 2024
Residency Determination Date	Feb 5, 2025

Last Day To	Dates
Recency Petitions	3 weeks before the semester starts
Third Attempt Petitions	Oct 1 - Dec 21 (same period every year)
Prerequisite Clearance/Challenge Petitions	Check with Counseling
Add Traditional Classes	Online for full-term classes: Feb 10 With a Permission # from the instructor: check your student portal, class list for the date
Audit Traditional Classes	Sept Feb 23
File Pass / No Pass	Last day of instruction (NOT during finals week)
Drop with refund / No fee owed Drop classes w/o a W Drop classes w/a W	Find date in your Student Portal How to video (2:45 min)
GRADUATION PETITION ACCEPTED	Graduation petitions may be submitted throughout the year - However to be in the Spring graduation program, file by April 18, 2025.

NOTE: Short-term courses and other accelerated program classes have different deadlines. Please check with your instructor.

**Third Course/Fourth Attempt Repeat Petitions Filing Period will only be accepted for spring/fall semesters.

Spring semester filing period: Oct 1 – Dec 21 (same period each year)
Fall semester filing period: April 1 – Jun 21 (same period each year)

The calendar below is for classes that meet 4 days per week. If your class is not scheduled for 4 days per week, check with the instructor for the deadline dates.

Spring 2025: 8 Week	Session #1	Session #2
Session Period	Feb 10 - Apr 6	Apr 14 - Jun 9
Applications Accepted	Now	Now
Last Day To...	Find date in your Student Portal	Find date in your Student Portal
Recency Petitions	3 weeks before the session starts	3 week before the session starts
Third Course Repeat Petitions	N/A	N/A
Prerequisite Clearance/Challenge	Check with Counseling	Check with Counseling
Add Classes with permission number	Find date in your Student Portal	Find date in your Student Portal
Audit Classes	TBA	TBA
Drop classes w/o a W Drop classes w/a W	Find date in your Student Portal How to video (2:45 min)	Find date in your Student Portal How to video (2:45 min)
CAMPUS CLOSED	Presidents' Weekend: Feb 14 - 17 Cesar Chavez Day: Mar 31 Spring Break: Apr 7 - Apr 11 (No Classes but most offices open)	Genocide Remembrance Day: April 24 Memorial Day: May 26

**Third Course/Fourth Attempt Repeat Petitions Filing Period will only be accepted for spring/fall semesters.

Spring semester filing period: Oct 1– Dec 21

Summer 2025

Important Info	Dates
Session Period	Summer classes are 1 week to 8 weeks and start between June 16 - August 31
Applications Accepted Beginning	Now
Finals	Last Day of Class
Office Hours	In-Person Admissions, Financial Aid & Business Office Monday to Thursdays: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fridays 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Campus Closed	June 19: Juneteenth July 4: Independence Day
Graduation Petitions Accepted	throughout the year

Registration Begins	Dates
PRIORITY (Tier 1):* Calworks, DSPS, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/Veterans	April 21, 2025
PRIORITY (Tier 2):* Athletes, Promise, Completion	April 24, 2025
Continuing & New Students - Fully Matriculated*	April 29, 2025 (How to find your registration date - video)
Students Who Have NOT Fully Matriculated / Lost Priority	May 8, 2025 (How to find your registration date - video)
High School - K-12 special admits	May 12, 2025 (How to find your registration date - video)
Open Enrollment	May 12, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
Residency Determination Date	June TBA, 2025

*Matriculation activities cutoff for Priority Registration is April TBA, 2025

Sum 2024	1st 5 Weeks 2nd 5 Weeks	6 Weeks	1st 8 Weeks	2nd 8 Weeks
Session Period	June 16 - July TBA July TBA - Aug TBA	June 16 - July TBA	June 16 - Aug TBA	June TBA - Aug TBA
Applications Accepted	Now	Now	Now	Now
Last Day To	Last Day To	Last Day To	Last Day To	Last Day To
Third Attempt Petitions**	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Course Repeat with Passing Grade/Recency	May TBA June 2TBA	May TBA	May TBA	June TBA
Prerequisite Clearance / Challenge	Please see Counseling	Please see Counseling	Please see Counseling	Please see Counseling
Add / Audit w/a Permission # from the instructor	Find date in your Student Portal*	Find date in your Student Portal*	Find date in your Student Portal*	Find date in your Student Portal*
File for Pass / No Pass	July TBA Aug TBA	July TBA	July TBA	TBA
Drop Classes refund/no fee owed w/o a W w/a W	Find date in your Student Portal*	Find date in your Student Portal*	Find date in your Student Portal*	Find date in your Student Portal*

*Select ACADEMICS MENU then CLASS SCHEDULE. Click the "i" icon to the right of your class which will bring up a page with dates.

**Third Course/Fourth Attempt Repeat Petitions Filing Period will only be accepted for spring/fall semesters only.

Spring semester filing period: October 1 to December 21 each year
Fall semester filing period: April 1 to June 21 each year

Fall 2025: Traditional Semester

Important Info	DATES
Session Period	Sept 1 - Dec 21
Applications Accepted Beginning	Now

Registration Begins	Dates
PRIORITY (Tier 1):* Calworks, DSPS, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/Veterans	Starts April 21, 2025
PRIORITY (Tier 2):* Athletes, Promise, Completion	Starts April 24, 2025
Continuing & New Students - Fully Matriculated*	Starts April 29, 2025 (How to find your registration date - video)
Students Who Have NOT Fully Matriculated / Lost Priority	Starts May 8, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)
High School - K-12 special admits	Starts May 12, 2025 (How to find your registration date - video)
Open Enrollment	Starts May 12, 2024 (How to find your registration date - video)

How to find your Registration Appointment using the Student Portal.