Spring 2026 Important Dates
Instructional Days: January 12 – May 13
| Dates | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Now | File Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application for 2024-2025 |
| October 1st | Application for Admission available via CCCapply |
| October 12th | Schedule of Classes available online as a PDF |
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October 13th-November 13th |
School/Parent Agreement Petition available |
| The week of Novermber 17th | Registration appointments issued for the Spring 2026 semester. Check your email for details. You may register on or after your assigned date/time via Self-Service. |
| November 24th | Last day to submit Loss of Priority Registration Appeal |
| November 24th | Last day to submit Dissmissal (Notice) Appeal |
| December 1 | Spring 2026 Registration begins. All fees are due the same day as registration |
| December 25th- January 1st | College Closed (Winter Break) |
| January 5th | RTA ridership begins |
| January 12 | Spring 2026 Semester begins |
| January 19 | College Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 20th-23rd | Audit forms accepted |
| January 23rd | Last day to drop a full-term class* and get a refund (dates vary for short term classes; refer to Self-Service for specific section deadlines) |
| January 26th | Last day to submit request for Credit by Examination |
| February 1st | Last day to drop a full-term class* without a "W" grade (dates vary for short term classes; refer to Self-Service for specific section deadlines) |
| February 1st | Last day to add a class using Add Authorization for most full-term classes* (dates vary for short term classes; refer to Self-Service for specific section deadlines) |
| February 13 & 16 | College Closed: Presidents' Weekend Holiday |
| February 17th | Last day to submit Appeal for Loss of CA Promise Grant |
| February 20th | Last day to apply for pass/no-pass for a full-term class* (Some classes have an earlier date; refer to Enrollment Services) |
| March 2nd | Credit by examination must be completed |
| March 27th | Deadline to apply for Spring 2025 degree/certificate to ensure name will be included in the printed graduation program (applications submitted after this date will not appear in the program but graduates may still participate ("walk") in the spring ceremony) |
| March 30th – April 3rd | Spring Break: Classes Not in Session; College Closed April 4th |
| April 4 | College Closed: Spring Break Holiday |
| April 26th | Last day to drop a full-term class* with a "W" (some classes have a different date. See Deadline Dates in Self-Service_ |
| May 8th |
Last day to apply for Spring 2026 degree/certificate (graduates submitting apps after this date are not eligible to participate ("walk") in the spring ceremony) Note: Please see March 27th deadline regarding graduation ceremony program |
| May 14th - May 20th | Final Exam Week |
| May 20th | RTA ridership ends |
| May 20th & 21st | Commencement |
| May 25th | College Closed: Memorial Day Holiday |
*You can view Deadline Dates in Self-Service for specific details, including last day to Drop with a Refund, Last Day for Add Authorization, Drop without a “W” date, and Drop with a “W” date. For further questions, please contact Enrollment Services.
REGISTRATION DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.