Dates and Deadlines
View important academic dates and deadlines below for current and future semesters, including when to apply for graduation, deadlines for record editing and class schedule availability.
Important dates for Registrar overview
Registrar-specific dates and deadlines are the only ones listed on this page.
For an all-campus calendar, visit the University Calendar. For College or Department-specific calendars use SFSU's all programs tool to find your college or department.
Winter Session
What is Winter Session?
Take advantage of Winter Session to make progress toward your degree — or take a class that sparks your interests:
- Earn up to four units during winter break
- Apply credit toward your degree
Winter Session is open to everyone
Winter Session enrollment is open to everyone — matriculated SFSU students, prospective students, visitors and the Bay Area community. Winter Session classes offer an excellent opportunity to meet the faculty, get to know the campus, and get acquainted with other students. The credit you earn may count toward your degree.
Learn more about Winter Session
Priority Registration Schedule (Continuing Students Only)
1Students with Dependents: Per AB 2881, priority registration is given to students with a dependent child younger than 18 years old who receives more than half of their support from that student. For more information, please get in touch with Health Promotion and Wellness. 2Graduating Senior: Students who apply to graduate for Spring 2026 by October 17, 2025, and have 101 units in progress or completed. 3Appointments are assigned based on the student’s class level at the assignment time. Appointments prioritize projected class level (assuming successful completion of in-progress units). Appointments within that group are then prioritized based on units completed at the time of the assignment.
Priority Registration Dates
Monday, November 10
- Veterans
- Presidential Scholars
- DPRC Students
- CA Promise
- Foster Youth
- EOP Guardian Scholars
- TRIO Services
- DPRC Notetakers
- Athletes
- UCSFJD
- SOAR
- ASI
- CSUIP, Visiting Student Program, and Bilateral Student Program
- Reenrolled and Readmitted Students
- Students with Dependents¹
Tuesday, November 11
- Students with Dependents¹
Wednesday, November 12
- Undergraduate Graduating Seniors²
- Graduate Students
Thursday, November 13
- Undergraduate Graduating Seniors²
- Graduate Students
- Second Bachelor's Degree (2ND BA)
- Seniors³
Friday, November 14
- Seniors³
Monday, November 17
- Seniors³
- Juniors³
Tuesday, November 18
- Juniors³
Wednesday, November 19
- Sophomores³
Thursday, November 20
- Freshmen³
Friday, November 21
- Fee Waivers
¹ Student Parents: Per AB 2881, priority registration is given to students with a dependent child younger than 18 years old who receives more than half of their support from that student. For more information, please contact Health Promotion and Wellness.
² Graduating Seniors: Students who apply to graduate for Summer 2026 by March 6, 2026, and have 101 units in progress or completed.
³ Class Level: Appointments are assigned based on the student's class level at the time appointments are assigned. Priority is determined first by projected class level (assuming successful completion of in-progress units), then by the number of completed units within that class level.
Priority Registration Dates
Monday, March 30
- Veterans
- Presidential Scholars
- DPRC Students
- Finish in Four / Through in Two (F4/T2)
- Foster Youth / Guardian Scholars
- TRIO Services
- DPRC Notetakers
- Athletes
- SEO
- SOAR
- CSUIP, Visiting Student Program, and Bilateral Student Program
- Student Parents¹
Tuesday, March 31
- Cesar Chavez Day (University Holiday)
Wednesday, April 1
- Graduating Seniors²
- Seniors³
Thursday, April 2
- Seniors³
- Juniors³
- Graduate Students
- Second Bachelor's Degree (2nd Bacc)
- Graduate Fee Waivers
Friday, April 3
- Sophomores³
- Freshmen³
- Undergraduate Fee Waivers
¹ Student Parents: Per AB 2881, priority registration is given to students with a dependent child younger than 18 years old who receives more than half of their support from that student. For more information, please contact Health Promotion and Wellness.
² Graduating Seniors: Students who apply to graduate for Summer 2026 by March 6, 2026, and have 101 units in progress or completed.
³ Class Level: Appointments are assigned based on the student's class level at the time appointments are assigned. Priority is determined first by projected class level (assuming successful completion of in-progress units), then by the number of completed units within that class level.
Priority Registration Dates
Monday, April 13
- Veterans
- Presidential Scholars
- DPRC Students
- Through in Two
- Foster Youth
- EOP Guardian Scholars
- TRIO Services
- DPRC Notetakers
- Athletes
- SEO
- SOAR
- CSUIP, Visiting Student Program, and Bilateral Student Program
- Reenrolled and Readmitted Students
- Students with Dependents¹
Tuesday, April 14
- Undergraduate Graduating Seniors²
- Graduate Students
- Seniors³
Wednesday, April 15
- Graduate Students
- Seniors³
- Second Bachelor's Degree (2nd BA)
Thursday, April 16
- Seniors³
- Graduate Fee Waivers
Friday, April 17
- Seniors³
Monday, April 20
- Juniors³
Tuesday, April 21
- Juniors³
Wednesday, April 22
- Juniors³
- Sophomores³
Thursday, April 23
- Sophomores³
Friday, April 24
- Freshmen³
- Undergraduate Fee Waivers
¹ Student Parents: Per AB 2881, priority registration is given to students with a dependent child younger than 18 years old who receives more than half of their support from that student. For more information, please contact Health Promotion and Wellness.
² Graduating Seniors: Students who apply to graduate for Summer 2026 by March 6, 2026, and have 101 units in progress or completed.
³ Class Level: Appointments are assigned based on the student's class level at the time appointments are assigned. Priority is determined first by projected class level (assuming successful completion of in-progress units), then by the number of completed units within that class level.
Calendar update warning
Semester events, dates, times, and deadlines can change without prior notice. Please check back regularly for the latest updates, and if you have any questions please email us.
Summer
| Event | Date(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Priority Graduation Application Period Opens | Monday, February 1, 2027 | |
| Summer Priority Graduation Application Period Closes | Friday, March 5, 2027 | |
| Class Schedule on the Web | Monday, March 8, 2027 | |
| Bursar Begins Accepting Payments | Monday, March 29, 2027 | |
| PRIORITY Registration for Continuing Students | Monday, March 29 – Friday, April 2, 2027 | Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens. Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the ninth day of each session. 14 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 8 waitlisted units allowed for undergraduate students and up to 9 waitlisted units for graduate students. Unit Limit Per Session:
|
| R1/R4 Open Registration for Continuing Students | Saturday, April 3 – Wednesday, June 2, 2027 | Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens. Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the ninth day of each session. 14 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 8 waitlisted units allowed for undergraduate students and up to 9 waitlisted units for graduate students. Unit Limit Per Session: R1: 5 weeks | Max of 7 units R2: 8 weeks | Max of 9 units R3: 5 weeks | Max of 7 units R4: 10 weeks | Max of 12 units |
| R2 Open Registration for Continuing Students | Saturday, April 3 – Wednesday, June 16, 2027 | Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens. Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the ninth day of each session. 14 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 8 waitlisted units allowed for undergraduate students and up to 9 waitlisted units for graduate students. Unit Limit Per Session: R2: 8 weeks | Max of 9 units |
| R3 Open Registration for Continuing Students | Saturday, April 3 – Wednesday, July 7, 2027 | Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens. Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the ninth day of each session. 14 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 8 waitlisted units allowed for undergraduate students and up to 9 waitlisted units for graduate students. Unit Limit Per Session: R3: 5 weeks | Max of 7 units |
| CourseMatch | TBD | |
| Registration for New Graduate Students | Monday, April 5, 2027 | |
| CSU Fully Online Continued Registration | TBD | |
| Tuition & Fees Deadline (Payment Due) | Friday, July 17, 2026 | For fee payment information, visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule. In-person: 4 PM Online: 11:59 PM |
| First Day of Instruction | R1: Thursday, June 3, 2027 R2: Thursday, June 17, 2027 R3: Thursday, July 8, 2027 R4: Thursday, June 3, 2027 | |
| Add Period | R1: TBD @ 5 PM R2: TBD @ 5 PM R3: TBD @ 5 PM R4: TBD @ 5 PM | Permission numbers ARE NOT required to add most classes. |
| Instructor Drop Deadline | R1: TBD R2: TBD R3: TBD R4: TBD | |
| Add with Faculty Approval (Permission Number) | R1: TBD R2: TBD R3: TBD R4: TBD | Permission numbers ARE required. |
| Audit Grading Option Deadline | R1: TBD R2: TBD R3: TBD R4: TBD | |
| Student Drop Deadline | R1: TBD R2: TBD R3: TBD R4: TBD | |
| Census | R1: Wednesday, June 16, 2027 R2: Thursday, July 1, 2027 R3: Wednesday, July 21, 2027 R4: Wednesday, June 16, 2027 | |
| Juneteenth Observed | Friday, June 18, 2027 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| Withdrawal from Classes or University | R1: TBD R2: TBD R3: TBD R4: TBD | For serious and compelling reasons. |
| Grading Option Deadline | R1: TBD R2: TBD R3: TBD R4: TBD | |
| Grade Rosters Available | R1: TBD R2: TBD R3: TBD R4: TBD | |
| Withdrawal from Classes or University | R1: TBD R2: TBD R3: TBD R4: TBD | By exception, for DOCUMENTED serious and compelling reasons. |
| Last Day of Instruction | R1: Wednesday, July 7, 2027 R2: Wednesday, August 11, 2027 R3: Wednesday, August 11, 2027 R4: Wednesday, August 11, 2027 | |
| Independence Day Observed | Monday, July 5, 2027 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| Grades Due by Faculty | R1: Friday, July 9, 2027 R2: Friday, August 13, 2027 R3: Friday, August 13, 2027 R4: Friday, August 13, 2027 | |
| Grades Available on SFSU Gateway | Monday, August 16, 2027 | |
| Grades Available on Official Transcripts | Friday, August 20, 2027 | |
| R2: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | ||
| R3: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | ||
| R4: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | ||
| Add with Faculty Approval (Permission Number) | R1: Tuesday, June 9 - Friday, June 12, 2026 | Permission number required. |
| R2: Tuesday, June 23 - Friday, June 26, 2026 | ||
| R3: Tuesday, July 14 - Friday, July 17, 2026 | ||
| R4: Tuesday, June 9 - Friday, June 12, 2026 | ||
| Audit Grading Option Deadline | R1: Friday, June 12, 2026 | |
| R2: Friday, June 26, 2026 | ||
| R3: Friday, July 17, 2026 | ||
| R4: Friday, June 12, 2026 | ||
| Student Drop Deadline | R1: Friday, June 12, 2026 | |
| R2: Friday, June 26, 2026 | ||
| R3: Friday, July 17, 2026 | ||
| R4: Friday, June 12, 2026 | ||
| Census | R1: Friday, June 12, 2026 | |
| R2: Monday, June 29, 2026 | ||
| R3: Friday, July 17, 2026 | ||
| R4: Friday, June 12, 2026 | ||
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19, 2026 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| Withdrawal for Serious and Compelling Reasons | R1: Saturday, June 13 - Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | |
| R2: Saturday, June 27 - Friday, July 24, 2026 | ||
| R3: Saturday, July 18 - Thursday, July 30, 2026 | ||
| R4: Saturday, June 13 - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | ||
| Grading Option Deadline | R1: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | |
| R2: Friday, July 31, 2026 | ||
| R3: Friday, July 31, 2026 | ||
| R4: Friday, July 31, 2026 | ||
| Grade Rosters Available | R1: Friday, June 26, 2026 | |
| R2: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | ||
| R3: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | ||
| R4: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | ||
| Withdrawal from Classes or University by exception, for Documented serious and compelling reasons | R1: Thursday, June 25 - July 2, 2026 | |
| R2: Saturday, July 25 - August 7, 2026 | ||
| R3: Friday, July 31 - August 7, 2026 | ||
| R4: Wednesday, July 22 - August 7, 2026 | ||
| Last Day of Instruction | R1: Thursday, July 2, 2026 | |
| R2: Friday, August 7, 2026 | ||
| R3: Friday, August 7, 2026 | ||
| R4: Friday, August 7, 2026 | ||
| Independence Day | Friday, July 3, 2026 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| Grades Due by Faculty | R1: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | |
| R2: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | ||
| R3: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | ||
| R4: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | ||
| Grades Available on Student Center | Friday, August 14, 2026 | |
| Grades Available on Official Transcripts | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
Fall 2026
| Event | Date(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Priority Graduation Application Opens | Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Review your DPR and visit our Graduation checklist to see if you meet eligibility. |
| Fall Priority Graduation Application Closes | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Review your DPR and visit our Graduation checklist to see if you meet eligibility. |
| Class Schedule on the Web | Monday, March 30, 2026 | |
| Bursar Begins Accepting Payments | Monday, April 13, 2026 | |
| Priority Registration (Continuing Students) | Beginning Monday, April 13, 2026 | Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the third week of the term. |
| Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens. | ||
| Only the first two weeks of this period have appointments. | ||
Unit limits:
| ||
| CourseMatch | Wednesday, July 1 - Sunday, September 6, 2026 | See csufullyonline.com for more details |
| Registration: New Graduate Students (Includes International Students) | Monday, June 8, 2026 | Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the third week of the term |
| Post-Baccalaureate: 16 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 9 waitlisted units allowed | ||
| Orientation: Freshman, Transfers and International students | Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | SFSU does not host Orientation sessions on Saturdays or Sundays |
| If you have questions about the specific dates listed, please visit the NSP site or contact nsp@sfsu.edu | ||
| Open Registration: All Students | Wednesday, July 29 - Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens. |
| Undergraduate: 19 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 8 waitlisted units allowed | ||
| Post-Baccalaureate: 16 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 9 waitlisted units allowed | ||
| Payment Due | Monday, September 21, 2026 | For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule.
|
| CSU Fully Online (AB386) Continued Registration | Monday, August 3 - Sunday, September 6, 2026 | See csufullyonline.com for more details |
| Payment Due for New International and Graduate Students | Monday, September 21, 2026 | For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule. |
| First Day of Instruction | Monday, August 24, 2026 | Waitlists will continue to be available until the second Sunday. |
| Add Period | Monday, August 24 - Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Permission numbers ARE NOT required to add most classes |
| Add with Faculty Approval (Permission Numbers) | Monday, September 7 - Monday, September 14, 2026 | Permission numbers ARE required |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| Instructor Drop Deadline | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | Last day for faculty to drop students from their course(s). |
| Audit Grading Option Deadline | Monday, September 14, 2026 | |
| Student Drop Deadline | Monday, September 14, 2026 | Last day for students to drop/withdraw from their course(s) without a “W” grade. |
| Last day to swap a course. | ||
| For refund or financial impact questions, review the Bursar's Refund Guidelines page. | ||
| Census | Monday, September 21, 2026 | |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| Withdrawal from Classes or University | Tuesday, September 15 - Monday, November 16, 2026 | For serious and compelling reasons |
| Fall Recess | Monday, November 23 - Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | No Classes | Campus Open |
| Fall Recess: Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27, 2026 | No Classes | Campus Open |
| Fall Recess | Saturday, November 28, 2026 | No Classes | Campus Open |
| Grading Option Deadline | Friday, December 4, 2026 | This includes Credit and No Credit, Audit, and Letter Grades |
| Grade Rosters Available | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | |
| Withdrawal from Classes or University | Tuesday, November 17 - Friday, December 11, 2026 | By exception, for documented serious and compelling reasons |
| Last Day of Instruction | Friday, December 11, 2026 | |
| Final Exams | Saturday, December 12 - Friday, December 18, 2026 | |
| Winter Recess | Friday, December 25, 2026 - Friday, January 1, 2027 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| Grades Due by Faculty | Saturday, December 26, 2026 | |
| Grades Available on Student Center through SFSU Gateway | Friday, January 8, 2027 | This date is tentative. |
| Grades are posted to Student Center when submitted to a grade roster, not Canvas. | ||
| Grades Available on Official Transcripts | Monday, January 18, 2027 | This date is tentative. |
| Graduation applications are processed when a term's end-of-term processes are completed. |
Spring
| Event | Date(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Priority Graduation Application Period Opens | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Review your DPR and visit our Graduation checklist to see if you meet eligibility. |
| Spring Priority Graduation Application Period Closes | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
|
| Class Schedule on the Web | Monday, October 26, 2026 | |
| Bursar Begins Accepting Payments | Monday, November 9, 2026 | |
| PRIORITY Registration Begins for Continuing Students | Monday, November 9, 2026 | Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the third week of the term. Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens. Only the first two weeks of this period have appointments. Unit limits:
|
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| OPEN Registration Begins for Continuing Students | Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens. Undergraduate: 19 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 8 waitlisted units allowed. Post-Baccalaureate: 16 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 9 waitlisted units allowed. |
| CourseMatch | TBD | See csufullyonline.com for more details. |
| Registration: New Graduate Students (Includes International Students) | Monday, November 23, 2026 | Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the third week of the term. Post-Baccalaureate: 16 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 9 waitlisted units allowed. |
| ORIENTATION: Freshman, Transfers, & International Students | Wednesday, January 6, 2027 – Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | SFSU does not host Orientation sessions on Saturdays or Sundays. If you have questions about the specific dates listed, please visit the NSP site site or contact nsp@sfsu.edu. |
| OPEN Registration: Incoming Students | Friday, January 15, 2027 | Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens. Undergraduate: 19 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 8 waitlisted units allowed. Post-Baccalaureate: 16 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 9 waitlisted units allowed. |
| Payment DUE | Friday, February 19, 2027 | For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule.
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| CSU Fully Online (AB386) Continued Registration | TBD | See csufullyonline.com for more details. |
| Payment Due for NEW International & Graduate Students | Friday, February 19, 2027 | For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 18, 2027 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| First Day of Instruction | Monday, January 25, 2027 | Waitlists will continue to be available until the second Sunday. |
| Add Period | Monday, January 25 – Sunday, February 7, 2027 | Permission numbers ARE NOT required to add most classes. |
| Add by Exception with Permission Number | Monday, February 8 – Monday, February 15, 2027 | Permission numbers ARE required. |
| Instructor Drop DEADLINE | Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | Last day for faculty to drop students from their course(s). |
| Audit Grading Option DEADLINE | Monday, February 15, 2027 | |
| Student Drop DEADLINE | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Last day for students to drop/withdraw from their course(s) without a “W” grade. Last day to swap a course. For refund or financial impact questions, review the Bursar’s Refund Guidelines page. |
| CENSUS | Friday, February 19, 2027 | |
| Withdrawal from Classes or University | Tuesday, February 16 – Monday, April 19, 2027 | For serious and compelling reasons. |
| Spring Recess | Monday, March 22 – Saturday, March 27, 2027 | No Classes | Campus Open |
| Farmworkers Day | Wednesday, March 31, 2027 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| Commencement Booklet Entry Deadline | Thursday, April 1, 2027 | |
| Withdrawal from Classes or University | Tuesday, April 20 – Friday, May 14, 2027 | By exception, for DOCUMENTED serious and compelling reasons. |
| Grading Option DEADLINE | Friday, May 7, 2027 | This includes Credit and No Credit, Audit, and Letter Grades. |
| Grade Rosters Available | Saturday, May 8, 2027 | |
| Last Day of Instruction | Friday, May 14, 2027 | |
| Final Exams | Saturday, May 15 – Friday, May 21, 2027 | |
| Commencement | Friday, May 21, 2027 | |
| Grades Due by Faculty | Friday, May 28, 2027 | |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 | No Classes | Campus Closed |
| Grades Available on SFSU Gateway | Friday, June 4, 2027 | This date is tentative. Grades are posted to Gateway when submitted to a grade roster, not Canvas. |
| Grades Available on Official Transcripts | Monday, June 14, 2027 | This date is tentative. Graduation applications are processed when a term’s end-of-term processes are completed. |
| Last Day of Instruction | Friday, May 14, 2027 | |
| Final Exams | Saturday, May 15 - Friday, May 21, 2027 | |
| Commencement | TBD | |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 | |
| Grades Due by Faculty | Friday, May 28, 2027 | |
| Grades Available on Student Center through SF State Gateway | Friday, June 4, 2027 | This date is tentative. |
| Grades are posted to Student Center when submitted to a grade roster, not Canvas. | ||
| Grades Available on Official Transcripts | Monday, June 11, 2027 | This date is tentative. |
| Graduation applications are processed when a term's end-of-term processes are completed. |