Select one of the options below:
The dates below are applicable only to credit courses offered by CSU Online.
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Registration opens
See each course for registration end date. |
April 20, 2026 |
| Graduate application deadline | Varies – check each degree webpage |
| Recommended undergraduate application date | June 1, 2026 |
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First day of term
Some courses begin before and after this date. |
August 24, 2026 |
| First 8-week session | August 24 – October 18, 2026 |
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Drop deadline
Varies by course. |
See the Drop and Withdrawal Policy |
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Registration deadline
Admitted students must be registered by this date. |
August 30, 2026 |
| University Holiday – Offices Closed | September 7, 2026 |
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Census
Last day to register for Continuous Registration to remain active in a graduate program; last day to submit S/U grading and Audit grading option. |
September 9, 2026 |
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Fall Break
Offices closed some of the week; not all courses observe this break; check your syllabus. |
November 21 – 29, 2026 |
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Second 8-week session
Check your syllabus to see whether coursework is due during Fall Break. |
October 19 – December 20, 2026 |
| Semester Withdrawal deadline | December 11, 2026 |
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Final exams week
Check course syllabus for verification. |
December 14 – 18, 2026 |
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Grades posted
Refer to syllabus for verification. |
December 23, 2026 |
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Registration opens
See each course for registration end date. |
October 26, 2026 |
| Graduate application deadline | Varies – check each degree webpage |
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Recommended undergraduate application date
Connect with a Prospective Student Support Coach as you may still be able to apply after this date. |
November 1, 2026 |
| University Holiday – Offices Closed | January 1, 2027 |
| University Holiday – Offices Closed | January 18, 2027 |
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First day of term
Courses begin before and after this date; Continuous Registration late fee assessed; Spring Employee Study Privilege form submission deadline. |
January 19, 2027 |
| First 8-week session | January 19 – March 14, 2027 |
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Drop deadline
Varies by course. |
See the Drop and Withdrawal Policy |
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Census
Last day to register for Continuous Registration to remain active in a graduate program; last day to submit S/U grading and Audit grading option; last day to register and receive eligible financial aid for semester. |
February 3, 2027 |
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Spring Recess
Many CSU offices will be closed. |
March 13 – 21, 2027 |
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Second 8-week session
Check your class schedule in RAMweb to see if the course starts during Spring Break. |
March 22 – May 16, 2027 |
| Semester Withdrawal deadline | May 7, 2027 |
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Final exams week
Check course syllabus for verification. |
May 10 – 13, 2027 |
| Graduation/Commencement | May 14 – 15, 2027 |
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Grades posted
Refer to syllabus for verification. |
May 19, 2027 |
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Registration opens
See each course for registration end date. |
March 23, 2027 |
| Graduate application deadline | Varies – check each degree webpage |
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Recommended undergraduate application date
Connect with a Prospective Student Support Coach as you may still be able to apply after this date. |
March 1, 2027 |
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First day of term
Some courses begin before and after this date; Summer Employee Study Privilege form submission deadline. |
May 17, 2027 |
| University Holiday – Offices Closed | May 31, 2027 |
| University Holiday – Offices Closed | June 18, 2027 |
| Census | June 23, 2027 |
| University Holiday – Offices Closed | July 5, 2027 |
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Drop deadline
Varies by course. |
See the Drop and Withdrawal Policy |
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Grades posted
Refer to syllabus for verification. |
August 11, 2027 |