CSUF Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

The CSUF Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your one‑stop resource for all the important dates you can’t afford to miss, from CSUF enrollment deadlines and tuition payment due dates to CSUF add/drop deadlines, CSUF exam schedules, and final grading cut‑offs.

By keeping the CSUF academic calendar on hand, you’ll never miss key milestones like the last day to withdraw without a “W”, priority CSUF registration windows, or payment deadlines that could trigger late fees.

Whether you’re planning your Fall term course list, budgeting for Summer Session fees, or checking Winter Intersession start dates, this calendar ensures you stay on track academically and financially.

California State University, Fullerton runs on a traditional semester system complemented by shorter intensive sessions.

The Fall Semester (mid‑August to mid‑December) and Spring Semester (mid‑January to early May) each span roughly 16 weeks of instruction (including finals week), while the Winter Intersession offers a 3‑week intensive session in early January.

The Summer Session (May through August) is broken into multiple parts, typically two 6‑week sessions (Summer A and B) plus a full 12‑week session (Summer C) for accelerated or make‑up courses.

Whatever your schedule or whether you’re syncing up with CSUF term dates or plotting out CSUF summer session and CSUF winter session courses, the CSUF Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 has all the critical dates to help you plan a successful year at Cal State Fullerton.

CSUF Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. TITAN registration and change of enrollment procedures by class level take place from Monday, November 2, 2026, through Friday, January 22, 2027.
2. The Spring 2027 semester officially begins on Thursday, January 21, 2027.
3. The last day to register without paying a $25 late registration fee is Friday, January 22, 2027.
4. The last day for a full refund of resident and non-resident mandatory fees is Friday, January 22, 2027.
5. The first day of classes is Saturday, January 23, 2027, with department permits required to add closed classes and add/drop available through TITAN Online.
6. The last day students are enrolled from the waitlist is Sunday, January 31, 2027.
7. Students are cleared from the class waitlist on Monday, February 1, 2027.
8. Enrollment and adding of all classes requires a department-issued registration permit via TITAN Online from Monday, February 1, 2027, through Monday, February 8, 2027.
9. The last day for Spring 2027 bachelor’s degree candidates to apply for graduation through the Student Homepage is Sunday, February 7, 2027.
10. The Mini-Census date takes place on Monday, February 8, 2027.
11. The last day to enroll with a $25 late registration fee is Monday, February 8, 2027.
12. The last day to add classes with a registration permit through TITAN Online is Monday, February 8, 2027 (all issued department permits expire at midnight).
13. The last day to declare audit status and change grading basis is Monday, February 8, 2027.
14. The last day to drop classes without a grade of W is Monday, February 8, 2027.
15. The last day to submit Time Conflict and Excess Unit forms is Monday, February 8, 2027.
16. The last day to receive a refund if enrollment status is reduced from full-time to part-time (6 or fewer units) is Monday, February 8, 2027.
17. The last day to file an online graduation check application for Spring 2027 master’s and doctorate degrees is Monday, February 8, 2027.
18. Submission of the Online Late Add form to add classes with a $20 late fee begins on Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
19. Submission of the Online Withdrawal form to drop classes with a grade of W begins on Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
20. The Presidents’ Day holiday takes place on Monday, February 15, 2027. The campus is closed and there are no classes.
21. The official Census date takes place on Monday, February 22, 2027.
22. The last day to submit a Late Add form with the $20 late add fee is Monday, February 22, 2027.
23. The last day for undergraduate students to pay the $115 graduation fee for Spring 2027 is Friday, February 26, 2027.
24. The last day for departments to approve undergraduate candidacy for Spring 2027 graduation is Friday, February 26, 2027.
25. The deadline to apply for graduation to receive priority Fall 2027 registration is Wednesday, March 3, 2027.
26. CSUF Spring Break 2027 runs from Monday, March 29, 2027, through Sunday, April 4, 2027, with no classes held and the campus open except on Farmworkers Day.
27. The Farmworkers Day holiday takes place on Wednesday, March 31, 2027. The campus is closed, and there are no classes.
28. Classes resume following Spring Recess on Monday, April 5, 2027.
29. The last day to receive a pro-rated refund of mandatory fees for a complete withdrawal from classes is Wednesday, April 7, 2027.
30. The final deadline to submit a withdrawal request from classes with a grade of W for a serious non-medical reason is Friday, April 23, 2027.
31. The final deadline to submit a withdrawal request from classes with a grade of W for medical reasons is Friday, May 7, 2027.
32. The last day of class instruction is Friday, May 14, 2027.
33. Semester final examinations take place from Saturday, May 15, 2027, through Friday, May 21, 2027.
34. The effective date of graduation for students completing degree requirements is Friday, May 21, 2027.
35. Commencement exercises take place from Monday, May 24, 2027, through Thursday, May 27, 2027.
36. Final grades for Spring 2027 are due by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, May 28, 2027.
37. Spring 2027 final grades become viewable in TITAN Online on Friday, May 28, 2027, as they are processed.

For more on the CSUF Academic Calendar, visit the California State University, Fullerton Academic Calendar website.