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RCC Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

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The RCC Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 schedule contains all the dates from RCC application deadlines and tuition payment due dates to course add/drop periods, withdrawal cut‑offs, campus holidays, and final exam schedules for each term.

Riverside City College operates on four distinct terms:

  • Fall Semester (August – December)
  • Winter Session (January – February)
  • Spring Semester (February – June)
  • Summer Session (June – July)

Whether you’re mapping out your RCC summer session courses, gearing up for the RCC fall semester dates, or marking your RCC spring semester calendar, the RCC Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your definitive guide to every deadline, so you can focus on succeeding at Riverside City College.

RCC Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Applications for Fall 2026 admission begin on Thursday, October 1, 2025.
  2. The high school concurrent enrollment application period runs from Thursday, October 1, 2025, through Friday, August 7, 2026.
  3. The schedule of classes for Fall 2026 becomes available on MyPortal on Monday, April 20, 2026.
  4. The application and orientation deadline for Order of Registration is on Friday, April 23, 2026.
  5. Departments enter program flags on Friday, April 23, 2026.
  6. Registration appointments for Fall 2026 become available on MyPortal on Monday, April 27, 2026.
  7. The international application deadline for Fall 2026 is on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  8. The Fall 2026 term begins on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  9. The refund deadline for most Fall 2026 classes is on Friday, September 4, 2026.
  10. The last day to add most Fall 2026 classes is on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  11. The last day to drop most Fall 2026 classes without a “W” is on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  12. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and classes are not in session.
  13. The census date for Fall 2026 is on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  14. Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Classes are not in session.
  15. The last date to drop with a “W” for Fall 2026 is on Friday, November 13, 2026.
  16. RCC Thanksgiving Break 2026 is from Monday, November 23, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026.
  17. The Pass/No Pass (P/NP) deadline for Fall 2026 is on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  18. The Fall 2026 term ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  19. RCC Winter Break 2026 is from Saturday, December 19, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027.

RCC Academic Calendar Winter 2027

  1. Applications for Winter 2027 admission begin on Thursday, July 1, 2026.
  2. The schedule of classes for Winter 2027 becomes available on MyPortal on Monday, October 5, 2026.
  3. The application and orientation deadline for Order of Registration is on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
  4. Departments enter program flags on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
  5. Registration appointments for Winter 2027 become available on MyPortal on Monday, October 26, 2026.
  6. The refund deadline for most Winter 2027 classes is on Friday, January 7, 2027.
  7. The final application deadline for Winter 2027 (through 11:59 p.m.) is on Friday, January 7, 2027.
  8. The Winter 2027 term begins on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  9. The last day to add most Winter 2027 classes is on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
  10. The last day to drop most Winter 2027 classes without a “W” is on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
  11. The census date for Winter 2027 is on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  12. Classes are not in session on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  13. The last date to drop with a “W” for Winter 2027 is on Tuesday, February 1, 2027.
  14. The Winter 2027 term ends on Thursday, February 11, 2027.
  15. The Pass/No Pass (P/NP) deadline for Winter 2027 is on Thursday, February 11, 2027.
  16. Classes are not in session from Friday, February 12, 2027, through Monday, February 15, 2027.

RCC Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. High School Concurrent Enrollment packet submission for Spring 2027 opened on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and runs through Friday, February 5, 2027.
  2. Applications for Spring 2027 began being accepted on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  3. The Schedule of Classes became available on MyPortal on Monday, October 5, 2026.
  4. The Application and Orientation deadline for Order of Registration was Thursday, October 22, 2026.
  5. The deadline for departments to enter Program Flags for eligible Special Program students was Thursday, October 22, 2026.
  6. Registration appointment times became available on MyPortal on Monday, October 26, 2026.
  7. The International Student Application deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
  8. The High School Concurrent Enrollment packet submission deadline is Friday, February 5, 2027.
  9. The Spring 2027 term officially begins on Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
  10. The refund deadline for most classes is Friday, February 26, 2027 (short-term classes: 10% of class meetings).
  11. The add deadline for most classes is Sunday, February 28, 2027.
  12. The deadline to drop most classes without receiving a grade of W is Sunday, February 28, 2027 (day before Census, or 20% for short-term classes).
  13. The official Census date for most classes is Monday, March 1, 2027.
  14. Classes are not in session for the holiday observance on Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
  15. RCC Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, April 12, 2027, through Sunday, April 18, 2027, with no classes in session.
  16. The deadline to drop most classes with a grade of W is Friday, May 14, 2027 (75% point for short-term classes).
  17. The general application deadline (through 11:59 p.m.) is Friday, May 28, 2027.
  18. Classes are not in session for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 31, 2027.
  19. The Pass/No Pass (P/NP) deadline for most classes is Friday, June 11, 2027.
  20. The Spring 2027 term officially ends on Friday, June 11, 2027.

For more on the RCC Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Riverside City College Calendar website.

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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