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CSUN Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
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The CSUN Academic Calendar 2026–2027 is your single source for every CSUN important date, from CSUN semester dates and CSUN term dates to registration windows, add/drop/census deadlines, reading days, and final-exam periods.

CSUN follows a semester model for Fall and Spring with an extensive Summer Term broken into multiple sessions.

Expect each main semester to run roughly a full academic term (about 15–16 weeks of instruction plus finals), while the Summer Term is offered as several session options (e.g., Session 1 — full summer, Session 2 — first six weeks, Session 3 — second six weeks) so you can accelerate or catch up as needed.

These flexible summer sessions are published annually on the CSUN Summer page.

CSUN Academic Calendar Fall 2026

The following are the important dates and deadlines for the CSUN Fall Semester of 2026, as outlined in the CSUN Academic Calendar 2026-2027.

  1. Here are the extracted dates for Fall 2026, arranged in chronological order. Each line is written as a complete sentence with full date formats, including the observed holidays.
  2. Fall 2026
  3. The last day of Registration-by-Appointment for Fall 2026 is Sunday, July 5, 2026.
  4. Nonrestrictive Registration for Fall 2026 begins on Monday, July 6, 2026.
  5. The deadline to pay tuition and other fees for Fall 2026 classes is Monday, August 17, 2026.
  6. Weekend classes for Fall 2026 begin on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
  7. The last day of Nonrestrictive Registration for Fall 2026 is Sunday, August 23, 2026.
  8. Late Registration and Schedule Adjustment begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  9. Weekday classes for Fall 2026 begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  10. The last day to wait-list for closed classes in Fall 2026 is Sunday, August 30, 2026.
  11. Permission numbers are required to add classes starting Monday, August 31, 2026.
  12. Labor Day holiday is observed with no instruction from Saturday, September 5, 2026, to Monday, September 7, 2026. Classes resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  13. National Voter Registration Day is observed on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
  14. The last day for all students to drop/swap classes or change grading basis online, and the last day for a partial withdrawal refund, is Friday, September 11, 2026.
  15. The fourth week of classes begins on Monday, September 14, 2026.
  16. The fifth week of classes begins on Monday, September 21, 2026.
  17. A grade of “W” is assigned for approved drops starting Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
  18. The last day to apply “on time” to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Spring and Summer 2027 is Friday, September 25, 2026.
  19. The last day to file documents and confirm awarding of a Bachelor’s Degree for Summer 2026 graduation is Friday, October 2, 2026.
  20. Veterans Day is observed with no classes on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
  21. The last day to add a Fall 2026 class with instructor permission is Friday, November 13, 2026.
  22. Thanksgiving Recess occurs with no classes from Thursday, November 26, 2026, to Sunday, November 29, 2026.
  23. Classes and normal office hours resume on Monday, November 30, 2026.
  24. The last weekend classes meet on Saturday, December 5, 2026, and Sunday, December 6, 2026.
  25. The last day of formal instruction for Fall 2026 is Friday, December 11, 2026.
  26. Final Exams Week takes place from Saturday, December 12, 2026, to Friday, December 18, 2026.
  27. The last day for pending student business is Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
  28. The last official day of the Fall 2026 semester is Thursday, December 24, 2026.
  29. Winter Recess begins and the campus closes on Friday, December 25, 2026.
  30. The last day to submit documents and confirm awarding of a Bachelor’s Degree for Fall 2026 graduation is Friday, February 12, 2027.

CSUN Academic Calendar Spring 2026

The following are the important dates and deadlines for the CSUN Spring Semester of 2026, as outlined in the CSUN Academic Calendar 2026-2027.

  1. The Winter 2026 session begins in January 2026. For the latest class schedule information, students should visit the Tseng College Winter Calendar.
  2. The Spring 2026 semester officially begins with department meetings on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
  3. Department meetings continue on Friday, January 16, 2026.
  4. The university will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026, and the campus will be closed.
  5. Weekday classes begin on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
  6. Weekend classes begin on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
  7. CSUN Spring Break 2026 will take place from Monday, March 16, 2026, through Sunday, March 22, 2026, with no classes.
  8. The university will observe César Chávez Day on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and the campus will be closed.
  9. The last day of formal instruction is Friday, May 8, 2026.
  10. The Honors Convocation will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
  11. Final examinations will take place from Saturday, May 9, 2026, through Friday, May 15, 2026.
  12. CSUN Graduation and Commencement ceremonies will be held from Friday, May 15, 2026, through Monday, May 18, 2026.
  13. Instructors’ grades are due on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
  14. The Spring 2026 semester officially ends on Friday, May 22, 2026.
  15. The university will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, and the campus will be closed.

CSUN Academic Calendar Summer 2026

The following are the important dates and deadlines for the CSUN Summer Semester of 2026, as outlined in the CSUN Academic Calendar 2026-2027.

  1. The university will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, and the campus will be closed.
  2. Session 1 (12 weeks) and Session 2 (6 weeks) officially begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
  3. The university will observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, and the campus will be closed.
  4. The university will observe Independence Day on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  5. Session 2 ends on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
  6. Session 3 (6 weeks) officially begins on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
  7. Session 1 and Session 3 officially end on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

For more on the CSUN Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the California State University, Northridge 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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