CSULA Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

CSULA academic calendar 2026-2027 is the primary operational schedule for undergraduate and graduate students managing their coursework at California State University, Los Angeles.

Whether you are a newly enrolled Golden Eagle registering for your first semester or a continuing student tracking degree completion milestones, staying aligned with the Cal State LA academic calendar 2026-2027 ensures you meet all essential add/drop deadlines, fee payment cutoffs, and university holidays.

This guide details every key milestone across the school year to keep your academic progress running smoothly.

Cal State LA operates on a standard semester-based academic calendar divided into primary Fall and Spring terms, supplemented by optional Winter, May, and Summer Intersessions.

Standard Fall and Spring semesters feature 15 weeks of structured instruction, followed immediately by a dedicated week of final examinations.

To maintain full-time undergraduate standing, students typically enroll in 12 to 18 credit units per semester (averaging 15 units per term to remain on pace for a four-year graduation track).

In addition to traditional 15-week courses, short-term intersessions allow students to complete accelerated GE or degree requirements between main terms.

Planning ahead for the autumn term is essential for securing your preferred schedule through the GET (Golden Eagle Territory) student portal.

In the section below, you can review the full schedule for the CSULA academic calendar Fall 2026, including Convocation, class start dates, Labor Day closures, add/drop census windows, Thanksgiving recess, and final exam week. Understanding these key dates early helps prevent advising holds and registration obstacles before the semester begins.

Looking ahead to the second half of the academic year, checking the Cal State LA Spring 2027 class schedule early gives you an advantage when organizing your course load alongside personal commitments.

The spring semester incorporates key rest periods—including Spring Break and Cesar Chavez Day—before concluding with final exams and Commencement ceremonies. Use the comprehensive schedule tables below to map out your entire 2026–2027 academic year at Cal State LA.

CSULA Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The Fall 2026 Semester begins, and the University Convocation takes place on Friday, August 21, 2026.
2. The first day of classes and the beginning of Fall instruction is Monday, August 24, 2026.
3. The Labor Day Holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026; the University is closed.
4. The Veterans Day Holiday is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026; the University is closed.
5. CSULA Fall Break 2026 takes place from Monday, November 23, 2026, to Wednesday, November 25, 2026; there are no classes, but the University remains open.
6. The Thanksgiving Break 2026 is observed from Thursday, November 26, 2026, to Saturday, November 28, 2026; the University is closed.
7. Fall classes end on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
8. Final examinations take place from Monday, December 14, 2026, to Saturday, December 19, 2026.
9. Fall grades are due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
10. The Fall 2026 Semester ends on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.

CSULA Academic Calendar Winter Intersession

1. New Year’s Day is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027.
2. Winter Intersession begins on Monday, January 4, 2027.
3. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027; the University is closed.
4. Winter Intersession ends on Saturday, January 23, 2027.

CSULA Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Cal State LA Spring 2027 Semester begins on Monday, January 25, 2027.
2. The first day of classes and the beginning of Spring instruction take place on Monday, January 25, 2027.
3. CSULA Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 29, 2027, to Sunday, April 4, 2027.
4. The César Chávez Day Holiday is observed on Wednesday, March 31, 2027; the University is closed.
5. Spring classes end on Friday, May 14, 2027.
6. Final examinations take place from Monday, May 17, 2027, to Saturday, May 22, 2027.
7. University Commencement takes place from Monday, May 24, 2027, to Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
8. Spring grades are due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
9. The Spring 2027 Semester ends on Wednesday, May 26, 2027.

CSULA Academic Calendar May Intersession

1. May Intersession begins on Monday, May 24, 2027.
2. The Memorial Day Holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027; the University is closed.
3. May Intersession ends on Saturday, June 12, 2027.

CSULA Academic Calendar Summer Intersession

1. Summer Intersession begins on Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
2. The Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027; the University is closed.
3. The Independence Day Holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027; the University is closed.
4. Summer Intersession ends on Saturday, August 7, 2027.
5. Summer Intersession grades are due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2027.

For more on the Cal State LA Academic Calendar 2026–2027, visit the official Cal State LA Academic Calendar page.