CSUDH Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

CSUDH academic calendar serves as the central planning hub for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students navigating their academic pathways at California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Whether you are a new Toro preparing for your first term on the Carson campus or a returning student staying ahead of graduation requirements, having an up-to-date schedule ensures you meet critical enrollment windows, fee payment cutoffs, and administrative milestones.

This comprehensive guide provides a detailed breakdown of all key dates for the 2026–2027 academic year to help you keep your degree progress on track.

California State University, Dominguez Hills operates on a standard semester-based academic calendar composed of primary Fall and Spring terms, supplemented by optional Winter Intersession and Summer sessions.

Primary semesters consist of 15 weeks of active class instruction, followed by a dedicated week of final examinations. To maintain full-time academic standing, undergraduate students typically carry 12 to 18 credit units per semester (averaging 15 units per term to maintain a predictable four-year graduation path).

During the first three weeks of instruction, students can adjust their schedules via the MyCSUDH portal, while late additions after the official census date require instructor authorization via a Late Registration Permission Number (LRPN).

Staying informed about the CSUDH academic calendar 2026 framework allows you to prepare for class start dates, payment deadlines, and academic advising holds long before the term begins.

In the section below, you will find a full date schedule for the CSUDH academic calendar fall 2026, detailing orientation events, the first day of classes, official add/drop census dates, Thanksgiving recess, and final exam week.

Reviewing these deadlines early helps prevent registration delays and ensures smooth registration processing.

As you look forward to the second half of the academic year, checking the CSUDH class schedule for Spring 2027 early gives you the advantage when planning course loads and personal schedules.

The spring term features critical pauses, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, and Cesar Chavez Day, before leading into final evaluations and Commencement ceremonies.

Explore the comprehensive date tables below to map out your 2026–2027 academic journey at CSUDH.

CSUDH Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Fall 2026 registration begins via MyCSUDH on Monday, April 20, 2026.
2. New Student Orientation takes place on various days from May 2026 through August 2026.
3. The academic year semester begins on Monday, August 17, 2026.
4. The General Faculty Meeting and Provost Fall Meeting take place on Monday, August 17, 2026.
5. Instructional Preparation Days are scheduled from Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to Friday, August 21, 2026.
6. The last day for students on the waitlist to be added to classes is Sunday, August 23, 2026, and all waitlists are cancelled at midnight.
7. CSUDH Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
8. Late registration via MyCSUDH takes place from Monday, August 24, 2026, to Thursday, September 17, 2026.
9. Fall Convocation is scheduled for September 2026 on a date to be announced.
10. The instructor drop deadline is Friday, September 4, 2026.
11. The Labor Day Holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.
12. The Fall 2026 Graduation Application Deadline with late fee is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
13. The Credit/No Credit and Audit Grading Deadline is Thursday, September 17, 2026.
14. The Drop Without Record of Enrollment Deadline is Friday, September 18, 2026.
15. The Student Census takes place on Friday, September 18, 2026.
16. A serious and compelling reason is required to drop or withdraw from Monday, September 21, 2026, to Friday, November 6, 2026.
18. The last day for a pro-rata refund of non-resident tuition and fees is Monday, October 26, 2026.
19. The last day to drop from full-time to part-time status with a refund is Monday, October 26, 2026.
20. A serious accident or illness is required to drop or withdraw from Monday, November 9, 2026, to Monday, December 7, 2026.
21. The Veterans Day Holiday is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.
22. Fall Recess takes place from Monday, November 23, 2026, to Wednesday, November 25, 2026; it is not a holiday, there are no classes, and the campus remains open.
23. The Thanksgiving Day Holiday is observed on Thursday, November 26, 2026; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.
24. Thanksgiving Break takes place from Friday, November 27, 2026, to Sunday, November 29, 2026; it is not a holiday, and there are no classes while the campus remains closed.
25. The last day of scheduled classes is Friday, December 11, 2026.
26. Final examinations take place from Saturday, December 12, 2026, to Friday, December 18, 2026.
27. Grade submission begins on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
28. Evaluation Day takes place on Monday, December 21, 2026.
29. Final grades are due by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
30. The semester ends on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
31. Winter Break and the New Year’s Day Holiday take place from Friday, December 25, 2026, to Friday, January 1, 2027; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.

CSUDH Academic Calendar Winter Session 2027

1. Winter 2027 registration takes place from Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to Friday, December 18, 2026.
2. The Winter Session 2027 takes place from Thursday, December 24, 2026, to Sunday, January 17, 2027.
3. The New Year’s Day Holiday is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.

CSUDH Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The Spring 2027 Graduation Application Deadline without a late fee is Thursday, October 1, 2026.
2. Spring 2027 registration takes place from Monday, October 12, 2026, to Monday, January 18, 2027.
3. The Spring 2027 Graduation Application Deadline with a late fee is Monday, December 14, 2026.
4. Spring 2027 registration begins via MyCSUDH on Monday, October 12, 2026, and continues through Sunday, January 24, 2027.
5. The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.
6. The semester begins on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
7. Instructional Preparation Days take place from Tuesday, January 19, 2027, to Friday, January 22, 2027.
8. The last day for students on the waitlist to be added to classes is Sunday, January 24, 2027, and all waitlists are cancelled at midnight.
9. Late registration and add/drop via MyCSUDH take place from Monday, January 25, 2027, to Thursday, February 18, 2027, and fees are due at the time of registration.
10. Classes begin on Monday, January 25, 2027.
11. Late registration via MyCSUDH takes place from Monday, January 25, 2027, to Friday, February 19, 2027.
12. The instructor drop deadline is Thursday, February 11, 2027.
13. The Presidents’ Day Holiday is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027; there are no classes, but the campus remains open.
14. The Credit/No Credit and Audit Grading Deadline is Thursday, February 18, 2027.
15. The Drop Without Record of Enrollment Deadline is Friday, February 19, 2027.
16. The Student Census takes place on Friday, February 19, 2027.
17. A serious and compelling reason is required to drop or withdraw from Monday, February 22, 2027, to Friday, April 23, 2027.
18. The last day for a pro-rata refund of non-resident tuition and tuition fees is Thursday, March 25, 2027.
19. The last day to drop from full-time to part-time status with a refund is Thursday, March 25, 2027.
20. CSUDH Spring Break 2027 takes place from Sunday, March 28, 2027, to Saturday, April 3, 2027.
21. The César Chávez Day Holiday is observed on Wednesday, March 31, 2027; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.
22. Fall 2027 registration begins on Monday, April 12, 2027.
23. The first date to file for Spring 2028 Graduation is Monday, April 26, 2027.
24. A serious accident or illness is required to drop or withdraw from Monday, April 26, 2027, to Thursday, May 13, 2027.
25. The last day of scheduled classes is Thursday, May 13, 2027.
26. Grade submission begins on Friday, May 14, 2027.
27. Final examinations take place from Friday, May 14, 2027, to Thursday, May 20, 2027.
28. Commencement takes place from Friday, May 21, 2027, to Saturday, May 22, 2027.
29. Evaluation Day takes place on Friday, May 21, 2027.
30. Final grades are due by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2027.
31. The semester and academic year end on Monday, May 24, 2027.
32. The Memorial Day Holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.

CSUDH Academic Calendar Intersession 2027

1. May Intersession 2027 registration takes place from February 2027 through May 2027.
2. The May 2027 Intersession takes place from Saturday, May 22, 2027, to Tuesday, June 15, 2027.
3. The Memorial Day Holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.

CSUDH Academic Calendar Summer Session 2027

1. Summer 2027 registration for Session I takes place from Friday, March 19, 2027, to Saturday, May 22, 2027.
2. Summer 2027 registration for Session II takes place from Friday, March 19, 2027, to Saturday, July 3, 2027.
3. Summer Session I takes place from Tuesday, May 25, 2027, to Friday, July 2, 2027.
4. The Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.
5. The Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Saturday, June 19, 2027; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.
6. The Independence Day Holiday is observed on Sunday, July 4, 2027; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.
7. The Independence Day Holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027; there are no classes, and the campus is closed.
8. Summer Session II takes place from Tuesday, July 6, 2027, to Saturday, August 14, 2027.

For more on the CSUDH Academic Calendar 2026–2027, visit the official California State University, Dominguez Hills Office of the Registrar website.