CSUSB Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The CSUSB academic calendar 2026-2027 serves as the vital scheduling guide for undergraduate and graduate students at California State University, San Bernardino.

Whether you are a newly enrolled Coyote navigating your first term or a continuing student preparing for graduation across the San Bernardino or Palm Desert campuses, staying up to date with official academic dates ensures you never miss a registration window, fee payment deadline, or campus holiday.

This resource offers a clear breakdown of important administrative dates to keep your degree progress on track throughout the entire academic year.

Cal State San Bernardino operates on a standard semester-based academic calendar divided into primary Fall and Spring terms, supplemented by an optional Winter Intersession and flexible Summer sessions.

Primary semesters run for 15 weeks of active instruction, concluding with a dedicated week of final examinations. To maintain full-time undergraduate status, students must register for 12 to 18 credit units per semester (averaging 15 units per term to remain on track for a standard four-year graduation path).

Students can easily make schedule adjustments through the myCoyote self-service portal during the open enrollment and initial add/drop windows.

Planning ahead for the autumn term is essential for securing your preferred schedule and avoiding enrollment holds.

In the section below, you can review full dates for the CSUSB academic calendar 2026 Fall term, including orientation sessions, class start dates, official census deadlines (the final day to add or drop courses via myCoyote without academic penalty), Labor Day closures, Thanksgiving recess, and final examination week.

Keeping track of these key checkpoints helps streamline your enrollment and academic advising planning.

Looking forward to the second half of the school year, reviewing the CSUSB academic calendar for Spring 2027 early gives you ample time to coordinate course registration alongside work or housing commitments.

The spring semester incorporates key rest periods, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Spring Break, and Cesar Chavez Day, before leading into final evaluations and Commencement ceremonies.

Additionally, students planning to accelerate their degree completion can check the CSUSB Academic Calendar Summer 2027 schedule to explore 10-week and 5-week session offerings.

Use the detailed tables below to organize your 2026–2027 academic year with confidence.

CSUSB Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Fall registration takes place from Monday, April 27, 2026, to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
2. The academic year begins on Monday, August 17, 2026.
3. The last day to withdraw with a full refund is Friday, August 21, 2026.
4. Saturday instruction begins on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
5. CSUSB Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. Weekday instruction begins.
6. The last day to add open classes via myCoyote is Friday, August 28, 2026.
7. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
8. The Census Date and the last day to drop classes via myCoyote are Monday, September 21, 2026.
9. Veterans Day is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
10. Thanksgiving Day is observed on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
11. Thanksgiving Recess takes place from Friday, November 27, 2026, to Saturday, November 28, 2026.
12. Weekday instruction ends on Friday, December 4, 2026.
13. Saturday instruction ends on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
14. Final exams take place from Monday, December 7, 2026, to Saturday, December 12, 2026.
15. Commencement takes place from Friday, December 11, 2026, to Saturday, December 12, 2026.
16. Grades are due, and the Fall Term ends on Thursday, December 17, 2026.

CSUSB Academic Calendar Winter Intersession 2026/27

1. Winter Intersession registration takes place from Monday, November 2, 2026, to Thursday, December 17, 2026.
2. The last day to withdraw with a full refund and the last day to add open classes via myCoyote are Thursday, December 17, 2026.
3. The first day of instruction is Friday, December 18, 2026.
4. The Census Date and the last day to drop classes via myCoyote are Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
5. Christmas Day is observed on Friday, December 25, 2026.
6. New Year’s Day is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027.
7. The last day of instruction and final exams take place on Monday, January 11, 2027.
8. Grades are due, and the Winter Intersession ends on Thursday, January 14, 2027.

CSUSB Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Spring registration takes place from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Thursday, January 14, 2027.
2. The last day to withdraw with a full refund is Thursday, January 14, 2027.
3. Weekday instruction begins on Friday, January 15, 2027.
4. Saturday instruction begins on Saturday, January 16, 2027.
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
6. The last day to add open classes via myCoyote is Friday, January 22, 2027.
7. The Census Date and the last day to drop classes via myCoyote are Friday, February 12, 2027.
8. Presidents’ Day is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027.
9. CSUSB Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 29, 2027, to Saturday, April 3, 2027.
10. César Chávez Day is observed on Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
11. Saturday instruction ends on Saturday, May 1, 2027.
12. Weekday instruction ends on Friday, May 7, 2027.
13. Final exams take place on Saturday, May 8, 2027, and from Monday, May 10, 2027, to Friday, May 14, 2027.
14. Commencement takes place from Friday, May 14, 2027, to Saturday, May 15, 2027.
15. Grades are due, and the Spring Term ends on Thursday, May 20, 2027.

CSUSB Academic Calendar Summer 2027

1. Summer registration takes place from Monday, April 5, 2027, to Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
2. The last day to withdraw with a full refund for the 10-week session and 5-week Session 1 is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
3. Instruction begins for the 10-week session and 5-week Session 1 on Friday, May 28, 2027.
4. The Census Date and the last day to drop classes via myCoyote for 5-week Session 1 are Thursday, June 3, 2027.
5. The Census Date and the last day to drop classes via myCoyote for the 10-week session are Tuesday, June 15, 2027.
6. The Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Thursday, June 17, 2027.
7. The Independence Day Holiday is observed on Thursday, July 1, 2027.
8. Instruction ends for 5-week Session 1, final exams for 5-week Session 1 take place, and the term ends on Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
9. Grades are due, and the 5-week Session 1 term ends on Wednesday, July 7, 2027.
10. The last day to receive a full refund for 5-week Session 2 is Wednesday, July 7, 2027.
11. The first day of instruction for 5-week Session 2 is Thursday, July 8, 2027.
12. The Census Date and the last day to drop classes via myCoyote for 5-week Session 2 are Thursday, July 15, 2027.
13. Instruction ends for the 10-week session, and final exams for the 10-week session take place on Wednesday, August 11, 2027.
14. Instruction ends for 5-week Session 2, and final exams for 5-week Session 2 take place on Thursday, August 12, 2027.
15. Grades are due, and the 10-week session and 5-week Session 2 end on Monday, August 16, 2027.

For more on the CSUSB Academic Calendar 2026–2027, visit the official California State University, San Bernardino Calendar page.