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SDSU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
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The SDSU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 schedule contains all the dates from enrollment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to university holidays and final exam schedules.

The San Diego State University academic calendar helps students stay on top of SDSU term dates, SDSU registration deadlines, and the SDSU exam schedule, and never miss the last day to withdraw without a “W.”

San Diego State University operates on a semester system with a flexible Summer Session:

  • Summer Term includes a full 12‑week session plus four shorter sessions (ranging from 4 to 8 weeks) for accelerated or makeup coursework.
  • The fall semester spans approximately 16 weeks (15 instructional weeks + a dedicated finals week), starting with the first day of classes in late August and concluding with final exams in mid‑December.
  • Spring Semester runs about 16 weeks (15 teaching weeks + finals), with a mid‑term Spring Recess to recharge before exams.

Whether you’re mapping out how long a semester is at SDSU, planning your SDSU summer session, or locking in your add/drop deadlines, the SDSU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your go‑to guide for every date and deadline so you can focus on thriving at San Diego State.

SDSU Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Fall 2026 admitted students who submitted a nonrejected 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) can view their 2026–2027 financial aid eligibility on my.SDSU in mid-January 2026.
  2. The fall 2026 class schedule becomes available in mid-February 2026.
  3. Fall 2026 student registration appointments become available in late February 2026 in my.SDSU, and students can begin adding courses to their shopping cart.
  4. The California priority filing deadline for state aid, including Cal Grants and Middle Class Scholarships, is Monday, March 2, 2026, requiring FAFSA or CADAA submission for maximum consideration.
  5. The SDSU Aztec Scholarships application opens for awards in the 2026–2027 academic year on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  6. The final day for students to meet the current student early action deadline in Aztec Scholarships for 2026–2027 award decisions is Friday, April 10, 2026.
  7. Fall 2026 registration begins and applications open for fall 2026 graduation for bachelor’s and advanced degrees on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  8. Continuing students awarded for the 2025–2026 aid year and enrolled in summer courses can view summer 2026 financial aid eligibility in my.SDSU in late May 2026.
  9. Continuing students who submitted a 2026–2027 FAFSA or CADAA and have no pending documents can view fall 2026–spring 2027 financial aid eligibility in my.SDSU in June 2026.
  10. The strict 2:45 p.m. deadline for thesis submission to Montezuma Publishing for summer 2026 graduation consideration is Friday, June 26, 2026.
  11. New student orientation for first-year students and parents/families is held in July 2026.
  12. The deadline for incoming student early action scholarship consideration for 2026–2027 awards is Friday, July 31, 2026.
  13. Transfer student orientation and new graduate student orientation take place in August 2026.
  14. The last day for reporting results on comprehensive examinations to the College of Graduate Studies is Friday, August 7, 2026.
  15. The thesis publication deadline at Montezuma Publishing for graduation eligibility is Friday, August 14, 2026.
  16. The maximum undergraduate registration units increase from 18 to 21 units on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  17. The strict deadline for thesis submission without needing to reenroll in thesis course the following term is Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
  18. The first day of the fall semester is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
  19. The Weeks of Welcome period runs from Wednesday, August 19, 2026 to Saturday, September 5, 2026.
  20. All-University Convocation is on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
  21. The basic tuition and fees payment deadline for fall 2026 is Friday, August 21, 2026.
  22. New Student and Family Convocation is on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
  23. The last day for students to withdraw and receive a full refund for fall 2026 is Sunday, August 23, 2026.
  24. The first day of classes is Monday, August 24, 2026.
  25. A $50 late registration fee begins applying on Monday, August 24, 2026 for new enrollments starting that date.
  26. The course repeat petition submission deadline is Friday, August 28, 2026.
  27. The end of waitlists is Sunday, August 30, 2026.
  28. The restricted enrollment period requiring permission numbers runs from Monday, August 31, 2026 to Friday, September 4, 2026.
  29. The administrative drop deadline is Tuesday, September 2, 2026.
  30. The schedule adjustment deadline is Friday, September 4, 2026, including add/drop and grading basis changes.
  31. Friday, September 4, 2026 is also the last day for multiple actions, including withdrawal without penalty, graduation application, concurrent graduate credit petitions, opt-outs, installment plan enrollment, and scholarship applications.
  32. Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026, and campus is closed.
  33. The tuition installment plan due date is Sunday, September 20, 2026.
  34. Census day and the last day for late schedule adjustment petitions is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  35. Applications for admission or readmission open and FAFSA/CADAA becomes available for 2027–2028 aid on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
  36. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Monday, October 12, 2026.
  37. The tuition installment plan due date is Monday, October 20, 2026.
  38. The thesis submission deadline for fall graduation consideration is Thursday, October 23, 2026.
  39. The last day to withdraw from all classes with a prorated refund is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
  40. Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  41. The tuition installment plan due date is Thursday, November 20, 2026.
  42. Wednesday, November 25, 2026 is a no-class day while campus remains open.
  43. Thanksgiving recess runs from Thursday, November 26, 2026 to Friday, November 27, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  44. The last day of classes and multiple academic deadlines is Thursday, December 11, 2026.
  45. The final examination period runs from Friday, December 12, 2026 to Thursday, December 18, 2026.
  46. The final thesis submission deadline without reenrollment requirement is Friday, December 18, 2026.
  47. Winter recess runs from Tuesday, December 22, 2026 to Friday, December 25, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  48. The last day of the fall semester and grade submission deadline is Thursday, December 31, 2026 (11 p.m.).

SDSU Academic Calendar Spring 2026

  1. Spring 2026 student registration appointments are available in my.SDSU, and students can begin adding courses to their shopping cart on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
  2. The last day to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for Spring 2026 is Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
  3. Spring 2026 registration begins on Tuesday, November 5, 2025, and students should check their my.SDSU Financial Account for the payment deadline.
  4. Applications for spring or summer 2026 graduation (undergraduate and graduate) open on Tuesday, November 5, 2025.
  5. Basic tuition and fee payments are accepted starting Wednesday, November 6, 2025.
  6. New Year’s Day is observed on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  7. The maximum undergraduate registration increases from 18 units to 21 units on Monday, January 13, 2026; enrollment over 21 units requires academic advisor approval.
  8. The first day of the Spring 2026 semester is Wednesday, January 15, 2026.
  9. Tuition and fees for non-resident, out-of-state, international, and professional program students are due on Thursday, January 16, 2026.
  10. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 19, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  11. The last day to officially withdraw for a full refund is Monday, January 19, 2026.
  12. The first day of classes is Tuesday, January 20, 2026; late registration fees apply, and refunds for withdrawals are prorated starting this date.
  13. The Course Repeat Petition submission deadline is Monday, January 26, 2026.
  14. The waitlist closes on Monday, January 26, 2026, and auto-enrollment from waitlists ends.
  15. Enrollment by permission number only is from Tuesday, January 27, 2026, through Monday, February 2, 2026.
  16. The administrative drop deadline for non-attendance or missing prerequisites is Thursday, January 29, 2026.
  17. The last day to apply for spring or summer 2026 graduation is Monday, February 2, 2026.
  18. The last day to file a petition for concurrent graduate credit is Monday, February 2, 2026.
  19. The schedule adjustment deadline (add/drop courses, credit/no credit option, and last day for faculty to add students) is Monday, February 2, 2026.
  20. The last day to opt out of Immediate Access or Day1Ready online course materials is Monday, February 2, 2026.
  21. The last day to submit a Petition for Late Schedule Adjustment without a “W” is Monday, February 16, 2026.
  22. The census date is Monday, February 16, 2026.
  23. The Cal Grant and California Middle Class Scholarship filing deadline is Monday, March 2, 2026.
  24. The Primary Election is on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  25. The Aztec Scholarships General Application opens on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  26. No classes will be held due to the NCAA Tournament (March Madness)on Friday, March 20, 2026.
  27. The last day to officially withdraw from all classes for a prorated refund is Saturday, March 21, 2026.
  28. The thesis submission deadline (2:45 p.m.) for spring 2026 graduation is Friday, March 27, 2026.
  29. SDSU Spring Break 2026 is observed from Monday, March 30, 2026, through Friday, April 3, 2026.
  30. Cesar Chavez Day is observed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  31. The Aztec Scholarships Current Student Early Action Deadline is Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  32. The last day of classes before final examinations is Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
  33. The last day to submit a Spring 2026 Petition for Late Schedule Adjustment is Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
  34. The last day to report comprehensive exam results to the College of Graduate Studies is Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
  35. Final examinations are held from Thursday, May 7, 2026, through Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
  36. Graduate Student Commencement at the San Diego and Imperial Valley Campuses is on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
  37. San Diego Campus Commencement is held from Friday, May 15, 2026, through Sunday, May 17, 2026.
  38. The thesis publication deadline (2:45 p.m.) for Spring 2026 graduation is Friday, May 15, 2026.
  39. The last day to submit incomplete and RP grade removals (excluding thesis) is Wednesday, May 21, 2026.
  40. The last day to avoid re-enrollment in 799B for thesis submission is Wednesday, May 21, 2026.
  41. Grades are due from instructors by 11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2026.
  42. The last day of the Spring 2026 semester is Wednesday, May 21, 2026.

For more on the SDSU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the San Diego State University 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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