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SJSU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

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The SJSU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 schedule contains all the essential dates from SJSU enrollment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to campus holidays and final exam schedules.

The San Jose State University academic calendar helps students to lock in SJSU term dates, plan around the SJSU exam schedule, track priority registration windows, and never miss the last day to withdraw without a “W,” ensuring smooth academic and financial planning at SJSU.

San Jose State University operates on a traditional semester system enhanced by a flexible Summer Session:

  • Fall Semester (14 instructional weeks + 1 week of finals) and Spring Semester (14 instructional weeks + 1 week of finals) each span approximately 15 weeks, giving you time for orientation, mid‑terms, and finals.
  • Summer Sessions offer accelerated options: Session A and Session C (every 5 weeks) plus a Full Summer Session (12 weeks)with distinct add/drop, withdrawal, and fee‑payment deadlines for maximum flexibility.

Whether you’re mapping out a 15‑week semester course load, squeezing in a 5‑week Summer Session module, or simply staying on top of SJSU registration deadlines, the SJSU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your definitive guide to every date and deadline you need to thrive at San Jose State University.

SJSU Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Fall semester begins on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  2. Pre-instruction activities, including faculty orientation, advisement, and faculty meetings, take place from Monday, August 17, 2026, through Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
  3. First day of classes begin is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
  4. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  5. The last day to drop courses without an entry on a student’s permanent record is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
  6. The last day to add courses and register late is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
  7. Enrollment census date is on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
  8. Veteran’s Day is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  9. Thanksgiving holiday break runs from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  10. Non-instructional rescheduled holiday occurs on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  11. Last day of instruction (last day of classes) is Monday, December 7, 2026.
  12. Study and conference day (no classes or exams) is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
  13. Culminating activities and final examinations take place from Wednesday, December 9, 2026, through Friday, December 11, 2026.
  14. Culminating activities and final examinations continue from Monday, December 14, 2026, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
  15. Culminating activities and final examinations make-up day is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  16. Grade evaluation day is on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
  17. Commencement is held from Wednesday, December 16, 2026, through Thursday, December 17, 2026.
  18. Grades are due from faculty and the fall semester ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  19. Christmas holiday closure occurs on Friday, December 25, 2026.
  20. Winter recess runs from Thursday, December 25, 2026, through Friday, January 22, 2027.
  21. New Year’s Day closure occurs on Friday, January 1, 2027.

SJSU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and the campus is closed.
  2. Spring semester begins on Monday, January 25, 2027.
  3. Pre-instruction activities, including faculty orientation, advisement, and meetings, take place from Monday, January 25, 2027, through Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
  4. First day of instruction (classes begin) is on Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
  5. Enrollment census date is on Tuesday, February 23, 2027.
  6. Cesar Chavez Day is observed on Wednesday, March 31, 2027, and the campus is closed.
  7. SJSU Spring Break 2027 runs from Monday, March 29, 2027, through Friday, April 2, 2027.
  8. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and the campus is closed.
  9. Last day of instruction (last day of classes) is on Monday, May 17, 2027.
  10. Culminating activities and final examinations take place from Wednesday, May 19, 2027, through Friday, May 21, 2027.
  11. Culminating activities and final examinations continue from Monday, May 24, 2027, through Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
  12. Culminating activities and final examinations make-up day is on Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
  13. Commencement is held from Wednesday, May 26, 2027, through Friday, May 28, 2027.
  14. Grade evaluation day is on Thursday, May 27, 2027.
  15. Grades are due from faculty on Friday, May 28, 2027, and the spring semester ends.
  16. Juneteenth (observed) occurs on Friday, June 18, 2027, and the campus is closed.

For more on the SJSU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the San Jose 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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