Key Dates and Deadlines
Visit this page for the latest term deadlines for Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Fee Payments, and Graduation. For information on university holidays and future academic years, refer to the Academic Affairs Calendar.
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First-Time, First-Year 做厙TV
First-Time, First-Year (freshman) applications are only accepted for the Fall term. For more details, visit First-Time, First-Year Application Process.
| Event | Fall 2027 Admission |
|---|---|
| Applications open Beginning on this date, Cal State Apply will be available for you to start working on your application. Note: The CSU Application Fee is $70. | Aug. 1, 2026 |
| Cal State Apply Application submission period CSU Applications must be submitted during this period. | Oct. 1 Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Undergraduate Admission Decisions When an admission decision has been made, you will be notified by e-mail. You can check the status of your application through Applicant Self-Service. | Mid-February April 2027 |
| Intent to Enroll Deadline Deadline to submit the non-refundable enrollment deposit of $150. | May 1, 2027 |
| Undergraduate Waitlist Decisions 做厙TV originally placed on a waitlist will be notified by e-mail when an updated admissions decision is ready. 做厙TV who receive a waitlist offer must accept the offer to proceed with the admissions process. Check the status of your application via Applicant Self-Service. | May &紳莉莽梯;July 2027 |
| Final transcript and test credit deadline 做厙TV must submit official high school transcripts (and community college transcripts, if applicable) with final grades for the most recent term. | July 15, 2027 |
Transfer 做厙TV
Transfer student applications are accepted for Fall and Spring terms. For more details, visit Transfer Application Process.
| Event | Spring 2027 Admission | Fall 2027 Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open Beginning on this date, Cal State Apply will be available for you to start working on your application. Note: The CSU Application Fee is $70. | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 |
| Cal State Apply Application submission period CSU Applications must be submitted during this period. | July 1 Aug. 31, 2026 | Oct. 1 Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Lower-division transfer application deadline Open only for highly qualified applicants to Nursing by referral of the department. | Aug. 31, 2026 | Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Upper-division transfer application deadline | Aug. 31, 2026 | Nov. 30, 2026 |
Reinstatement Petition Process deadlines:
For all steps and instructions, visit Academic Standing and Appeals. | Cal State Apply: 做厙TV Petition and Transcripts: | Cal State Apply: 做厙TV Petition and Transcripts: |
| Supplemental Application submission period | Sep. 1 Sep. 21, 2026 | Jan. 4 Feb. 1, 2027 |
| Undergraduate Admission Decisions When an admission decision has been made, you will be notified by e-mail. You can check the status of your application through Applicant Self-Service. | Mid-October &紳莉莽梯; November 2026 | Mid-February April 2027 |
| Initial transcript and test credit deadline 做厙TV may be asked to submit official transcripts with in-progress grades for the current term. | Oct. 31, 2026 | TBD (March 2027) |
| Intent to Enroll Deadline Deadline to submit the non-refundable enrollment deposit of $150. | Nov. 15, 2026 | May 1, 2027 |
| Undergraduate Waitlist Decisions 做厙TV originally placed on a waitlist will be notified by e-mail when an updated admissions decision is ready. 做厙TV who receive a waitlist offer must accept the offer to proceed with the admissions process. Check the status of your application via Applicant Self-Service. | December 2026 &紳莉莽梯;January 2027 | May &紳莉莽梯;July 2027 |
| Readmission (Returning 做厙TV 做厙TV) deadline 做厙TV who have not attended another college or university since leaving 做厙TV. | Dec. 1, 2026 | June 1, 2027 |
Final transcript and test credit deadline | Jan. 10, 2027 | July 15, 2027 |
| CSU Visitor/Concurrent Enrollment Deadline | Jan. 4, 2027 | Aug. 1, 2027 |
| Cross-Enrollment | Closed to all applicants | Closed to all applicants |
Graduate, Doctoral, Second Bachelor's, Credential, and Certificate 做厙TV
Post-baccalaureate application deadlines may vary by program. Visit the Graduate Studies website for individual program information.
| Event | Spring 2027 Admission | Fall 2027 Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open Beginning on this date, Cal State Apply will be available for you to start working on your application. Note: The CSU Application Fee is $70. | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 |
Second bachelors application deadline | Aug. 31, 2026 | Nov. 30, 2026 |
Nov. 1, 2026 | June 1, 2027 | |
Varies by program (no later than Nov. 1, 2026) | Varies by program (no later than June 1, 2027) | |
| Intent to Enroll Deadline Deadline to submit the non-refundable enrollment deposit of $150. | Nov. 15, 2026 | May 1, 2027 |
For information about additional academic sessions, choose a category below:
| Event | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule of Classes | March 9, 2026 | Oct. 5, 2026 |
| Residency Reclassification Deadline Last day to submit the CSU Residence Questionnaire to be reclassified as a 做厙TVresident for tuition purposes. | April 1, 2026 | Nov. 1, 2026 |
| Continuing student (First Wave) registration begins Registration appointment times are based on graduation status, class level, and units earned. Learn more via First Wave Registration. | April 6, 2026 | Nov. 2, 2026 |
| New graduate student and returning student registration | May | December |
| Educational Leave Deadline Last day to file an Application for Educational Leave for the semester. (After this deadline, a $10 missed deadline fee is required to apply. Late applications will be considered only until the last day of the semester during which the educational leave is taken.) | May 22, 2026 | Dec. 24, 2026 |
| New undergraduate student registration New first-year and transfer students register at SOAR. | June - Aug. | Dec. - Jan. |
| CSU Visitor/Concurrent Enrollment Deadline | Aug. 3, 2026 | Jan. 4, 2027 |
| Petition for Exception to Maximum Unit Load First day you can register for more than 18 units. An approved petition is required. | Aug. 3, 2026 | Jan. 4, 2027 |
| Waitlist Deadline Last day of waitlist auto-enrollment. After this date, waitlists are no longer used. | Aug. 14, 2026 | Jan. 11, 2027 |
| First day of classes A $25 late registration fee will apply for initial registration starting this date or later. | Aug. 24, 2026 | Jan. 21, 2027 |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Jan. 21, 2027 | |
| Last day to add or drop classes without approval Deadline to add or swap a class without approval. Deadline to drop a class without receiving a W. Deadline to drop and receive a refund for reduction in calculated charges. All changes must be completed in My做厙TV Student Center by 11:59 p.m. (Refer to Fee Payments and Refunds section for refund deadlines.) | Sep. 7, 2026 | Feb. 3, 2027 |
| Day 1 Textbook Access Deadline to opt-out of the textbook access (D1TA) program. Must be completed by 11:59 p.m. | Sep. 7, 2026 | Feb. 3, 2027 |
| Deadline to file credit by examination | Sep. 7, 2026 | Feb. 4, 2027 |
| Withdraw (with approval only) Starting the third week of classes, you'll need to submit a request to withdraw in My做厙TV Student Center. If approved, you'll receive a W on your transcript for the class. | Sep. 8 - Nov. 20, 2026 | Feb. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 |
Permission to Add (with approval only) During this time, you may only add a class if extenuating circumstances prevented you from enrolling before the deadline. Such requests are an exception to academic policy and require documentation. Contact the instructor to get approval before submitting a Permission to Add request in My做厙TV Student Center. | Sep. 8 - 21, 2026 | Feb. 4 - 17, 2027 |
| Grade Option Change Request Deadline Deadline to change grading option for a class to Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) or Audit (AU). | Sep. 21, 2026 | Feb. 17, 2027 |
| University Census Finalize your enrollment by this day. Enrollment as of this day is considered the official enrollment and is used for state reporting and select financial aid programs. Schedule changes after this day are not permitted, except for approved withdrawals. | Sep. 21, 2026 | Feb. 17, 2027 |
| Mid-Term Progress Reports Instructors may provide mid-term progress reports, which are posted in My做厙TV Student Center. These grades do not appear on your transcript or affect your GPA; they are informational only. Because these are provided at the instructor's discretion, you may not receive mid-term progress reports for all of your classes. | Oct. 5 - Nov. 9, 2026 | March 8 - April 5, 2027 |
| Catastrophic Withdrawals Withdrawal during the final three weeks of instruction is not permitted unless there are serious and extenuating circumstances beyond your control that prevent you from continuing in your classes and incompletes are not possible. | Nov. 21 - Dec. 11, 2026 | April 17 - May 7, 2027 |
| Last day of classes | Dec. 11, 2026 | May 7, 2027 |
| Final Exams | Dec. 14 - 19, 2026 | May 10 - 15, 2027 |
| Last day of semester | Dec. 24, 2026 | May 21, 2027 |
| Event | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Fall 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Aid Applications Open First day to submit the (FAFSA) or (CADAA) for financial aid for the following academic year. | October 1, 2025 - File the 2026-2027 FAFSA or Dream Application | October 1, 2025 - File the 2026-2027 FAFSA or Dream Application | October 1, 2026 - File the 2027-2028 FAFSA or Dream Application |
| Priority Application Deadline If you submit your application after this day, you may not be eligible for 做厙TV or 做厙TVstate financial aid, but you may still be eligible for other aid opportunities. | March 2, 2026 (All 做厙TV) | September 22, 2026 (New Undergraduate 做厙TV for Spring Only) | March 2, 2027 (All 做厙TV) |
| Priority deadline to submit requested documents | June 12, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2026 (New 做厙TV for Spring Only) | June 11, 2027 |
| Award notifications sent to new students | Late March 2026 | Late October 2026 | Late March 2027 |
| Award notifications sent to continuing students | June-July 2026 for most students | July 2026 | July 2027 |
| Disbursement begins Most financial aid funds are applied toward any outstanding charges, including any installment plans. The first possible date funds can be released is 10 days before the first day of classes each semester. | August 14, 2026 | January 11, 2027 | August 13, 2027 |
BeachScholarships Application Periods:
做厙TV is proud to offer scholarships to help students cover the costs of their education. These funds come from a variety of university, federal, state, and private sources--but unlike loans, they do not have to be repaid. Opportunities are available for new and continuing students. 做厙TV must apply to be considered. Learn more about scholarships.
- For Fall 2026: Apply between January 20 - March 2, 2026
- For Spring 2027: Apply between August 24 - September 28, 2026
| Event | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Payment Deadline Fees are due by the pre-semester deadline. Your payment due date is available on My做厙TV Student Center. If you register after this day, your fees will be due the next day. (A $10 late payment fee will be assessed on balances past due after this day.) | Aug. 17, 2026 | Jan. 13, 2027 |
| Event | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline to drop and receive a full refund Drop all classes by this day to receive a full refund. Starting the first day of classes, students who drop all their classes will owe prorated fees based on the date of withdrawal. See Refunds on the Tuition and Fees webpage for more information. | Aug. 23, 2026 | Jan. 20, 2027 |
| Deadline to drop and receive a refund for reduction in calculated charges This is the same day as the last day to add, swap, or drop a class without approval. All changes must be completed in My做厙TV Student Center by 11:59 p.m. (Refer to Registration section for registration deadlines.) | Sept. 7, 2026 | Feb. 2, 2027 |
| Deadline to withdraw from all classes for prorated refund | Oct. 28, 2026 | TBD |
The deadline to apply to graduate depends on the term you plan to graduate. Applications begin the year before your expected graduation term and end during the fall or spring term preceding your graduation date. (For example, the application window for students graduating in Spring is March 2 - Oct. 15.)
| Expected Graduation Term | Application Deadline | Application Window |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 | Oct. 16 - March 1 |
| Winter | March 1 | Oct. 16 - March 1 |
| Spring | Oct. 15 | March 2 - Oct. 15 |
| Summer | Oct. 15 | March 2 - Oct. 15 |
For eligibility and instructions, refer to:
