SJC Academic Calendar

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

2026-2027 Academic Calendar List View

2026-2027 Academic Calendar List View (PDF)

2026-2027 Academic Calendar Graphic View (PDF)*

*If you need assistance accessing and/or reading this document, please contact Accessibility Services at accessibilityservices@sanjuancollege.edu or (505) 566-3271. Also, please see the Academic Calendar List View for all important dates in an accessible format.

2027-2028 Academic Calendar

2027-2028 Academic Calendar List View

2027-2028 Academic Calendar List View (PDF)

2027-2028 Academic Calendar Graphic View (PDF)

*If you need assistance accessing and/or reading this document, please contact Accessibility Services at accessibilityservices@sanjuancollege.edu or (505) 566-3271. Also, please see the Academic Calendar List View for all important dates in an accessible format.

2026-2027 Academic Calendar List View

Summer 2026 Instruction:

• May 26-August 14:  12 Weeks (Midterm: July 2)
• May 26-July 1:  First 6 weeks (Midterm: June 12)
• June 8-July 29:  8 Weeks (Midterm: July 2)
• July 6-August 14:  Second 6 Weeks (Midterm: July 24)

Exact dates for courses other than sessions listed below may be referenced on the spreadsheet on MySJC for Faculty and the Course Syllabus for Students.

Summer 2026 Key Dates:

• May 1-July 17:  Weekly Drops for Non-Payment
• May 22:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting May 26^th
• May 23-May 25:  Campus Closed - Memorial Day - No Classes Held
• May 24:  Last Day to Drop 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• May 26:  2026-2027 Academic Year Begins
• May 26:  First Day of Instruction for 12-Week & 1^st 6-Week Sessions
• May 26-June 12:  Drop Period for 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• June 1:  Drop for Non-Attendance for 12-Week Classes
• June 8:  First Day of Instruction for 8-Week Sessions
• June 12:  Census Date for 12-Week Classes
• June 12:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 12-Week Classes
• June 12:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 12-Week Classes
• June 12:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 15:  Deadline to Apply for Summer Graduation
• July 1:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 6-Week Sessions
• July 2: Midterm Grade Deadline for 8-Week and 12-Week Classes
• July 3-4:  Campus Closed - Independence Day Holiday - No Classes Held
• July 6:  1^st 6-Week Summer Sections - Final Grades Due
• July 6:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 6-Week Classes 
• July 24:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 6-Week Classes
• July 24:  Last Day to Withdraw from 12-Week Classes
• July 29:  Last Day of Instruction for 8-Week Sessions
• July 31:  8-Week Summer Sections - Final Grades Due
• August 14:  Last Day of Instruction for 12-Week & 2^nd 6-Week Sessions
• August 18:  Classes Ending in August – Final Grades Due

Summer 2026 – 12 Weeks Class Deadlines

• May 22:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting May 26^th
• May 24:  Last Day to Drop 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• May 26:  First Day of Instruction for 12-Week sessions
• May 26-June 12:  Drop Period for 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• June 12:  Census Date for 12-Week Classes
• June 12:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 12-Week Classes
• June 12:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 12-Week Classes
• July 2:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 12-Week Classes
• July 24:  Last Day to Withdraw from 12-Week Classes
• August 14:  Last Day of Instruction for 12-Week Sessions
• August 18:  12-Week Summer Sections – Final Grades Due

Summer 2026 – First 6 Weeks Class Deadlines

• May 22:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting May 26^th
• May 24:  Last Day to Drop 1^st 6-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• May 26:  First Day of Instruction for 1^st 6-Week sessions
• May 26-June 2:  Drop Period for 1^st 6-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• June 2:  Census Date for 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 2:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 2:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 12:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 18:  Last Day to Withdraw from 1^st 6-Week Classes
• July 1:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 6-Week sessions
• July 6:  1^st 6-Week Summer Sections – Final Grades Due

Summer 2026 – 8 Weeks Class Deadlines

• June 5:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting June 8^th
• June 7:  Last Day to Drop 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• June 8:  First Day of Instruction for 8-Week sessions
• June 8-June 18:  Drop Period for 8-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• June 18:  Census Date for 8-Week Classes
• June 18:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 8-Week Classes
• June 18:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 8-Week Classes
• July 2:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 8-Week sessions
• July 13:  Last Day to Withdraw from 8-Week Classes
• July 29:  Last Day of Instruction for 8-Week sessions
• July 31:  8-Week Summer Sections – Final Grades Due

Summer 2026 – Second 6 Weeks Class Deadlines

• July 2:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting July 6^th
• July 5:  Last Day to Drop 2^nd 6-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• July 6:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 6-Week sessions
• July 6-July 13:  Drop Period for 2^nd 6-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• July 13:  Census Date for 2^nd 6-Week Classes
• July 13:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 2^nd 6-Week Classes
• July 13:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 2^nd 6-Week Classes
• July 24:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 6-Week sessions
• July 31:  Last Day to Withdraw from 2^nd 6-Week Classes
• August 14:  Last Day of Instruction for 2^nd 6-Week sessions
• August 18:  2^nd 6-Week Summer Sections – Final Grades Due

All Final Grades due 2 Days After Course Ends

Fall 2026 Instruction:

• August 24-Dec 15:  16 Weeks (Midterm: October 16)
• August 24-Oct 14:  First 8 Weeks (Midterm: September 18)
• August 24-Nov 13:  First 12 Weeks (Midterm: October 2)
• September 21-Dec 15:  Second 12 Weeks (Midterm: October 30)
• October 19-Dec 15:  Second 8 Weeks (Midterm: November 13)

Exact dates for courses other than sessions listed below may be referenced on the spreadsheet on MySJC for Faculty and the Course Syllabus for Students. 

Fall 2026 Key Dates:

• July 24-Dec 4:  Weekly Drops for Non-Payment
• August 10-14:  New Faculty Learning Academy (Formal Dates to be Announced)
• August 17:  9-Month Faculty Return
• August 17-21:  Fall Convocation (Employees Only)
• August 21:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting August 24^th
• August 23:  Last Day to Drop 16-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• August 24:  First Day of Instruction for 16-Week, 1^st 8-Week & 1^st 12-Week Sessions
• Aug 24-Sept 11:  Drop Period for 16-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• Sept 5-Sept 6:  Campus Closed - No Classes Held
• September 7:  Campus Closed - Labor Day - No Classes Held
• September 8:  Drop for Non-Attendance for 16-Week Classes
• September 11:  Census Date for 16-Week Classes
• September 11:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 16-Week Classes
• September 11:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 16-Week Classes
• September 18:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• September 21:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Session
• October 1:  Deadline to Apply for Fall Graduation
• October 2:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• October 14:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Session
• October 16:  1^st 8-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due
• October 16:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 16-Week Classes
• October 19:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Session
• October 30:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• November 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Session
• November 13:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• November 13:  Last Day to Withdraw from 16-Week Classes
• November 16:  Registration Begins: All Students (Spring 2027 Term)
• November 17:  1^st 12-Week Fall Sections - Final Grades Due
• Nov 23-Nov 29:  No Classes Held
• Nov 25-Nov 29:  Campus Closed - Thanksgiving Break
• December 4:  Luminarias: Main Campus Closes at 5pm - No Evening Classes Held
• December 5:  Luminaria Display at 6pm - No Classes Held - Limited Access to Main Campus
• December 15:  Last Day of Instruction for 16-Week, 2^nd 8-Week & 2^nd 12-Week Sessions
• December 17:  Classes Ending in December – Final Grades Due
• Dec 21-Jan 2:  Campus Closed - Winter Break - No Classes Held

Fall 2026 – 16 Weeks Class Deadlines

• August 21:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting August 24^th
• August 23:  Last Day to Drop 16-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• August 24:  First Day of Instruction for 16-Week Sessions
• Aug 24-Sept 11:  Drop Period for 16-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• September 11:  Census Date for 16-Week Classes
• September 11:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 16-Week Classes
• September 11:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 16-Week Classes
• October 16:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 16-Week Classes
• November 13:  Last Day to Withdraw from 16-Week Classes
• December 15:  Last Day of Instruction for 16-Week Sessions
• December 17:  16-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due

Fall 2026 – First 8 Weeks Class Deadlines

• August 21:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting August 24^th
• August 23:  Last Day to Drop 1^st 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• August 24:  First Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Sessions
• Aug 24-Sept 4:  Drop Period for 1^st 8-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• September 4:  Census Date for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• September 4:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• September 4:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• September 18:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• September 28:  Last Day to Withdraw from 1^st 8-Week Classes
• October 14:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Session
• October 16:  1^st 8-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due

Fall 2026 – First 12 Weeks Class Deadlines

• August 21:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting August 24^th
• August 23:  Last Day to Drop 1^st 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• August 24:  First Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Sessions
• Aug 24-Sept 9:  Drop Period for 1^st 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• September 9:  Census Date for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• September 9:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• September 9:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• October 2:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• October 15:  Last Day to Withdraw from 1^st 12-Week Classes
• November 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Session
• November 17:  1^st 12-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due

Fall 2026 – Second 12 Weeks Class Deadlines

• September 18:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting September 21^st 
• September 20:  Last Day to Drop 2^nd 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• September 21:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Session
• Sept 21-Oct 8:  Drop Period for 2^nd 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• October 8:  Census Date for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• October 8:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• October 8:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• October 30:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• November 16:  Last Day to Withdraw from 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• December 15:  Last Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Sessions
• December 17:  2^nd 12-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due

Fall 2026 – Second 8 Weeks Class Deadlines

• October 16:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting October 19^th
• October 18:  Last Day to Drop 2^nd 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• October 19:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Session
• Oct 19-Oct 30:  Drop Period for 2^nd 8-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• October 30:  Census Date for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• October 30:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• October 30:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• November 13:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• November 30:  Last Day to Withdraw from 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• December 15:  Last Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Sessions
• December 17:  2^nd 8-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due

All Final Grades due 2 Days After Course Ends

Spring 2027 Instruction:

• January 19-May 11:  16 Weeks (Midterm: March 12)
• January 19-March 11:  First 8 Weeks (Midterm: February 12)
• January 19-April 16:  First 12 Weeks (Midterm: March 5)
• February 15-May 11:  Second 12 Weeks (Midterm: March 26)
• March 22-May 11:  Second 8 Weeks (Midterm: April 16)

Exact dates for courses other than sessions listed below may be referenced on the spreadsheet on MySJC for Faculty and the Course Syllabus for Students.

Spring 2027 Key Dates:

• January 4:  Staff & 12-Month Faculty Return from Winter Break
• Jan 8-April 23:  Weekly Drops for Non-Payment
• January 11:  9-Month Faculty Return from Winter Break
• January 11-15:  Spring Convocation (Employees Only)
• January 15:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting January 19^th
• January 17:  Last Day to Drop 16-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• January 18:  Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Campus Closed - No Classes Held
• January 19:  Semester Begins - First Day of Instruction for 16-Week, 1^st 8-Week & 1^st 12-Week Sessions
• Jan 19-Feb 5:  Drop Period for 16-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• February 1:  Drop for Non-Attendance for 16-Week Classes
• February 5:  Census Date for 16-Week Classes
• February 5:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 16-Week Classes
• February 5:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 16-Week Classes
• February 12:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• February 15:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Session
• February 15:  Campus Closed - President’s Day - No Classes Held
• February 15:  Classes that meet on Monday will attend class on Tuesday 2/16/2027
• February 16:  Classes that meet on Tuesday will NOT meet
• February 16:  Deadline to Apply for Spring Graduation
• March 5:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• March 11:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Session
• March 12:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 16-Week Classes
• March 15:  1^st 8-week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due
• March 15-20:  Spring Break - No Classes Held
• March 19:  Campus Closed - Spring Holiday - No Classes Held
• March 22:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Session
• March 26:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• April 16:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Session
• April 16:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• April 16:  Last Day to Withdraw from 16-Week Classes
• April 19:  Registration Begins: All Students (Summer and Fall 2027 Terms)
• April 20:  1^st 12-Week Spring Sections - Final Grades Due
• May 11:  Last Day of Instruction for 16-Week, 2^nd 8-Week & 2^nd 12-Week Sessions
• May 13:  Classes Ending in May – Final Grades Due
• May 14:  SJC High School Graduation
• May 15:  SJC Graduation – Faculty Attendance Required

Spring 2027 – 16 Weeks Class Deadlines

• January 15:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting January 19^th
• January 17:  Last Day to Drop 16-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• January 19:  First Day of Instruction for 16-Week Sessions
• Jan 19-Feb 5:  Drop Period for 16-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• February 5:  Census Date for 16-Week Classes
• February 5:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 16-Week Classes
• February 5:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 16-Week Classes
• February 15:  Classes that meet on Monday will attend class on Tuesday 2/16/2027
• February 16:  Classes that meet on Tuesday will NOT meet
• March 12:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 16-Week Classes
• April 16:  Last Day to Withdraw from 16-Week Classes
• May 11:  Last Day of Instruction for 16-Week Sessions
• May 13:  16-Week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due

Spring 2027 – First 8 Weeks Class Deadlines

• January 15:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting January 19^th
• January 17:  Last Day to Drop 1^st 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• January 19:  First Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Sessions
• Jan 19-Jan 29:  Drop Period for 1^st 8-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• January 29:  Census Date for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• January 29:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• January 29:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• February 12:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• February 15:  Classes that meet on Monday will attend class on Tuesday 2/16/2027
• February 16:  Classes that meet on Tuesday will NOT meet
• February 22:  Last Day to Withdraw from 1^st 8-Week Classes
• March 11:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Session
• March 15:  1^st 8-Week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due

Spring 2027 – First 12 Weeks Class Deadlines

• January 15:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting January 19^th
• January 17:  Last Day to Drop 1^st 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• January 19:  First Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Sessions
• Jan 19-Feb 5:  Drop Period for 1^st 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• February 5:  Census Date for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• February 5:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• February 5:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• February 15:  Classes that meet on Monday will attend class on Tuesday 2/16/2027
• February 16:  Classes that meet on Tuesday will NOT meet
• March 5:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• March 16:  Last Day to Withdraw from 1^st 12-Week Classes
• April 16:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Session
• April 20:  1^st 12-Week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due

Spring 2027 – Second 12 Weeks Class Deadlines

• February 12:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting February 15^th 
• February 14:  Last Day to Drop 2nd 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• February 15:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Session
• Feb 15-March 4:  Drop Period for 2^nd 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• March 4:  Census Date for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• March 4:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• March 4:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• March 26:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• April 12:  Last Day to Withdraw from 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• May 11:  Last Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Sessions
• May 13:  2^nd 12-Week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due

Spring 2027 – Second 8 Weeks Class Deadlines

• March 19:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting March 22^nd
• March 21:  Last Day to Drop 2^nd 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• March 22:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Session
• March 22-Apr 1:  Drop Period for 2^nd 8-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• April 1:  Census Date for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• April 1:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• April 1:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• April 16:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• April 23:  Last Day to Withdraw from 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• May 11:  Last Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Sessions
• May 13:  2^nd 8-Week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due

All Final Grades due 2 Days After Course Ends

2027-2028 Academic Calendar List View

Summer 2027 Instruction:

• May 24-August 13:  12 Weeks (Midterm: July 2)
• May 24-June 30:  First 6 weeks (Midterm: June 11)
• June 7-July 28:  8 Weeks (Midterm: July 2)
• July 6-August 13:  Second 6 Weeks (Midterm: July 23)

Exact dates for courses other than sessions listed below may be referenced on the spreadsheet on MySJC for Faculty and the Course Syllabus for Students.

Summer 2027 Key Dates:

• April 30-July 16:  Weekly Drops for Non-Payment
• May 21:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting May 24^th
• May 23:  Last Day to Drop 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• May 24:  2027-2028 Academic Year Begins
• May 24:  First Day of Instruction for 12-Week & 1^st 6-Week Sessions
• May 24-June 11:  Drop Period for 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• May 29-May 31:  Campus Closed - Memorial Day - No Classes Held
• June 1:  Drop for Non-Attendance for 12-Week Classes
• June 7:  First Day of Instruction for 8-Week Sessions
• June 11:  Census Date for 12-Week Classes
• June 11:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 12-Week Classes
• June 11:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 12-Week Classes
• June 11:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 15:  Deadline to Apply for Summer Graduation
• June 30:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 6-Week Sessions
• July 2:  1^st 6-Week Summer Sections - Final Grades Due
• July 2: Midterm Grade Deadline for 8-Week and 12-Week Classes
• July 3-5:  Campus Closed - Independence Day Holiday - No Classes Held
• July 6:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 6-Week Classes 
• July 23:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 6-Week Classes
• July 23:  Last Day to Withdraw from 12-Week Classes
• July 28:  Last Day of Instruction for 8-Week Sessions
• July 30:  8-Week Summer Sections - Final Grades Due
• August 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 12-Week & 2^nd 6-Week Sessions
• August 17:  Classes Ending in August – Final Grades Due

Summer 2027 – 12 Weeks Class Deadlines

• May 21:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting May 24^th
• May 23:  Last Day to Drop 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• May 24:  First Day of Instruction for 12-Week sessions
• May 24-June 11:  Drop Period for 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• June 11:  Census Date for 12-Week Classes
• June 11:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 12-Week Classes
• June 11:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 12-Week Classes
• July 2:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 12-Week Classes
• July 23:  Last Day to Withdraw from 12-Week Classes
• August 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 12-Week Sessions
• August 17:  12-Week Summer Sections – Final Grades Due

Summer 2027 – First 6 Weeks Class Deadlines

• May 21:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting May 24^th
• May 23:  Last Day to Drop 1^st 6-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• May 24:  First Day of Instruction for 1^st 6-Week sessions
• May 24-June 1:  Drop Period for 1^st 6-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• June 1:  Census Date for 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 1:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 1:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 11:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 17:  Last Day to Withdraw from 1^st 6-Week Classes
• June 30:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 6-Week sessions
• July 2:  1^st 6-Week Summer Sections – Final Grades Due

Summer 2027 – 8 Weeks Class Deadlines

• June 4:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting June 7^th
• June 6:  Last Day to Drop 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• June 7:  First Day of Instruction for 8-Week sessions
• June 7-June 17:  Drop Period for 8-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• June 17:  Census Date for 8-Week Classes
• June 17:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 8-Week Classes
• June 17:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 8-Week Classes
• July 2:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 8-Week sessions
• July 12:  Last Day to Withdraw from 8-Week Classes
• July 28:  Last Day of Instruction for 8-Week sessions
• July 30:  8-Week Summer Sections – Final Grades Due

Summer 2027 – Second 6 Weeks Class Deadlines

• July 2:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting July 6^th
• July 5:  Last Day to Drop 2^nd 6-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• July 6:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 6-Week sessions
• July 6-July 13:  Drop Period for 2^nd 6-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• July 13:  Census Date for 2^nd 6-Week Classes
• July 13:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 2^nd 6-Week Classes
• July 13:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 2^nd 6-Week Classes
• July 23:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 6-Week sessions
• July 30:  Last Day to Withdraw from 2^nd 6-Week Classes
• August 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 2^nd 6-Week sessions
• August 17:  2^nd 6-Week Summer Sections – Final Grades Due

All Final Grades due 2 Days After Course Ends

Fall 2027 Instruction:

• August 23-Dec 13:  16 Weeks (Midterm: October 15)
• August 23-Oct 13:  First 8 Weeks (Midterm: September 17)
• August 23-Nov 12:  First 12 Weeks (Midterm: October 1)
• September 20-Dec 13:  Second 12 Weeks (Midterm: October 29)
• October 18-Dec 13:  Second 8 Weeks (Midterm: November 12)

Exact dates for courses other than sessions listed below may be referenced on the spreadsheet on MySJC for Faculty and the Course Syllabus for Students. 

Fall 2027 Key Dates:

• July 23-Dec 3:  Weekly Drops for Non-Payment
• August 9-13:  New Faculty Learning Academy (Formal Dates to be Announced)
• August 16:  9-Month Faculty Return
• August 16-20:  Fall Convocation (Employees Only)
• August 20:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting August 23^rd
• August 22:  Last Day to Drop 16-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• August 23:  First Day of Instruction for 16-Week, 1^st 8-Week & 1^st 12-Week Sessions
• Aug 23-Sept 10:  Drop Period for 16-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• Sept 4-Sept 5:  Campus Closed - No Classes Held
• September 6:  Campus Closed - Labor Day - No Classes Held
• September 7:  Drop for Non-Attendance for 16-Week Classes
• September 10:  Census Date for 16-Week Classes
• September 10:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 16-Week Classes
• September 10:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 16-Week Classes
• September 17:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• September 20:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Session
• October 1:  Deadline to Apply for Fall Graduation
• October 1:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• October 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Session
• October 15:  1^st 8-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due
• October 15:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 16-Week Classes
• October 18:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Session
• October 29:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• November 12:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Session
• November 12:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• November 12:  Last Day to Withdraw from 16-Week Classes
• November 15:  Registration Begins: All Students (Spring 2028 Term)
• November 16:  1^st 12-Week Fall Sections - Final Grades Due
• Nov 22-Nov 28:  No Classes Held
• Nov 24-Nov 28:  Campus Closed - Thanksgiving Break
• December 3:  Luminarias: Main Campus Closes at 5pm - No Evening Classes Held
• December 4:  Luminaria Display at 6pm - No Classes Held - Limited Access to Main Campus
• December 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 16-Week, 2^nd 8-Week & 2^nd 12-Week Sessions
• December 15:  Classes Ending in December – Final Grades Due
• Dec 20-Jan 1:  Campus Closed - Winter Break - No Classes Held

Fall 2027 – 16 Weeks Class Deadlines

• August 20:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting August 23^rd
• August 22:  Last Day to Drop 16-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• August 23:  First Day of Instruction for 16-Week Sessions
• Aug 23-Sept 10:  Drop Period for 16-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• September 10:  Census Date for 16-Week Classes
• September 10:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 16-Week Classes
• September 10:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 16-Week Classes
• October 15:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 16-Week Classes
• November 12:  Last Day to Withdraw from 16-Week Classes
• December 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 16-Week Sessions
• December 15:  16-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due

Fall 2027 – First 8 Weeks Class Deadlines

• August 20:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting August 23^rd
• August 22:  Last Day to Drop 1^st 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• August 23:  First Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Sessions
• Aug 23-Sept 2:  Drop Period for 1^st 8-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• September 2:  Census Date for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• September 2:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• September 2:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• September 17:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• September 27:  Last Day to Withdraw from 1^st 8-Week Classes
• October 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Session
• October 15:  1^st 8-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due

Fall 2027 – First 12 Weeks Class Deadlines

• August 20:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting August 23^rd
• August 22:  Last Day to Drop 1^st 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• August 23:  First Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Sessions
• Aug 23-Sept 8:  Drop Period for 1^st 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• September 8:  Census Date for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• September 8:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• September 8:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• October 1:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• October 14:  Last Day to Withdraw from 1^st 12-Week Classes
• November 12:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Session
• November 16:  1^st 12-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due

Fall 2027 – Second 12 Weeks Class Deadlines

• September 17:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting September 20^th
• September 19:  Last Day to Drop 2^nd 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• September 20:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Session
• Sept 20-Oct 6:  Drop Period for 2^nd 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• October 6:  Census Date for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• October 6:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• October 6:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• October 29:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• November 15:  Last Day to Withdraw from 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• December 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Sessions
• December 15:  2^nd 12-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due

Fall 2027 – Second 8 Weeks Class Deadlines

• October 15:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting October 18^th
• October 17:  Last Day to Drop 2^nd 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• October 18:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Session
• Oct 18-Oct 29:  Drop Period for 2^nd 8-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• October 29:  Census Date for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• October 29:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• October 29:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• November 12:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• November 29:  Last Day to Withdraw from 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• December 13:  Last Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Sessions
• December 15:  2^nd 8-Week Fall Sections – Final Grades Due

All Final Grades due 2 Days After Course Ends

Spring 2028 Instruction:

• January 18-May 9:  16 Weeks (Midterm: March 10)
• January 18-March 9:  First 8 Weeks (Midterm: February 11)
• January 18-April 14:  First 12 Weeks (Midterm: March 3)
• February 14-May 9:  Second 12 Weeks (Midterm: March 24)
• March 20-May 9:  Second 8 Weeks (Midterm: April 14)

Exact dates for courses other than sessions listed below may be referenced on the spreadsheet on MySJC for Faculty and the Course Syllabus for Students.

Spring 2028 Key Dates:

• January 3:  Staff & 12-Month Faculty Return from Winter Break
• Jan 7-April 21:  Weekly Drops for Non-Payment
• January 10:  9-Month Faculty Return from Winter Break
• January 10-14:  Spring Convocation (Employees Only)
• January 14:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting January 18^th
• January 16:  Last Day to Drop 16-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• January 17:  Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Campus Closed - No Classes Held
• January 18:  Semester Begins - First Day of Instruction for 16-Week, 1^st 8-Week & 1^st 12-Week Sessions
• Jan 18-Feb 4:  Drop Period for 16-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• January 31:  Drop for Non-Attendance for 16-Week Classes
• February 4:  Census Date for 16-Week Classes
• February 4:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 16-Week Classes
• February 4:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 16-Week Classes
• February 11:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• February 14:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Session
• February 15:  Deadline to Apply for Spring Graduation
• February 21:  Campus Closed - President’s Day - No Classes Held
• February 21:  Classes that meet on Monday will attend class on Tuesday 2/22/2028
• February 22:  Classes that meet on Tuesday will NOT meet
• March 3:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• March 9:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Session
• March 10:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 16-Week Classes
• March 13:  1^st 8-week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due
• March 13-18:  Spring Break - No Classes Held
• March 17:  Campus Closed - Spring Holiday - No Classes Held
• March 20:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Session
• March 24:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• April 14:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Session
• April 14:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• April 14:  Last Day to Withdraw from 16-Week Classes
• April 17:  Registration Begins: All Students (Summer and Fall 2028 Terms)
• April 18:  1^st 12-Week Spring Sections - Final Grades Due
• May 9:  Last Day of Instruction for 16-Week, 2^nd 8-Week & 2^nd 12-Week Sessions
• May 11:  Classes Ending in May – Final Grades Due
• May 12:  SJC High School Graduation
• May 13:  SJC Graduation – Faculty Attendance Required

Spring 2028 – 16 Weeks Class Deadlines

• January 14:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting January 18^th
• January 16:  Last Day to Drop 16-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• January 18:  First Day of Instruction for 16-Week Sessions
• Jan 18-Feb 4:  Drop Period for 16-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• February 4:  Census Date for 16-Week Classes
• February 4:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 16-Week Classes
• February 4:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 16-Week Classes
• February 21:  Classes that meet on Monday will attend class on Tuesday 2/22/2028
• February 22:  Classes that meet on Tuesday will NOT meet
• March 10:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 16-Week Classes
• April 14:  Last Day to Withdraw from 16-Week Classes
• May 9:  Last Day of Instruction for 16-Week Sessions
• May 11:  16-Week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due

Spring 2028 – First 8 Weeks Class Deadlines

• January 14:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting January 18^th
• January 16:  Last Day to Drop 1^st 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• January 18:  First Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Sessions
• Jan 18-Jan 28:  Drop Period for 1^st 8-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• January 28:  Census Date for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• January 28:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• January 28:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• February 11:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 8-Week Classes
• February 21:  Classes that meet on Monday will attend class on Tuesday 2/22/2028
• February 22:  Classes that meet on Tuesday will NOT meet
• February 22:  Last Day to Withdraw from 1^st 8-Week Classes
• March 9:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 8-Week Session
• March 13:  1^st 8-Week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due

Spring 2028 – First 12 Weeks Class Deadlines

• January 14:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting January 18^th
• January 16:  Last Day to Drop 1^st 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• January 18:  First Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Sessions
• Jan 18-Feb 4:  Drop Period for 1^st 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• February 4:  Census Date for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• February 4:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• February 4:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• February 21:  Classes that meet on Monday will attend class on Tuesday 2/22/2028
• February 22:  Classes that meet on Tuesday will NOT meet
• March 3:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 1^st 12-Week Classes
• March 14:  Last Day to Withdraw from 1^st 12-Week Classes
• April 14:  Last Day of Instruction for 1^st 12-Week Session
• April 18:  1^st 12-Week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due

Spring 2028 – Second 12 Weeks Class Deadlines

• February 11:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting February 14^th 
• February 13:  Last Day to Drop 2nd 12-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• February 14:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Session
• Feb 14-March 2:  Drop Period for 2^nd 12-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• March 2:  Census Date for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• March 2:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• March 2:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• March 24:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• April 10:  Last Day to Withdraw from 2^nd 12-Week Classes
• May 9:  Last Day of Instruction for 2^nd 12-Week Sessions
• May 11:  2^nd 12-Week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due

Spring 2028 – Second 8 Weeks Class Deadlines

• March 17:  Last Day to Register for Classes starting March 20^th
• March 19:  Last Day to Drop 2^nd 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund
• March 20:  First Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Session
• March 20-March 30:  Drop Period for 2^nd 8-Week Classes - No Grade Recorded on Transcript
• March 30:  Census Date for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• March 30:  Deadline to Change from Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• March 30:  Deadline to Switch into or out of Honors for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• April 14:  Midterm Grade Deadline for 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• April 21:  Last Day to Withdraw from 2^nd 8-Week Classes
• May 9:  Last Day of Instruction for 2^nd 8-Week Sessions
• May 11:  2^nd 8-Week Spring Sections – Final Grades Due

All Final Grades due 2 Days After Course Ends