Key Dates and Deadlines
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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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| Event | Fall 2026 Admission | Spring 2027 Admission | Fall 2027 Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applications open First day that applications are open.* *Note for Fall 2027: Beginning August 1, Cal State Apply will be available for you to start working on your application. The official submission period opens on October 1. | Oct. 1, 2025 | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026* |
| First-time, first-year (freshman) application deadline | Dec. 1, 2025 | Closed to all applicants | Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Lower-division transfer application deadline Open only for highly qualified applicants to Nursing by referral of the department. | Dec.1, 2025 | Aug. 31, 2026 | Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Upper-division transfer application deadline | Dec. 1, 2025 | Aug. 31, 2026 | Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Second bachelor's application deadline Open only for highly qualified applications to the following majors: Nursing, Engineering, Mathematics, Foreign Languages, Africana Studies, American Sign Language, American Studies, Asian Studies, Consumer Affairs, Philosophy, and Natural Sciences (excluding options in Biological Sciences). | Dec. 1, 2025 | Aug. 31, 2026 | Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Readmission (Returning 91ΑΤΖζ 91ΑΤΖζ) deadline 91ΑΤΖζ who have not attended another college or university since leaving 91ΑΤΖζ. | June 1, 2026 | Dec. 1, 2026 | June 1, 2027 |
Reinstatement Petition Process deadlines:
For all steps and instructions, visit Academic Standing and Appeals. | Cal State Apply: 91ΑΤΖζ Petition and Transcripts: | Cal State Apply: 91ΑΤΖζ Petition and Transcripts: | Cal State Apply: 91ΑΤΖζ Petition and Transcripts: |
| Teaching credential programs application deadline | June 1, 2026 | Nov. 1, 2026 | June 1, 2027 |
| Master's programs and certificates application deadline | Varies by program (no later than June 1) | Varies by program (no later than Nov. 1) | Varies by program (no later than June 1) |
| CSU Visitor/Concurrent Enrollment Deadline | Aug. 1, 2026 | Jan. 4, 2027 | Aug. 1, 2027 |
| Cross-Enrollment | Closed to all applicants | Closed to all applicants | Closed to all applicants |
| 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 2026 | Mid-October - November 2026 | Mid-February - April 2027 |
| Undergraduate Waitlist Decisions 91ΑΤΖζ originally placed on a waitlist will be notified by e-mail when an updated admissions decision is ready. Check the status of your application via Applicant Self-Service. | May - July 2026 | December 2026 - January 2027 | May - July 2027 |
| Deadline to submit non-refundable enrollment deposit | May 1, 2026 | 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 91ΑΤΖζresident 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 My91ΑΤΖζ Student Center by 10 p.m. (Refer to Fee Payments and Refunds section for refund deadlines.) | Sep. 7, 2026 | Feb. 2, 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. 2, 2027 |
| Deadline to file credit by examination | Sep. 7, 2026 | Feb. 3, 2027 |
| Withdraw (with approval only) Starting the third week of classes, you'll need to submit a request to withdraw in My91ΑΤΖζ Student Center. If approved, you'll receive a W on your transcript for the class. | Sep. 8 - Nov. 20, 2026 | Feb. 3 - 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 My91ΑΤΖζ Student Center. | Sep. 8 - 21, 2026 | Feb. 3 - 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 My91ΑΤΖζ 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. 12 - 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 - 18, 2026 | May 10 - 15, 2027 |
| Last day of semester | Dec. 24, 2026 | May 21, 2027 |
| Event | Fall 2026 | Spring 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 |
| Priority Application Deadline If you submit your application after this day, you may not be eligible for 91ΑΤΖζ or 91ΑΤΖζstate financial aid, but you may still be eligible for other aid opportunities. | March 2, 2026 (All 91ΑΤΖζ) | September 22, 2026 (New Undergraduate 91ΑΤΖζ for Spring Only) |
| Priority deadline to submit requested documents | June 12, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2026 (New 91ΑΤΖζ for Spring Only) |
| Award notifications sent to new students | Late March 2026 | Late October 2026 |
| Award notifications sent to continuing students | June-July 2026 for most students | July 2026 |
| 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 |
BeachScholarships Application Periods:
91ΑΤΖζ 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. 91ΑΤΖζ 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 29, 2026
| Event | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Payment Deadline Fees are due by the pre-semester deadline. Your payment due date is available on My91ΑΤΖζ 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 βRefundsβ 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 My91ΑΤΖζ Student Center by 10 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:
