Dates & Deadlines

Semester events, dates, times, and deadlines can change without prior notice. Please check back regularly for the latest updates, and if you have any questions please email us.

Registrar-specific dates and deadlines are the only ones listed on this page. For an all-campus calendar, visit the University Calendar. For College or Department-specific calendars, visit SF State's directory.

Fall 2025
Dates are Tentative 

Events

Dates

Fall Priority Graduation Application Period Opens

Review your DPR and visit our Graduation site to see if you meet eligibility.

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Fall Priority Graduation Application Period Closes

Review your DPR and visit our Graduation site to see if you meet eligibility.

Friday, April 4

Class Schedule on the Web

Monday, April 14

Bursar Begins Accepting Payments Monday, April 28

PRIORITY Registration Begins for Continuing Students

  • Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the third week of the term.
  • Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens.
  • Only the first two weeks of this period have appointments.

Unit limits:

  • Undergraduate: 19 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 12 waitlisted units allowed
  • Post-Baccalaureate: 16 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 12 waitlisted units allowed
Beginning Monday, April 28

Coursematch

See csufullyonline.com for more details

Tuesday, July 1 - Sunday, September 7

Registration: New Graduate Students (Includes International Students)

  • Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the third week of the term
  • Post-Baccalaureate: 16 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 12 waitlisted units allowed
Monday, June 9 - Thursday, July 24

ORIENTATION: Freshman, Transfers, & International students

  • SF State does not host Orientation sessions on Saturdays or Sundays.
  • If you have questions about the specific dates listed, please visit the NSP site or contact nsp@sfsu.edu
Thursday, June 12 - Tuesday, July 22

OPEN Registration: All Students

  • Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens.
  • Undergraduate: 19 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 12 waitlisted units allowed
  • Post-Baccalaureate: 16 unit limit includes combined enrolled and waitlisted units with up to 12 waitlisted units allowed
Friday, July 25 - Sunday, August 24

Payment DUE

For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule.

  • In-person: 4 PM
  • Online: 11:59 PM
Monday, September 22

CSU Fully Online (AB386) Continued Registration

See csufullyonline.com for more details

Monday, August 4 - Sunday, September 7

Payment Due for NEW International & Graduate Students

For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule.

Monday, August 25

First Day of Instruction

Waitlists will continue to be available until the second Sunday.

Monday, August 25

Add Period | Permission numbers ARE NOT required to add most classes Monday, August 25 - Sunday, September 7
Late Add by Exception with Permission Number | Permission numbers ARE required Monday, September 8 - Monday, September 15

Labor Day

No Classes | Campus Closed

Monday, September 1

Instructor Drop DEADLINE

Last day for faculty to drop students from their course(s).

Wednesday, September 10
Audit Grading Option DEADLINE Monday, September 15

Student Drop DEADLINE

  • Last day for students to drop/withdraw from their course(s) without a “W” grade.
  • Last day to swap a course.
  • For refund or financial impact questions, review the Bursar's Refund Guidelines page.
Monday, September 15

CENSUS

Monday, September 22

Veterans Day

No Classes | Campus Closed

Tuesday, November 11

Withdrawal from Classes or University

For serious and compelling reasons

Tuesday, September 16 - Monday, November 17
Fall Recess
No Classes | Campus Open
Sunday, November 23 - Wednesday, November 26
Fall Recess: Thanksgiving
No Classes | Campus Closed
Thursday, November 27 - Friday, November 28
Fall Recess
No Classes | Campus Closed   
Saturday, November 29

Grading Option DEADLINE

This includes Credit and No Credit, Audit, and Letter Grades

Friday, December 5
Grade Rosters Available Saturday, December 6

Withdrawal from Classes or University

By exception, for DOCUMENTED serious and compelling reasons

Tuesday, November 18 - Friday, December 12

Last Day of Instruction

Friday, December 12

Final Exams Saturday, December 13 - Friday, December 19

Winter Recess

No Classes | Campus Closed

Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026

Grades Due by Faculty

Friday, December 26

Grades Available on SF State Gateway

  • This date is tentative.
  • Grades are posted to Gateway when submitted to a grade roster, not Canvas.
Friday, January 2, 2026

Grades Available on Official Transcripts

  • This date is tentative.
  • Graduation applications are processed when a term's end-of-term processes are completed.
Monday, January 19

Last Updated: 4/17/2025

What is Winter Session?

Take advantage of Winter Session to make progress toward your degree — or take a class that sparks your interests:

  • Earn up to four units during winter break.
  • Apply credit toward your degree.

Winter Session is Open to Everyone

Winter Session enrollment is open to everyone — matriculated SFSU students, prospective students, visitors and the Bay Area community. Winter Session classes offer an excellent opportunity to meet the faculty, get to know the campus, and get acquainted with other students. The credit you earn may count toward your degree.

Spring 2026 
Dates are Tentative 

Events

Dates

Spring Priority Graduation Application Period Opens Monday, September 1, 2025
Spring Priority Graduation Application Period Closes Friday, October 17, 2025

Class Schedule on the Web

Monday, October 27, 2025

Bursar Begins Accepting Payments Monday, November 10, 2025
Priority Registration Begins for Continuing Students Monday, November 10, 2025 - Friday, November 21, 2025
Coursematch TBD
Registration: New Graduate Students (Includes International Students) TBD
Orientation: Freshman, Transfers, & International Students TBD
Payment Due TBD
CSU Fully Online Continued Registration TBD
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 19, 2026
Open Registration: All Students TBD
Payment Due for New International & Graduate Students  TBD

First Day of Instruction

Monday, January 26, 2026

Add Period - Permission Numbers Are Not required to add most classes Monday, January 26, 2026 - Sunday, February 8, 2026
Instructor Drop Deadline Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Late Add by Exception with Permission Number - Permission Numbers Are required Monday, February 9, 2026 - Monday, February 16, 2026
Audit Grading Option Deadline Monday, February 16, 2026
Student Drop Deadline Monday, February 16, 2026
Withdrawal from Classes or University for serious and compelling reasons Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - Monday, April 20, 2026

Census

Friday, February 20, 2026

Spring Recess Monday, March 23, 2026 - Saturday, March 28, 2026
Cesar Chavez Day Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Commencement Booklet Entry Deadline Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Withdrawal from Classes or University by exception, for Documented serious and compelling reasons Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Friday, May 15, 2026
Grading Option Deadline Friday, May 8, 2026
Grade Rosters Available Saturday, May 9, 2026

Last Day of Instruction 

Friday, May 15, 2026

Final Exams Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Friday, May 22, 2026
Commencement  
Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2026

Grades Due by Faculty

Friday, May 29, 2026

Grades Available on SF State Gateway Friday, June 6, 2026
Grades Available on Official Transcripts Friday, June 12, 2026

Last Updated: 5/17/2025

Summer 2026 Coming Soon