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.
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Summer Priority Graduation Application Period Opens |
Saturday, February 1, 2025 |
Summer Priority Graduation Application Period Closes |
Friday, March 7, 2025 |
Class Schedule on the Web |
Monday, March 17, 2025 |
Bursar Begins Accepting Payments |
Monday, April 7, 2025 |
Priority Registration Begins for Continuing Students
Unit Limit Per Session:R1: 5 weeks | Max of 7 units R2: 8 weeks | Max of 9 units R3: 5 weeks | Max of 7 units R4: 10 weeks | Max of 12 units |
Monday, April 7, 2025 |
All Session Open Registration
Unit Limit Per Session:
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Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, June 1, 2025 @ 5PM |
R2 Open Registration
Unit Limit Per Session:
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Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, June 15, 2025 @ 5PM |
R3 Open Registration
Unit Limit Per Session:
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Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, July 6, 2025 @ 5PM |
Payment Due |
Monday, June 2, 2025 |
Juneteenth |
Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
First Day of Instruction |
Monday, June 2, 2025 |
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R1 |
Monday, June 2, 2025 |
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R2 |
Monday, June 16, 2025 |
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R3 |
Monday, July 7, 2025 |
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R4 |
Monday, June 2, 2025 |
Add Period - Permission numbers are not required to add most classes |
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R1 |
Monday, June 2, 2025 - Monday, June 9, 2025 @ 5PM |
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R2 |
Monday, June 16, 2025 - Monday, June 23, 2025 @ 5PM |
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R3 |
Monday, July 7, 2025 - Monday, July 14, 2025 @ 5PM |
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R4 |
Monday, June 2, 2025 - Monday, June 9, 2025 @ 5PM |
Late Add by Exception with Permission Number - Permission numbers are required |
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R1 |
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - Friday, June 13, 2025 |
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R2 |
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - Friday, June 27, 2025 |
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R3 |
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Friday, July 18, 2025 |
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R4 |
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - Friday, June 13, 2025 |
Instructor Drop Deadline |
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R1 |
Thursday, June 12, 2025 |
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R2 |
Thursday, June 26, 2025 |
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R3 |
Thursday, July 17, 2025 |
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R4 |
Thursday, June 12, 2025 |
Audit Grading Option Deadline |
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R1 |
Friday, June 13, 2025 |
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R2 |
Friday, June 27, 2025 |
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R3 |
Friday, July 18, 2025 |
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R4 |
Friday, June 13, 2025 |
Student Drop Deadline |
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R1 |
Friday, June 13, 2025 |
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R2 |
Friday, June 27, 2025 |
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R3 |
Friday, July 18, 2025 |
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R4 |
Friday, June 13, 2025 |
Census |
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R1 |
Friday, June 13, 2025 |
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R2 |
Monday, June 30, 2025 |
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R3 |
Friday, July 18, 2025 |
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R4 |
Friday, June 13, 2025 |
Withdrawal from Classes or University for serious and compelling reasons |
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R1 |
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Wednesday, June 25, 2025 |
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R2 |
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 |
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R3 |
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
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R4 |
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Tuesday, July 22, 2025 |
Grading Option Deadline |
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R1 |
Thursday, June 26, 2025 |
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R2 |
Friday, August 1, 2025 |
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R3 |
Friday, August 1, 2025 |
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R4 |
Friday, August 1, 2025 |
Grade Rosters Available |
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R1 |
Friday, June 27, 2025 |
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R2 |
Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
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R3 |
Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
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R4 |
Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
Withdrawal from Classes or University by exception, for Documented serious and compelling reasons |
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R1 |
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
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R2 |
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Friday, August 8, 2025 |
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R3 |
Friday, August 1, 2025 - Friday, August 8, 2025 |
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R4 |
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - Friday, August 8, 2025 |
Independence Day |
Friday, July 4, 2025 |
Last Day of Instruction |
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R1 |
Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
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R2 |
Friday, August 8, 2025 |
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R3 |
Friday, August 8, 2025 |
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R4 |
Friday, August 8, 2025 |
Grades Due by Faculty |
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R1 |
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
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R2 |
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
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R3 |
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
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R4 |
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
Grades Available on SF State Gateway |
Friday, August 15, 2025 |
Grades Available on Official Transcripts |
Friday, August 22, 2025 |
Events |
Dates |
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Fall Priority Graduation Application Period Opens Review your DPR and visit our Graduation site to see if you meet eligibility. |
Saturday, March 1, 2025 |
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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 |
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PRIORITY Registration Begins for Continuing Students
Unit limits:
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Beginning Monday, April 28 |
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Coursematch See csufullyonline.com for more details |
Tuesday, July 1 - Sunday, September 7 |
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Registration: New Graduate Students (Includes International Students)
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Monday, June 9 - Thursday, July 24 |
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ORIENTATION: Freshman, Transfers, & International students
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Thursday, June 12 - Tuesday, July 22 |
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OPEN Registration: All Students
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Friday, July 25 - Sunday, August 24 |
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Payment DUE For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule.
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Monday, September 22 |
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CSU Fully Online (AB386) Continued Registration See csufullyonline.com for more details |
Monday, August 4 - Sunday, September 7 |
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Payment Due for NEW International & Graduate Students For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule. |
Monday, August 25 |
First Day of InstructionWaitlists 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 |
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Labor Day No Classes | Campus Closed |
Monday, September 1 |
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Instructor Drop DEADLINE Last day for faculty to drop students from their course(s). |
Wednesday, September 10 |
| Audit Grading Option DEADLINE | Monday, September 15 |
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Student Drop DEADLINE
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Monday, September 15 |
CENSUS |
Monday, September 22 |
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Veterans Day No Classes | Campus Closed |
Tuesday, November 11 |
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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 |
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Grading Option DEADLINE This includes Credit and No Credit, Audit, and Letter Grades |
Friday, December 5 |
| Grade Rosters Available | Saturday, December 6 |
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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 |
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Winter Recess No Classes | Campus Closed |
Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
Grades Due by Faculty |
Friday, December 26 |
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Grades Available on SF State Gateway
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Friday, January 2, 2026 |
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Grades Available on Official Transcripts
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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.
Events |
Dates |
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| 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