Fall 2021 Academic Calendar
Different deadlines may apply to accelerated courses spanning less than 15 weeks (E.g., Late-Start, First Half, Second Half). Scroll down to view alternate deadlines and contact the Registrar’s Office for additional information.
15-Week Full Semester Session (8/26 – 12/15/2021)
| August 25 | Wednesday | Faculty Professional Day |
| August 26 | Thursday | Fall Full Semester Classes Begin |
| September 1 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add/Swap Full-Semester Class |
| September 1 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop with Full Refund |
| September 2 | Thursday | Begin Late Drop Period (Flat fee per course) |
| September 4-5 | Saturday-Sunday | College Closed, No Classes Held |
| September 6 | Monday | Labor Day (College Closed, No Classes Held) |
| September 10 | Friday | Academic Engagement Deadline for Students |
| September 13 at noon | Monday at noon | Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Faculty |
| September 16 | Thursday | End of Late Drop Period (Flat Fee per course) |
| September 17 | Friday | Begin Course Withdrawal Period (No refunds) |
| September 17 | Friday | Constitution Day (College Open, Classes Held) |
| September 23 | Thursday | Last Day to Change to/from Audit Status |
| October 7 | Thursday | Last Day to Withdraw Without Instructor Permission |
| October 11 | Monday | Columbus Day Observed (College Open, Classes Held) |
| October 19 | Tuesday | Reading Day (College Open, No Classes Held) |
| October 27 |
Wednesday |
Registration Begins for Winter 2021 & Spring 2022 (TENTATIVE) |
| November 4 | Thursday | Last day to Finish Incompletes from Spring or Summer 2021 |
| November 11 | Thursday | Veterans’ Day Observed (College Open, Classes Held) |
| November 12 |
Friday | Last Day to Withdraw With Instructor Permission |
| November 24 | Wednesday | College Open, No Classes Held |
| November 25-28 |
Thursday-Sunday | Thanksgiving Recess (College Closed, No Classes) |
| December 1 | Wednesday | Last Day to Submit Graduation Application for December 30th Conferral |
| December 8 |
Wednesday | Last Day of Fall Classes |
| December 9-15 | Thurs- Wednesday |
Final Exams |
| December 20 | Monday | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| December 22 | Wednesday | Final Grades Available to Students at http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| December 24-26 | Friday- Sunday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| December 30 | Thursday | Certificate & Degree Conferral /Graduation (no ceremony) |
| CSCU Common Calendar or System-Wide Policy Dates in Italics | ||
13-Week Late Start Session (9/9 – 12/15/2021)
| September 2 |
Thursday | BlackBoard initially available for online content |
| September 9 |
Thursday | Late Start Session Begins |
| September 14 | Tuesday | Last Day to Add/Swap Late-Start Class |
| September 17 | Friday | Last Day to Drop with Full Refund |
| September 17 | Friday | Constitution Day (College Open, Classes Held) |
| September 18 | Saturday | Begin Late Drop Period (Flat Fee per course) |
| September 23 | Thursday | Academic Engagement Deadline for Students |
| September 23 | Thursday | Last Day to Change To/From Audit Status |
| September 24 | Friday | Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Faculty |
| September 27 | Monday | End Late Drop Period (Flat fee per course) |
| September 28 | Tuesday | Begin Course Withdrawal Period (No Refunds) |
| October 7 | Thursday | Last Day to Withdraw Without Instructor Permission |
| October 11 | Monday | Columbus Day Observed (College Open, Classes Held) |
| October 19 | Tuesday | Reading Day (College Open, No Classes Held) |
| October 27 |
Wednesday |
Registration Begins for Winter 2021 & Spring 2022 (TENTATIVE) |
| November 4 | Thursday | Last day to Finish Incompletes from Spring or Summer 2021 |
| November 11 | Thursday | Veterans’ Day Observed (College Open, Classes Held) |
| November 24 |
Wednesday | Last Day to Withdraw With Instructor Permission |
| November 24 | Wednesday | College Open, No Classes Held |
| November 25-28 |
Thursday-Sunday | Thanksgiving Recess (College Closed, No Classes) |
| December 1 | Wednesday | Last Day to Submit Graduation Application for December 30th Conferral |
| December 8 |
Wednesday | Last Day of Fall Classes |
| December 9-15 | Thurs- Wednesday |
Final Exams |
| December 20 | Monday | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| December 22 | Wednesday | Final Grades Available to Students at http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| December 24-26 | Friday- Sunday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| December 30 | Thursday | Certificate & Degree Conferral /Graduation (no ceremony) |
| CSCU Common Calendar or System-Wide Policy Dates in Italics | ||
First Half Session (8/26 – 10/18/2021)
| August 19 |
Thursday | BlackBoard initially available for online content |
| August 26 |
Thursday | First Half Session Begins |
| August 30 | Monday | Last Date to Add/Swap First-Half Class |
| August 30 | Monday | Last Day to Drop with Full Refund |
| August 31 | Tuesday | Begin Late Drop Period (Flat Fee Per Course) |
| September 4-5 | Saturday – Sunday | College Closed |
| September 6 | Monday | Labor Day (College Closed, No Classes Held) |
| September 7 | Tuesday | End of Late Drop Period (Flat Fee Per Course) |
| September 8 | Wednesday | Begin Course Withdrawal Period (No refunds) |
| September 10 |
Friday | Academic Engagement Deadline for Students |
| September 10 | Friday | Last Day to Change To/From Audit Status |
| September 13 at noon | Monday at noon | Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Faculty |
| September 16 | Thursday | Last Day to Withdraw Without Instructor Permission |
| September 17 |
Friday | Constitution Day (College Open, Classes Held) |
| October 7 | Thursday | Last Day to Withdraw With Instructor Permission |
| October 11 |
Monday |
Columbus Day Observed (College Open, Classes Held) |
| October 12-18 | Tuesday – Monday | Last Classes/ Final Exams |
| October 20 | Wednesday | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by 12 Noon |
| October 22 |
Friday | Final Grades Available to Students at http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| October 27 | Wednesday | Registration Begins for Winter 2021 & Spring 2022 (TENTATIVE) |
| December 1 | Wednesday | Last Day to Submit Graduation Application for December 30th Conferral |
| December 30 | Thursday | Certificate & Degree Conferral /Graduation (no ceremony) |
| CSCU Common Calendar or System-Wide Policy Dates in Italics | ||
Second Half Session (10/21 – 12/15/2021)
| October 14 | Thursday | BlackBoard initially available for online content |
| October 21 | Thursday | Second Half Session Begins |
| October 25 | Monday | Last Day to Add/Swap Second-Half Classes |
| October 26 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop with Full Refund |
| October 27 | Wednesday | Registration Begins for Winter 2021 & Spring 2022 (TENTATIVE) |
| October 27 | Wednesday | Begin Late Drop Period (Flat Fee per Course) |
| October 28 | Thursday | Last Day to Change To/From Audit Status |
| November 1 | Monday | End Late Drop Period (Flat Fee per Course) |
| November 2 | Tuesday | Begin Course Withdrawal Period (No refunds) |
| November 4 | Thursday | Academic Engagement Deadline for Students |
| November 4 | Thursday | Last Day to Withdraw Without Instructor Permission |
| November 4 | Thursday | Last day to Finish Incompletes from Spring or Summer 2021 |
| November 5 | Friday | Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Faculty |
| November 11 | Thursday | Veterans’ Day Observed (College Open, Classes Held) |
| November 24 | Wednesday | College Open, No Classes Held |
| November 25-28 | Thursday-Sunday | Thanksgiving Recess (College Closed, No Classes) |
| December 1 | Wednesday | Last Day to Submit Graduation Application for December 30th Conferral |
| December 3 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw With Instructor Permission |
| December 13-15 |
Monday-Wednesday |
Last Classes/ Final Exams |
| December 20 | Monday | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| December 22 | Wednesday | Final Grades Available to Students at http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| December 24-26 | Friday- Sunday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| December 30 | Thursday | Certificate & Degree Conferral /Graduation (no ceremony) |
| CSCU Common Calendar or System-Wide Policy Dates in Italics | ||
Accelerated Winter Session 2021
| October 27 | Wednesday | Winter 2021 Registration Opens (TENTATIVE) |
| December 27 | Monday | Winter Session Begins |
| December 28 | Tuesday | Last Day to Add/Swap a Winter Class |
| December 28 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop with Full Refund |
| December 29 -30 | Wednesday – Thursday | Late Drop Period (Flat Fee per Course) |
| December 31 | Friday | Begin Course Withdrawal Period (No Refunds – No Instructor Permission) |
| December 31 – January 2 | Friday – Sunday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| January 3 | Monday | Last Day to Change to/from Audit Status |
| January 7 | Friday | Academic Engagement Deadline for Students |
| January 10 | Monday | Last Day to Withdraw – Instructor Permission Not Required |
| January 10 | Monday | Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Faculty |
| January 14 | Friday | Winter Classes and Exam Period Ends |
| January 18 | Tuesday | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| January 20 | Thursday | Final Grades Available at http://my.commnet.edu |
| CSCU Common Calendar or System-Wide Policy Dates in Italics | ||
Spring 2022 Academic Calendar
Different deadlines may apply to accelerated courses spanning less than 15 weeks (E.g., Late-Start, First Half, Second Half). Scroll down to view alternate deadlines and contact the Registrar’s Office for additional information.
15-Week Full Semester Session (1/21/2022 – 5/16/2022)
| October 27, 2021 | Wednesday | Spring 2022 Registration Begins (TENTATIVE) |
| January 17, 2022 |
Monday | Martin Luther King Day (College Closed) |
| January 19 & 20 | Wednesday & Thursday | Professional Days for Faculty, Instructors, and Staff |
| January 21 | Friday | Full-Semester Spring Sessions Begins |
| January 27 | Thursday | Last Day to Add/Swap Full-Semester Classes |
| January 27 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop with Full Refund |
| January 28 – Feb. 11 | Friday – Friday | Late Drop Period (Flat Fee per Course) |
| February 7 | Monday | Student Deadline for Academic Engagement |
| February 8 | Tuesday | Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Faculty |
| February 12 | Saturday | Begin Course Withdrawal Period (No Refunds – No Instructor Permission Required) |
| February 17 | Thursday | Last Day to Change To/From Audit Status |
| February 18 – 21 |
Friday – Monday |
Presidents’ Recess (College Closed, No Classes Held) |
| March 4 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw WITHOUT Instructor Permission |
| March 14 – 20 | Monday – Sunday | Spring Break (College Open, No Classes Held) |
| April 1 | Friday | Last Day to Finish Incompletes from Fall and Winter 2021 |
| April 1 | Friday | Last Day to Submit Graduation Application for May 26th Conferral |
| April 4 | Monday | Summer and Fall 2022 Registration Begins (TENTATIVE) |
| April 14 | Thursday | Last Day to Withdraw WITH Instructor Permission |
| April 15 |
Friday | Day of Reflection (College Closed, No Classes Held) |
| April 16-17 |
Saturday – Sunday | College Closed, No Classes Held |
| May 5 | Thursday | Awards Ceremony |
| May 9 | Monday | Last Day of Classes |
| May 10-16 | Tuesday-Monday | Final Exams |
| May 19 | Thursday | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| May 23 | Monday | Final Grades Available to Students at http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| May 26 | Thursday | Commencement / Graduation/ Degree & Certificate Conferral |
| CSCU Common Calendar or System-Wide Policy Dates in Italics | ||
“Late Start” 13-Week Session (2/04/2022 – 5/16/2022)
| October 27, 2021 | Wednesday | Spring 2022 Registration Begins (TENTATIVE) |
| February 4, 2022 | Friday | Late Start 13-Week Spring Classes Begin |
| February 14 | Monday | Last Day to Add/Swap 13-week Classes |
| February 14 | Monday | Last Day to Drop with Full Refund for 13-week class |
| February 15-23 | Tuesday – Wednesday | Late Drop Period for 13-week class(Flat Fee per Course) |
| February 17 | Thursday | Student Deadline for Academic Engagement (13-week classes) |
| February 18 – 21 |
Friday – Monday |
Presidents’ Recess (College Closed, No Classes Held) |
| February 22 at 12PM | Tuesday at Noon | Noon Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Faculty |
| February 24 | Thursday | Begin 13-week Course Withdrawal Period (No Refunds – No Instructor Permission Required) |
| February 28 | Monday | Last Day to Change To/From Audit Status |
| March 14 – 20 | Monday – Sunday | Spring Break (College Open, No Classes Held) |
| March 25 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw WITHOUT Instructor Permission |
| April 1 | Friday | Last Day to Finish Incompletes from Fall and Winter 2021 |
| April 1 | Friday | Last Day to Submit Graduation Application for May 26th Conferral |
| April 4 | Monday | Summer and Fall 2022 Registration Begins (TENTATIVE) |
| April 15 |
Friday | Day of Reflection (College Closed, No Classes Held) |
| April 16-17 |
Saturday – Sunday | College Closed, No Classes Held |
| April 29 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw WITH Instructor Permission |
| May 5 | Thursday | Awards Ceremony |
| May 9 | Monday | Last Day of Classes |
| May 10-16 | Tuesday-Monday | Final Exams |
| May 19 – 12 PM | Thursday at Noon | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| May 23 | Monday | Final Grades Available to Students at http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| May 26 | Thursday | Commencement / Graduation/ Degree & Certificate Conferral |
| CSCU Common Calendar or System-Wide Policy Dates in Italics | ||
“First Half” Accelerated 7-Week Session (1/21/2022 – 3/11/2022)
| October 27, 2021 | Wednesday | Spring 2022 Registration Begins (TENTATIVE) |
| January 21, 2022 | Friday | “1st Half” Accelerated 7-Week Spring Classes Begin |
| January 25 | Tuesday | Last Day to Add/Swap 1st Half 7-week Classes |
| January 25 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop 1st Half 7-week Class with Full Refund |
| January 26 – 31 | Wednesday – Monday | Late Drop Period for 1st Half 7-week (Flat Fee per Course) |
| February 1 | Tuesday | Begin 1st Half 7-week Class Withdrawal Period (No Refunds – No Instructor Permission Required) |
| February 4 | Friday | Last Day to Change To/From Audit Status |
| February 7 | Monday | Student Deadline for Academic Engagement (1st Half 7-week classes) |
| February 8 at 12PM | Tuesday at Noon | Noon Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Faculty |
| February 11 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw WITHOUT Instructor Permission |
| February 18 – 21 |
Friday – Monday |
Presidents’ Recess (College Closed, No Classes Held) |
| March 4 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw WITH Instructor Permission |
| March 11 | Friday | Last Day of Classes/ Exams |
| March 14 – 20 | Monday – Sunday | Spring Break (College Open, No Classes Held) |
| March 22 at 12PM | Tuesday at Noon | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| March 24 | Thursday | Final Grades Available to Students at http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| April 1 | Friday | Last Day to Submit Graduation Application for May 26th Conferral |
| April 4 | Monday | Summer and Fall 2022 Registration Begins (TENTATIVE) |
| May 26 | Thursday | Commencement / Graduation/ Degree & Certificate Conferral |
| CSCU Common Calendar or System-Wide Policy Dates in Italics | ||
“Second Half” Accelerated 7-Week Session (3/28/2022 – 5/16/2022)
| October 27, 2021 | Wednesday | Spring 2022 Registration Begins (TENTATIVE) |
| March 28, 2022 | Monday | 2nd-Half 7-Week Spring Classes Begin |
| April 1 | Friday | Last Day to Add/Swap “2nd Half” 7-week Class |
| April 1 | Friday | Last Day to Drop “2nd Half” 7-week Class with Full Refund |
| April 1 | Friday | Last Day to Finish Incompletes from Fall and Winter 2021 |
| April 1 | Friday | Last Day to Submit Graduation Application for May 26th Conferral |
| April 2 – 7 | Saturday – Thursday | Late Drop Period for “2nd Half” 7-week Class (Flat Fee per Course) |
| April 4 | Monday | Summer and Fall 2022 Registration Begins (TENTATIVE) |
| April 8 | Friday | Begin “2nd Half” 7-week Class Withdrawal Period (No Refunds – No Instructor Permission Required) |
| April 8 | Friday | Student Deadline for Academic Engagement (“2nd Half” 7-week Classes) |
| April 11 at 12PM | Monday at Noon | Noon Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Faculty |
| April 11 | Monday | Last Day to Change To/From Audit Status |
| April 15 |
Friday | Day of Reflection (College Closed, No Classes Held) |
| April 16-17 |
Saturday – Sunday | College Closed, No Classes Held |
| April 18 | Monday | Last Day to Withdraw WITHOUT Instructor Permission |
| May 5 | Thursday | Awards Ceremony |
| May 6 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw WITH Instructor Permission |
| May 16 | Monday | Last Day of Classes / Exams |
| May 19 at 12PM | Thursday at Noon | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| May 23 | Monday | Final Grades Available to Students at http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| May 26 | Thursday | Commencement / Graduation/ Degree & Certificate Conferral |
| CSCU Common Calendar or System-Wide Policy Dates in Italics | ||
Summer 2021 Academic Calendar
Most summer courses fall within one of the following sessions. Scroll down to view important dates. Contact the Registrar’s Office for specific deadlines for classes designated as Late-Start, Accelerated, or 4-Weeks in length. Note that most classes specific to Manufacturing and Medical programs begin May 24th.
6-Week Standard Session
| June 2 | Wednesday | First Day of Summer Classes |
| June 2 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add a Course without Instructor Permission |
| June 3 | Thursday | Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor Permission |
| June 4 | Friday | Last Day to Drop with Full Refund |
| June 5-10 | Sat-Thursday | Late Drop Period (Flat fee per course) |
| June 11 | Friday | Begin Course Withdrawal Period (No refunds) |
| June 15 | Tuesday | Academic Engagement Deadline for Students |
| June 17 | Tuesday | Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Instructors |
| June 18 | Friday | Last Day to change to/from Audit Status |
| July 3-5 | Sat-Monday | College Closed, No Classes – Independence Day Holiday Observed |
| July 6 | Tuesday | Last Day to Withdraw, No Instructor Permission Required for Summer |
| July 13 | Tuesday | Last Day of Tuesday/Thursday Classes; Exams Held on Last Day of Class |
| July 14 | Wednesday | Last Day of Monday/Wednesday/Online Classes; Exams Held on Last Day of Class |
| July 16 | Friday | Instructors’ Final Grades Due By Noon |
| July 20 | Tuesday | Final Grades Available to Students on http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| August 2 | Monday | Graduation Applications Due for August 30th Conferral (no ceremony) |
8-Week Standard Session
| June 2 | Wednesday | First Day of Summer Classes |
| June 2 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add a Course without Instructor Permission |
| June 3 | Thursday | Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor Permission |
| June 7 | Monday | Last Day to Drop Class with Full Refund |
| June 8-11 | Tues-Friday | Late Drop Period (Flat Fee per Course) |
| June 12 | Saturday | Begin Course Withdrawal Period (No refunds) |
| June 15 | Tuesday | Academic Engagement Deadline for Students |
| June 17 | Thursday | Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Instructors |
| June 18 | Friday | Last Day to change to/from Audit Status |
| July 3-5 | Sat- Monday | College Closed, No Classes – Independence Day Holiday Observed |
| July 16 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw, No Instructor Permission Required for Summer |
| July 27 | Tuesday | Last Day of Tuesday/Thursday Classes, Exams Held on Last Day of Class |
| July 28 | Wednesday | Last Day of Monday/Wednesday/ Online Classes, Exams Held on Last Day of Class |
| July 30 | Friday | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| July 31 | Saturday | Final Grades Available to Students on http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| August 2 | Monday | Graduation Applications due for August 30th Conferral (no ceremony) |
8-Week Medical Course Session
| May 24 | Monday | First Day of Classes |
| May 24 | Monday | Last Day to Add a Course without Instructor Permission |
| May 26 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor Permission |
| May 28 | Friday | Last Day to Drop Class with Full Refund |
| May 29 | Saturday | Begin Late Drop Period (Flat Fee per Course) |
| May 29-31 | Sat – Monday | Memorial Day Holiday, College Closed |
| June 3 | Thursday | Last Day for Late Drop (Flat fee per course) |
| June 4 | Friday | Begin Course Withdrawal Period (No refunds) |
| June 8 | Tuesday | Academic Engagement Deadline for Students |
| June 10 | Thursday | Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Instructors |
| June 18 | Friday | Last Day to change to/from Audit Status |
| July 3-5 | Sat- Monday | College Closed, No Classes – Independence Day Holiday Observed |
| July 8 | Thursday | Last Day to Withdraw, No Instructor Permission Required for Summer |
| July 15 | Thursday | Last Day of Tuesday/Thursday Classes, Exams Held on Last Day of Class |
| July 19 | Monday | Last Day of Monday/Wednesday/ Online Classes, Exams Held on Last Day of Class |
| July 21 | Wednesday | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| July 23 | Friday | Final Grades Available to Students on http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| August 2 | Monday | Graduation Applications due for August 30th Conferral (no ceremony) |
12-Week Manufacturing Session
| May 24 | Monday | First Day of Classes |
| May 24 | Monday | Last Day to Add a Course without Instructor Permission |
| May 26 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add a Course with Instructor Permission |
| May 29-31 | Sat – Monday | Memorial Day Holiday, College Closed |
| June 1 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop Class with Full Refund |
| June 2-8 | Wed-Tuesday | Late Drop Period (Flat Fee per Course) |
| June 8 | Tuesday | Academic Engagement Deadline for Students |
| June 9 | Wednesday | Begin Course Withdrawal Period (No refunds) |
| June 10 | Thursday | Academic Engagement Assessment Deadline for Instructors |
| June 18 | Friday | Last Day to change to/from Audit Status |
| July 3-5 | Sat- Monday | College Closed, No Classes – Independence Day Holiday Observed |
| July 28 | Wednesday | Last Day to Withdraw, No Instructor Permission Required for Summer |
| August 2 | Monday | Graduation Applications due for August 30th Conferral |
| August 10 | Tuesday | Last Day of Classes |
| August 11-16 | Wed-Monday | Final Exam Period |
| August 18 | Wednesday | Instructors’ Final Grades Due by Noon |
| August 20 | Friday | Final Grades Available to Students on http://my.commnet.edu > Banner Self-Service |
| August 30 | Monday | Degree & Certificate Conferral / Graduation (no ceremony) |
