Admissions and Records

Important Dates

Review the key deadlines for each term below, including registration, add, drop, refund, and withdrawal dates. All dates are subject to change without notice.

Fall 2026

Beginning of Term: Monday, August 24, 2026

End of Term: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Winter Intersession 2027

Beginning of Term: Monday, January 4, 2027

End of Term: Wednesday, January 27, 2027

Part of the Spring 2027 term

Spring 2027

Beginning of Term: Monday, February 1, 2027

End of Term: Saturday, May 29, 2027

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Please note: The dates listed below apply to regularly scheduled classes meeting the full length of the term. Short-term, late-start, and accelerated classes have different deadlines — see the note within each term for how to find your specific class deadlines.

Fall 2026 — Important Calendar Dates
Date	Event / Deadline
Apply Now!	Applications will be accepted through the start date of any class
Tuesday, April 14, 2026	Registration for classes begins
Monday, June 29 – Thursday, October 1, 2026	Regular Filing period for Fall Graduation
Monday, August 24, 2026	Classes Begin
Friday, September 4, 2026	Last day to file Audit forms
Monday, September 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday (Sat/Sun classes will meet Sept. 5 & Sept. 6)
Monday, September 7, 2026	Last day to drop classes and qualify for refunds
Monday, September 7, 2026	Last day to add classes
Monday, September 7, 2026	Last day to drop classes without a "W"
Thursday, October 1, 2026	Last day to apply for Fall graduation
Wednesday, November 11, 2026	Veterans Day Holiday
Friday, November 13, 2026	Last day to Increase/Decrease Variable Unit Classes
Sunday, November 15, 2026	Last day to withdraw from classes
Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday (Sat/Sun classes will not meet)
Saturday, December 12, 2026	Last day of term

Short-term class deadlines: Fall short-term courses have specific add, drop, refund, and withdrawal deadlines per course. Find the exact deadlines for your class in the NOCCCD Searchable Class Schedule by clicking on the CRN for your section.

All registration, adds, drops, and withdrawals must be completed online through myGateway. All dates subject to change without notice.

Please note: Winter Intersession is administratively part of the Spring 2027 term. Dates for both sessions are listed below.

Winter Intersession 2027 — Important Calendar Dates
Date	Event / Deadline
Tuesday, October 13, 2026	Registration for Winter/Spring classes begins
Monday, January 4, 2027	Winter Intersession Classes Begin
Monday, January 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Holiday
Wednesday, January 27, 2027	Last day of Winter Intersession

Add, drop, refund, and withdrawal deadlines: Winter Intersession courses are compressed, short-term classes with deadlines specific to each course. Find the exact deadlines for your class in the NOCCCD Searchable Class Schedule by clicking on the CRN for your section.

Spring Semester 2027 — Important Calendar Dates
Date	Event / Deadline
Apply Now!	The Application for Admission opened June 16 and is being accepted now
Tuesday, October 13, 2026	Registration for Winter/Spring classes begins
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Thursday, February 11, 2027	Regular Filing period for Spring Graduation
Monday, February 1, 2027	Spring Semester Classes Begin
Friday, February 5, 2027	Lunar New Year Holiday
Thursday, February 11, 2027	Last day to file Audit forms
Thursday, February 11, 2027	Last day to apply for Spring graduation
Friday, February 12 – Monday, February 15, 2027	Presidents' Holidays (Sat/Sun classes will not meet Feb. 13 & Feb. 14)
Tuesday, February 16, 2027	Last day to add classes
Tuesday, February 16, 2027	Last day to drop classes and qualify for refunds
Tuesday, February 16, 2027	Last day to drop classes without a "W"
Monday, March 29 – Sunday, April 4, 2027	Spring Recess
Wednesday, March 31, 2027	Farmworkers Day
Friday, April 30, 2027	Last day to Increase/Decrease Variable Unit Classes
Sunday, May 2, 2027	Last day to withdraw from classes
Saturday, May 29, 2027	Last day of term
Monday, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday

Short-term class deadlines: Spring short-term courses have specific add, drop, refund, and withdrawal deadlines per course. Find the exact deadlines for your class in the NOCCCD Searchable Class Schedule by clicking on the CRN for your section.

All registration, adds, drops, and withdrawals must be completed online through myGateway. All dates subject to change without notice.

Your Responsibility to Drop Classes

If you decide not to attend a class for which you have registered, you must officially drop the class through myGateway by the published deadline. Instructors are not required to drop students for non-attendance.

Non-attendance, non-participation, or non-payment for a class may result in a failing grade and may incur a financial obligation and a hold on your record.

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Last updated: September 22, 2026