Important Dates for Fall 2026
Instructional Days: August 10 – December 11
| Dates | Action |
|---|---|
| Now | Application for Admission available via CCCApply |
| Now | File Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application for 2025-2026 |
| May 18 | Schedule of Classes available online as a PDF |
| May 18-June 10 | Class Requests Accepted via DualEnroll.com (https://msjc.edu/apply/high-school-students.html) |
| June 18 | College Closed: Juneteenth Holiday |
| The week of June 22 | Registration information will be issued for the Fall 2026 semester. Check your email for details. You may register on or after your assigned date & time via Self-Service. |
| June 22 | First day to submit Loss of Priority Registration, California College Promise Grant, and Academic Pause Appeals\ |
| July 2 | College Closed: Observance Independence Day |
| July 6 | Fall 2026 Registration begins |
| July 6 | Same Day Pay begins- Payment for all fees is due at the time of registration (including holidays and weekends). |
| August 3 | RTA- "GoPass" bus ridership for Fall 2026 begins for eligible (registered) students |
| August 10 | Fall 2026 Semester begins |
| August 17- August 31 | Audit forms accepted |
| August 21 | Last day to drop a full-term* class and get a refund (dates vary for short term classes; refer to Self-Service for specific section deadlines) |
| August 21 | Last day to submit paperwork for credit by examination |
| August 28 | Credit by examination must be completed |
| September 1 | Last day to submit Loss of Priority Registration, California College Promise Grant, and Academic Pause Appeal |
| College Closed: Labor Day Holiday | |
| September 28 | Credit by examination must be completed |
| November 3 | Voting Day: College Open and Classes in Session |
| November 11 | College Closed: Veterans' Day Holiday |
| November 15 | Last day to update residency status (Fall semester) |
| November 15 | Last day to drop a full-term* class with a "W" grade (some classes have an earlier date; refer to Self-Service for specific section details) |
| November 26 and 27 | College Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 4 | Last day to apply for Fall 2026 graduation and certificate of achievements |
| December 7 – December 11 | Final Exam Week |
| December 11 |
Last day to apply for Pass/No Pass grading |
| December 11 |
RTA "GoPass" bus ridership for Fall 2026 ends |
| December 25- January 1 |
College Closed: Winter Holiday |
| December 14 - January 18 |
Classes Not in Session: Winter Recess |
*You can view Deadline Dates in Self-Service for specific details, including last day to Drop with a Refund, Last Day for Add Authorization, Drop without a “W” date, and Drop with a “W” date. For further questions, please contact Enrollment Services.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.