Calendar-at-a-Glance
| Fall 2012 Instructional Days | |
|---|---|
| Saturday-only and Friday-Saturday classes begin | August 25, 2012* |
| Weekday classes begin | Monday, August 27, 2012 |
| Last day of formal instruction | Monday, December 10, 2012 |
| Final and Common Final examinations | Tuesday-Monday, December 11-17, 2012 |
| Grades available on SOLAR starting (updated daily thereafter) |
December 24, 2012 |
| Last day of Fall 2012 semester | December 24, 2012 |
*Verify meeting dates in the Meeting Information section of Class Search.
| Registration Periods | |
|---|---|
| First-time freshman advisement and registration begin. | Tuesday, April 10, 2012 |
| Early Registration begins. * | Tuesday, May 1, 2012 |
| Registration-by-Appointment. Maximum load: 13 units* | From your registration appointment through July 15, 2012 |
| Nonrestrictive Registration. Maximum load: 16 units* | July 16 through August 26, 2012 ** |
*Repeating courses is permitted beginning Thursday, August 23, 2012.
For maximum unit load exceptions, see Academic Load Regulations.
**No appointment needed.
| Late Registration / Schedule Adjustment | |
|---|---|
| Weeks defined for schedule adjustments | August 27-September 14, 2011 * |
| Week 1 | August 27-31 * |
| Week 2 | September 3-7 * |
| Week 3 | September 10-14 * |
| Last day to add with permission, drop, or change basis of grading | September 14 * |
*Permission required to add classes. Repeating courses is permitted.
Maximum academic load: 16 units. For exceptions, see Academic Load Regulations.
| Withdrawal Deadlines | |
|---|---|
| Week 4 (4th Week Form Required) | September 17-21, 2012* |
| 20th day of instruction (Census) - A grade of "W" will be issued after this date. | September 24* |
| Weeks 5-17 (5th Week+ Form Required * ) | Beginning September 24** |
| Last 3 weeks of instruction * | November 16 - December 10** |
*Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for Financial Aid and more. Before dropping, review the Information Regarding Change in Program or Schedule and Change in Academic Schedule After Start of Classes.
**Withdrawals are not permitted during the last three weeks of instruction or thereafter except when a newly occurring condition is evident.
| Tuition and Other Fees Payment Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Last day and time to pay when registering between April 10 and June 10, 2012 |
11:59 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012* |
| Last day and time to pay when registering between June 11 and July 8, 2012 |
11:59 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012* |
| Last day and time to pay when registering between July 9 and August 19, 2012 |
11:59 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012* |
| Last day and time to pay when registering between August 20* and September 14, 2012** |
within 36 hours of your enrollment time* |
*If you fail to make your payment in full by the due dates or sign an Installment Payment Plan in person before the deadlines above, you will be disenrolled from some or all of your classes.
**When instruction for the term begins on August 27, a $25 late fee is charged to add classes if you are currently not enrolled in any units.
| Financial Aid | |
|---|---|
| 2012-2013 Federal and California Financial Aid application period begins | January 1, 2012 |
| Priority consideration given to those who file FAFSA by | March 2 |
| Document deadline for on-time Fall 2012 financial aid. | May 1 |
| Fall 2012 Financial Aid balance checks are mailed (or deposited by eRefund) starting today and weekly hereafter | August 22 |
| Students who remain enrolled after this date may not need to repay Financial Aid. | November 2 |
Fall 2013 Highlights
| Fall 2013 Instructional Days | |
|---|---|
| Saturday-only and Friday-Saturday classes begin | August 24, 2013 |
| Weekday classes begin | Monday, August 26, 2013 |
| Last day of formal instruction | Tuesday, December 10, 2013 |
| Final and Common Final examinations | Wednesday-Tuesday, December 11-17, 2013 |