Spring 2026 Sessions
| Spring sessions | Dates | Registration Period | * Late Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term Classes | January 12 – May 20 | November 4 - Day prior to class start date | First day of class - January 26 |
| Fast Track I Classes | January 12 – March 6 | November 4 - Day prior to class start date | First day of class - January 16 |
| Early 14-Week Classes | January 12 - April 24 | November 4 - Day prior to class start date | First day of class - January 16 |
| 14-Week Classes | February 2 - May 13 | November 4 - Day prior to class start date | First day of class - February 6 |
| Fast Track II Classes | March 23 - May 13 | November 4 - Day prior to class start date | First day of class - March 27 |
* Late Registration (Add Authorization Required)
Full-term
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| FULL-TERM | January 12 – May 20 |
| Application Period begins (online with OpenCCC) | September 1, 2025 |
| Schedule of Classes on the website | October 20, 2025 |
| Registration Notifications | October 20, 2025 |
| Registration Period Begins | November 4, 2025 |
| Registration Period Ends | Day prior to class start date |
| PAYMENT DEADLINE | All payments must be made within 3 calendar days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of registration |
| INSTRUCTION BEGINS | January 12 |
| Late Registration Begins (Add Authorization Required) | First day of class |
| Late Registration Ends (Deadline to ADD classes) | January 26 |
| REFUND DEADLINE | For specific details, refer to the Registration widget in the Chaffey portal |
| Census submission due from Faculty | January 28 |
| Deadline to DROP classes without a “W” grade | February 1 |
| Deadline to apply for degrees, certificates, and graduation | TBD |
| Deadline to DROP classes with a “W” grade | April 7 |
| Deadline to ADD open-entry/exit classes | April 24 |
| FINAL EXAMINATIONS | May 14 – 20 |
| INSTRUCTION ENDS | May 20 |
| Grades due from Faculty | May 28 |
| Grades available online | May 29 |
| 2026 COMMENCEMENT | May 21 |
Short Term Sessions
Fast Track I Session
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| FAST TRACK I | January 12 – March 6 |
| Application Period begins (online with OpenCCC) | September 1, 2025 |
| Schedule of Classes on the website | October 20, 2025 |
| Registration Notifications | October 20, 2025 |
| Registration Period Begins | November 4, 2025 |
| Registration Period Ends | Day prior to class start date |
| PAYMENT DEADLINE | All payments must be made within 3 calendar days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of registration |
| INSTRUCTION BEGINS | January 12 |
| Late Registration Begins (Add Authorization Required) | First day of class |
| Late Registration Ends (Deadline to ADD classes) | January 16 |
| REFUND DEADLINE | For specific details, refer to the Registration widget in the Chaffey portal |
| Census submission due from Faculty | January 16 |
| Deadline to DROP classes without a “W” grade | January 21 |
| Deadline to apply for degrees, certificates, and graduation | TBD |
| Deadline to DROP classes with a “W” grade | February 12 |
| FINAL EXAMINATIONS | All classes scheduled less than full term hold finals during the last regular class meeting |
| INSTRUCTION ENDS | March 6 |
| Grades due from Faculty | March 13 |
| Grades available online | March 14 |
| 2026 COMMENCEMENT | May 21 |
Early 14-Week Session
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| EARLY 14-WEEK SESSION | January 12 – April 24 |
| Application Period begins (online with OpenCCC) | September 1, 2025 |
| Schedule of Classes on the website | October 20, 2025 |
| Registration Notifications | October 20, 2025 |
| Registration Period Begins | November 4, 2025 |
| Registration Period Ends | Day prior to class start date |
| PAYMENT DEADLINE | All payments must be made within 3 calendar days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of registration |
| INSTRUCTION BEGINS | January 12 |
| Late Registration Begins (Add Authorization Required) | First day of class |
| Late Registration Ends (Deadline to ADD classes) | January 16 |
| REFUND DEADLINE | For specific details, refer to the Registration widget in the Chaffey portal |
| Census submission due from Faculty | January 26 |
| Deadline to DROP classes without a “W” grade | January 28 |
| Deadline to apply for degrees, certificates, and graduation | TBD |
| Deadline to DROP classes with a “W” grade | March 11 |
| FINAL EXAMINATIONS | All classes scheduled less than full term hold finals during the last regular class meeting |
| INSTRUCTION ENDS | April 24 |
| Grades due from Faculty | May 1 |
| Grades available online | May 2 |
| 2026 COMMENCEMENT | May 21 |
14-Week Session
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| 14-WEEK SESSION | February 2 – May 13 |
| Application Period begins (online with OpenCCC) | September 1, 2025 |
| Schedule of Classes on the website | October 20, 2025 |
| Registration Notifications | October 20, 2025 |
| Registration Period Begins | November 4, 2025 |
| Registration Period Ends | Day prior to class start date |
| PAYMENT DEADLINE | All payments must be made within 3 calendar days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of registration |
| INSTRUCTION BEGINS | February 2 |
| Late Registration Begins (Add Authorization Required) | First day of class |
| Late Registration Ends (Deadline to ADD classes) | February 6 |
| REFUND DEADLINE | For specific details, refer to the Registration widget in the Chaffey portal |
| Census submission due from Faculty | February 18 |
| Deadline to DROP classes without a “W” grade | February 22 |
| Deadline to apply for degrees, certificates, and graduation | TBD |
| Deadline to DROP classes with a “W” grade | April 9 |
| FINAL EXAMINATIONS | All classes scheduled less than full term hold finals during the last regular class meeting |
| INSTRUCTION ENDS | May 13 |
| Grades due from Faculty | May 20 |
| Grades available online | May 21 |
| 2026 COMMENCEMENT | May 21 |
Fast Track II Session
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| FAST TRACK II | March 23 – May 13 |
| Application Period begins (online with OpenCCC) | September 1, 2025 |
| Schedule of Classes on the website | October 20, 2025 |
| Registration Notifications | October 20, 2025 |
| Registration Period Begins | November 4, 2025 |
| Registration Period Ends | Day prior to class start date |
| PAYMENT DEADLINE | All payments must be made within 3 calendar days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of registration |
| INSTRUCTION BEGINS | March 23 |
| Late Registration Begins (Add Authorization Required) | First day of class |
| Late Registration Ends (Deadline to ADD classes) | March 27 |
| REFUND DEADLINE | For specific details, refer to the Registration widget in the Chaffey portal |
| Census submission due from Faculty | March 27 |
| Deadline to DROP classes without a “W” grade | April 1 |
| Deadline to apply for degrees, certificates, and graduation | TBD |
| Deadline to DROP classes with a “W” grade | April 24 |
| FINAL EXAMINATIONS | All classes scheduled less than full term hold finals during the last regular class meeting |
| INSTRUCTION ENDS | May 13 |
| Grades due from Faculty | May 20 |
| Grades available online | May 21 |
| 2026 COMMENCEMENT | May 21 |
Weekend classes meet after Friday holidays and before Monday holidays unless specifically designated as a holiday on this calendar.
| Institutional Flex Day (required) | January 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Institutional Flex Day | January 9, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (college closed) | January 19, 2026 |
| Lincoln Day (college closed) | February 13, 2026 |
| Washington Day (college closed) | February 16, 2026 |
| Spring Break (no classes held) | March 16 – 22, 2026 |
| César Chávez Day (college closed) | March 31, 2026 |
| Faculty Lecture Day (required) | April 15, 2025 |
| Deadline to Register to Vote | TBA |
| National Voter Registration Day | TBA |
| The Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill | TBA |
| General Election | TBA |
| Emergency Drill | TBA |
