Last Day for 50% Refund
If a student drops a class during the second and third weeks of the quarter, they will receive a 50% refund. Learn more about tuition refunds.
Academic Calendar Event Types: Add/Drop/Withdraw.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Last Day to Submit Option Grading Requests (Pass or No Credit)
In some classes, students have the option to request a Pass/No Credit or Pass/0.0 grade. This option is not available in classes with mandatory decimal grading (see class description). Contact your instructor or academic advisor to see if Student Option Grading is a good choice for you.
Once ready to request, log into the Student Option Grading Request form using your Shoreline Network Account username and password. This will autofill the class options with your currently registered classes. Then fill out the form and submit.
Academic Calendar Event Types: Add/Drop/Withdraw.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Holiday - Campus Closed
Academic Quarter: Spring Quarter 2024. Academic Calendar Event Types: Holidays & Closures.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes & Receive “W” Grade
The last day students can withdraw from a course and receive a 'W' on their transcript. After this date, students will receive the grade they have earned. Students who feel they may be eligible for a Hardship Withdrawal or Petition for Review of Circumstances may view our process on our website for further assistance.
Academic Calendar Event Types: Add/Drop/Withdraw.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Holiday - Campus Closed
Academic Quarter: Spring Quarter 2024. Academic Calendar Event Types: Holidays & Closures.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Holiday - Campus Closed
Academic Quarter: Spring Quarter 2024. Academic Calendar Event Types: Holidays & Closures.
Friday, November 27, 2026.
Last Day of Classes / Instruction
Last day of regular class meetings before final exams begin. Learn more about the final exams schedule.
Academic Calendar Event Types: Instruction & Exams.
Friday, December 4, 2026.
Prep Day (No Classes)
Academic Calendar Event Types: Holidays & Closures.
Monday, December 7, 2026.
Final Exams
Final exams are held on this day. See the Final Exams Schedule for exam dates and times.
Academic Calendar Event Types: Instruction & Exams.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
Final Exams
Final exams are held on this day. See the Final Exams Schedule for exam dates and times.
Academic Calendar Event Types: Instruction & Exams.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
Final Exams
Final exams are held on this day. See the Final Exams Schedule for exam dates and times.
Academic Calendar Event Types: Instruction & Exams.
Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Grades Are Available to Students
On this day, grades will be available for students to review. View your grades in ctcLink.
Academic Calendar Event Types: Grades.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
First Tuition Payment Deadline
Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
Holiday - Campus Closed
Academic Quarter: Spring Quarter 2024. Academic Calendar Event Types: Holidays & Closures.
Monday, December 21, 2026.
Holiday - Campus Closed
Academic Quarter: Spring Quarter 2024. Academic Calendar Event Types: Holidays & Closures.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
Holiday - Campus Closed
Academic Quarter: Spring Quarter 2024. Academic Calendar Event Types: Holidays & Closures.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
Holiday - Campus Closed
Academic Quarter: Spring Quarter 2024. Academic Calendar Event Types: Holidays & Closures.
Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Holiday - Campus Closed
Academic Quarter: Spring Quarter 2024. Academic Calendar Event Types: Holidays & Closures.
Friday, December 25, 2026.
Holiday - Campus Closed
Academic Quarter: Spring Quarter 2024. Academic Calendar Event Types: Holidays & Closures.
Friday, January 1, 2027.
First Week of Classes
Classes both in-person and online begin on this week. To see start times and information about your classes, check your class schedule in ctcLink.
Academic Calendar Event Types: Instruction & Exams.
Wednesday, January 6, 2027 – Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
Automatic Waitlists for Classes Turned Off
After this date, instructor permission is needed to add most classes and waitlists will be disabled. Learn more about the Waitlist Procedure.
Academic Calendar Event Types: Add/Drop/Withdraw.
Friday, January 8, 2027.