Calendar-at-a-Glance
| Fall 2013 Instructional Days | |
|---|---|
| Saturday-only and Friday-Saturday classes begin | August 24, 2013* |
| Weekday classes begin | Monday, August 26 |
| Last day of formal instruction | Tuesday, December 10 |
| Final and Common Final examinations | Wednesday-Tuesday, December 11-17 |
| Grades available on SOLAR starting (updated daily thereafter) |
December 24 |
| Last day of Fall 2013 semester | December 24 |
*Verify meeting dates in the Meeting Information section of Class Search.
| Registration Periods | |
|---|---|
| First-time freshman advisement and registration begin. | Tuesday, April 9, 2013 |
| Early Registration begins.* | Monday, May 6 |
| Registration-by-Appointment. Maximum load: 13 units* | From your registration appointment through July 14 |
| Nonrestrictive Registration. Maximum load: 16 units* Wait listing is available. See the guide Wait List for Closed Classes. |
July 15 through August 25 ** |
*Repeating courses is permitted beginning Thursday, August 22, 2013.
For maximum unit load exceptions, see Academic Load Regulations.
**No appointment needed.
| Late Registration / Schedule Adjustment | |
|---|---|
| Adjust your schedule (add *, drop, etc.) online from | August 26-September 13, 2013 * |
| Week 1 New! Wait list continues. Permission is not required to add classes. |
August 26-September 2 * |
| Week 2 New! Permission is required to add. Wait list not available. |
September 3-6 * |
| Week 3 | September 9-13 * |
| Last day to add with permission, drop, or change basis of grading using online self-service | September 13 * |
| Week 4 - Approvals required using 4th Week Form | September 16-20 * |
*Repeating courses is permitted. Maximum academic load: 16 units. For exceptions, see Academic Load Regulations.
| Withdrawal Deadlines | |
|---|---|
| Last day to file 4th Week Form | September 20, 2013 before 4:00 pm* |
| 20th day of instruction (Census) - A grade of "W" will be issued after this date. | September 23* |
| Weeks 5-12 (Late Change form required* ) | September 23 - November 15** |
| Weeks 13+: Last 3 weeks of instruction and beyond* (Last 20% of Instruction and Retroactive form required) | November 18 - 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 normally not permitted; extraordinary circumstances only are considered.
| Tuition and Other Fees - Payment Schedule |
|---|
| To view Fall 2013 tuition and mandatory campus fees, including the Fee Payment Schedule *, see University Cash Services. ** |
*If you fail to make your payment in full by the due dates or sign an Installment Payment Plan in person before the deadlines published in the Fee Payment Schedule, you will be disenrolled from some or all of your classes.
**When instruction for the term begins on August 26, a $25 late fee is charged to add classes if you are currently not enrolled in any units.
| Financial Aid | |
|---|---|
| 2013-2014 Federal and California Financial Aid application period begins | January 1, 2013 |
| Priority consideration given to those who file FAFSA by | March 2 |
| Document deadline for on-time Fall 2013 financial aid. | June 3 |
| Fall 2013 Financial Aid balance checks are mailed (or deposited by eRefund) starting today and weekly hereafter | August 21 |
| Students who remain enrolled after this date may not need to repay Financial Aid. | November 2 |
Fall 2014 Highlights
| Fall 2014 Instructional Days | |
|---|---|
| Saturday-only and Friday-Saturday classes begin | August 23, 2014 |
| Weekday classes begin | Monday, August 25 |
| Last day of formal instruction | Tuesday, December 9 |
| Final and Common Final examinations | Wednesday-Tuesday, December 10-16 |