There are three registration periods in the fall, spring and summer terms.
- Registration-by-Appointment: By appointment only.
- Nonrestrictive Registration: No appointment necessary.
- Late Registration / Schedule Adjustment: Starts the first weekday of classes.
What you can do in each period varies. For an overview, see Registration Periods. Find dates by term below.
Please note: CSUN makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of calendar dates. Updates may become necessary. All information is subject to change without notice. Dates are based on the Faculty Affairs Academic Calendars.
Summer Term 2026
Summer 2026 Highlights
- Summer 2026 classes begin Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the day after Memorial Day.
- Summer Term is offered on a state-support basis. Visit Summer Term Tuition & Fees.
- Visiting students may enroll in CSUN summer classes through the Tseng College Open University.
- Wait-listing for closed classes will be shorter, but you can add with permission for a longer time.
Find basic information at state-support CSUN Summer Term.
STAY RIGHT HERE and use the dates in this state-support Summer Term Registration Calendar if you are:
- A matriculated CSUN student, that is, you are enrolled in a CSUN degree or certificate program.*
- Admitted to one of the special state-supported, year-round cohort programs listed below.
- A CSUN student who has received the SPRINT Grant (Summer PRogress INcluding Tuition). SPRINT students will be notified via CSUN Gmail of their eligibility to enroll and in which classes. Learn more at CSUN SPRINT Grant.
- An applicant for the fall semester and pending an admission decision.*
*Note that first-time freshmen are typically not permitted to enroll in summer courses prior to their term of admission. They must also meet with their freshman academic advisor before enrolling.
Special Year-Round Cohort Programs
You are eligible to enroll in summer classes that are part of a special year-round cohort program if you have been formally admitted to the program. The cohort programs offering summer courses are:
- Associate Degree in Nursing to BS in Nursing (ADN to BSN Community College Collaboratives)
- Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Doctoral Program in Audiology (AuD)
- Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership (EdD)
- Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy (DPT)
Permission numbers are required to enroll in summer special year-round cohort courses at all times. Please check with your program advisor.
How to Register
As an eligible, matriculated CSUN student, you should:
- First obtain your own registration appointment on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Then enroll in classes during the Registration-by-Appointment period and after.
- Maximum unit load: 13 units for all summer sessions combined.
Visit the Summer Appointment/Enrollment How-To Guide and Wait-List for Closed Classes.
Class Search
Look up summer courses in Class Search. No login is required. Select the following options from the search field drop-down menus:
- Term: "2265 - Summer Term 2026"
- Session: "Summer, SPRINT and Cohort Courses"
- Subject/Department: Choose the subject you want.
- Select the Quick Search button.
Calendar-at-a-Glance
The dates below are based on information available at the time of publication. Dates are subject to change without notice.
| Summer 2026 Instructional Days | |
|---|---|
| Session 1 (12 weeks) | Tuesday to Tuesday, May 26 to Aug. 18, 2026 |
| Session 2 (first 6 weeks) | Tuesday to Tuesday, May 26 to July 7 |
| Juneteenth Holiday | No instruction Friday to Sunday, June 19 to 21 |
| Independence Day Observed | No instruction Friday to Sunday, July 3 to 5. |
Session 3 (second 6 weeks) | Wednesday to Tuesday, July 8 to Aug. 18 |
| Final Examinations | Held on the last class meeting. Confirm with your professor. |
| Grades available in the CSUN Portal (updated nightly) | Starting Tuesday, Aug. 18 |
| Registration Periods | |
|---|---|
| Obtain an online appointment to register. * | March 10 to 16, 2026 |
| Registration-by-Appointment and Wait-Listing begin, all sessions. ** | March 17 |
| Nonrestrictive Registration, Sessions 1 and 2, begins. No appointment needed.** Wait-listing continues. | April 1 to May 25 |
| Nonrestrictive Registration, Session 3. No appointment needed.** | April 1 to July 7 |
| Repeating courses previously taken at CSUN is permitted in all three summer sessions beginning: | April 1 |
| Visiting, non-matriculated students may enroll through the Tseng College starting: | April 1 |
*For matriculated students only. The system will create registration appointments on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the Summer Enrollment How-To Guide.
** Permission is always required to add year-round cohort summer classes.
| Late Registration & Schedule Adjustment | |
|---|---|
Late Registration/Schedule Adjustment begins with the first day of classes for each session. | NEW FOR SUMMER 2026: Wait-listing continues through the first Sunday of instruction for each summer session. When wait-listing ends, permission numbers are required to add classes. The last day to drop online is the second Friday of classes for each session.* |
| Wait-listing ends on a Sunday, 11:59 p.m.: | Sessions 1 and 2: May 31 * Session 3: July 12 |
| Add with instructor permission: | Session 1: June 1 to July 31 Session 2: June 1 to June 19 Session 3: July 13 to July 31 |
* The online, self-service registration system is available throughout this late schedule change period. Deadlines may differ for visiting students enrolling through Tseng College Open University.
| Withdrawal Deadlines & Last Day to Drop a Class ** | |
|---|---|
| For Sessions 1 and 2 | Friday, June 5, 2026 * |
| For Session 3 | Friday, July 17 * |
*Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for Financial Aid and more. Before dropping, review Information Regarding Potential Impact of Change in Academic Schedule.
**Withdrawals are not permitted without formal approval after the second Friday of a session. Learn more at Late Schedule Changes.
| Tuition, Other Fees & Payment Deadlines |
|---|
For summer 2026 tuition fees and mandatory campus fees for state-support courses and year-round cohort programs, visit these University Cash Services webpages: Visiting (nonmatriculated) students, please visit Tseng College Open University Fee Payment. |
*If you fail to make your payment in full by the payment deadlines, you may be disenrolled from some or all of your classes. Any payments made AFTER the deadline dates will NOT prevent disenrollment. After disenrollment, course availability is not guaranteed. It is the sole responsibility of the student to withdraw from classes. Failure to follow formal withdrawal procedures will result in an obligation to pay fees.
| Financial Aid for Summer |
|---|
Summer financial aid is available for continuing CSUN students who qualify. For more information, visit Summer Financial Aid. |
Fall Semester 2026
Quick Info
- Academic advisement for undergraduates and graduate student advisement
- Tuition and Other Fees and the payment deadline
- Classes begin:
- Aug. 22, 2026: Friday-Saturday and Saturday-only classes begin.
- Aug. 23: Sunday-only classes begin.
- Monday, Aug. 24: Weekday classes begin.
- Aug. 28: Friday-only classes begin.
- Last day to drop:
- Sept.11 for graduate students (masters, doctorate, credential and university certificate).
- Sept. 20 for undergraduate and second bachelor's students.
| Fall 2026 Instructional Days | |
|---|---|
| Saturday-only and Friday-Saturday classes begin | Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 * |
| Sunday-only classes begin | Sunday, Aug. 23 |
| Weekday classes begin | Monday, Aug. 24 |
| Friday-only classes begin | Friday, Aug. 28 |
| Labor Day holiday weekend. No instruction. | Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5 to 7 |
Veterans' Day holiday. No instruction. Classes meet Nov. 10 and resume Nov. 12. | Wednesday, Nov. 11 |
| Thanksgiving Recess. No instruction. | Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 26 to 29 |
| Last day of formal instruction | Friday, Dec. 11 |
| Final examinations | Saturday through Friday, Dec. 12 to 18 |
| Grades available through the CSUN Portal starting | Saturday, Dec. 12 (updated nightly thereafter) |
| Last day of Fall 2026 semester (campus closed) | Thursday, Dec. 24 |
*Verify weekend meeting dates in the Meeting Information section of Class Search.
| Registration Periods - Before Classes Begin | |
|---|---|
| Academic Advising and Wait-listing begin. | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
| Continuing freshman advising and registration begin. | Thursday, April 2 |
| Repeating courses is permitted starting with: | Your registration appointment |
| Wait-listing period** Maximum 13 wait-listed units. | From your registration appointment through Sunday, Aug. 30, 11:59 pm |
| Eligible CSUN students may enroll in one CSU Fully Online Course at another campus. | July 1 through Sept. 11 |
| First-time freshman advising and registration begin. | Monday, June 1 (Advising may begin earlier.) |
| Registration-by-Appointment. Maximum load: 18 enrolled units.* | From your registration appointment through July 5 |
| Nonrestrictive Registration. No appointment needed. Maximum load: 18 units.* | Monday through Sunday, July 6 to Aug. 23 |
See How to Register for more information.
*For unit load exceptions, see Enrollment Limits.
**For help, see the How To Guide Wait-List for Closed Classes.
| Late Registration / Schedule Adjustment - After Classes Begin | |
|---|---|
Week 1 of Classes: ALL STUDENTS
| Aug. 24 to 30, 2026, 11:59 pm |
Weeks 2 to 12: ADDING CLASSES - ALL STUDENTS
| Aug. 31 to Nov. 13** |
Week 3 - LAST DAY TO DROP, GRADUATE STUDENTS
| Fri, Sept. 11, 11:59 pm |
Week 4: LAST DAY TO DROP, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
| Sun, Sept. 20, 11:59 pm |
Weeks 5 to 12: ALL STUDENTS
| Sept. 21 to Nov. 13** |
Weeks 13 and Beyond: ALL STUDENTS Schedule changes in Weeks 13 and thereafter are not permitted except for serious and compelling circumstances. Please see Late Schedule Changes. Note, the campus may be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026. | Nov. 16 to Dec. 24 and beyond |
*Maximum load: 18 units (16 units for graduate students). For exceptions, see Enrollment Limits.
**Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for Financial Aid and more. Before dropping, review Information Regarding Potential Impact of Change in Academic Schedule and Late Schedule Changes.
***When adding units, check your student financial account in the CSUN Portal for a possible fee increase, including nonresident tuition if applicable.
- If units increase to 6.1 or more, additional fees will be charged.
- If you are adding after the payment deadline, tuition and other fees are due at the time of enrollment.
- Units added after Sept. 21, the 20th day of instruction, will not increase a student’s financial aid award; see What Affects My Aid: Enrollment Requirements.
| Withdrawal Deadlines* | |
|---|---|
Weeks 1 to 3: Last day for graduate students to withdraw without formal approval | Fri, Sept. 11, 2026, 11:59 pm* |
Week 4: Last day for undergraduate and second bachelor's students to withdraw without formal approval | Sun, Sept. 20, 11:59 pm* |
Census: 20th day of instruction.
| Sept. 21 |
| Weeks 5 to 12: Request formal approval using the appropriate Late Schedule Change form(s).* | Sept. 21 to Nov. 13** |
| Weeks 13 and Beyond: Request formal approval using the appropriate Late Schedule Change form(s).* | Nov. 16 to Dec. 24** |
*Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for financial aid, campus housing and more. Before dropping, review Information Regarding Potential Impact of Change in Academic Schedule and Late Schedule Changes.
**Withdrawals in Weeks 5 to 12 are normally not permitted and rarely approved in Weeks 13 or thereafter. In both cases, only serious and compelling reasons are considered. Note, the campus may be closed Dec. 24, 2026.
| Tuition and Other Fees | Payment Deadline |
|---|
See the University Cash Services website for: – Tuition and Other Fees
– Installment Payment Plan * |
*If you fail to pay in full by the Payment Due Date or you do not make the required Installment Payment Plan payments by the due dates and times, you may be disenrolled from some or all of your classes.
- Any payments made AFTER the deadline will NOT prevent disenrollment. After disenrollment, course availability is not guaranteed.
- If you are disenrolled and decide not to attend CSUN, you must officially drop your classes. Failure to follow formal withdrawal procedures may result in an obligation to pay fees, failing grades and the need to reapply for admission.
| Financial Aid & Scholarships * | |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 Federal and California Financial Aid application period began: | Oct. 1, 2025 |
| Priority consideration given to those who file FAFSA by | March 2, 2026 |
| Document deadline for on-time 2026-2027 financial aid (Documents are processed in the order received.*) | April to May |
| Fall 2026 Financial Aid balance checks are mailed or directly deposited starting today and weekly hereafter. To get your financial aid earlier and more safely, visit Setting Up Direct Deposit. | mid-August |
| Enrollments recorded by the 20th day of instruction are considered official. Adding units after this date will not increase a student's financial aid award.** | Sept. 21 |
| Students who remain enrolled after this date may not need to repay Financial Aid. Also known as the "60% point" for prorated refunds. | Nov. 1** |
*Please see Financial Aid Urgent Dates for more information.
Winter Term 2027
Winter Term 2027 offers regular CSUN courses fully online through CSUN's Tseng College of Extended Learning. Courses are offered on a self-support basis at a per-unit fee.
Winter Session Highlights
- Complete coursework at an accelerated pace.
- Earn up to four transferable units.
- No registration appointment is required.
- All classes are held fully online. No trips to campus are required.*
*Exception: A few on-campus specialty classes may be offered through the Office of Student Success.
Important Winter Session Dates
- Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026: Winter term enrollment begins for CSUN students.
- Tuesday, Oct. 13: Winter term enrollment begins for visiting students.
- Monday, Dec. 28: Winter Term classes begin.
- Friday, Jan. 15, 2027: Winter Term classes end.
Find more details, dates, course fees and contact information at Tseng College Winter Term 2027.
Spring Semester 2027
Quick Info
- Academic advisement for undergraduates and graduate student advisement
- Tuition and other fees and the payment deadline (It's usually one week before classes begin.)
- Classes begin Wed., Jan. 20, 2027. Weekend classes begin Sat. and Sun., Jan. 23 and 24.
- Last day to drop:
- Tues, Feb. 9, 2027 for graduate students (masters, doctorate, credential and university certificate).
- Mon, Feb. 15 for undergraduate and second bachelor's students.
| Spring 2027 Instructional Days * | |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No instruction; offices closed. | Mon., Jan. 18, 2027 |
| Classes begin | Wed., Jan. 20 |
| Weekend classes begin | Sat. and Sun., Jan. 23 and 24 |
| Spring recess; no instruction. | Mon. to Sun., March 15 to 21 |
| Farmworkers Day Holiday observed: No instruction; offices closed. Classes resume April 1. | Wed., March 31 |
| Last day of formal instruction | Fri., May 7 |
| Final examinations | Sat. to Fri., May 8 to 14 |
| Grades available through the CSUN Portal starting | Sat., May 8 (updated nightly thereafter) |
| Last day of spring semester and 2026-2027 academic year | Fri., May 21 |
*Instructional dates are based on the Faculty Affairs academic year calendar.
**Verify weekend meeting dates in the Meeting Information section of Class Search.
| Registration Periods - Before Classes Begin | |
|---|---|
| Academic Advising/First-time Freshman Registration begins | Mon., Nov. 2, 2026 |
| Wait-listing begins. Maximum 13 wait-listed units. | Mon., Nov. 2 |
| Wait-listing period** | From your registration appointment through Tues., Jan. 26, 2027, 11:59 pm |
| Registration-by-Appointment* | From your registration appointment through Fri., Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Repeating courses is permitted beginning with: | Your registration appointment |
| Eligible CSUN students may enroll in one CSU Fully Online Course at another campus. | TBA: Please check back in late October 2026. |
| Nonrestrictive Registration. No appointment needed. Maximum load: 18 units* | Sat., Dec. 12, 2026 through Tues., Jan. 19, 2027 |
See How to Register for assistance.
*Maximum load: 18 enrolled units. For unit load exceptions, see Enrollment Limits.
**Helpful: How-To Guide Wait-List for Closed Classes.
| Late Registration / Schedule Adjustment - After Classes Begin | |
|---|---|
Week 1 of Classes: ALL STUDENTS
| Wed., Jan. 20 to Tues., Jan. 26, 2027** |
Weeks 2 to 12 of Classes: ADDING CLASSES - ALL STUDENTS*
| Wed., Jan. 27 to Mon., April 19 |
Week 3: LAST DAY TO DROP/SWAP CLASSES - GRADUATE STUDENTS
| Tues., Feb. 9, 11:59 p.m. |
Week 4: LAST DAY TO DROP CLASSES - UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
| Mon., Feb. 15, 11:59 p.m.** |
Weeks 5 to 12: ALL STUDENTS
| Tues., Feb. 16 to Mon., April 19** |
Weeks 13 and Beyond: ALL STUDENTS Schedule changes in Week 13 and thereafter are not permitted except for serious and compelling circumstances. Please see Late Schedule Changes. | Tues., April 20 to Fri., May 21 and beyond** |
*Maximum load: 18 units (16 units for grad students). For exceptions, see Enrollment Limits.
**Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for financial aid, campus housing and more. Before dropping, review Information Regarding Potential Impact of Change in Academic Schedule and Late Schedule Changes.
***When adding units, check your student financial account in the CSUN Portal for a possible fee increase, including nonresident tuition if applicable.
- If units increase to 6.1 or more, additional fees will be charged.
- If you are adding after the Jan. 13 payment deadline, tuition and other fees are due at the time of enrollment.
- Units added on or after Feb. 16, the 20th weekday of instruction, will not increase a student’s financial aid award; see What Affects My Aid: Enrollment Requirements.
| Withdrawal Deadlines* | |
|---|---|
Weeks 1 to 3:
| Tues., Feb. 9, 2027, 11:59 p.m.* |
Week 4:
| Tues., Feb. 16* |
Census: 20th weekday of instruction.
| Tues., Feb. 16* |
| Weeks 5 to 12: Request formal approval to drop using the appropriate Late Schedule Change form(s).* | Feb. 16 to April 19** |
| Weeks 13 and Beyond: Request formal approval to drop using the appropriate Late Schedule Change form(s).* | April 20 to May 21** |
*Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for financial aid and more. Before dropping, review Information Regarding Potential Impact of Change in Academic Schedule and Late Schedule Changes.
**Withdrawals in Weeks 5 to 12 are normally not permitted and rarely approved in Week 13 or thereafter. In both cases, only serious and compelling circumstances beyond the student's control are considered.
| Tuition and Other Fees | Payment Deadlines |
|---|
Visit the University Cash Services website for:
— Refund Information and Direct Deposit FAQ. The last day for a partial refund (drop in units below 6.1) is Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027. |
*If you fail to pay in full by the payment due date, or you miss the required Installment Payment Plan payments by the due dates and times, you may be disenrolled from some or all of your classes.
- Any payments made AFTER the deadline will NOT prevent disenrollment. After disenrollment, course availability is not guaranteed.
- If you are disenrolled and decide not to attend CSUN, you must officially drop your classes. Failure to follow formal withdrawal procedures may result in an obligation to pay fees, failing grades and the need to reapply for admission.
| Financial Aid* | |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 Federal and California Financial Aid application period began** | Oct. 1, 2025 |
| Priority consideration given to those who file FAFSA by: | March 2, 2026 |
| Document deadline for on-time 2026-2027 financial aid* | April to May 2026 |
| Spring 2027 Financial Aid balance checks are mailed or directly deposited starting today and weekly hereafter. Visit Direct Deposit FAQ and Setting Up Direct Deposit. | TBA |
| Enrollments recorded by the 20th day of instruction are considered official. Adding units after this date will not increase a student's financial aid award.** | Feb. 16, 2027 |
| Students who remain enrolled after this date may not need to repay Financial Aid. Also known as the "60% point." | TBA |
*See Financial Aid and Urgent Dates for more information.
