Dates & Deadlines

Semester events, dates, times, and deadlines can change without prior notice. Please check back regularly for the latest updates, and if you have any questions please email us.

records@sfsu.edu

Registrar-specific dates and deadlines are the only ones listed on this page. For an all-campus calendar, visit the University Calendar. For College or Department-specific calendars, visit SF State's directory.

University Calendar
Archived Dates
Registration Breakdown
Fall 2024

Events

Dates

Fall Priority Graduation Application Period Opens

Review your DPR and visit our Graduation site to see if you meet eligibility.

 Friday, March 1

Fall Priority Graduation Application Period Closes

Review your DPR and visit our Graduation site to see if you meet eligibility.

 Friday, April 5

Class Schedule on the Web

Monday, April 8
Bursar Begins Accepting Payments Monday, April 29

PRIORITY Registration Begins for Continuing Students

  • Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the second week of the term.
  • Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens.
  • Only the first two weeks of this period have appointments.

Unit limits:

  • Undergraduate: 19 units | including 12 units waitlisted
  • Post-Baccalaureate: 16 units | including 12 units waitlisted
 Beginning Monday, April 29

Coursematch

See csufullyonline.com for more details

 Monday, July 1 - Sunday, September 01

Registration: New Graduate Students (Includes International Students)

  • Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the second week of the term
  • Post-Baccalaureate: 16 units | including 12 units waitlisted
 Monday, June 10 - Friday, July 26

ORIENTATION: Freshman, Transfers, & International students

  • SF State does not host Orientation sessions on Saturdays or Sundays.
  • If you have questions about the specific dates listed, please visit the NSP site or contact nsp@sfsu.edu

First-Year (Freshman) Orientation Sessions:
Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 28

New Transfer Orientation Sessions:
Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 26

OPEN Registration: All Students

  • Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens.
  • Undergraduate: 19 units | including 12 units waitlisted
  • Post-Baccalaureate: 16 units | including 12 units waitlisted
 Saturday, July 27 - Sunday, August 25

Payment DUE

For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule.

  • In-person: 4 PM
  • Online: 11:59 PM
 Monday, September 23

CSU Fully Online (AB386) Continued Registration

See csufullyonline.com for more details

 Thursday, August 1 - Sunday, September 1

Payment Due for NEW Graduate Students

For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule.

 Monday, September 23

First Day of Instruction

Waitlists will continue to be available until the second Sunday.

Monday, August 26
Adding Classes | Permission numbers ARE NOT required to add most classes Monday, August 26 - Monday, September 2
Adding Classes | Permission numbers ARE required Tuesday, September 3 - Monday, September 16

Labor Day

No Classes | Campus Closed

 Monday, September 2

Faculty Drop DEADLINE

Last day for faculty to drop students from their course(s).

 Sunday, September 15
Audit Grading Option DEADLINE Monday, September 16

Student Drop DEADLINE

  • Last day for students to drop/withdraw from their course(s) without a “W” grade.
  • Last day to swap a course.
  • For refund or financial impact questions, review the Bursar's Refund Guidelines page.
 Monday, September 16

Withdrawal from Classes or University

For serious and compelling reasons

 Tuesday, September 17 - Monday, November 18

CENSUS

Monday, September 23

Veteran's Day

No Classes | Campus Closed

 Monday, November 11

Withdrawal from Classes or University

By exception, for DOCUMENTED serious and compelling reasons

 Tuesday, November 19 - Friday, December 13
Fall Recess
No Classes | Campus Open		 Monday, November 25 - Wednesday, November 27
Fall Recess: Thanksgiving
No Classes | Campus Closed		 Thursday, November 28 - Friday, November 29
Fall Recess
No Classes | Campus Closed   		 Saturday, November 30

Grading Option DEADLINE

This includes Credit and No Credit, Audit, and Letter Grades

 Friday, December 6
Grade Rosters Available Saturday, December 7

Last Day of Instruction

Friday, December 13
Final Exams Saturday, December 14 - Friday, December 20

Winter Recess

No Classes | Campus Closed

 Wednesday, December 25 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Grades Due by Faculty

Monday, December 30

Grades Available on SF State Gateway

  • This date is tentative.
  • Grades are posted to Gateway when submitted to a grade roster, not Canvas.
  • Graduation applications are processed when a term's end-of-term processes are completed.
 Friday, January 3, 2025
Grades Available on Official Transcripts Monday, January 13, 2025

Last Updated: 10/06/2024

Spring 2025

Events

Dates
Spring Priority Graduation Application Period
Please review your DPR and visit our Graduation site to see if you meet eligibility.		 Sunday, September 1, 2024 - Friday, October 18, 2024

Class Schedule on the Web

Monday, October 28, 2024
Bursar Begins Accepting Payments Tuesday, November 12, 2024

PRIORITY Registration Begins for Continuing Students

  • Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the third week of the term.
  • Exceed Maximum Unit Petitions can be processed as soon as registration opens.
  • Only the first two weeks of this period have appointments.

Unit Limits:

  • Undergraduate: 19 units | including 12 units waitlisted
  • Post-Baccalaureate: 16 units | including 12 units waitlisted
 Beginning Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Coursematch
See csufullyonline.com for more details		 Monday, December 2, 2024 - Sunday, February 2

Registration: New Graduate Students (Includes International Students)

  • Permission numbers will override closed classes starting the third week of the term.
  • Post-Baccalaureate: 16 units | including 12 units waitlisted
 Monday, November 25, 2024 – Thursday, January 16
Winter Break
No Classes | Campus Closed		 Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1

ORIENTATION: Freshman, Transfers, & International students

  • SF State does not host Orientation sessions on Saturdays or Sundays.
  • If you have questions about the specific dates listed, please visit the NSP site or contact nsp@sfsu.edu.

Thursday, January 9 - Thursday, January 16

*Dates are subject to change

Payment DUE
For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule.

  • In-person: 4 PM
  • Online: 11:59 PM
 Friday, February 21

CSU Fully Online (AB386) Continued Registration

See csufullyonline.com for more details

Monday, January 6 – Sunday, February 2

*Dependent on orientation dates
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No Classes | Offices Closed		 Monday, January 20

OPEN Registration: All Students

  • Undergraduate: 19 units | including 12 units waitlisted
  • Post-Baccalaureate: 16 units | including 12 units waitlisted

Friday, January 17 –  Sunday, January 26

*Dependent on orientation dates
Payment Due for NEW International & Graduate Students
For fee payment information visit the Bursar’s Tuition/Fee schedule.		 Friday, February 21

First Day of Instruction

Monday, January 27
Add Period | Permission numbers ARE NOT required to add classes Monday, January 27 - Sunday, February 9
Instructor Drop DEADLINE
Last day for faculty to drop students from their course(s).		 Sunday, February 16
Late Add by Exception with Permission Number | Permission numbers ARE required to add classes Monday, February 10 - Monday, February 17
Audit Grading Option DEADLINE Monday, February 17
Drop Period  Monday, January 27 - Monday, February 17

Student Drop DEADLINE

  • Last day for students to drop/withdraw from their course(s) without a “W” grade.
  • Last day to swap a course.
  • For refund or financial impact questions, review the Bursar's Refund Guidelines page.
 Monday, February 17
Withdrawal from Classes or University
For serious and compelling reasons		 Tuesday, February 18 - Monday, April 21

CENSUS

Friday, February 21

Spring Recess

No Classes | Campus Open

 Monday, March 24 - Saturday, March 29

Cesar Chavez Day

No Classes | Offices Closed

 Monday, March 31
Commencement Booklet Entry DEADLINE Tuesday, April 1

Withdrawal from Classes or University

By exception for DOCUMENTED serious and compelling reasons

 Tuesday, April 22 -  Friday, May 16

Grading Option DEADLINE

This includes Credit and No Credit and Letter Grades

 Friday, May 9
Grade Rosters Available Saturday, May 10

Last Day of Instruction

Friday, May 16
Final Exams Saturday, May 17 - Friday, May 23
Commencement Please visit the Commencement site for more information
Memorial Day
No Classes | Campus Closed		 Monday, May 26

Grades Due by Faculty

Friday, May 30

Grades Available on SF State Gateway

  • This date is tentative.
  • Grades are posted to Gateway when submitted to a grade roster, not Canvas.
  • Graduation applications are processed when a term's end-of-term processes are completed.
 Friday, June 6
Grades Available on Official Transcripts Friday, June 20

Last Updated: 11/06/2024

Summer 2025 Coming in late November