Announcement

Open University Calendar

Spring 2026

* GAPE: Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations
** PaCE: Professional and Continuing Education

Date Activity/Event
January 2026
Mon, Jan 5

Start preparing to enroll in your class(es) by Registration Form 

Thu, Jan 8
  • First day of registration for Open University students and students who repeat classes
  • First day of Processing of Excess Units Form begins
Thu, Jan 15 

Payment due date for students enrolled between Jan 8 to Jan 12

Thu, Jan 22

First day of instructions

If the class is open and you meet the class prerequisite, enroll in the class. No permission number required for most classes

  • Drop class with 100% refund

If adding 200-level + classes, approval from GAPE* is required and a registration form.

February 2026
Tue, Feb 4 Permission numbers are required to enroll in all classes via MySJSU from this date forward

Sun, Feb 15

Payment due date for students enrolled between Jan 13 to Feb 12

Note: Students have three days to pay for classes enrolled in after Feb 13 

Tue, Feb 17

Last day to add:

Last day to drop:

  • without a "W" grade
  • 100% refund (no refunds after this date).
  • Requires Instructor (or Department Chair). PaCE Representative**, and Undergraduate Education Associate Dean's signatures.

Wed, Feb 18

Enrollment census (No Enrollment allowed)

Thu, Feb 19

March–April 2026
Mon–Fri, Mar 30–Apr 3

Spring Recess - no classes

Tue, Mar 31 Cesar Chavez Day – Campus Closed
Mon, Apr 20
May 2026
Mon, May 11
  • Last day of instruction
  • Last day to complete Coursework for "Incomplete Grades"
Wed–Wed, May 13–20 Culminating Activities and Final Exam Period
Fri, May 22 Grades due from Faculty
Sat, May 23 Grades viewable on MySJSU
Mon, May 25 Memorial Day - Campus Closed
Thu, May 28
  • Final deadline for Grade Submission (11:59pm)
  • Last day for instructors to submit incomplete grade changes
June 2026
Wed, Jun 10 Academic standing and current semester grades posted on transcripts

Fall 2026

* GAPE: Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations
** PaCE: Professional and Continuing Education

Date Activity/Event
November 2026
Mon, Nov 11

Veteran Day - Campus Closed

Mon, Nov 16

Last day to

Authorization Required:

Add: Instructor, Department Chair, and PaCE Representative** signatures

Withdraw: Instructor (or Department Chair), PaCE Representative**,  Undergraduate Education Associate Dean's signatures

Thu - Fri, Nov 26 - 27

Thanksgiving Holiday - Campus Closed

December 2026
Mon, Dec 7
  • Last day of Instruction
  • Last day to complete Coursework for "Incomplete Grades"

Wed - Wed, Dec 9 - 16

Culminating Activities & Final Exam Period
Fri, Dec 18 Grades due from Faculty

Sat, Dec 19

Grades viewable on MySJSU

Mon, Dec 21

Winter Session begins 

January 2026
Sun, Jan 3
  • Final deadline for Grade Submission (11:59pm)
  • Last day for instructors to submit incomplete grade changes
Tues, Jan 12 Academic standing & Current Semester Grades Posted on transcripts
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