Below is a list of various academic calendars for the most recent semesters. To view a list of refund dates for class drops/withdrawals, click here.
Peralta Colleges Academic Calendars
- Fall 2026 Dates and Deadlines – PDF
- Summer 2026 Dates and Deadlines – PDF
- Spring 2026 Final Exams Schedule – PDF
- Spring 2026 Dates and Deadlines – PDF
- Spring 2026 Short-term Session Calendars
| Monday, April 6 | Wednesday, April 8 | Friday, April 10 | Monday, April 13 |
| Veterans | Society of Scholars | Matriculating Program | Open Enrollment |
| Foster Youth | First-Year Experience Students | Exempt Program | High School Students |
| CAFYES | Umoja Program | Alameda Science Tech Institution | |
| CalWorks | Puente Program | Gateway to College | |
| Student Accessibility Services | ACCESO | ||
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Extended Opportunity Program & Services |
MESA | ||
| Student Parent | Alameda Promise | ||
| Restoring Our Communities | Oakland Promise | ||
| Berkeley Promise | |||
| Student Ambassadors | |||
| Athletes | |||
| Restoring Our Communities | |||
| AAPI Lead | |||
| SG04 | |||
| Dreamer Students |
| Date | Day | Description |
| January 6 | T | Drop for Non-Payment of Tuition and Enrollment Fees |
| January 19 | M | Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday - Holiday Observance |
| January 20 | T | Day and Evening Instruction Begins |
| January 24 | S |
Saturday Instruction Begins Last Day to Add without Permission Number or Add Card |
| February 1 | Su |
Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes with a Permission No. or Add Card Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes and Receive a Refund Note: Short-term and open-entry classes must be dropped within 10% days of the first class meeting to receive a refund. Last Day to Drop Regular Classes Without a "W" Appearing on Transcripts Census Roster Due - Instructors Verify Enrollment in Classes |
| February 13-16 | F-M | Presidents' Birthday - Holiday Observance |
| March 11 | W | Professional Day - No Instruction |
| March 13 | F | Last Day to File Petitions for AA or AS Degree/Certificate |
| March 30 - April 5 | M-Su | Spring Recess |
| April 6 | M | Second Census (60%) Due for Noncredit Online Classes |
| April 23 | Th |
Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Session Classes and Receive a "W". All outstanding fees are due even if classes are dropped on this day. Attendance Verification Day - Instructors Verify Enrollment in Classes |
| May 15 | F | Malcom X's Birthday - Holiday Observance |
| May 16 | S | Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option for Regular Session Classes |
| May 17-23 | Su-S | Final Examinations |
| May 23 | S | Saturday Instruction Ends |
| May 25 | M | Memorial Day - Holiday Observance |
| May 30 | S | Grade Rosters/Rollbooks are Due |
NOTE: Last day to drop without a "W" appearing on transcript may vary for Short-Term and Open-Entry, Open-Exit classes.
Dates are subject to change
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Final Exam Schedule – Fall 2025 |
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| Classes that meet regularly at: | Will conduct final exam at: |
| 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. M/W, M/W/F, or Daily | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mon. Dec. 8 |
| 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. T/TH | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Thurs. Dec. 11 |
| 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. W/F and F only classes | 8:00 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Fri. Dec. 12 |
| 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Sat only classes | 8:00 am – 10:00 am Sat. Dec. 13 |
| 9:00 am. and 9:30 a.m. M/W, M/W/F, or Daily | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Wed. Dec. 10 |
| 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. T/TH | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Tues. Dec. 9 |
| 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. M/W, M/W/F, or Daily | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon. Dec. 8 |
| 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. T/TH | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tues. Dec. 9 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. W/F and F only classes | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fri. Dec. 12 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sat only classes | 10:30 am – 12:30 p.m. Sat. Dec. 13 |
| 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., M/W, M/W/F, or Daily | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wed. Dec. 10 |
| 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. T/TH | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 11 |
| 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. M/W, M/W/F, or Daily | 1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. Mon. Dec. 8 |
| 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. T/TH | 1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. Tues. Dec. 9 |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. W/F and F only classes | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fri. Dec. 12 |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sat only classes | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sat. Dec. 13 |
| 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 M/W, M/W/F, or Daily | 1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. Wed. Dec. 10 |
| 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. T/TH | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 11 |
| 3:00 p.m. and 3:30p.m. M/W, M/W/F, or Daily | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon. Dec. 8 |
| 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. T/TH | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues. Dec. 9 |
| 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. W/F and F only classes | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Fri. Dec. 12 |
| 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sat only classes | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat. Dec. 13 |
| 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. T/TH | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thur. Dec. 11 |
| 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. M/W, M/W/F, or Daily | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wed. Dec. 10 |
| EVENING CLASSES (After 4:30 p.m.) and SATURDAY CLASSES (After 4:30 p.m.) Final examinations will be conducted as per the following schedule: |
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| Classes that meet on: | Will conduct final exam on: |
| M/W or Monday only after 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 |
| T/TH or Tuesday only after 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 |
| Wednesday only after 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 |
| Thursday only after 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 |
| Friday only after 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 |
| Saturday only after 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 |
- The above Final Exam Schedule pertains to only the regular 17.5-week classes.
- For short-term sessions, please check with the faculty of record or class Syllabus.
Fall 2025 8-Week 1 Session (Aug 17 - Oct 11)
| Date | Day | Description |
| August 17 | Su |
Auto-enroll from Waitlist Ends |
| August 18 | M |
Fall 8-Week 1 Session Begins |
| August 26 | T |
Last Day to Enroll Last Day to Drop without W Appearing on Transcript Census Rosters Due |
| September 18 | Th | 60% Census of Noncredit Online Asynchronous Classes |
| September 26 | F | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of W (Attendance Verification Day) |
| October 10 | F | Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Option |
| October 11 | S | Fall 8-Week 1 Session Ends |
Fall 2025 8-Week 2 Session (Oct 19 - Dec 13)
| Date | Day | Description |
| October 19 | Su | Auto-enroll from Waitlist Ends |
| October 20 | M | Fall 8-Week 2 Session Begins |
| October 28 | T |
Last Day to Enroll Last Day to Drop Without W Appearing on Transcript Census Rosters Due |
| November 20 | Th | 60% Censuus of Noncredit Online Asynchronous Classes |
| December 2 | T | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of W (Attendance Verification Day) |
| December 12 | F | Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Option |
| December 13 | S | Fall 8-Week 2 Session Ends |
Fall 2025 10-Week Session (Oct 5 - Dec 13)
| Date | Day | Description |
| October 5 | Su | Auto-enroll from Waitlist Ends |
| October 6 | M | Fall 10-Week Session Begins |
| October 16 | Th |
Last Day to Enroll Last Day to Drop Without W Appearing on Transcript Census Rosters Due |
| November 14 | F | 60% Censuus of Noncredit Online Asynchronous Classes |
| November 25 | T | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of W (Attendance Verification Day) |
| December 12 | F | Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Option |
| December 13 | S | Fall 10-Week Session Ends |
Fall 2025 14-Week Session (Sep 7 - Dec 13)
| Date | Day | Description |
| September 7 | Su | Auto-enroll from Waitlist Ends |
| September 8 | M | Fall 14-Week Session Begins |
| September 23 | T |
Last Day to Enroll Last Day to Drop Without W Appearing on Transcript Census Rosters Due |
| November 3 | M | 60% Census of Noncredit Online Asynchronous Classes |
| November 18 | T | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of W (Attendance Verification Day) |
| December 12 | F | Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Option |
| December 13 | S | Fall 14-Week Session Ends |
Fall 2025 Intersession (Dec 14 - Jan 10)
| Date | Day | Description |
| December 14 | Su | Auto-enroll from Waitlist Ends |
| December 15 | M | Fall Intersession Begins |
| December 16 | T |
Last Day to Enroll Last Day to Drop Without W Appearing on Transcript Census Rosters Due |
| January 1 | Th | 60% Census of Noncredit Online Asynchronous Classes |
| January 5 | M | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of W (Attendance Verification Day) |
| January 9 | F | Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Option |
| January 10 | S | Fall Intersession Ends |
*Second Census Rosters (attendance at the 60% point in time) only apply to a small number of classes, mainly noncredit. Please review your class To Do box to see if you have a Second Census Roster instead of an Attendance Verification Roster.
| Date | Day | Description |
| August 4 | M | Drop for Nonpayment of Tuition and Enrollment Fees |
| August 18 | M | Day and Evening Instruction Begins |
| August 22 | F |
Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes in person without a Permission Number or Add Card |
| August 23 | S |
Saturday Instruction Begins |
| August 24 | Su |
Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes online without a Permission Number or Add Card |
| September 1 |
Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes with a Permission Number or Add Card Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes and Receive a Refund Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes Without a "W" Appearing on Transcripts Labor Day – Holiday Observance Census Roster Due – Instructors Verify Enrollment |
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| October 10 | F | Last Day to File Petitions for AA or AS Degree/Certificate |
| October 15 | W | Professional Day – No Classes |
| October 23 | Th | Second Census (60%) Due for Noncredit Online Asynchronous Classes |
| November 11 | T |
Veteran's Day – Holiday Observance |
| November 12 | W |
Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Session Classes and Receive a "W". All outstanding Fees are due even if classes are dropped on this day. Attendance Verification Roster Due – Instructors Verify Enrollment |
| November 27-30 | Th-Su | Thanksgiving – Holiday Observance |
| December 6 | S | Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Option |
| December 7-13 | Su-S | Final Examinations |
| December 13 | S |
Saturday Instruction Ends Fall Semester Ends |
| December 20 | F | Final Grades Due |
NOTE: Last day to drop without a "W" appearing on transcript may vary for Short-Term and Open-Entry, Open-Exit classes.
Dates are subject to change
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