The academic calendar is the official University document listing the major academic dates for the university year. Cal State LA's academic calendar is based upon a semester system. Proposed calendars for future years are approved by the Chancellor's Office each year, and are subject to change.
The 2018-2024 Academic Calendar and the 2024-2032 Academic Calendar can also be viewed as a printable single documents.
| FALL 2024 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation | Monday | August 19 |
| First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins | Tuesday | August 20 |
| Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed | Monday | September 2 |
| National Voter Registration Day | Tuesday | September 17 |
| Early Voting Sites Available* | Tuesday | October 8 |
| Last day to vote online or by mail ahead of the General Election | Monday | October 21 |
| Same day voter registration is available** | Tuesday | October 22 |
| General Election Day | Tuesday | November 5 |
| Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed | Monday | November 11 |
| Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open | Mon-Wed | November 25 - 27 |
| Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed | Thurs-Sat | November 28 - 30 |
| Fall Classes End | Saturday | December 7 |
| Final Exams | Mon-Sat | December 9 - 14 |
| Fall Grades Due | Wednesday | December 18 at 9 a.m. |
| Fall Semester Ends | Friday | December 18 |
| WINTER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | January 1 |
| Winter Intersession Begins | Thursday | January 2 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Wednesday | January 18 |
| SPRING 2025 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester Begins | Friday | January 17 |
| Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed | Monday | January 20 |
| First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins | Tuesday | January 21 |
| Spring Break | Mon-Sun | Mar 31 - April 6 |
| Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed | Monday | March 31 |
| Spring Classes End | Saturday | May 10 |
| Final Exams | Mon-Sat | May 12 - 17 |
| University Commencement | Mon-Fri | May 19 - 23 |
| Spring Grades Due | Wednesday | May 21 at 9 a.m. |
| Spring Semester Ends | Saturday | May 21 |
| MAY INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| May Intersession Begins | Monday | May 19 |
| Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed | Monday | May 26 |
| May Intersession Ends | Saturday | June 7 |
| SUMMER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Intersession Begins | Tuesday | May 27 |
| Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed | Thursday | June 19 |
| Holiday-Independence Day; University Closed | Friday | July 4 |
| Summer Intersession Ends | Saturday | August 9 |
| Summer Intersession Grades Due | Wednesday | August 13 at 9 a.m. |
*Many counties offer early voting sites. To find a location, visit California Early Voting.
**Voters can "conditionally" register and vote at a county elections office or polling location after
the voter registration deadline, up to and including Election Day.
The date, times, and locations for early voting and conditional voter registration may be confirmed on the California Secretary of State website.
Printable 2024-25 Academic Calendar PDF
This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.
| FALL 2025 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation |
Monday |
August 18 |
| First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins | Tuesday | August 19 |
| Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed | Monday | September 1 |
| Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed | Tuesday | November 11 |
| Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open | Mon-Wed | November 24-26 |
| Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed | Thurs-Sat | November 27-29 |
|
Fall Classes End |
Saturday |
December 6 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
December 8-13 |
|
Fall Grades Due |
Wednesday |
December 17 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Friday | December 19 |
| WINTER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
New Year's Day |
Thursday | January 1 |
| Winter Intersession Begins | Friday | January 2 |
| Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed |
Monday |
January 19 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Saturday |
January 17 |
| SPRING 2026 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Spring Semester Begins |
Tuesday | January 20 |
| First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins | Tuesday | January 20 |
| Spring Break | Mon-Sun | Mar 30-Apr 5 |
| Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed | Tuesday | Mar 31 |
| Spring Classes End | Saturday | May 9 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
May 11-16 |
|
University Commencement |
Mon-Fri |
May 18-23 |
|
Spring Grades Due |
Wednesday |
May 20 at 9 a.m. |
|
Spring Semester Ends |
Saturday |
May 23 |
| MAY INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
May Intersession Begins |
Monday | May 18 |
| Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed | Monday | May 25 |
| May Intersession Ends |
Saturday |
June 6 |
| SUMMER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Summer Intersession Begins |
Tuesday |
May 26 |
|
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed |
Friday |
June 19 |
| Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed |
Friday (in lieu) |
July 3 |
| Summer Intersession Ends |
Saturday |
August 8 |
| Summer Intersession Grades Due |
Wednesday |
August 12 |
This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.
| FALL 2026 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation |
Friday |
August 21 |
| First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins | Monday | August 24 |
| Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed | Monday | September 7 |
| Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed | Wednesday | November 11 |
| Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open | Mon-Wed | November 23-25 |
| Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed | Thurs-Sat | November 26-28 |
|
Fall Classes End |
Saturday |
December 12 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
December 14-19 |
|
Fall Grades Due |
Wednesday |
December 23 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Wednesday | December 23 |
| WINTER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
New Year's Day |
Friday | January 1 |
| Winter Intersession Begins | Monday | January 4 |
| Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed |
Monday |
January 18 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Saturday |
January 23 |
| SPRING 2027 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Spring Semester Begins |
Thursday | January 21 |
| First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins | Monday | January 25 |
| Spring Break | Mon-Sun | Mar 29-Apr 4 |
| Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed | Wednesday | Mar 31 |
| Spring Classes End | Saturday | May 15 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
May 17-22 |
|
University Commencement |
Mon-Fri |
May 24-28 |
|
Spring Grades Due |
Wednesday |
May 26 at 9 a.m. |
|
Spring Semester Ends |
Saturday |
May 29 |
| MAY INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
May Intersession Begins |
Monday | May 24 |
| Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed | Monday | May 31 |
| May Intersession Ends |
Saturday |
June 12 |
| SUMMER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Summer Intersession Begins |
Tuesday |
June 1 |
|
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed |
Friday (in lieu) |
June 18 |
| Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed |
Monday (in lieu) |
July 5 |
| Summer Intersession Ends |
Saturday |
August 7 |
| Summer Intersession Grades Due |
Wednesday |
August 11 |
This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.
| FALL 2027 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation |
Friday |
August 20 |
| First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins | Monday | August 23 |
| Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed | Monday | September 6 |
| Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed | Thursday | November 11 |
| Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open | Mon-Wed | November 22-24 |
| Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed | Thurs-Sat | November 25-27 |
|
Fall Classes End |
Saturday |
December 11 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
December 13-18 |
|
Fall Grades Due |
Wednesday |
December 22 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Thursday | December 23 |
| WINTER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
New Year's Day |
Saturday | January 1 |
| Winter Intersession Begins | Monday | January 3 |
| Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed |
Monday |
January 17 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Saturday |
January 22 |
| SPRING 2028 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Spring Semester Begins |
Thursday | January 20 |
| First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins | Monday | January 24 |
| Spring Break | Mon-Sun | Mar 27-Apr 2 |
| Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed | Friday | Mar 31 |
| Spring Classes End | Saturday | May 13 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
May 15-20 |
|
University Commencement |
Mon-Fri |
May 22-26 |
|
Spring Grades Due |
Wednesday |
May 24 at 9 a.m. |
|
Spring Semester Ends |
Saturday |
May 27 |
| MAY INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
May Intersession Begins |
Monday | May 22 |
| Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed | Monday | May 29 |
| May Intersession Ends |
Saturday |
June 9 |
| SUMMER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Summer Intersession Begins |
Tuesday |
May 30 |
|
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed |
Monday |
June 19 |
| Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed |
Tuesday |
July 4 |
| Summer Intersession Ends |
Saturday |
August 12 |
| Summer Intersession Grades Due |
Wednesday |
August 16 |
This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.
| FALL 2028 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation | Friday | August 18 |
| First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins | Monday | August 21 |
| Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed | Monday | September 4 |
| Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed | Friday (in lieu) | November 10 |
| Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open | Mon-Wed | November 20-22 |
| Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed | Thurs-Sat | November 23-25 |
| Fall Classes End | Saturday | December 9 |
| Final Exams | Mon-Sat | December 11-16 |
| Fall Grades Due | Wednesday | December 20 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Friday | December 22 |
| WINTER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday | January 1 |
| Winter Intersession Begins | Tuesday | January 2 |
| Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed | Monday | January 15 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Saturday | January 20 |
| SPRING 2029 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester Begins | Thursday | January 18 |
| First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins | Monday | January 22 |
| Spring Break | Mon-Sun | Mar 26-Apr 1 |
| Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed | Friday | Mar 30 |
| Spring Classes End | Saturday | May 12 |
| Final Exams | Mon-Sat | May 14-19 |
| University Commencement | Mon-Fri | May 21-25 |
| Spring Grades Due | Wednesday | May 23 at 9 a.m. |
| Spring Semester Ends | Saturday | May 26 |
| MAY INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| May Intersession Begins | Monday | May 21 |
| Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed | Monday | May 28 |
| May Intersession Ends | Saturday | June 9 |
| SUMMER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Intersession Begins | Tuesday | May 29 |
| Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed | Tuesday | June 19 |
| Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed | Wednesday | July 4 |
| Summer Intersession Ends | Saturday | August 11 |
| Summer Intersession Grades Due | Wednesday | August 15 |
This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.
| FALL 2029 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation | Friday | August 17 |
| First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins | Monday | August 20 |
| Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed | Monday | September 3 |
| Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed | Monday (in lieu) | November 12 |
| Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open | Mon-Wed | November 19-21 |
| Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed | Thurs-Sat | November 22-24 |
| Fall Classes End | Saturday | December 8 |
| Final Exams | Mon-Sat | December 10-15 |
| Fall Grades Due | Wednesday | December 19 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Friday | December 21 |
| WINTER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tuesday | January 1 |
| Winter Intersession Begins | Wednesday | January 2 |
| Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed | Monday | January 21 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Saturday | January 19 |
| SPRING 2030 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester Begins | Thursday | January 17 |
| First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins | Tuesday | January 22 |
| Spring Break | Mon-Sun | Apr 1-Apr 7 |
| Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed | Monday (in lieu) | Apr 1 |
| Spring Classes End | Saturday | May 11 |
| Final Exams | Mon-Sat | May 13-18 |
| University Commencement | Mon-Fri | May 20-24 |
| Spring Grades Due | Wednesday | May 22 at 9 a.m. |
| Spring Semester Ends | Saturday | May 25 |
| MAY INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| May Intersession Begins | Monday | May 20 |
| Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed | Monday | May 27 |
| May Intersession Ends | Saturday | June 8 |
| SUMMER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Intersession Begins | Tuesday | May 28 |
| Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed | Wednesday | June 19 |
| Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed | Thursday | July 4 |
| Summer Intersession Ends | Saturday | August 10 |
| Summer Intersession Grades Due | Wednesday | August 14 |
This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.
| FALL 2030 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation |
Monday |
August 19 |
| First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins | Tuesday | August 20 |
| Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed | Monday | September 2 |
| Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed | Monday | November 11 |
| Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open | Mon-Wed | November 18-20 |
| Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed | Thurs-Sat | November 21-23 |
|
Fall Classes End |
Saturday |
December 7 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
December 9-14 |
|
Fall Grades Due |
Wednesday |
December 18 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Friday | December 20 |
| WINTER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
New Year's Day |
Wednesday | January 1 |
| Winter Intersession Begins | Tuesday | January 2 |
| Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed |
Monday |
January 20 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Saturday |
January 18 |
| SPRING 2031 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Spring Semester Begins |
Friday | January 17 |
| First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins | Tuesday | January 21 |
| Spring Break | Mon-Sun | Mar 31-Apr 6 |
| Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed | Monday | Mar 31 |
| Spring Classes End | Saturday | May 10 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
May 12-17 |
|
University Commencement |
Mon-Fri |
May 19-23 |
|
Spring Grades Due |
Wednesday |
May 21 at 9 a.m. |
|
Spring Semester Ends |
Saturday |
May 24 |
| MAY INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
May Intersession Begins |
Monday | May 19 |
| Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed | Monday | May 26 |
| May Intersession Ends |
Saturday |
June 7 |
| SUMMER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Summer Intersession Begins |
Tuesday |
May 27 |
|
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed |
Thursday |
June 19 |
| Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed |
Friday |
July 4 |
| Summer Intersession Ends |
Saturday |
August 9 |
| Summer Intersession Grades Due |
Wednesday |
August 13 |
Printable 2030-31 Academic Calendar PDF
This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.
| FALL 2031 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation |
Monday |
August 18 |
| First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins | Tuesday | August 19 |
| Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed | Monday | September 1 |
| Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed | Tuesday | November 11 |
| Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open | Mon-Wed | November 24-26 |
| Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed | Thurs-Sat | November 27-29 |
|
Fall Classes End |
Monday |
December 6 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
December 8-13 |
|
Fall Grades Due |
Wednesday |
December 17 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Friday | December 19 |
| WINTER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
New Year's Day |
Thursday | January 1 |
| Winter Intersession Begins | Friday | January 2 |
| Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed |
Monday |
January 19 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Saturday |
January 17 |
| SPRING 2032 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Spring Semester Begins |
Tuesday | January 20 |
| First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins | Tuesday | January 20 |
| Spring Break | Mon-Sun | Mar 29-Apr 4 |
| Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed | Wednesday | Mar 31 |
| Spring Classes End | Saturday | May 8 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
May 10-15 |
|
University Commencement |
Mon-Fri |
May 17-21 |
|
Spring Grades Due |
Wednesday |
May 19 at 9 a.m. |
|
Spring Semester Ends |
Saturday |
May 22 |
| MAY INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
May Intersession Begins |
Monday | May 17 |
| Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed | Monday | May 31 |
| May Intersession Ends |
Saturday |
June 5 |
| SUMMER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Summer Intersession Begins |
Tuesday |
June 1 |
|
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed |
Friday (in lieu) |
June 18 |
| Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed |
Monday (in lieu) |
July 5 |
| Summer Intersession Ends |
Saturday |
August 14 |
| Summer Intersession Grades Due |
Wednesday |
August 18 |