University Academic Calendars
The academic terms below are applicable to students enrolled in all undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs offered at Golden Gate University.
These academic calendars may not apply to GGU Worldwide academic programs.
Spring 2026 Academic Period
| Academic Term | 26/SA (15 Weeks) |
26/SB (7.5 Weeks) |
26/SC (7.5 Weeks) |
| Registration Opens | Nov 17 | Nov 17 | Nov 17 |
| Instruction Begins | Jan 11 | Jan 11 | Mar 04 |
| Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process is required after this date. | Jan 17 | Jan 17 | Mar 10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Monday)* | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | N/A |
| Payment Due | Jan 30 | Jan 30 | Mar 24 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) | Jan 31 | Jan 31 | Mar 24 |
| Campus Week | Feb 03 – 05 | Mar 24 – 26 | |
| President’s Day Holiday (Monday)* | Feb 16 | Feb 16 | N/A |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading | Apr 11 | Feb 25 | Apr 18 |
| Instruction Ends | Apr 25 | Mar 03 | Apr 25 |
| Grades Due | May 01 | Mar 10 | May 01 |
- * = The university will be closed on these dates
- See the Oregon Resident Refund Formula for more information.
- Grades are due five (5) business days after the end of the term, or the end of the course section, whichever date occurs first.
Non-Standard Course Sections
Course sections that do not start or end in accordance with the regular academic periods are considered “non-standard.” Deadlines are adjusted according to each section’s start and end dates. View non-standard course sections and applicable deadlines.
Summer 2026 Academic Period
| Academic Term | 26/UA (15 Weeks) |
26/UB (7.5 Weeks) |
26/UC (7.5 Weeks) |
| Registration Opens | Mar 16 | Mar 16 | Mar 16 |
| Student Success Orientation | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Instruction Begins | May 10 | May 10 | Jul 01 |
| Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process is required after this date. | May 16 | May 16 | Jul 07 |
| Memorial Day Holiday (Monday)* | May 25 | May 25 | N/A |
| Payment Due | May 29 | May 29 | Jul 21 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) | May 30 | May 30 | Jul 21 |
| Campus Week | Jun 01 – Jun 06 | Jul 20 – Jul 25 | |
| Juneteenth Holiday (Friday)* | Jun 19 | Jun 19 | N/A |
| Independence Day Holiday (Friday)* | Jul 04 | N/A | Jul 04 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading | Aug 08 | Jun 23 | Aug 15 |
| Instruction Ends | Aug 22 | Jun 30 | Aug 22 |
| Grades Due | Aug 28 | Jul 08 | Aug 28 |
- * = The university will be closed on these dates
- See the Oregon Resident Refund Formula for more information.
- Grades are due five (5) business days after the end of the term, or the end of the course section, whichever date occurs first.
Non-Standard Course Sections
Course sections that do not start or end in accordance with the regular academic periods are considered “non-standard.” Deadlines are adjusted according to each section’s start and end dates. Non-standard course sections and applicable deadlines coming soon.
Archived Academic Calendars
| Academic Term | 25/FA (15 Weeks) |
25/FB (7.5 Weeks) |
25/FC (7.5 Weeks) |
| Registration Opens | Jul 14 | Jul 14 | Jul 14 |
| Student Success Orientation | Sept 03 | Sept 03 | Sept 03 |
| International Student Orientation (Fall Term) | Sept 04 | Sept 04 | Sept 04 |
| Instruction Begins | Sept 07 | Sept 07 | Oct 29 |
| Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process is required after this date. | Sept 13 | Sept 13 | Nov 04 |
| Payment Due | Sept 26 | Sept 26 | Nov 18 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) | Sept 27 | Sept 27 | Nov 18 |
| Campus Week | Sept 29 – Oct 04 | Nov 17 – 22 | |
| Veterans Day Holiday (Tuesday)* | Nov 11 | N/A | Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (Thursday and Friday)* | Nov 27 – 28 | N/A | Nov 27 – 28 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading | Dec 06 | Oct 21 | Dec 13 |
| Instruction Ends | Dec 20 | Oct 28 | Dec 20 |
| Grades Due | Jan 02 | Nov 04 | Jan 02 |
- * = The university will be closed on these dates
- See the Oregon Resident Refund Formula for more information.
- Grades are due five (5) business days after the end of the term, or the end of the course section, whichever date occurs first.
Non-Standard Course Sections
Course sections that do not start or end in accordance with the regular academic periods are considered “non-standard.” Deadlines are adjusted according to each section’s start and end dates. View non-standard course sections and applicable deadlines.
| Academic Term | 25/UA (15 Weeks) |
25/UB (7.5 Weeks) |
25/UC (7.5 Weeks) |
| Registration Opens | Mar 17 | Mar 17 | Mar 17 |
| Student Success Orientation | May 06 | May 06 | May 06 |
| International Student Orientation | May 08 | May 08 | May 08 |
| Instruction Begins | May 11 | May 11 | Jul 02 |
| Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process is required after this date. | May 17 | May 17 | Jul 08 |
| Memorial Day Holiday (Monday)* | May 26 | May 26 | N/A |
| Payment Due | May 30 | May 30 | Jul 22 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) | May 31 | May 31 | Jul 22 |
| Campus Week | Jun 02 – 07 | Jul 21 – 26 | |
| Juneteenth Holiday (Thursday)* | Jun 19 | Jun 19 | N/A |
| Independence Day Holiday (Friday)* | Jul 04 | N/A | Jul 04 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading | Aug 09 | Jun 25 | Aug 16 |
| Instruction Ends | Aug 23 | Jul 01 | Aug 23 |
| Grades Due | Aug 29 | Jul 08 | Aug 29 |
- * = The university will be closed on these dates
- See the Oregon Resident Refund Formula for more information.
- Grades are due five (5) business days after the end of the term, or the end of the course section, whichever date occurs first.
Non-Standard Course Sections
Course sections that do not start or end in accordance with the regular academic periods are considered “non-standard.” Deadlines are adjusted according to each section’s start and end dates. Click on the relevant period below to view non-standard course sections and applicable deadlines: View Non-Standard Course Calendar
| Academic Term | 25/SA (15 Weeks) |
25/SB (7.5 Weeks) |
25/SC (7.5 Weeks) |
| Registration Opens | Oct 28 | Oct 28 | Oct 28 |
| Student Success Orientation | Jan 07 | Jan 07 | Jan 07 |
| Instruction Begins | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | Mar 05 |
| Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process is required after this date. | Jan 18 | Jan 18 | Mar 11 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Monday)* | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | N/A |
| Payment Due | Jan 31 | Jan 31 | Mar 25 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) | Feb 01 | Feb 01 | Mar 25 |
| Campus Week | Feb 03 – 08 | Mar 24 – 29 | |
| President’s Day Holiday (Monday)* | Feb 17 | Feb 17 | N/A |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading | Apr 12 | Feb 25 | Apr 19 |
| Instruction Ends | Apr 26 | Mar 04 | Apr 26 |
| Grades Due | May 02 | Mar 11 | May 02 |
| Commencement Ceremony | April 27 |
- * = The university will be closed on these dates
- See the Oregon Resident Refund Formula for more information.
- Grades are due five (5) business days after the end of the term, or the end of the course section, whichever date occurs first.
Non-Standard Course Sections
Course sections that do not start or end in accordance with the regular academic periods are considered “non-standard.” Deadlines are adjusted according to each section’s start and end dates. Click on the link below to view non-standard course sections and applicable deadlines: View Non-Standard Course Calendar
| Academic Term | 24/FA (15 Weeks) |
24/FB (7.5 Weeks) |
24/FC (7.5 Weeks) |
| Registration Opens | Jul 15 | Jul 15 | Jul 15 |
| Student Success Orientation | Sept 04 | Sept 04 | Sept 04 |
| Instruction Begins | Sept 08 | Sept 08 | Oct 30 |
| Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process is required after this date. | Sept 14 | Sept 14 | Nov 05 |
| Payment Due | Sept 27 | Sept 27 | Nov 19 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) | Sept 28 | Sept 28 | Nov 19 |
| Campus Week | Sept 30 – Oct 05 | Nov 18 – 23 | |
| Veteran’s Day Holiday (Monday)* | Nov 11 | NA | Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (Thursday and Friday)* | Nov 28 – 29 | N/A | Nov 28 – 29 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading | Dec 07 | Oct 22 | Dec 14 |
| Instruction Ends | Dec 21 | Oct 29 | Dec 21 |
| Grades Due | Jan 03 | Nov 05 | Jan 03 |
| Winter Break: Sunday, December 22, 2024 – Saturday, January 11, 2025 |
- * = The university will be closed on these dates
- See the Oregon Resident Refund Formula for more information.
- Grades are due five (5) business days after the end of the term, or the end of the course section, whichever date occurs first.
- Degrees+Program students are not eligible for late registration.
Non-Standard Course Sections
Course sections that do not start or end in accordance with the regular academic periods are considered “non-standard.” Deadlines are adjusted according to each section’s start and end dates. Click on the relevant period below to view non-standard course sections and applicable deadlines: Fall 2024 Non-Standard Course Calendar
| Academic Term | 24/UA (15 Weeks) |
24/UB (7.5 Weeks) |
24/UC (7.5 Weeks) |
| Registration Opens | Mar 18 | Mar 18 | Mar 18 |
| Student Success Orientation | May 07 | May 07 | May 07 |
| Instruction Begins | May 12 | May 12 | Jul 03 |
| Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process is required after this date. (Degrees+ Programs: May 05) | May 18 | May 18 | Jul 09 |
| Payment Due | May 31 | May 31 | Jul 23 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) | Jun 01 | Jun 01 | Jul 23 |
| Memorial Day Holiday (Monday)* | May 27 | May 27 | N/A |
| Campus Week | Jun 03 – 08 | Jul 22 – 27 | |
| Juneteenth Holiday (Wednesday)* | Jun 19 | Jun 19 | N/A |
| Independence Day Holiday (Thursday)* | Jul 04 | N/A | Jul 04 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading | Aug 10 | Jun 25 | Aug 17 |
| Instruction Ends | Aug 24 | Jul 02 | Aug 24 |
| Grades Due | Aug 30 | Jul 09 | Aug 30 |
- * = The university will be closed on these dates
- See the Oregon Resident Refund Formula for more information.
- Grades are due five (5) business days after the end of the term, or the end of the course section, whichever date occurs first.
Non-Standard Course Sections
Course sections that do not start or end in accordance with the regular academic periods are considered “non-standard.” Deadlines are adjusted according to each section’s start and end dates. Click on the relevant period below to view non-standard course sections and applicable deadlines: Summer 2024 Academic Terms & Non-Standard Course Sections
| Academic Term | 24/SA (15 Weeks) |
24/SB (7.5 Weeks) |
24/SC (7.5 Weeks) |
| Registration Opens | Nov 13 | Nov 13 | Nov 13 |
| Student Success Orientation | Jan 09 | Jan 09 | Jan 09 |
| Instruction Begins | Jan 14 | Jan 14 | Mar 06 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (Monday)* | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | N/A |
| Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process required after this date. (Degrees+ Programs: Jan 07) | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Mar 12 |
| Payment Due | Feb 02 | Feb 02 | Mar 26 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) | Feb 03 | Feb 03 | Mar 26 |
| Campus Week | Feb 05 – 10 | Mar 25 – 30 | |
| President’s Day Holiday (Monday)* | Feb 19 | Feb 19 | N/A |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading | Apr 13 | Feb 27 | Apr 20 |
| Instruction Ends | Apr 27 | Mar 05 | Apr 27 |
| Grades Due | May 03 | Mar 12 | May 03 |
| General Commencement Ceremony | May 04 | May 04 | May 04 |
| Law School Commencement Ceremony | May 09 | May 09 | May 09 |
- * = The university will be closed on these dates
- See the Oregon Resident Refund Formula for more information.
- Grades are due five (5) business days after the end of the term, or the end of the course section, whichever date occurs first.
Non-Standard Course Sections
Course sections that do not start or end in accordance with the regular academic periods are considered “non-standard.” Deadlines are adjusted according to each section’s start and end dates. Click on the link below to view non-standard course sections and applicable deadlines: Spring 2024 Academic Terms & Non-Standard Course Sections
| Academic Term | 23/FA (15 Weeks) |
23/FB (7.5 Weeks) |
23/FC (7.5 Weeks) |
| Registration Opens | Jul 10 | Jul 10 | Jul 10 |
| Student Success Orientation | Aug 29 | Aug 29 | Aug 29 |
| Instruction Begins | Sept 03 | Sept 03 | Oct 25 |
| Labor Day Holiday (Monday)* | Sept 04 | Sept 04 | N/A |
| Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process required after this date. (Degrees+ Programs: Sep 05) | Sept 09 | Sept 09 | Oct 31 |
| Payment Due | Sept 22 | Sept 22 | Nov 14 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) | Sept 23 | Sept 23 | Nov 14 |
| Campus Week | Oct 02 – 07 | Nov 13 – 18 | |
| Veteran’s Day Holiday (Observed on Friday)* | Nov 10 | N/A | Nov 10 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (Thursday and Friday)* | Nov 23 – 24 | N/A | Nov 23 – 24 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading | Dec 02 | Oct 17 | Dec 09 |
| Instruction Ends | Dec 16 | Oct 24 | Dec 16 |
| Grades Due | Jan 02 | Oct 31 | Jan 02 |
| Winter Break: Sunday, Dec 17, 2023 – Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 |
- * = The university will be closed on these dates.
- See the Oregon Resident Refund Formula for more information.
- Grades are due five (5) business days after the end of the term, or the end of the course section, whichever date occurs first.
- Degrees+Program students are not eligible for late registration.
Non-Standard Course Sections
Course sections that do not start or end in accordance with the regular academic periods are considered “non-standard.” Deadlines are adjusted according to each section’s start and end dates. Click on the relevant period below to view non-standard course sections and applicable deadlines: Fall 2023 Academic Terms & Non-Standard Course Sections
Archived Law School Academic Calendars
Law students enrolled in the MLS, graduate law Taxation, or Estate Planning degree and certificate programs should see the university’s academic calendar above for applicable dates and deadlines.
2023 – 2024 Academic Year
| Event | Date |
| Priority Registration Begins | Mar 25 |
| Memorial Day Holiday* | May 27 |
| Instruction Begins (Standard Session) | May 28 |
| JD Flex Program Instruction Begins | May 28 |
| Last Day to Register or Add (Standard Session) | Jun 03 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Standard Session) | Jun 17 |
| Payment Due | Jun 17 |
| Juneteenth Holiday* | Jun 19 |
| Independence Day Holiday* | Jul 04 |
| 60% Point of Term – Applicable to Federal Student Aid (Standard Session) | Jul 01 |
| Juneteenth Holiday Make-Up (Wednesday Classes Meet) | Jul 16 |
| Independence Day Make-Up (Thursday Classes Meet | Jul 17 |
| Instruction Ends | Jul 17 |
| Study Period (Standard Session) | Jul 18 – 19 |
| Examination Period (Standard Session | Jul 20 – 24 |
| JD Flex Program Instruction Ends | Jul 21 |
| JD Flex Program Examination Dates | Jul 27 – 31 |
*The School of Law will be closed on these dates.
| Event | Date |
| Priority Registration Begins | Nov 06 |
| Instruction Begins | Jan 08 |
| Last Day to Register/Add | Jan 12 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday* | Jan 15 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade | Jan 26 |
| Payment Due | Jan 26 |
| President’s Day Holiday* | Feb 19 |
| President’s Day Make-up (Monday classes meet) | Feb 20 |
| Mid-term Examination Days (except JD Flex Program) | Feb 24, Feb 25, Mar 02, Mar 03 |
| Spring Recess | Mar 04 – 08 |
| 60% point of term (Applicable to Federal Student Aid) | Mar 23 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. make-up day (Monday classes meet) | Apr 22 |
| Make-up day for Tue, Feb 21 (Tuesday classes meet) | Apr 23 |
| Instruction Ends | Apr 23 |
| Study Period | Apr 24 – 26 |
| Examination Period (includes Saturdays & Sundays) | Apr 27 – May 08 |
| JD Flex Program First Year Examination Dates | May 11, 15 |
| JD Flex Program Upper Division Examination Dates | May 04, 09, 13 |
| Commencement (Graduation) Ceremony | May 09 |
| Event | Date |
| Priority Registration Begins | July 10 |
| JD First-year Orientation (Non-Flex Program) | Aug 08 – 10 |
| JD Flex Program Orientation | Aug 18 |
| Instruction Begins | Aug 14 |
| Last Day to Register/Add | Aug 18 |
| Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade | Sept 01 |
| Payment Due | Sept 01 |
| Labor Day Holiday* | Sept 04 |
| Mid-term Examination Days (except JD Flex Program) | Sept 30, Oct 01, Oct 07, Oct 08 |
| 60% Point of Term (Applicable to Federal Student Aid) | Oct 24 |
| Veterans Day Holiday (Observed)* | Nov 10 |
| Labor Day Make-up Day (Monday Classes Meet) | Nov 20 |
| Veterans Day Make-up Day (Friday Classes Meet) | Nov 21 |
| Instruction Ends | Nov 21 |
| Study Period | Nov 22 – 28 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday* | Nov 23 – 24 |
| Examination Period (includes Saturdays & Sundays) | Nov 29 – Dec 10 |
| JD Flex Program Examination Dates | Dec 2 & Dec 09 |
| Midyear Recess | Dec 11 – Jan 07 |
