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
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.

Fall 2026 Academic Period

Academic Term 25/FA
(15 Weeks)
25/FB
(7.5 Weeks)
25/FC
(7.5 Weeks)
Registration Opens Jul 13 Jul 13 Jul 13
Instruction Begins Sept 06 Sept 06 Sept 06
Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process is required after this date. Sept 12 Sept 12 Nov 03
Payment Due Sept 26 Sept 26 Nov 17
Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) Sept 26 Sept 26 Nov 17
Campus Week Sep 28-Oct 2** Nov 16-20**
Veteran’s Day Holiday (Wednesday)* Nov 11 N/A Nov 11
Thanksgiving Holiday (Thursday and Friday)* Nov 26-27 N/A Nov 26-27
Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading Dec 05 Oct 20 Dec 12
Instruction Ends Dec 19 Oct 27 Dec 19
Grades Due Jan 04 Nov 03 Jan 04
  • * = 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: Content Coming Soon

Spring 2027 Academic Period

Academic Term 26/SA
(15 Weeks)
26/SB
(7.5 Weeks)
26/SC
(7.5 Weeks)
Registration Opens Nov 16 Nov 16 Nov 16
Instruction Begins Jan 10 Jan 10 Mar 03
Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process is required after this date. Jan 16 Jan 16 Mar 09
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Monday)* Jan 18 Jan 18 N/A
Payment Due Jan 30 Jan 30 Mar 23
Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) Jan 30 Jan 30 Mar 23
Campus Week Feb 01-05** Mar 22-26**
President’s Day Holiday (Monday)* Feb 15 Feb 15 N/A
Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading Apr 10 Feb 24 Apr 17
Instruction Ends Apr 24 Mar 02 Apr 24
Grades Due Apr 30 Mar 09 Apr 30
  • * = The university will be closed on these dates
  • • ** = Subject to Change
  • 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: Content Coming Soon

Summer 2027 Academic Period

Academic Term 26/UA
(15 Weeks)
26/UB
(7.5 Weeks)
26/UC
(7.5 Weeks)
Registration Opens Mar 15 Mar 15 Mar 15
Instruction Begins May 09 May 09 Jun 30
Last Day to Register or Add Course – Late Registration process is required after this date. May 15 May 15 Jul 06
Memorial Day Holiday (Monday)* May 31 May 31 N/A
Payment Due May 29 May 29 Jul 20
Last Day to Drop Course Without Tuition Charge or “W” Grade (Except Oregon Residents) May 29 May 29 Jul 20
Campus Week May 30-Jun 4** Jul 19-23**
Juneteenth Holiday (Friday)* Jun 18 Jun 18 N/A
Independence Day Holiday Observed (Monday)* Jul 05 N/A Jul 05
Last Day to Withdraw from Course with “W” Grade, Change to Audit Status, or Elect CR/NC (Pass/Fail) Grading Aug 07 Jun 22 Aug 14
Instruction Ends Aug 21 Jun 29 Aug 21
Grades Due Aug 27 Jul 07 Aug 27
  • * = The university will be closed on these dates
  • • ** = Subject to Change
  • 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: Content Coming Soon

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