Academic Calendar
Spring 2020 Dates & Deadlines
Spring Quarter 2020 runs April 13*–June 26. Registration begins Feb. 24.
*Note: Change from April 6 due to campus response to Coronavirus.
Apply & Register for Spring Quarter
Feb. 1, 2020: Apply for admission if you are a new student to Foothill College or a returning former student.
Jan. 31, 2020: Last day for international students to apply.
Feb. 10, 2020: View schedule of classes.
April 13, 2020: Spring Quarter Begins
May 18, 2020: Second Spring Begins
SKIP to IMPORTANT ADD/DROP & OTHER DEADLINES
Second Spring Classes Start May 18Take a six-week Second Spring course online or in person that satisfies your UC or CSU GE requirements.
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Course Registration Dates Based on Priority Enrollment
NEW STUDENTS: All steps must have been completed to receive priority registration for spring Quarter.
CONTINUING STUDENTS: You must have enrolled during winter quarter to qualify for the best date for spring quarter.
In accordance with new state and local regulations, students will be assigned registration dates in the following order.
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You may register from your start date through April 12. Registration for six-week Second Spring classes Now Open! |
| Feb. 24–April 12: Veterans, Foster Youth, DSPS, EOPS and CalWorks students who have completed orientation, assessment and an educational plan; have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; and have declared an academic major. |
| Feb. 25–April 12: Continuing students who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; and have declared an academic major. |
| Feb. 26–April 12: New, fully matriculated college students who have completed orientation, assessment and an educational plan; selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; and declared an academic major. |
| Feb. 27–April 12: New, non-matriculated college students who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; and declared an academic major BUT have not completed assessment, orientation or an educational plan. |
| Feb. 28–April 12: Transfer students (from any other college) and returning students (who have completed one term at Foothill College) who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; and declared an academic major. |
| March 2–April 12: All other college students, including continuing students who have not declared a major or who have not selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate |
| March 9–April 12: Dually-enrolled high school students who are freshman, sophomores, juniors or seniors or meet other criteria to attend Foothill College. |
Paying Your Fees
Reminder: Payment in full is required at the time of registration and when adding subsequent classes. You may enroll in an installment payment plan via your MyPortal account.
Drop for nonpayment is suspended for 2020 Spring Quarter.
Adding Classes After the Quarter Begins
- You can add a class with an instructor's add code/permission during the first two weeks of the quarter only.
- When you add classes, you must pay all fees at the time of registration.
- You will not be permitted to submit add codes after the end of the second week. Plan accordingly.
Important Dates and Add/Drop Deadlines
- Note: Deadlines listed below are for standard 12-week classes.
- Please View Your Class Schedule inside MyPortal for add/drop deadlines for your non-standard length classes.
- All deadlines are enforced.
| Monday, April 13: First day of Spring Quarter 2020. Note: Change from April 6 due to response to Coronavirus. |
| Friday, April 24: Last day to add 12-week, quarter-length classes. Add date is enforced. |
| Sunday, April 26: Last day to drop for a full refund or credit (for 12-weeks, quarter-length classes). Last day to drop for a refund/credit for all other classes is listed inside MyPortal, on the Students Tab under 'View Your Class Schedule. Drop date is enforced. |
| Sunday, April 26: Last day to drop 12-week, quarter-length classes with no record of grade. Drop date is enforced. |
| Friday, May 8: NOTE: This deadline has been updated. Last day to request pass/no pass grade has been removed for spring 2020. You can request a P/NP grade through the completion of the course. You may complete the request using the Student Registration app in MyPortal. Once the request is made, you cannot revert to a letter grade. We highly recommend you speak with a counselor before making the change to P/NP. |
| Saturday-Monday, May 23-25: Memorial Day Weekend (college closed) |
| Friday, June 5: NOTE: This deadline has been updated. Last day to drop with a "W" has been extended to the end of spring quarter on June 26. Withdraw date is enforced. |
| Friday, May 29: Last day to petition for spring associate degree or certificate. |
| Monday-Friday, June 22-26: Final exams |
| Friday, June 26: Last day of spring Quarter |
| Friday, June 26: Commencement Ceremony |
| Monday, June 29: First day of Summer Session |
| Tuesday, July 7: View spring grades in MyPortal |
Get Your Date to RegisterLog in to MyPortal about two weeks before the registration period begins to get your date. |
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