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Spring 2027 Academic Dates and Deadlines

Spring Quarter 2027

Foothill's winter quarter runs Apr. 5–Jun.25.

Get Your Registration Date

Registration begins Tuesday, Feb. 16. Log in to MyPortal about two weeks before the registration period begins to get your registration date.

Course Registration Dates Based on Priority Enrollment

Priority registration is set up for first-time college students with a goal of obtaining their first degree or certificate. If you've previously attended college or a university and/or received a degree, you will not be able to receive priority higher than Group 6.

In accordance with state and local regulations, students are assigned registration dates in the order listed below. You may register beginning on your assigned date and continue through the day before classes begin.

Student Group	Registration Window
Group 1 - Veterans, Foster Youth, DSS, EOPS, CalWorks, Student Parents, and Rising Scholars	Feb. 16, 2027 – Apr. 4, 2027
Group 2 - Athletes, CL Student Leaders & MESA	Feb. 17, 2027 – Apr. 4, 2027
Group 3 - Continuing students	Feb. 18, 2027 – Apr. 4, 2027
Group 4 - New, fully matriculated college students	Feb. 22, 2027 – Apr. 4, 2027
Group 5 - New, non-matriculated college students	Feb. 23, 2027 – Apr. 4, 2027
Group 6 - Transfer students (from any other college) and returning students (who have completed one term at Foothill College)	Feb. 24, 2027 – Apr. 4, 2027
Group 7 - All other college students, including continuing students	Feb. 25 & 26, 2027 – Apr. 4, 2027
Group 8 - Dually-enrolled high school students	Mar. 1, 2027 – Apr. 4, 2027

Definitions & Criteria for Student Groups

New students must complete all matriculation steps to receive priority registration for next quarter.

Continuing students must have enrolled during the previous quarter to qualify for the best registration date.

Group 1

Veterans, Foster Youth, DSS, EOPS, CalWorks, Student Parents, and Rising Scholars 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. *Exceptions apply*

Group 2

Athletes, CL and MESA Students who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree, or certificate; have declared an academic major; and have an updated education plan.

Group 3

Continuing students who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree, or certificate; updated education plan; and have declared an academic major.

Group 4

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.

Group 5

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.

Group 6

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.

Group 7

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; who have completed more than 100 degree-applicable units; who hold a degree; and/or had two terms on academic probation.

Group 8

Dually-enrolled high school students who are freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors or meet other criteria to attend Foothill College.

Paying Your Fees

Please Remember: 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.

Dates TBA: Drop for nonpayment on cumulative fee balances of $250 or more will occur by end of day.

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

Deadlines listed below apply to standard 12-week classes. For non-standard classes, check “View Your Class Schedule” in MyPortal.

Event / Deadline	Date
First Day of Classes	Apr. 5, 2027
Last Day to Add a class	Apr. 18, 2027
Last Day to Drop a class	Apr. 18, 2027
Last Day to Drop a class without "W"	Apr. 18, 2027
Last Day to Drop a class with "W"	May. 28, 2027
Deadline to petition for degree or graduation	Jun. 1, 2027
Last Day to request Pass/No Pass (P/NP) grade (last day of quarter)	Jun. 25, 2027
Final Exams	Jun. 21–25, 2027
Last Day of Quarter	Jun. 25, 2027
View Grades in MyPortal (second next Monday after the last day of classes)	Jul. 5, 2027

For refund and credit information after dropping a class, please visit the Cashier's Office page.

Additional Notes

Payment in full is required at the time of registration and when adding classes. You may enroll in an installment payment plan via MyPortal.
You can add a class with an instructor’s add code during the first two weeks of the quarter only. Add codes will not be accepted after the end of Week Two.
For non-standard length classes, check “View Your Class Schedule” in MyPortal under Student Registration Tools.

Holidays

Monday, May 31: Memorial Day observance (college closed).

Friday, June 18: Juneteenth observance (college closed)

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