Academic Calendar

Summer 2026 Dates & Deadlines

Most Foothill six-week summer session classes run June 29–Aug. 7. Priority registration begins April 27. Note: Summer session officially runs through Sept. 11.

Apply & Register for Summer Session

Open Now: Apply for admission if you are a new student to Foothill College or a returning former student.

Note: New international students please visit foothill.edu/international for more information on steps to get started. If you already possess an F1 Visa and wish to take classes concurrently please submit our online application and follow New Student process.

April 21: View schedule of classes

April 27: Priority registration begins (see enrollment dates below)

June 29: Summer session begins

Want to start classes sooner?

Take a spring late-start course that satisfies your UC or CSU GE requirements.

Six-week, late-start classes run May 18-June 26.
Apply for spring quarter to attend spring late-start classes.
View schedule of spring late-start courses.
Registration opens for six-week late-start classes based on your priority enrollment date for spring.

Course Registration Dates Based on Priority Enrollment

NEW STUDENTS: All steps must have been completed to receive priority registration for summer session.

CONTINUING STUDENTS: You must have enrolled during spring quarter to qualify for the best date for summer session.

In accordance with new state and local regulations, students will be assigned registration dates in the following order.

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

IMPORTANT

You may register from your start date through June 28. Classes start Monday, June 29.

April 27–June 28: Veterans, Foster Youth, DSPS, EOPS, CalWorks Student Parents, and Rising Scholar 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. *exceptions apply*

April 28–June 28: Student Athletes who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; and have declared an academic major and have an updated education plan.

April 29–June 28: Continuing students who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; updated education plan and have declared an academic major.

May 1–June 28: 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.

May 4–June 28: 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.

May 5–June 29: 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.

May 6–June 28: 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.

May 7–June 28: 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.

TBA: Drop for nonpayment on cumulative fee balances of $250 or more.

Adding Classes After the Session Begins

You can add a class with an instructor's add code/permission during the first week of summer session. When you add classes, you must pay all fees at the time of registration. Plan accordingly.

Important Dates and Add/Drop Deadlines

Last day to ADD/DROP classes: For deadlines to drop with a refund and without and with a "W" grade, LOG IN to MyPortal > SELECT Student Registration Tile. For help, see MyPortal Registration Guide. All deadlines are enforced.
Final Exams: Last class meeting.