
Winter 2027 Academic Dates and Deadlines
Winter Quarter 2027
Foothill's winter quarter runs Jan. 4–Mar.26.
Get Your Registration DateRegistration begins Monday, Nov 9. Log in to MyPortal about two weeks before the registration period begins to get your registration date. |
Course Registration Dates Based on Priority Enrollment
| Student Group | Registration Window |
|---|---|
| Group 1 - Veterans, Foster Youth, DSS, EOPS, CalWorks, Student Parents and Rising Scholars | Nov. 9, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Group 2 - Athletes, CL Student Leaders & MESA | Nov. 10, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Group 3 - Continuing students | Nov. 12 & 13, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Group 4 - New, fully matriculated college students | Nov. 16, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Group 5 - New, non-matriculated college students | Nov. 17, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Group 6 - Transfer students (from any other college) and returning students (who have completed one term at Foothill College) | Nov. 18, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Group 7 - All other college students, including continuing students | Nov. 19 & 20, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Group 8 - Dually-enrolled high school students | Nov. 23, 2026 – Jan. 3, 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.
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*
Reason for Priority RegistrationPriority 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 following order. You may register from your assigned start date through Nov. 9. |
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
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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 | Jan. 4, 2027 |
| Last Day to Add a class | Jan. 18, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop a class | Jan. 18, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop a class without "W" | Jan. 18, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop a class with "W" | Feb. 26, 2027 |
| Deadline to petition for degree or graduation | Mar. 1, 2027 |
| Last Day to request Pass/No Pass (P/NP) grade | Mar. 26, 2027 |
| Final Exams | Mar. 22–26, 2027 |
| Last Day of Winter Quarter | Mar. 26, 2027 |
| View Winter Grades in MyPortal | Apr. 5, 2027 |
Additional Notes
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Holidays
Monday, Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (college closed)
Friday-Monday, Feb. 12-15: Observance of Presidents Day Weekend (college closed)
Friday, Mar. 27: Spring recess runs through Apr. 4.