2020-2021
Disclaimer: In light of the recent events related to COVID-19, information on this page is subject to change.
Registration | Fees | Exams | Housing | New Students | Graduate Students | Grades / Academic Standing | Holidays / No Classes
2020-2021 Academic Year
Academic Year August 17, 2020 to May 28, 2021
Fall Semester August 19, 2020 to December 18, 2020
Spring Semester January 25, 2021 to May 28, 2021
| Event | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Instruction | August 19, 2020 | January 27, 2021 |
| Enrollment Census Date | September 16, 2020 | February 23, 2021 |
| Last Day of Instruction | December 7, 2020 | May 17, 2021 |
Printable Academic Year Calendars, including past calendars, are available at Office of the Provost's site.
Registration
Visit the Registrar's Office site for more information.
| Event | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Application Deadline for Priority Registration |
March 23, 2020 | October 5, 2020 |
| Class Schedule Posted on MySJSU[BROKEN LINK] and Online |
April 13, 2020 | October 20, 2020 |
| Enrollment Appointments Viewable on MySJSU[BROKEN LINK] |
April 13, 2020 | October 20, 2020 |
| Advance Registration for Continuing Students Begins |
April 28, 2020 - August 16, 2020 |
October 27, 2020 - January 24, 2021 |
| Enrollment Appointments for New Admits Viewable on MySJSU[BROKEN LINK] |
June 8, 2020 | |
| Advance Registration for New Students Begins |
June 15, 2020 | |
| Enrollment Unit Cap Increase for Graduating Seniors who turned in Graduation Application by March 16, 2020 (Fall) or October 4, 2020 (Spring) |
June 26, 2020 | December 29, 2020 |
|
Enrollment Unit Cap Increase (Graduate Students' Enrollment |
July 3, 2020 | January 8, 2021 |
| First time repeaters enrollment starts at 9am |
August 1, 2020 | |
| Advance Registration Ends | August 16, 2020 | January 24, 2021 |
| No Registration Activity on MySJSU[BROKEN LINK] |
August 17 - 18, 2020 | January 25 - 26, 2021 |
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First Day of Instruction |
August 19, 2020 - September 8, 2020 |
January 27, 2021 - February 15, 2021 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes without a "W" grade |
August 31, 2020 | February 8, 2021 |
| Last Day to Add Courses via MySJSU[BROKEN LINK] |
September 8, 2020 | February 15, 2021 |
| Last Day to Submit Audit [pdf], Credit/No-Credit [pdf] Option Request |
September 8, 2020 | February 15, 2021 |
| Last Day to Submit Instructor Drops |
September 8, 2020 | February 15, 2021 |
| Last Day to Late Drop/ Withdraw |
November 13, 2020 | April 22, 2021 |
|
Semester Withdrawal Deadline Ends |
November 13, 2020 | April 22, 2021 |
Fees
Visit the Bursar's Office site for more information, including the summer fee schedule.
| Event | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Aid Priority File Documentation Completion |
April 24, 2020 | - |
| Deadline to submit all requested financial aid documents and to qualify for Fall 2019 tuition deferral |
June 26, 2020 | - |
| Payment #1 Due (based on registration date) |
July 10, 2020 | December 10, 2020 |
| Payment #2 Due | August 9, 2020 | January 9, 2021 |
| Last day to drop classes & receive a 100% refund |
August 16, 2020 | January 24, 2021 |
| First day of Pro-rata Refund/ Calculation Schedule |
August 19, 2020 | January 27, 2021 |
| Last day to drop courses with an adjustment of registration fees |
October 24, 2020 | April 2, 2021 |
| Payment #3 Due | September 9, 2020 | February 9, 2021 |
| Payment #4 Due | October 10, 2020 | March 12, 2021 |
Exams
Visit the Testing Office site for more information.
| Exam | Date |
|---|---|
| Writing Skills Test (WST) | June 20, 2020 July 25, 2020 September 19, 2020 October 31, 2020 |
| Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) | June 6, 2020 August 8, 2020 September 26, 2020 November 14, 2020 December 5, 2020 |
| Fall 2020 Final Examinations | December 9 - 15, 2020 |
| Fall 2020 Final Examinations Make-Up Day | December 16, 2020 |
| Spring 2021 Final Examinations | May 19 - 25, 2021 |
| Spring 2021 Final Examinations Make-Up Day | May 26, 2021 |
Housing
Visit University Housing Services for more information.
May 1, 2020 Frosh and Transfer Intent to Enroll deadline Housing requirement application deadline (Freshmen Only)
August 9, 2020 International House opens to all residents
August 15, 2020 On campus residence halls and apartments open
New Students
Learn more about New Student and Family Programs.
July 15, 2020 Final Transcript for Newly Admitted Students Due
Graduate Students
Visit the College of Graduate Studies[BROKEN LINK] for more information.
April 1, 2020 Fall 2020 Graduate Application for Candidacy Deadline
August 13, 2020 Graduate Student Orientation
September 1, 2020 Fall 2020 Master's Degree Graduation Application Deadline
November 3, 2020 Graduate Programs & Professional Fair
Grades
Learn more about the grading system for undergraduate or graduate work.
| Event | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Web Access for Grade Posting Opens at 8am |
December 8, 2020 | May 18, 2021 |
| Grades Due from Faculty (Preliminary) |
December 18, 2020 | May 28, 2021 |
| Initial Grades Viewable on MySJSU[BROKEN LINK] | December 19, 2020 | May 29, 2021 |
| Grades Due from Faculty (Final) |
January 1, 2021 | June 3, 2021 |
| Academic Standing & Current Semester Grades Posted on MySJSU[BROKEN LINK] & Transcripts |
January 11, 2021 | June 9, 2021 |
Deadlines to Clear Incomplete Grades
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring 2019 | December 2, 2020 |
| Fall 2019 | January 4, 2020 |
| Spring 2020 | June 2, 2021 |
| Fall 2020 | January 4, 2021 |
| Spring 2021 | June 3, 2022 |
Holidays / No Classes
| Event | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Campus Closed | July 3, 2020 |
| Labor Day | Campus Closed | September 7, 2020 |
| Veteran's Day | Campus Closed | November 11, 2020 |
| Non-Instructional Holiday | No Classes | November 25, 2020 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | Campus Closed | November 26, 2020 - November 27, 2020 |
| Fall 2020 Study/Conf. Day | No Classes or Exams | December 8, 2020 |
| Winter Break | Campus Closed | December 25, 2020 - January 1, 2021 |
| New Year's Day | Campus Closed | January 1, 2021 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Campus Closed | January 18, 2021 |
| Cesar Chavez Day | Campus Closed | March 31, 2021 |
| Spring Recess | No Classes | March 29, 2021 - April 2, 2021 |
| Spring 2021 Study/Conf. Day | No Classes or Exams | May 18, 2021 |
| Memorial Day | Campus Closed | May 31, 2021 |
