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Academic Calendar

Fall 2023 Dates & Deadlines

Foothill's  fall quarter runs Sept. 25–Dec. 15. Registration begins Monday, July 10. Apply & Register for Fall Quarter

April 3: Apply for admission if you are a new student to Foothill College or a returning former student. 

June 20:  View schedule of classes

Aug. 15, 2023: Last day for international students to apply for fall 2023

Sept. 25, 2023: Fall Quarter Begins

If You Observe Yom Kippur

While classes start on Monday, Sept. 25, we understand this day is also Yom Kippur. With this in mind, and to support students who will be observing this holy day, we will NOT drop students who do not attend classes on Monday, Sept. 25.

Priority Enrollment Registration Dates

NEW STUDENTS: All steps must have been completed to receive priority registration for Fall Quarter.

CONTINUING STUDENTS: You must have enrolled during Spring Quarter to qualify for the best date for Fall Quarter.

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 Sept. 24. Fall classes start Monday, Sept. 25.

July 10–Sept. 24: 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. *exceptions apply*
July 12–Sept. 24: Athletes who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; and have declared an academic major and have an updated education plan.  
July 13–Sept. 24: Continuing students who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; updated education plan and have declared an academic major. 
July 14–Sept. 24: 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.
July 17–Sept. 24: 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.
July 18–Sept. 24: 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.
July 19–Sept. 24: 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. 
July 20–Sept. 24: 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.

August 16 & 30: 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 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, Sept. 25: First day of Fall Quarter 2023
Friday, Sept. 29: Last day to petition for a Fall associate degree for transfer (ADT).
Friday, Oct. 6: Last day to add 12-week, quarter-length classes. Add date is enforced.
Sunday, Oct. 8: 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.  LOG IN to MyPortal > SELECT Apps from menu > Under Students, SELECT Student Registration> VIEW Your Class Schedule. For help, see MyPortal Registration Guide. All deadlines are enforced.
Friday, Nov. 10 Veterans Day Observance, Campus Closed 
Friday, Nov. 17: Last day to drop with a "W." Withdraw date is enforced. 
Thursday–Sunday, Nov. 23–26: Thanksgiving Holiday Recess (no classes)
Thursday, Nov. 30: Deadline to petition for Fall Quarter degree or graduation.
Monday-Friday, Dec. 11–15: Final exams
Friday, Dec. 15 Last day to request pass/no pass grade. Request date is enforced. You may complete the form online in MyPortal before the term begins. Once the term begins, you must submit a signed online form to the Admissions & Records Office. 
Friday, Dec. 15: Last day of Fall 2023 Quarter
Monday, Dec. 18–Jan. 5: Winter Recess
Tuesday, Dec. 26: View fall grades in MyPortal
Monday, Jan. 8: First day of Winter 2024 Quarter

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