Academic Calendar
Fall 2024 Dates & Deadlines
Foothill's fall quarter runs Sept. 23–Dec. 13. Registration begins Monday, July 22.
April 1: Apply for admission if you are a new student to Foothill College or a returning former student.
June 17: View schedule of classes
Aug. 15, 2024: Last day for international students to apply for fall 2024
Sept. 23, 2024: Fall Quarter Begins
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.
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IMPORTANT You may register from your start date through Sept. 22. Fall classes start Monday, Sept. 23. |
| July 22–Sept. 22: 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 24–Sept. 22: 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 25–Sept. 22: Continuing students who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; updated education plan and have declared an academic major. |
| July 29–Sept. 22: 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 30–Sept. 22: 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 31–Sept. 22: 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. |
| Aug. 1–Sept. 22: 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. |
| Aug. 5–Sept. 22: 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.
Aug. 21 & Sept. 4: 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. 23: First day of Fall Quarter 2024 |
| Tuesday, Oct. 1: Last day to petition for a Fall associate degree for transfer (ADT). |
| Friday, Oct. 4: Last day to add 12-week, quarter-length classes. Add date is enforced. |
| Sunday, Oct. 6: 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. |
| Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day Observance, Campus Closed |
| Friday, Nov. 15: Last day to drop with a "W." Withdraw date is enforced. |
| Wednesday, Nov. 27: Deadline to petition for Fall Quarter degree or graduation. |
| Thursday–Sunday, Nov. 28–Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Holiday Recess (no classes) |
| Monday-Friday, Dec. 9–13: Final exams |
| Friday, Dec. 13 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. 13: Last day of Fall 2024 Quarter |
| Monday, Dec. 16–Jan. 3: Winter Recess |
| Thursday, Dec. 26: View fall grades in MyPortal |
| Monday, Jan. 6: First day of Winter 2025 Quarter |
Get Your Date to RegisterLog in to MyPortal about two weeks before the registration period begins to get your date. |
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Academic Dates & Deadlines