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Academic Calendar

Summer 2021 Dates & Deadlines

Most Foothill  six-week summer session classes run June 28–Aug. 6. Registration begins May 17. Note: Summer session officially runs through Sept. 17.

Want to start classes sooner?

Our Second Spring classes run May 17–June 25

Take a six-week Second Spring course online or in person that satisfies your UC or CSU GE requirements.

Apply & Register for Summer Session

March 1: 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 26: View summer schedule of classes.

May 17-June 27: Register for classes (see priority enrollment dates below)

June 28: Summer session begins

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 27. Classes start Monday,  June 28.

May 17–June 27: 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*
May 19–June 27: 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.  
May 20–June 27: Continuing students who have selected an educational goal of transfer, degree or certificate; updated education plan and have declared an academic major. 
May 21–June 27: 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 24–June 27: 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 25–June 27: 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 26–June 27: 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 27–June 27: 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.

Wednesday, June 9: Drop for nonpayment on cumulative fee balances of $250 or more will occur by end of day.

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" gradeLOG IN to MyPortal > SELECT Apps from menu > Under Students, SELECT Student Registration> VIEW Your Class Schedule. All deadlines are enforced.
  • Final Exams: Last class meeting.
Monday, June 28: First day of Summer Session 2021
Monday, July 5: Independence Day Observance; campus closed.
Friday, July 30: Deadline to petition for Summer Session graduation; schedule an appointment with a Foothill counselor.  
Friday, Aug. 6: Last day of six-week summer session.
Monday, Aug. 16: View six-week summer session grades in MyPortal
Monday, Sept. 6: Labor Day Holiday, campus closed
Monday, Sept. 20: First day of Fall Quarter 2021

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Log in to MyPortal about two weeks before the registration period begins to get your date.

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