Academic Calendar | Cal State LA (2024)

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The academic calendar is the official University document listing the major academic dates for the university year. Cal State LA's academic calendar is based upon a semester system. The academic calendar is approved on an annual basis by the Chancellor's Office.

Proposed calendars for future years are subject to change.

The 2018-2025 Academic Calendar and the 2025-2032 Academic Calendar can also be viewed as a printable single documents.

FALL 2023 SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation	Thursday	August 17
First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins	Monday	August 21
Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed	Monday	September 4
National Registration Day	Tuesday	September 19
Early Voting Sites Available*	Monday	October 9
Last day to vote online or by mail ahead of the General Election	Monday	October 23
Same day voter registration is available**	Tuesday	October 24
Local and Municipal Elections	Tuesday	November 7
Holiday - Veterans Day (in lieu); University Closed	Friday	November 10
Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open	Mon-Wed	November 20-22
Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed	Thurs-Sat	November 23-25
Fall Classes End	Saturday	December 9
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	December 11-16
Fall Grades Due	Wednesday	December 20 at 9 a.m.
Fall Semester Ends	Friday	December 22

WINTER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
New Year's Day	Monday	January 1
Winter Intersession Begins	Tuesday	January 2
Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed	Monday	January 15
Winter Intersession Ends	Saturday	January 20

SPRING 2024 SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Spring Semester Begins	Thursday	January 18
First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins	Monday	January 22
Early Voting Sites Available*	Monday	February 5
Last day to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the Primary Election	Tuesday	February 20
Same day voting registration available**	Wednesday	February 21
Presidential Primary Election	Tuesday	March 5
Spring Break	Mon-Sun	Apr 1 - Apr 7
Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day (in lieu); University Closed	Monday	Apr 1
Spring Classes End	Saturday	May 11
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	May 13-18
University Commencement	Mon-Fri	May 20-24
Spring Grades Due	Wednesday	May 22 at 9 a.m.
Spring Semester Ends	Saturday	May 25

MAY INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
May Intersession Begins	Monday	May 20
Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed	Monday	May 27
May Intersession Ends	Saturday	June 8

SUMMER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Summer Intersession Begins	Tuesday	May 28
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed	Wednesday	June 19
Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed	Thursday	July 4
Summer Intersession Ends	Saturday	August 10
Summer Intersession Grades Due	Wednesday	August 14

*Many counties offer early voting sites. To find a location, visit California Early Voting.
**Voters can "conditionally" register and vote at a county elections office or polling location after
the voter registration deadline, up to and including Election Day.
The date, times, and locations for early voting and conditional voter registration may be confirmed
on the California Secretary of State website.

Printable 2023-24 Academic Calendar PDF

This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.

FALL 2024 SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation	Monday	August 19
First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins	Tuesday	August 20
Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed	Monday	September 2
Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed	Monday	November 11
Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open	Mon-Wed	November 25-27
Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed	Thurs-Sat	November 28-30
Fall Classes End	Saturday	December 7
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	December 9-14
Fall Grades Due	Wednesday	December 18 at 9 a.m.
Fall Semester Ends	Friday	December 20

WINTER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
New Year's Day	Wednesday	January 1
Winter Intersession Begins	Thursday	January 2
Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed	Saturday	January 20
Winter Intersession Ends	Wednesday	January 18

SPRING 2025 SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Spring Semester Begins	Friday	January 17
First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins	Tuesday	January 21
Spring Break	Mon-Sun	Mar 31 - April 6
Holiday-Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed	Monday	March 31
Spring Classes End	Saturday	May 10
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	May 12-17
University Commencement	Mon-Fri	May 19-23
Spring Grades Due	Wednesday	May 21 at 9 a.m.
Spring Semester Ends	Saturday	May 24

MAY INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
May Intersession Begins	Monday	May 19
Holiday-Memorial Day; University Closed	Monday	May 26
May Intersession Ends	Saturday	June 7

SUMMER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Summer Intersession Begins	Tuesday	May 27
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed	Thursday	June 19
Holiday-Independence Day; University Closed	Friday	July 4
Summer Intersession Ends	Saturday	August 9
Summer Intersession Grades Due	Wednesday	August 13 at 9 a.m.

Printable 2024-25 Academic Calendar PDF

This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.

FALL 2025SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation	Monday	August 18
First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins	Tuesday	August 19
Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed	Monday	September 1
Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed	Tuesday	November 11
Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open	Mon-Wed	November 24-26
Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed	Thurs-Sat	November 27-29
Fall Classes End	Saturday	December 6
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	December 8-13
Fall Grades Due	Wednesday	December 17
Fall Semester Ends	Friday	December 19

WINTER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
New Year's Day	Thursday	January 1
Winter Intersession Begins	Friday	January 2
Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed	Monday	January 19
Winter Intersession Ends	Saturday	January 17

SPRING 2026 SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Spring Semester Begins	Tuesday	January 20
First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins	Tuesday	January 20
Spring Break	Mon-Sun	Mar 30-Apr 5
Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed	Tuesday	Mar 31
Spring Classes End	Saturday	May 9
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	May 11-16
University Commencement	Mon-Fri	May 18-23
Spring Grades Due	Wednesday	May 20at 9 a.m.
Spring Semester Ends	Saturday	May 23

MAY INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
May Intersession Begins	Monday	May 18
Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed	Monday	May 25
May Intersession Ends	Saturday	June 6

SUMMER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Summer Intersession Begins	Tuesday	May 26
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed	Friday	June 19
Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed	Friday (in lieu)	July 3
Summer Intersession Ends	Saturday	August 8
Summer Intersession Grades Due	Wednesday	August 12

Printable 2025-26 Academic Calendar PDF

This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.

FALL 2026SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation	Friday	August 21
First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins	Monday	August 24
Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed	Monday	September 7
Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed	Wednesday	November 11
Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open	Mon-Wed	November 23-25
Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed	Thurs-Sat	November 26-28
Fall Classes End	Saturday	December 12
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	December 14-19
Fall Grades Due	Wednesday	December 23
Fall Semester Ends	Wednesday	December 23

WINTER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
New Year's Day	Friday	January 1
Winter Intersession Begins	Monday	January 4
Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed	Monday	January 18
Winter Intersession Ends	Saturday	January 23

SPRING 2027SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Spring Semester Begins	Thursday	January 21
First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins	Monday	January 25
Spring Break	Mon-Sun	Mar 29-Apr 4
Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed	Wednesday	Mar 31
Spring Classes End	Saturday	May 15
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	May 17-22
University Commencement	Mon-Fri	May 24-28
Spring Grades Due	Wednesday	May 26at 9 a.m.
Spring Semester Ends	Saturday	May 29

MAY INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
May Intersession Begins	Monday	May 24
Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed	Monday	May 31
May Intersession Ends	Saturday	June 12

SUMMER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Summer Intersession Begins	Tuesday	June1
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed	Friday (in lieu)	June 18
Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed	Monday (in lieu)	July 5
Summer Intersession Ends	Saturday	August 7
Summer Intersession Grades Due	Wednesday	August 11

Printable 2026-27 Academic Calendar PDF

This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.

FALL 2027SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation	Friday	August 20
First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins	Monday	August 23
Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed	Monday	September 6
Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed	Thursday	November 11
Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open	Mon-Wed	November 22-24
Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed	Thurs-Sat	November 25-27
Fall Classes End	Saturday	December 11
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	December 13-18
Fall Grades Due	Wednesday	December 22
Fall Semester Ends	Thursday	December 23

WINTER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
New Year's Day	Saturday	January 1
Winter Intersession Begins	Monday	January 3
Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed	Monday	January 17
Winter Intersession Ends	Saturday	January 22

SPRING 2028SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Spring Semester Begins	Thursday	January 20
First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins	Monday	January 24
Spring Break	Mon-Sun	Mar 27-Apr 2
Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed	Friday	Mar 31
Spring Classes End	Saturday	May 13
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	May 15-20
University Commencement	Mon-Fri	May 22-26
Spring Grades Due	Wednesday	May 24at 9 a.m.
Spring Semester Ends	Saturday	May 27

MAY INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
May Intersession Begins	Monday	May 22
Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed	Monday	May 29
May Intersession Ends	Saturday	June 9

SUMMER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Summer Intersession Begins	Tuesday	May 30
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed	Monday	June 19
Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed	Tuesday	July 4
Summer Intersession Ends	Saturday	August 12
Summer Intersession Grades Due	Wednesday	August 16

Printable 2027-28 Academic Calendar PDF

This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.

FALL 2028SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation	Friday	August 18
First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins	Monday	August 21
Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed	Monday	September 4
Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed	Friday (in lieu)	November 10
Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open	Mon-Wed	November 20-22
Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed	Thurs-Sat	November 23-25
Fall Classes End	Saturday	December 9
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	December 11-16
Fall Grades Due	Wednesday	December 20
Fall Semester Ends	Friday	December 22

WINTER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
New Year's Day	Monday	January 1
Winter Intersession Begins	Tuesday	January 2
Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed	Monday	January 15
Winter Intersession Ends	Saturday	January 20

SPRING 2029SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Spring Semester Begins	Thursday	January 18
First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins	Monday	January 22
Spring Break	Mon-Sun	Mar 26-Apr 1
Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed	Friday	Mar 30
Spring Classes End	Saturday	May 12
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	May 14-19
University Commencement	Mon-Fri	May 21-25
Spring Grades Due	Wednesday	May 23at 9 a.m.
Spring Semester Ends	Saturday	May 26

MAY INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
May Intersession Begins	Monday	May 21
Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed	Monday	May 28
May Intersession Ends	Saturday	June 9

SUMMER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Summer Intersession Begins	Tuesday	May 29
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed	Tuesday	June 19
Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed	Wednesday	July 4
Summer Intersession Ends	Saturday	August 11
Summer Intersession Grades Due	Wednesday	August 15

Printable 2028-29 Academic Calendar PDF

This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.

FALL 2029SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation	Friday	August 17
First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins	Monday	August 20
Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed	Monday	September 3
Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed	Monday (in lieu)	November 12
Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open	Mon-Wed	November 19-21
Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed	Thurs-Sat	November 22-24
Fall Classes End	Saturday	December 8
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	December 10-15
Fall Grades Due	Wednesday	December 19
Fall Semester Ends	Friday	December 21

WINTER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
New Year's Day	Tuesday	January 1
Winter Intersession Begins	Wednesday	January 2
Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed	Monday	January 21
Winter Intersession Ends	Saturday	January 19

SPRING 2030SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Spring Semester Begins	Thursday	January 17
First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins	Tuesday	January 22
Spring Break	Mon-Sun	Apr 1-Apr 7
Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed	Monday (in lieu)	Apr 1
Spring Classes End	Saturday	May 11
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	May 13-18
University Commencement	Mon-Fri	May 20-24
Spring Grades Due	Wednesday	May 22at 9 a.m.
Spring Semester Ends	Saturday	May 25

MAY INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
May Intersession Begins	Monday	May 20
Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed	Monday	May 27
May Intersession Ends	Saturday	June 8

SUMMER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Summer Intersession Begins	Tuesday	May 28
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed	Wednesday	June 19
Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed	Thursday	July 4
Summer Intersession Ends	Saturday	August 10
Summer Intersession Grades Due	Wednesday	August 14

Printable 2029-30 Academic Calendar PDF

This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.

FALL 2030SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation	Monday	August 19
First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins	Tuesday	August 20
Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed	Monday	September 2
Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed	Monday	November 11
Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open	Mon-Wed	November 18-20
Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed	Thurs-Sat	November 21-23
Fall Classes End	Saturday	December 7
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	December 9-14
Fall Grades Due	Wednesday	December 18
Fall Semester Ends	Friday	December 20

WINTER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
New Year's Day	Wednesday	January 1
Winter Intersession Begins	Tuesday	January 2
Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed	Monday	January 20
Winter Intersession Ends	Saturday	January 18

SPRING 2031SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Spring Semester Begins	Friday	January 17
First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins	Tuesday	January 21
Spring Break	Mon-Sun	Mar 31-Apr 6
Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed	Monday	Mar 31
Spring Classes End	Saturday	May 10
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	May 12-17
University Commencement	Mon-Fri	May 19-23
Spring Grades Due	Wednesday	May 21at 9 a.m.
Spring Semester Ends	Saturday	May 24

MAY INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
May Intersession Begins	Monday	May 19
Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed	Monday	May 26
May Intersession Ends	Saturday	June 7

SUMMER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Summer Intersession Begins	Tuesday	May 27
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed	Thursday	June 19
Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed	Friday	July 4
Summer Intersession Ends	Saturday	August 9
Summer Intersession Grades Due	Wednesday	August 13

Printable 2030-31 Academic Calendar PDF

This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.

FALL 2031SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation	Monday	August 18
First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins	Tuesday	August 19
Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed	Monday	September 1
Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed	Tuesday	November 11
Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open	Mon-Wed	November 24-26
Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed	Thurs-Sat	November 27-29
Fall Classes End	Monday	December 6
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	December 8-13
Fall Grades Due	Wednesday	December 17
Fall Semester Ends	Friday	December 19

WINTER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
New Year's Day	Thursday	January 1
Winter Intersession Begins	Friday	January 2
Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed	Monday	January 19
Winter Intersession Ends	Saturday	January 17

SPRING 2032SEMESTER	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Spring Semester Begins	Tuesday	January 20
First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins	Tuesday	January 20
Spring Break	Mon-Sun	Mar 29-Apr 4
Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed	Wednesday	Mar 31
Spring Classes End	Saturday	May 8
Final Exams	Mon-Sat	May 10-15
University Commencement	Mon-Fri	May 17-21
Spring Grades Due	Wednesday	May 19at 9 a.m.
Spring Semester Ends	Saturday	May 22

MAY INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
May Intersession Begins	Monday	May 17
Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed	Monday	May 31
May Intersession Ends	Saturday	June 5

SUMMER INTERSESSION	DAY(S)	DATE(S)
Summer Intersession Begins	Tuesday	June 1
Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed	Friday (in lieu)	June 18
Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed	Monday (in lieu)	July 5
Summer Intersession Ends	Saturday	August 14
Summer Intersession Grades Due	Wednesday	August 18

Printable 2031-32 Academic Calendar PDF

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