Academic Calendar
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 can also be viewed as a printable single document.
2022-2023 Academic Year
This calendar has been approved by the Chancellor's Office.
| FALL 2022 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation |
Thursday | August 18 |
| First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins | Monday | August 22 |
| Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed | Monday | September 5 |
|
National Voter Registration Day |
Tuesday |
September 20 |
|
Early Voting Sites Available* |
Monday |
October 10 |
|
Last day to vote online or by mail ahead of the General Election |
Monday |
October 24 |
|
Same day voter registration is available** |
Tuesday |
October 25 - November 8 |
| Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed | Friday | November 11 |
| Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open | Mon-Wed | November 21-23 |
| Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed | Thurs-Sat | November 24-26 |
|
Fall Classes End |
Saturday |
December 10 |
|
Final Exams |
Mon-Sat |
December 12-17 |
|
Fall Grades Due |
Wednesday |
December 21 at 9 a.m. |
| Fall Semester Ends | Friday | December 23 |
| WINTER INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
New Year's Day |
Monday | January 2 |
| Winter Intersession Begins | Tuesday | January 3 |
| Holiday - Martln Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed |
Monday |
January 16 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Saturday |
January 21 |
| SPRING 2023 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Spring Semester Begins |
Thursday | January 19 |
| First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins | Monday | January 23 |
| 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 24 at 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 10 |
| 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 |
*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.
2023-2024 Academic Year
This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
2024-2025 Academic Year
This calendar has not been approved by the Chancellor's Office.
| FALL 2024 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation |
Monday | August19 |
| 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 |
Monday |
December 9 |
|
Final Exams |
Tues-Mon |
December 10-16 |
|
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 |
Monday |
January 20 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Saturday |
January 18 |
| SPRING 2025 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
|
Spring Semester Begins |
Thursday | January 16 |
| 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 | May19 |
| 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 |
Monday |
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. |
