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.

 

Printable 2022-23 Academic Calendar PDF

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

Printable 2023-24 Academic Calendar PDF

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.

Printable 2024-25 Academic Calendar PDF