Open University Dates and Deadlines

Mark your calendars for these important dates and deadlines for the next Open University term.

November 2026

Date Activity
Mon, Nov 16

Last day to submit a for current term

December 2026

Date Activity
Mon, Dec 7

Last day of instruction
Dec 9鈥�16, 2026

Final exams

January 2027

Date Activity
Wed, Jan 13
  • Registration begins for Open University students and students who repeat classes
  • First day to process an Excess of Units Petition form
Wed, Jan 27 First day of instruction.

If the class is open and you meet the class prerequisite, enroll in the class. No permission number required for most classes.

If the class is full, add yourself to the waitlist. If adding 200-level and above classes, approval from GAPE and a registration form are required.

February 2027

Date Activity
Fri, Feb 5 Waitlist ends.
Sat, Feb 6 Permission numbers are required to add classes.
Mon, Feb 15 Payment due date for students who enroll Jan 13 to Feb 12.

Students who register beginning Feb 13 will have three days to pay.
Mon, Feb 22

Last day to add:

Last day to drop:

Requires Instructor (or Department Chair), PaCE Representative, and Undergraduate Education Associate Dean鈥檚 signatures
Tue, Feb 23 Enrollment Census Date (No add/drop activities allowed)
Wed, Feb 24

Requires Instructor, Department Chair, and PaCE representative's signatures

March鈥揂pril 2027

Date Activity
Mon, Apr 19

Last day to:

  • Submit a for current term
  • Withdraw from semester using Petition for Withdrawal form: Undergraduate, Graduate

Requires Instructor (or Department Chair), PaCE Representative, and Undergraduate Education Associate Dean鈥檚 signatures.

May 2027

Date Activity
Mon, May 17 Last day of instruction
Wed, May 19鈥�26 Final exams

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