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Academic Calendar


Fall 2024

Registration Begins: May 6, 2024

August 23, 2024 — Mandatory Flex Day (No Scheduled Classes, Faculty/Staff Only)

August 25, 2024 — Residency Determination Date

August 26, 2024 — Regular Classes Begin (16-Week and 8-Week Classes)

September 2, 2024 — Labor Day (Campus Closed)

October 21, 2024 — Second 8-Week Classes Begin

November 11, 2024 — Veterans Day (Campus Closed)

November 15, 2024 — Filing Deadline for Fall Graduation

November 28–December 1, 2024 — Thanksgiving Break (Campus Closed)

December 14, 2024 — Last Day of Fall Semester

December 19–January 1, 2025 — Winter Break (Campus Closed)


Intersession 2025

Registration Begins: October 28, 2024

January 2, 2025 — First Day of Instruction

January 20, 2025 — Martin Luther King Day (Campus Closed)

January 30, 2025 — Last Day of Intersession


Spring 2025

Registration Begins: October 28, 2024

January 30, 2025 — Residency Determination Date

January 31, 2025 — Regular Classes Begin (16 and 8-Week Classes)

February 14, 2025 — Lincoln's Day (Campus Closed)

February 17, 2025 — Washington's Day (Campus Closed)

February 20, 2025 — Mandatory Flex Day (No Scheduled Classes, Faculty/Staff Only)

March 31 - April 6, 2025 — Spring Recess (Campus Closed April 1)

April 7, 2025 — Second Eight-Week Classes Begin

April 15, 2025 — Filing Deadline for Spring Graduation

May 26, 2025 — Memorial Day (Campus Closed)

May 29, 2025 — Commencement

May 31, 2025 — Last Day of Spring Semester


NON-PAYMENT DROP POLICY

Class Cancellation

College reserves the right to cancel classes. All classes offered are based upon sufficient enrollment to economically warrant them. Classes may be canceled as a result of low enrollment, State legislation, and financial considerations. When classes are canceled due to low enrollment, every attempt will be made to help students adjust their academic schedules.

All dates and hours of operation are subject to change without notice.

Deadlines for refunds, fee cancellations, registration, and withdrawals are different for each course.

For specific course deadlines, please refer to one of the following: Student Class Program/Web Schedule Bill (Available via MyGWC)

Short term classes (any course other than 16-wk which would include Winter Intersession Courses and Summer Courses)

  • 10% of the course – Last day to drop for a refund
  • 20% of the course – Last day to drop and not receive a W
  • 75% of the course – Last day to drop a course and receive a W

Students must officially withdraw from classes either online or in person by the specific deadline for each class. Refer to the Student Class Program/Web Schedule Bill on the Student tab of the MyGWC portal page as drop dates may vary from class to class. It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from classes and to verify all withdrawals by printing the Student Class Program.

For all sessions

  • If a holiday falls on Friday, then Saturday and Sunday classes will not meet.
  • If a holiday falls on Monday, then Saturday and Sunday classes will meet.
  • If a holiday falls on Monday and Friday, Saturday and Sunday classes will not meet.
  • Final exams are held during regular class meeting time during the last week of the semester.

Election Dates

Upcoming Elections Information

Orange County

California Secretary of State

 

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