Winter 2026 Dates & Deadlines
Winter 2026 Important Dates
- Winter Quarter runs January 5 – March 27.
- Registration begins November 10.
Apply & Register for Winter Quarter
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Course Registration Dates Based on Priority Enrollment
New students must complete all matriculation steps to receive priority registration for Winter Quarter.
Continuing students must have enrolled during Fall Quarter to qualify for the best registration date.
Students are assigned registration dates in the following order. You may register from your assigned start date through January 4.
| Registration Window | Eligible Students |
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| November 10 to January 4 | Veterans, Foster Youth, DSPS, EOPS and CalWORKs students who have completed orientation, assessment and an education plan; selected an educational goal; and declared an academic major |
| November 12 to January 4 | Student athletes who have selected an educational goal, declared a major and have an updated education plan |
| November 13 to January 4 | Continuing students who have selected an educational goal, updated their education plan and declared an academic major |
| November 17 to January 4 | New, fully matriculated students who have completed orientation, assessment and an education plan; selected an educational goal; and declared an academic major |
| November 18 to January 4 | New, non-matriculated students who have selected an educational goal and declared an academic major but have not completed assessment, orientation or an education plan |
| November 19 to January 4 | Transfer and returning students who have selected an educational goal and declared an academic major |
| November 20 to January 4 | All other college students, including continuing students who have not declared a major or an educational goal, students with more than 100 degree-applicable units, degree-holders and students on academic probation |
| November 24 to January 4 | Dually enrolled high school students (freshmen through seniors and others who qualify to attend Foothill) |
Paying Your Fees
Please Remember: Payment in full is required at the time of registration and when adding subsequent classes. You may enroll in an installment payment plan via your MyPortal account. December 10: Drop for nonpayment on cumulative fee balances of $250 or more.
Adding Classes After the Quarter Begins
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Important Dates and Add/Drop Deadlines
Deadlines listed below apply to standard 12-week classes. For non-standard classes, check “View Your Class Schedule” in MyPortal.
| Date | Deadline / Event |
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| Monday, January 5 | First day of Winter Quarter |
| Friday, January 16 | Last day to add 12-week classes |
| Sunday, January 18 | Last day to drop for a full refund or credit |
| Sunday, January 18 | Last day to drop 12-week classes with no grade of record |
| Monday, January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (college closed) |
| Friday to Monday, February 13–16 | Presidents Day weekend (college closed) |
| Friday, February 27 | Last day to petition for a Winter associate degree or certificate |
| Friday, February 27 | Last day to petition for a Spring associate degree for transfer (ADT) |
| Friday, February 27 | Last day to drop with a W |
| Monday to Friday, March 23–27 | Final exams |
| Friday, March 27 | Last day to request pass/no pass |
| Friday, March 27 | Last day of Winter Quarter |
| Monday to Friday, March 30–April 3 | Spring recess |
| Monday, April 6 | Winter grades available in MyPortal |
| Monday, April 6 | First day of Spring Quarter 2026 |
Additional Notes
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