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Academic Calendar


Summer 2025

Registration Begins: April 7, 2025

Monday, June 9, 2025 — First Day of Instruction

Thursday, June 19, 2025 — Juneteenth (Holiday)

Friday, July 4, 2025 — Independence Day (Holiday)

Friday, August 15, 2025 — Last Day of Instruction


Fall 2025

Registration Begins: May 5, 2025

Friday, August 22, 2025 — First Day of the Semester

Friday, August 22, 2025 — Mandatory Flex Day

Monday, August 25, 2025 — First Day of the Semester/Instruction

Monday, September 1, 2025 — Labor Day (Holiday)

Monday, October 20, 2025 — Second Eight-Week Classes Begin

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 — Veteran’s Day (Holiday)

Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025 — Thanksgiving (Holidays)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 — Last Day of the Semester

Monday, December 15, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026 — Winter Break (Campus Closed)


Winter 2026

Monday, January 5, 2026 — First Day of Instruction

Monday, January 19, 2026 — Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)

Friday, January 30, 2026 — Last Day of Instruction


Spring 2026

Saturday, January 31, 2026 — First Day of the Semester/Instruction

Friday, February 13, 2026 — Lincoln’s Day Observed (Holiday)

Monday, February 16, 2026 — Washington’s Day Observed (Holiday)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 — Mandatory Flex Day

Monday, March 30, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026 — Spring Recess (Holidays)

Monday, April 6, 2026 — Second Eight-Week Classes Begin

Monday, May 25, 2026 — Memorial Day (Holiday)

Saturday, May 30, 2026 — Last Day of the 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 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.

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Orange County

California Secretary of State

 

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