Academic Calendar - Compton College

Academic Calendar

Spring 2026 Semester

Campus Remains Open – Classes Not In Session Monday-Thursday, February 9-12, 2026
Lincoln's Day Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) Friday, February 13, 2026
Spring Semester Classes Begin Saturday February 14, 2026
Washington’s Day Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) Monday, February 16, 2026
Weekday Classes Begin Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Last Day to Add, Drop without Notation and a Refund (First 8-Week Session) Dates Vary, Reference Short-Term Calendar*
Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Current Semester Friday, February 27, 2026
Last Day to Add, Drop without Notation and a Refund (Full-Semester Courses) Sunday, March 1 , 2026
Active Enrollment Census Date Monday, March 2, 2026
Last Day to Apply for Degrees and Certificates (Spring) Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Cesar Chavez Holiday - Non-Instructional Day (Campus is Open) Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Spring Recess (Faculty and students) Saturday-Friday, April 11-17, 2026
Local Holiday – (Campus Closed) Friday April, 17, 2026
Midterm Classes Begin (Second 8-Week Session) Saturday, April 18, 2026
Last Day to Add, Drop with no notation and a Refund (Second 8-Week Session) Dates Vary, Reference Short-Term Calendar*
Last Day to Drop with a "W" (Full-Semester Courses) Friday, May 15, 2026
Memorial Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday, May 25, 2026
Graduation – No Classes Friday, June 12, 2026
Spring Semester Ends Friday, June 12, 2026
Campus Remains Open – Classes Not In Session Monday-Thursday, June 15-18, 2026
Juneteenth Holiday (Campus Closed) Friday, June 19, 2026
*Spring 2026 Short-Term Registration Deadlines

Summer 2026 Term

First Six-Week Session Begins

First Six-Week Session Begins Monday, June 22, 2026
First Day to Apply for Graduation (Summer) Monday, June 22, 2026
Last Day to Add, Drop without Notation and a Refund Sunday, June 28, 2026
Active Enrollment Census Date Monday, June 29, 2026
Independence Day Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) Thursday, July 2, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a "W" (First Six-Week Courses) Tuesday, July 21, 2026
First Six Weeks Ends Thursday, July 30, 2026

Eight-Week Session

Eight-Week Session Begins Monday, June 22, 2026
First Day to Apply for Graduation (Summer) Monday, June 22, 2026
Last Day to Add, Drop with No Notation and a Refund  Monday, June 29, 2026
Active Enrollment Census Date Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Independence Day Holiday Observed (Campus Closed)  Thursday, July 2, 2026
Last Day to Apply for Graduation and Certificates (Summer) Thursday, July 16, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a "W" (Full Session Courses)  Thursday, July 30, 2026
Eight-Week Session Ends  Thursday, August 13, 2026

Second Six-Week Session

Second Six-Week Session Begins  Monday, July 6, 2026
Last Day to Add, Drop with No Notation and a Refund  Sunday, July 12, 2026
Active Enrollment Census Date  Monday, July 13, 2026
Last Day to Apply for Graduation and Certificates (Summer)  Thursday, July 16, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a "W" (2nd Six-Week Session Courses)  Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Second Six-Week Session Ends  Thursday, August 13, 2026
Campus Remains Open – Classes Not In Session  Friday-Friday, August 14-21, 2026


Fall 2026 Semester

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