Dates and Deadlines

Overview

Staying on top of important dates ensures a smooth semester. Here’s everything you need to know about registration, payment deadlines and academic dates at Cal Poly Pomona. Make sure to mark these dates on your calendar to avoid late fees or enrollment issues.

Registration Blocks & Payment Deadlines (2025-2026)

Cal Poly Pomona has established key dates and deadlines for each academic term, including important enrollment-related deadlines. As a student, it is your responsibility to review and adhere to these deadlines to ensure a smooth enrollment experience.

2025-2026 Payment Deadlines
Fall 2025 Winter 2026  Spring 2026
Blocks Registration Period* Fee Payment Due Date** Registration Period* Fee Payment Due Date** Registration Period* Fee Payment Due Date**
Block1 Apr 9 – Jun 8, 2025 Jul 17, 2025 Oct 9 - Dec 10, 2025 Dec 11, 2025 Oct 13 – Dec 3, 2025 Dec 4, 2025
Block2 Jun 9 – June 30, 2025 Jul 31, 2025 Dec 10 - Dec 29, 2025 Due upon registration Dec  4, 2025–Jan 15, 2026 Jan 15, 2026
Block3 Jul 1 – Aug 19, 2025 Aug 19, 2025 - - Jan 16 – Jan 30, 2026 Due upon registration
Block4 Aug 20 – Sep 4, 2025 Due upon registration - -

*See Registration Guide for step-by-step instructions
**Learn how to pay

 

2025-2026 Term Start and End Dates
Description Fall 2025

Winter 2026

4 Weeks

Winter 2026

2 Weeks

Spring 2026
Classes begin for all students Aug 21, 2025 Dec 22, 2025 Jan 2, 2026 Jan 17, 2026
Classes end for all students Dec 7, 2025 Jan 14, 2026 Jan 14, 2026 May 8, 2026
Finals Dec 8 - 14, 2025 Jan 15, 2026 Jan 15, 2026 May 9 - May 15, 2026

 

2025-2026 Important Academic Dates

Description Fall 2025 Winter 2026 4-Weeks Winter 2026 2-Weeks Spring 2026
Priority Registration Period Apr 9 - 10, 2025 Oct 9 - Oct 10 2025 Oct 9 - Oct 10 2025 Oct 13 - 14, 2025
General Registration Period Apr 14 - June 8, 2025 Oct 14 - Dec 6 2025 Oct 14 - Dec 6 2025 Oct 16 - Dec 3, 2025
Fee Bills Posted to BroncoDirect Jul 1, 2025 Oct 9, 2025 Oct 9, 2025 Oct 13, 2025
Add and Drop Period Aug 11 - Sept 4, 2025 Dec 7 - Dec 23 2025 Dec 7 - Dec 29 2025 Jan 5 - 30 2026
Last day to drop and receive 100% refund Refund Policy Aug 20, 2025 Dec 21, 2025 Dec 28, 2025 Jan 15, 2026
Census Sep 17, 2025 Dec 29, 2025 Dec 31, 2025 Feb 13, 2026
Last day to drop all units and receive a prorated refund of Tuition & Fees. (Visit Financial Aid for Aid impact)  Oct 29, 2025 Jan 5, 2026 Jan 8, 2026 Mar 25, 2026
Spring Instruction Break  - - - Mar  28 -Apr 3, 2026
Last day to withdraw by petition for serious and compelling reasons and receive a "W"  Nov 9, 2025 Jan 13, 2026 Jan 13, 2026 Apr 17, 2026

 

 

Prior Terms


Important Dates
Spring 2025 Semester From To
Classes begin for all students Saturday, January 18, 2025  
Classes end for all students Sunday, May 9, 2025  
Finals Saturday, May 10,2025 Friday, May 16, 2025
Priority Registration Period Monday, October 14, 2024 Tuesday, October 15, 2024
General Registration Period Thursday, October 17, 2024 Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Fee Bills Posted to BroncoDirect Saturday, October 26, 2024  
Fees Due Thursday, December 5, 2024  
Add and Drop Period Monday, January 6, 2025 Friday, January 31, 2025
Last day to drop and receive 100% refund Refund Policy Friday, January 17, 2025  
Census Friday, February 14, 2025  
Last day to drop all units and receive a pro‐rated refund of Tuition & Fees Wednesday, March 26, 2025  
Spring Instruction Break  Saturday, March 29, 2025 Friday, April 4, 2025
Last day to withdraw by petition for serious and compelling reasons and receive a "W" Friday, April 18, 2025