Academic & Registration Calendars
Calendars and deadlines
Spring 2026 Registration Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | Class Schedule Visible on Self-Service |
| January 20, 2026 | Instructional Excellence Day (no classes, campus open) |
| January 21, 2026 | Classes Begin |
| January 21 - February 4, 2026 |
Late Add Period (add authorization active for regular semester courses) |
| February 4, 2026 | Last Day to Add (last day to use add authorization) |
| February 4, 2026 | Last Day to Drop with a Refund** |
| February 4, 2026 | Last Day to Drop without a "W" grade |
| See 2025-2026 catalog | Refund for International and Non-Resident students*** |
| March 13, 2026 | Last Day to petition for fall degrees and certificates**** |
| March 27, 2026 | Last Day to Drop with a "W" |
| November 11, 2026 | Veteran's Day (no classes, campus closed) |
| March 30 - April 3, 2026 | Spring Recess (no classes, campus open) |
| April 3, 2026 | Cesar Chavez Day (no classes, campus closed) |
| May 15, 2026 | Last Day to request Pass/NoPass grading |
| May 16, 2026 | Last Day of Classes |
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Non-instructional Days (no classes, campus open) |
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| May 21, 2025 | Grades Visible on Class Self-Service for students |
| May 17 - June 15, 2026 | Summer Recess (no classes, campus closed) |
**Drop with refund policy is applicable to the $46/Unit Enrollment fee
***Refunds for International and Non-Resident student tuition are 100% the first two weeks, 50% the third week, and 25% the fourth week of the semester
****See program coordinator for certificate application. All petitions must be submitted to the Admissions and Records office by the deadline.NOTE: Dates are subject to revision; please check for updates regularly. Late-Start and Short-Term classes may have different dates.
De-Registration: You are required to pay for your classes within 14 days of registration. If you fail to pay all class-related fees within 14 days of registration, you may be dropped for non-payment.
Napa Valley College observes a 4/10 schedule and is closed on Fridays during the summer (June/July).
The campus observes a 3/10 schedule during the weeks of Memorial Day and Independence Day.