Academic Calendar
Important Dates Spring 2010
| Dates | Description |
| September 28 | Applications accepted in Admissions, located in the Student Services Center in the Cesar E. Chavez Building or any Higher Education Center |
| November 2 |
Email registration information to Continuing Students |
| November 9 | Email registration information to New and Returning Students |
| November 9 | Registration begins by appointment—Wait list available (as classes fill) |
| December 21-January 1 | College Closed - Winter Break |
| January 12 | Residency determination date |
| January 13 | Spring instruction begins for full term and first short sessions—Wednesday |
| January 13–27 | Late admission period/class change period—Admissions |
| January 18 | Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| *January 27 | Last day to add classes |
| January 27 | Refunds—Last day to withdraw from full-semester classes and qualify for a refund of enrollment fees and non resident tuition. (See information below for fast track deadline.) |
| —Last day to get a refund in the Bookstore | |
| —Last day to get a refund for Parking | |
| January 29 | Last day to file a petition for independent study |
| February 5 | Last day to withdraw from a class without receiving a “W” grade |
| Last day to file a petition for Pass/No Pass | |
| February 12-15 | Holiday—Presidents weekend (Also, no classes Saturday or Sunday) |
| February 19 | Last day to file a petition for Credit by Challenge Examination |
| March 5 | Deadline to petition for Spring 2010 graduation |
| March 29 - April 4 | Spring Break |
| March 15 | 2nd Fast Track Session Begins |
| March 31 | Holiday—Cesar Chavez Day |
| *April 9 |
Last day to withdraw from full-semester courses and receive a “W” grade for full-term (18 week) sections. |
| April 9 |
Deadline to Petition for Summer 2010 Graduation |
| April 26-30 |
Grad Fest - Cap and gown sales for spring and summer graduation |
| May 15-21 | Final Examination Week |
| May 21 |
Last day of classes–End of Semester |
| May 21 |
Commencement - DeVore Stadium 4:00 p.m. |
| May 31 | Holiday - Memorial Day |
| * You may add classes with an add code or withdraw from classes via WebAdvisor at www.swccd.edu (click on WebAdvisor) or call telephone registration at 619-482-9057. |
| Short Session Deadlines - Short Sessions begin January 13 and March 15 |
Deadlines for less-than-full-semester classes are determined as indicated below: (Note: Contact Admissions for specific dates for a specific class.)
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