Academic calendar

College of the Desert · term and session dates

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This calendar has term and session dates only. Holidays, add and drop deadlines, and finals aren't included yet. Most dates are worked out from the class sections' meeting dates. Always confirm dates with the College of the Desert academic calendar.

Winter 2026 (ended)

WhatDatesWeeksSections
TermJan 2, 2026 – Jan 22, 2026
2-week sessionJan 2, 2026 – Jan 15, 202625

Spring 2026 (ended)

WhatDatesWeeksSections
TermJan 26, 2026 – May 22, 2026
8-week sessionJan 26, 2026 – Mar 20, 2026888
13-week sessionFeb 23, 2026 – May 22, 20261327
8-week sessionMar 30, 2026 – May 22, 20268135

Summer 2026 (ended)

WhatDatesWeeksSections
4-week sessionJun 5, 2026 – Jul 2, 2026429
TermJun 8, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026
6-week sessionJun 8, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026669
3-week sessionJun 29, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026314

Fall 2026

WhatDatesWeeksSections
TermAug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026
8-week sessionAug 31, 2026 – Oct 23, 20268128
12-week sessionSep 28, 2026 – Dec 18, 20261244
8-week sessionOct 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 20268196