Academic Calendar
| Jan. 6 | Pre-semester Opening Day |
| Jan. 8 | Residency determination date |
| Jan. 9 | Instruction begins |
| Jan. 9-23 | Add/drop period/class change period |
| Jan. 16 | Holiday -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Jan. 23 | Last day to add classes Last day to withdraw from full-semester classes and qualify for a full refund Last day to get a refund in the Bookstore Last day to get a refund for Student Activities Stickers Last day to get a refund for Parking |
| Jan. 27 | Last day to withdraw from a class without receiving a "W" grade Last day to file a petition for Pass/No Pass |
| Feb. 3 | Last day to file a petition for independent study |
| Feb. 17 | Holiday -- Lincoln Day |
| Feb. 20 | Holiday -- Washington Day |
| March 3 | Deadline to petition for Spring 2012 Graduation |
| March 8 | Faculty Flex Day -- No Classes |
| March 12 | Second Short Session begins |
| March 29 | Last day to withdraw from full-semester courses and receive a "W" grade |
| March 30 | Holiday -- Cesar Chavez Day |
| April 2-8 | Spring Break |
| April 23-27 | Grad Fest |
| May 12-18 | Finals Week |
| May 18 | Last day of classes -- end of semester Commencement -- location to be announced |
| May 28 | Holiday -- Memorial Day |
Important Dates for Summer 2012
Due to the severe state budget cuts, there will be a reduction in courses offered by SWC in summer 2012.
SWC invites you to experience classes and services at our state-of-the-art Higher Education Centers in National City, Otay Mesa and San Ysidro. Courses will also be offered at the Crown Cove Aquatic center in Coronado.
There will be minimal classes offered at the Chula Vista campus.
| April 30 | Registration begins for continuing students (by appointment) |
| May 7 | Registration begins for new & returning students |
| June 4 | Instruction begins -- 9-week session |
| June 18 | Instruction begins -- 7-week session |
| July 4 | Holiday -- Independence Day |
| August 2 | Last day of classes -- end of semester |