Scheduling Production Timeline

The Scheduling unit provides the following timelines to assist department schedulers in preparing their course schedules. The Scheduling Unit will also provide timely reminders of these essential dates through email. Please note that the following dates are approximate and may be subject to change.

Listed below are approximate time frames for departments to use as a planning tool with the production courses:

Academic Year 2025–2026

All Dates are subject to change.
* Subject to change yearly.

FALL 2025

WINTER 2026

SPRING 2026

SUMMER 1, 2, &
 SPECIAL SESSION 2026

Dept. Scheduler Review Proofs (recommended)Prior to Nov 4, 2024Prior to Mar 17, 2025Prior to Jul 7, 2025Prior to Aug 25, 2025
Dept. Scheduler Maintenance Review 1Nov 4, 2024–Jan 3, 2025Mar 17–May 16, 2025Jul 7–Sep 5, 2025Aug 25–Oct 17, 2025
Dept. Scheduler Maintenance Review 2Jan 13–17, 2025May 26 –30, 2025Sep 15–19, 2025Oct 27–Oct 31, 2025
Scheduling Unit Begins Optimization/PlacementFeb 10–14, 2025June 23–27, 2025Oct 13–17, 2025Nov 24–28, 2025
Schedule Builder/Class Search ToolMar 1Sep 1Nov 1March 1
Dept. Scheduler Review PlacementMar 1Sep 1Nov 1March 1
Scheduling Unit Final Exam Schedule PublishedApr 26, 2025Oct 25, 2025Jan 24, 2026No finals Week for Summer
Dept. Scheduler Request Removal of Pre-Requisite/Consent of Instructor Checking Deadline
(Friday Before Pass One Registration)		May 9, 2025Oct 31, 2025Jan 30, 2026April 24, 2026
Dept. Scheduler Request Early Drop Deadline
(Friday Before Pass One Registration)		May 9, 2025Oct 31, 2025Jan 30, 2026April 24, 2026
Student Registration Pass OneMay 12–23, 2025Nov 3–14, 2025Feb 2–14, 2026N/A
Student Registration Pass TwoAug 17–30, 2025Nov 29–Dec 7, 2025Feb 23–March 8, 2026N/A
Instruction BeginsSep 24, 2025Jan 5, 2026Mar 30, 2026SS1: June 22, 2026
SS2: Aug 3, 2026
Last Day Department Schedulers Can Update Instructor of Record in ZSADEPT (Last Day of Instruction)Dec 5, 2025Mar 13, 2026Jun 4, 2026SS1: July 3, 2026
SS2: Sept. 11, 2026

 

Academic Year 2026–2027

TBD