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Spring Semester – Schedule Adjustments and Finals

Spring 2026
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Planning ahead can make your semester run smoother. Keep these key dates in mind.
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With any schedule adjustments, it is important to know your course start and end dates, as well as the last day to add or drop and adjust final fees and the last day to drop for the semester.
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Spring 2026 final exams are scheduled Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8.

Adjusting your course schedule

You can make changes to your schedule up until the last day to drop for the semester. Before you do, we strongly recommend talking with your academic advisor to make sure it’s the right move for you. Also, be sure to check out the drop grade policy and the specific deadlines based on when your class starts and ends.

Access to add or drop courses via Registration Self Service. To withdraw (drop all classes and leave SDSU (temporarily or permanently), call the Register's Office at 605-688-6195 or email Petitions WD Registrar.

Course Drops and Withdrawals

Review the course drops and withdrawals information to understand how schedule adjustments will be reflected on your transcript.

Learn About Course Drops and Withdrawals

Full 16-Week Semester Courses
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For courses offered for the full 16-week semester, these are the relevant dates for adjusting your course schedule:

  • Start date: Jan. 12, 2026
  • Last day to add/drop a course and adjust final fees (census): Jan. 21, 2026
  • Last day to drop: April 7, 2026
  • End Date: May 8, 2026

Some courses may have different start and end dates (nonstandard) which will affect the last day to drop and adjust final fees (census date) as well as the final day to drop the course. These courses, along with relevant start, end, census and drop dates are listed below.

Dropped Courses: Dropping one or more courses but not all*

 Jan. 12-21Jan. 22-April 7
AcademicNo GradeW Grade (See details)
Financial100% Refund0% Refund

University Withdrawal: Dropping all SD Board of Regents current semester courses*

 Jan. 12-21Jan. 22-March 25March 26-April 7
AcademicNo GradeW Grade (See details)W Grade (See details)
Financial100% RefundProrated tuition and fee refund based on date of withdrawal.0% Refund

*Applies to standard 16-week courses only.

Courses with Nonstandard Dates

To view the start date, end date, census date and last date to drop a course, navigate alphabetically by course subject below to find your specific course and section.

Updated Jan. 7, 2026.

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SectionTitleStart DateEnd DateCensus DateLast Date to DropPrimary Instructor
ACS-143-ST1Master Lifetime Learn SkillsMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Granum, Melissa
ACS-219-ST1Transition Year SeminarJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Granum, Melissa
ACS-489-ST2Transition to CareersJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Granum, Melissa
ACS-489-ST3Transition to CareersMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Granum, Melissa
AS-202-SG1Basic Swine ScienceJan. 20, 2026April 28, 2026Jan. 28, 2026March 31, 2026Hines, Elizabeth
AS-304-SG1Swine Manure/Nutrient ManagementJan. 20, 2026April 28, 2026Jan. 28, 2026March 31, 2026Kim, Sarah
AS-306-SG1Swine Breeding/Gestation ManagementJan. 20, 2026April 28, 2026Jan. 28, 2026March 31, 2026Kim, Sarah
AS-307-SG1Swine Farrowing ManagementJan. 20, 2026April 28, 2026Jan. 28, 2026March 31, 2026Kim, Sarah
AS-308-SG1Swine Nursery and Finishing ManagementJan. 20, 2026April 28, 2026Jan. 28, 2026March 31, 2026Hines, Elizabeth
AS-313-SG1Swine Health and BiosecurityJan. 20, 2026April 28, 2026Jan. 28, 2026March 31, 2026Kim, Sarah
AVIA-471-S01Professional Flight Instructor Theory IIJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Bloms, Jedediah

C

SectionTitleStart DateEnd DateCensus DateLast Date to DropPrimary Instructor
CA-111-ST1Individual Finance ManagementMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Bohrer, Monty
CD-792-SG1Topic: Government/Politics/Community DevelopmentJan. 12, 2026May 15, 2026Jan. 22, 2026April 10, 2026Kim, Sarah
CHRD-601-S01Introduction to Professional Issues/EthicsJan. 12, 2026Feb. 13, 2026Jan. 14, 2026Feb. 4, 2026Briddick, William
CHRD-690-ST1Seminar: CapstoneJan. 12, 2026Feb. 13, 2026Jan. 14, 2026Feb. 4, 2026Swan, Amanda
CHRD-701-ST1Professional Issues/Ethics IIMarch 30, 2026May 8, 2026March 1, 2026April 27, 2026Behnke, Tami
CHRD-741-ST1Crisis CounselingJan. 12, 2026March 27, 2026Jan. 17, 2026March 2, 2026Skogen, Brian
CM-490-S01SeminarJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Yordanova, Albena

E

SectionTitleStart DateEnd DateCensus DateLast Date to DropPrimary Instructor
EDAD-741-ST1School/Community RelationsJan. 12, 2026March. 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Elfarargy, Hamada
EDFN-730-ST1Current Issues in EducationMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Hales, Patrick
EDFN-750-ST1Educational Technology IntegrationMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Dick, Matthew
EDFN-759-ST1Literacy Coach Frame/AndragogyApril 6, 2026May 1, 2026April 7, 2026April 23, 2026N/A
ENGL-101-ST5Composition IJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Andrews, Jodilyn
ENGL-101-ST5Composition IJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Andrews, Jodilyn
ENGL-201-SE1Composition IIJan. 6, 2026May 8, 2026Jan. 16, 2026April 2, 2026Serfling, Nathan
ENGL-201-ST1Composition IIJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Andrews, Jodilyn
ENGL-201-ST2Composition IIJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Andrews, Jodilyn
EPSY-740-ST1Educational Psychology: Cognition/Learning/ApplicationsJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Durr, Tony

G

SectionTitleStart DateEnd DateCensus DateLast Date to DropPrimary Instructor
GE-101-ST1Introduction to Engineering/Technical ProfessionsJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Garry, Byron
GE-121-S01Engineering Design Graphics IJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Prout, Jason
GE-123-S01Computer Aided DrawingMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Prout, Jason
GE-310-S01Thinking in SystemsJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Holmquist, Hanna

H

SectionTitleStart DateEnd DateCensus DateLast Date to DropPrimary Instructor
HLTH-100-ST3Wellness for LifeMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Olivier, Chesney
HLTH-100L-ST3Wellness LabMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Olivier, Chesney
HON-110-ST1Honors College OrientationJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Holmquist, Hanna
HON-310-S01Thinking in SystemsJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Holmquist, Hanna
HON-377-ST1Honors HackathonJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Holmquist, Hanna
HON-410-S01Innovation and ImpactJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Holmquist, Hanna
HON-495-S01Practicum: Teaching AssistantJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Holmquist, Hanna

L

SectionTitleStart DateEnd DateCensus DateLast Date to DropPrimary Instructor
LAKL-101-ST1Introductory Lakota IJan. 26, 2026May 8, 2026Jan. 3, 2026April 10, 2026Griffin, Erin

M

SectionTitleStart DateEnd DateCensus DateLast Date to DropPrimary Instructor
MCOM-413-ST1International MediaJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Chang, Hye Soo
MCOM-513-ST1International MediaJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Chang, Hye Soo
MCOM-620-ST1Writing for Media AudiencesMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Summerfield, Erica
MCOM-710-ST1Cross-Platform StorytellingJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Hendricks, Marina
MCOM-710-ST1Cross-Platform StorytellingJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Hendricks, Marina
MCOM-746-ST1Cross-Platform CampaignsMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Aromona, Shola
MFL-491-S01Independent Study: Internship in SpainMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Alvarez, Jose
MLS-341-ST1Diagnostic Microbiology IJan. 12, 2026Feb. 17, 2026Jan. 14, 2026Feb. 5, 2026Niemann, Tiffany
MLS-405-ST1Advanced Clinical ChemistryFeb. 18, 2026March 31, 2026Feb. 20, 2026March 13, 2026Moser, Heather
MLS-406-ST1Hemostasis/Advanced HematologyApril 1, 2026May 8, 2026April 3, 2026April 28, 2026Erickson, Kassi
MLS-420-ST2Fundamentals of Medical LabJan. 12, 2026Jan. 23, 2026Jan. 13, 2026Jan. 20, 2026Erickson, Kassi
MLS-421-ST2Foundations Medical ChemistryJan. 26, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 29, 2026Feb. 23, 2026Niemann, Tiffany
MLS-422-ST2Foundations of HematologyMarch 9, 2026April 17, 2026March 11, 2026April 8, 2026Erickson, Kassi
MLS-423-ST2Urine and Body Fluid AnalysisApril 20, 2026May 8, 2026April 21, 2026May 4, 2026Moser, Heather
MLS-424-ST2Foundations Medical ImmunologyJan. 26, 2026Feb. 20, 2026Jan. 27, 2026Feb. 11, 2026Nelsen, April
MLS-425-ST2Foundations ImmunohematologyFeb. 23, 2026March 27, 2026Feb. 25, 2026March 12, 2026Lansink, Stacie
MLS-426-ST2Foundations of Medical Laboratory MicrobiologyMarch 30, 2026May 8, 2026March 1, 2026April 27, 2026Niemann, Tiffany
MUS-492-S02Topics: Music in 21st CenturyFeb. 12, 2026April 1, 2026Feb. 15, 2026March 12, 2026Kessler, Kevin
MUS-592-S02Topics: Music in 21st CenturyFeb. 12, 2026April 1, 2026Feb. 15, 2026March 12, 2026Kessler, Kevin

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SectionTitleStart DateEnd DateCensus DateLast Date to DropPrimary Instructor
NURS-225-S62Clinical Application IJan. 5, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 10, 2026Feb. 17, 2026Lamb, LeAnn
NURS-225-S62Clinical Application IJan. 5, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 10, 2026Feb. 17, 2026Lamb, LeAnn
NURS-228-S62Assessment Across the LifespanJan. 5, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 10, 2026Feb. 17, 2026Zacher, Reneé
NURS-228-S62Assessment Across the LifespanJan. 5, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 10, 2026Feb. 17, 2026Zacher, Reneé
NURS-246-S62Professional/Population Health Nursing 1Jan. 5, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 10, 2026Feb. 17, 2026Stromer, Allyson
NURS-300-SN1Transition to BSNJan. 20, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 23, 2026Feb. 20, 2026Zacher, Reneé
NURS-301-SN1Emerging Issues in NursingMarch 23, 2026May 8, 2026March 26, 2026April 24, 2026Marler, Bailey
NURS-323-S62Introduction to PathophysiologyJan. 5, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 10, 2026Feb. 17, 2026Niederbaumer, Lea
NURS-338-S62Client Centered Care IMarch 9, 2026May 22, 2026March 15, 2026May 1, 2026Venable, Deborah
NURS-346-S62Professional/Population Health Nursing 2March 9, 2026May 22, 2026March 15, 2026May 1, 2026Zacher, Reneé
NURS-348-S51Client Centered Care IIJan. 5, 2026March 13, 2026Jan. 9, 2026Feb. 23, 2026Seydel, Abby
NURS-351-S62Pharmacology: Nursing PracticeMarch 9, 2026May 22, 2026March 15, 2026May 1, 2026Conlee, Janice
NURS-353-S62Clinical Judgment IMarch 9, 2026May 22, 2026March 15, 2026May 1, 2026Mangubat, Diana
NURS-353-S63Clinical Judgment IMarch 9, 2026May 22, 2026March 15, 2026May 1, 2026Venable, Deborah
NURS-353-S64Clinical Judgment IMarch 9, 2026May 22, 2026March 15, 2026May 1, 2026Whitney, Sheila
NURS-361-S51Research/Quality/Safety: NursingJan. 5, 2026March 13, 2026Jan. 9, 2026Feb. 23, 2026Seydel, Abby
NURS-365-S62Clinical Application IIMarch 9, 2026May 22, 2026March 15, 2026May 1, 2026Lamb, LeAnn
NURS-373-S51Clinical Judgment IIJan. 5, 2026March 13, 2026Jan. 9, 2026Feb. 23, 2026Verley, Patrick
NURS-373-S52Clinical Judgment IIJan. 5, 2026March 13, 2026Jan. 9, 2026Feb. 23, 2026Aamold, Rachel
NURS-375-S51Clinical Application IIIJan. 5, 2026March 13, 2026Jan. 9, 2026Feb. 23, 2026Vande Kamp, Corynn
NURS-425-S51Clinical Application IVMarch 23, 2026June 5, 2026March 29, 2026May 14, 2026Vande Kamp, Corynn
NURS-446-S51Professional/Population Health Nursing 3March 23, 2026June 5, 2026March 29, 2026May 14, 2026Aamold, Rachel
NURS-448-S51Client Centered Care IIIMarch 23, 2026June 5, 2026March 29, 2026May 14, 2026Hintz, Wayne
NURS-451-S51Pharmacology: Nursing Practice 2March 23, 2026June 5, 2026March 29, 2026May 14, 2026Linton, Lex
NURS-452-SN1Introduction Population HealthMarch 23, 2026May 8, 2026March 26, 2026April 24, 2026Coull, Melissa
NURS-453-S51Clinical Judgment IIIMarch 23, 2026June 5, 2026March 29, 2026May 14, 2026Westphalen, Abby
NURS-453-S52Clinical Judgment IIIMarch 23, 2026June 5, 2026March 29, 2026May 14, 2026Linton, Lex
NURS-455-SN1Quality Improvement and SafetyJan. 20, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 23, 2026Feb. 20, 2026Stromer, Allyson
NURS-462-SN1Application: Population HealthMarch 23, 2026May 8, 2026March 26, 2026April 24, 2026Huber, Erika
NURS-463-SN1Systems Practice in HealthcareJan. 20, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 23, 2026Feb. 20, 2026Marler, Bailey
NURS-465-SN1Evidence-Based Practice/ResearchJan. 20, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 23, 2026Feb. 20, 2026Lichtenberg, Michelle
NURS-466-SN1Healthcare Informatics/TechnologiesMarch 23, 2026May 8, 2026March 26, 2026April 24, 2026Parsons, Melody
NURS-468-SN1Palliative Care NursingMarch 23, 2026May 8, 2026March 26, 2026April 24, 2026Haugen, Brittany
NURS-469-SN1Nursing Leadership in PracticeJan. 20, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 23, 2026Feb. 20, 2026Rossow, Jeannie

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SectionTitleStart DateEnd DateCensus DateLast Date to DropPrimary Instructor
OM-490-S01SeminarJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Kariuki, Samuel
OM-690-ST1SeminarJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Lu, Huitian

P

SectionTitleStart DateEnd DateCensus DateLast Date to DropPrimary Instructor
PHA-761-SC1Pharmacotherapeutics VJan. 12, 2026March 6, 2026Jan. 16, 2026Feb. 19, 2026Strain, Joe
PHA-762-SC1Pharmacotherapeutics VIMarch 9, 2026May 8, 2026March 13, 2026April 22, 2026Strain, Joe
Final Exam Schedule

All final examinations are to be given in accordance with the schedule published by the Registrar's Office and in accordance with SDSU Policy 2.1 Final Examination. Please review the full policy for details.

Spring 2026 final exams are scheduled Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8. Use the chart to determine when your course finals will be held.

Exam TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
TimeMay 4, 2026May 5, 2026May 6, 2026May 7, 2026May 8, 2026
7-9 a.m.*MATH 114, 121, 123MATH 115, 125, STAT 281CHEM 114CMST 101 
9:15-11:15 a.m.X 9:00X 10:00X 11:00X 7:00X 8:00
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Y 9:00Y 8:00Y 7:00Y 11:00Y 10:00
1:45-3:45 p.m.X 2:00X 3:00X 4:00X 12:00X 1:00
4-6 p.m.Y 2:00Y 1:00Y 12:00Y 4:00Y 3:00

* Authorized multiple section course examinations.

X indicates courses that have first class contact on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Y indicates courses that have first class contact on Tuesday and Thursday.

Courses that have first class contact at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., etc., will use the exam schedule of 8 a.m., 9 a.m., etc.

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