Academic Calendar
City University of Seattle operates unique sessions within each academic quarter (also referred to as terms).
- Session: The period of time between the start and end dates of a specific course. Note: the first date of instruction for online courses is typically the first date of the session. The first date of scheduled instruction for in-person, mixed-mode, or other delivery methods may occur after the first date of the session.
- Quarter: The 3-month period of time during which class sessions of different lengths are scheduled. Sometimes referred to as the term. Summer Quarter/Term is always July 1 - September 30, Fall Quarter/Term is always October 1 - December 31, Winter Quarter/Term is always January 1 - March 31, Spring Quarter/term is always April 1 - June 30.
| Summer Quarter (July - September 2021) |
| Registration is Open |
May 1 - June 20 |
| Late Registration (10-Week & 5-Week I) |
June 21 forward |
| Canada Day (Canadian Holiday) |
July 1 |
| 10-Week Session |
July 5 - September 12 |
| 5-Week I Session |
July 5 - August 8 |
| Independence Day (US Holiday) - Observed |
July 5 |
| Late Registration (5-Week II) |
July 20 forward |
| Heritage Day/BC Day/Provincial Day (Canadian Holiday) |
August 2 |
| 5-Week II Session |
August 16 - September 19 |
| Labor Day (US Holiday) |
September 6 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Canadian Holiday) |
September 30 |
| Fall Quarter (October - December 2021) |
| Registration is Open |
August 1 - September 20 |
| Late Registration (10-Week & 5-Week I) |
September 21 forward |
| 10-Week Session |
October 4 - December 12 |
| 5-Week I Session |
October 4 - November 7 |
| Thanksgiving (Canadian Holiday) |
October 11 |
| Late Registration (5-Week II) |
October 20 forward |
| Remembrance Day (Canadian Holiday) |
November 11 |
| Veteran's Day (US Holiday) |
November 11 |
| 5-Week II Session |
November 15 - December 19 |
| Thanksgiving (US Holiday) |
November 25-27 |
| Christmas (US & Canadian Holiday) - Observed |
December 24 |
| Winter Quarter (January - March 2022) |
| Registration is Open |
November 1 - December 20 |
| Late Registration (10-Week & 5-Week I) |
December 21 forward |
| New Year's Day (US) - Observed |
December 31 |
| New Year's Day (Canadian Holiday) - Observed |
January 3 |
| 10-Week Session |
January 10 - March 20 |
| 5-Week I Session |
January 10 - February 13 |
| Martin Luther King Day (US Holiday) |
January 17 |
| Late Registration (5-Week II) |
January 20 forward |
| 5-Week II Session |
February 21 - March 27 |
| Family Day (Alberta/BC Holiday) |
February 21 |
| President's Day (US Holiday) |
February 21 |
| Spring Quarter (April - June 2022) |
| Registration is Open |
February 1 - March 20 |
| Late Registration |
March 21 forward |
| 10-Week Session |
April 11 - June 19 |
| 5-Week I Session |
April 11 - May 15 |
| Good Friday (Canadian Holiday) |
April 15 |
| Late Registration (5-Week II) |
April 20 forward |
| 5-Week II Session |
May 23 - June 26 |
| Victoria Day (Canadian Holiday) |
May 23 |
| Memorial Day (US Holiday) |
May 30 |
Last Day to Officially Withdraw from Class & Refund Schedule (General)
The last day to officially withdraw from class is based on the 80% mark of a course session. Students must contact their advisor on or before this date to qualify for an official withdrawal from their course.
See the full Refund Policy in the Financial Policies and Financial Assistance section of this catalog for the complete policy, including adjusted refund schedules for students in Oregon or Europe, and students receiving military tuition assistance.
| Session |
Last Day to Officially Withdraw |
100% Refund Due |
50% Refund Due |
0% Refund Due |
| Summer Quarter (July - September 2021) |
| 10-Week Session |
August 29 |
Through July 11 |
July 12-25 |
July 26 & after |
| 5-Week I Session |
August 1 |
Through July 5 |
July 6-11 |
July 12 & after |
| 5-Week II Session |
September 12 |
Through August 16 |
August 17-22 |
August 23 & after |
| Fall Quarter (October - December 2021) |
| 10-Week Session |
November 28 |
Through October 10 |
October 11-24 |
October 25 & after |
| 5-Week I Session |
October 31 |
Through October 4 |
October 5-10 |
October 11 & after |
| 5-Week II Session |
December 12 |
Through November 15 |
November 16-21 |
November 22 & after |
| Winter Quarter (January - March 2022) |
| 10-Week Session |
March 6 |
Through January 16 |
January 17-30 |
January 31 & after |
| 5-Week I Session |
February 6 |
Through January 10 |
January 11-16 |
January 17 & after |
| 5-Week II Session |
March 20 |
Through February 21 |
February 22-27 |
February 28 & after |
| Spring Quarter (April - June 2022 |
| 10-Week Session |
June 5 |
Through April 17 |
April 18-24 |
April 25 & after |
| 5-Week I Session |
May 8 |
Through April 11 |
April 12-17 |
April 18 & after |
| 5-Week II Session |
June 19 |
Through May 23 |
May 24-29 |
May 30 & after |