Important Dates & Deadlines

Summer 2026

Priority Registration Begins: April 7, 2026
Open Registration Begins: April 14, 2026
Late Registration: June 8 - June 14, 2026
Summer Classes Begin June 8, 2026
Six-Week Session Ends July 20, 2026
Seven-Week Session Ends July 27, 2026
Eight-Week Session Ends August 3, 2026

Spring 2026

Priority Registration Begins: November 12, 2025
Open Registration Begins: November 26, 2025
Late Registration Begins: January 12 - January 26, 2026
Day and Evening Classes Begin January 12, 2026
Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes January 26, 2026
Last Day to Add Semester Length Classes January 26, 2026
Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes without Appearing on Record February 1, 2026

Priority Registration:

  • Continuing Students are assigned priority registration dates based on cumulative units earned.
  • To be eligible for early registration, you must have a current Student Education Plan (SEP) on file
    • Contact the Counseling Division if you are unsure of your SEP status.
  • Access your early registration date on WebSMART.
  • You can enroll in classes on WebSMART after 7:00 a.m. on your appointment date and any time thereafter.

Open Registration:

  • New Students & Returning Students can register during Open Registration.
    • New Students: Apply to Skyline College to be eligible to register for classes.
    • Returning Students: You only need to re-apply if it's been more than 3 semesters since you've attended Skyline College, College of San Mateo, or Cañada College. Welcome back!
  • You can enroll in classes on WebSMART after 7:00 am on your appointment date and any time thereafter.

Late Adds or Waitlist

  • Check out our Registration Guide for details on how to sign up for the wait list, check your position on the wait list, and register for a wait-listed class.
  • The Registration Guide also explains how to use Authorization Codes to sign up for class.

 

Avoid Getting Dropped

You will get dropped from your classes if you do not pay your fees on time.

Check your email for your specific drop deadline - students must pay all fees prior to the drop deadline communicated in the email.

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