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    When Does Spring 2027 Registration Open at Riverside City College?

    Spring 2027 registration

    RCC hasn’t posted Spring 2027 registration dates yet. Expect priority registration to start around Monday, November 2, 2026.

    This is an estimate, not RCC’s own date. It's based on the dates the other colleges in RCC's district have posted. We update this page when RCC publishes.

    RCC spring semester 2027 dates

    First day of classes
    Classes Begin
    Feb 16
    Last day to drop for a refund
    Refund Deadline for most classesShort term classes: 10% of class mtg.
    Feb 26
    Last day to add a class
    Add Deadline for most classes
    Feb 28
    Last day to drop without a W
    Drop without a "W" for most classes(Day before Census, or 20% for short term classes)
    Feb 28
    Census day
    Census Date for most classes
    Mar 1
    Spring break
    Spring Break (no classes)
    Apr 12 – Apr 18
    Last day to drop with a W
    Drop with a “W” for most classes(75% for short term classes)
    May 14
    Finals
    Final Exams
    Jun 4 – Jun 11
    Last day of classes
    Weekend Classes End
    Jun 6
    Last day to choose pass/no pass
    P/NP Deadline for most classes
    Jun 11

    From RCC’s academic calendar. Short-term and late-start classes have their own deadlines, listed with each class in the schedule.

    Does RCC have a winter session?

    Yes. RCC’s winter 2027 session runs Jan 4 – Feb 11. A winter class is a full course squeezed into a few weeks, so it can take a requirement off a heavy spring, at the cost of a fast pace.

    RCC’s calendar calls it: “Day and Evening Classes Begin”.

    Questions students ask

    When can I sign up for spring 2027 classes at RCC?

    RCC hasn't published Spring 2027 dates yet. Based on past patterns, priority registration should start around Monday, November 2, 2026.

    Why do some students get to register before me?

    California's community colleges follow a registration order set by state rules (California Code of Regulations, Title 5, section 58108). Groups the law names come first, including active-duty military and veterans, current and former foster youth, and students in DSPS, EOPS or CalWORKs. Next are continuing students who have finished orientation, placement and an education plan with a counselor. RCC sets the exact order within those rules.

    How do I get an earlier registration time at RCC?

    Finish orientation, placement and an education plan with a counselor at RCC before registration opens, and stay in good academic standing. Students can lose priority after two terms in a row on academic or progress probation (some colleges now call it "notice"), or once they pass 100 degree-applicable units.

    What if the class I need is full?

    Join the waitlist if the section has one, and keep an eye on it through the first week: seats open up as students drop. Depending on the college, you are either added automatically or sent a permission number or add code that expires, so check your email. Going to the first class meeting matters, since instructors often add waitlisted students who show up.

    When does the spring semester start at RCC?

    Spring 2027 classes at RCC start Tuesday, February 16, 2027.

    What's the last day to drop a class without a W at RCC?

    For full-term spring 2027 classes, Sunday, February 28, 2027. Shorter classes have earlier deadlines, listed with each class in the schedule. A W does not affect your GPA, but the units still count as attempted, so a pattern of them can affect progress standing and financial aid.

    Can I take winter classes at RCC?

    Yes. RCC’s winter 2027 session runs Jan 4 – Feb 11. Winter classes count the same as spring ones, but cover a full course in a few weeks.

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