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Important Updates

  • Our Front Desk will be closed for winter break from December 16, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Email and phone will be available December 16-20, 2024.
  • The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are now open. Visit our Apply web page for details and links.
  • The 2025-26 Continuing Undergraduate Scholarships application is open through January 8, 2025. Get started on your application today!

School of Veterinary Medicine Important Dates

Vet Med 4 Students

Summer Semester 2024 (Year 4)

May 28 - August 9, 2024Dates
Summer semester/instruction begins
Verify your Academic Participation within the first four (4) weeks of term
May 28
Summer semester financial aid refunds available through Direct Deposit or Student Accounting for eligible studentsMay 28
Summer semester fee payment deadline: Last ay to avoid $45 late feeJun 15
Priority deadline to confirm Academic Participation for the summer semesterJul 12
Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) deadline: Last day to apply and pay the first installmentJul 15
Final deadline to confirm Academic Participation for the summer semesterJul 15
Academic Participation Appeal / Supplemental Evidence of Academic Activity (SEVACT) available if completing participation after the final deadlineJul 16
Summer semester/instruction endsAug 9
Academic Participation Appeal SEVACT deadline (14 days after last day of instruction)

Important Notice: Students enrolled in the Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP), or who filed a cancellation or withdrawal, will need to visit the Return of Aid web page for details on deadlines, limits related to the SEVACT, and calculating the Return of Title IV Aid.
Aug 23

Fall Semester 2024 (Year 4)

August 12, 2024 - January 5, 2025Dates
Fall semester/instruction begins
Verify your Academic Participation within the first four (4) weeks of term
Aug 12
Fall semester financial aid refunds available through Direct Deposit or Student Accounting for eligible students Aug 12
Fall semester fee payment deadline: Last day to pay fees to avoid $45 late feeSep 15
Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) deadline: Last day to apply and pay the first installmentSep 15
Priority deadline to confirm Academic Participation for the fall semesterOct 22
Final deadline to confirm Academic Participation for the fall semesterOct 29
Academic Participation Appeal / Supplemental Evidence of Academic Activity (SEVACT) available if completing participation after the final deadlineOct 30
Fall semester/instruction endsJan 5
Academic Participation Appeal SEVACT deadline (14 days after last day of instruction)

Important Notice: Students enrolled in the Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP), or who filed a cancellation or withdrawal, will need to visit the Return of Aid web page for details on deadlines, limits related to the SEVACT, and calculating the Return of Title IV Aid.
Jan 19

Spring Semester 2025 (Year 4)

January 6 - May 22, 2025Dates
Spring semester/instruction begins
Verify your Academic Participation within the first four (4) weeks of term
Jan 6
Spring semester financial aid refunds available through Direct Deposit or Student Accounting for eligible students Jan 6
Spring semester fee payment deadline: Last day to pay fees to avoid $45 late feeJan 15
Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) deadline: Last day to apply and pay the first installmentJan 15
Priority deadline to confirm Academic Participation for the spring semesterFeb 3
Final deadline to confirm Academic Participation for the fall semesterFeb 10
Academic Participation Appeal / Supplemental Evidence of Academic Activity (SEVACT) available if completing participation after the final deadlineFeb 11
Last day to accept or request 2024-25 federal and institutional loansMay 15
Spring instruction endsMay 22
Spring semester endsMay 22
Academic Participation Appeal SEVACT deadline (14 days after last day of instruction)

Important Notice: Students enrolled in the Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP), or who filed a cancellation or withdrawal, will need to visit the Return of Aid web page for details on deadlines, limits related to the SEVACT, and calculating the Return of Title IV Aid.
Jun 5

Vet Med 1, 2, and 3 Students

Fall Semester 2024 (Year 1,2,3)

August 12 - December 13, 2024Dates
Fall semester/instruction begins
Verify your Academic Participation within the first four (4) weeks of term
Aug 12
Fall semester financial aid refunds available through Direct Deposit or Student Accounting for eligible students Aug 12
Fall semester fee payment deadline: Last day to pay fees to avoid $45 late feeSep 15
Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) deadline: Last day to apply and pay the first installmentSep 15
Priority deadline to confirm Academic Participation for the fall semesterOct 22
Final deadline to confirm Academic Participation for the fall semesterOct 29
Academic Participation Appeal / Supplemental Evidence of Academic Activity (SEVACT) available if completing participation after the final deadlineOct 30
Fall semester/instruction endsDec 13
Academic Participation Appeal SEVACT deadline (14 days after last day of instruction)

Important Notice: Students enrolled in the Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP), or who filed a cancellation or withdrawal, will need to visit the Return of Aid web page for details on deadlines, limits related to the SEVACT, and calculating the Return of Title IV Aid.
Dec 27

Spring Semester 2025 (Year 1,2,3)

January 6 - May 23, 2025Dates
Spring semester/instruction begins
Verify your Academic Participation within the first four (4) weeks of term
Jan 6
Spring semester financial aid refunds available through Direct Deposit or Student Accounting for eligible students Jan 6
Spring semester fee payment deadline: Last day to pay fees to avoid $45 late feeJan 15
Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) deadline: Last day to apply and pay the first installmentJan 15
Priority deadline to confirm Academic Participation for the spring semesterFeb 3
Final deadline to confirm Academic Participation for the fall semesterFeb 10
Academic Participation Appeal / Supplemental Evidence of Academic Activity (SEVACT) available if completing participation after the final deadlineFeb 11
Priority filing deadline for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA)Mar 3
Last day to accept or request 2024-25 federal and institutional loansMay 15
Spring semester/instruction endsMay 23
Academic Participation Appeal SEVACT deadline (14 days after last day of instruction)

Important Notice: Students enrolled in the Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP), or who filed a cancellation or withdrawal, will need to visit the Return of Aid web page for details on deadlines, limits related to the SEVACT, and calculating the Return of Title IV Aid.
Jun 6