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Academic Calendar

8-Week Courses. Monthly Start Dates. Built to Keep You Moving.

Start when you’re ready
With monthly start dates and 8-week courses, you don’t have to wait for a traditional semester.

Focus on one course at a time
Most students take one course at a time, focusing on a single subject while balancing work and other responsibilities. This structure builds momentum without overwhelming your schedule.

Keep a steady rhythm
Courses follow a consistent structure, with flexible weekly deadlines, making it easier to plan ahead and stay on track.

A clear path forward
CSU Global operates on three trimesters—Fall, Winter, and Spring—each with four terms (A, B, C, and D), giving you multiple opportunities to start and continue your progress. Which track you’re on depends on when you start classes.

2026-2027 Academic Calendars

Burgundy & Gold: CSU Global has two course tracks

CSU Global uses two course tracks — Gold and Burgundy — to give students more flexibility in how they move through the academic year.

Our academic calendar is made up of three 16-week trimesters: fall, winter and spring. Each trimester includes two 8-week terms. The Gold and Burgundy tracks help determine which 8-week terms you take classes in.

What’s the difference between Gold and Burgundy?

The difference is when your classes start.

Burgundy Track: You start classes in A or C terms.
Gold Track: You start classes in B or D terms.

Why does this matter?

Your track helps create a predictable schedule. It also gives you built-in breaks between some courses, so you can take time off without needing to sit out for an entire trimester.

2026 - 2027: Burgundy Track

2026 - 2027: Gold Track

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2025 - 2026: Burgundy Track

2025 - 2026: Gold Track