Academic & Administrative Calendar
Academic & Administrative Calendar
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Academic Dates & Deadlines
The academic and administrative calendar brings together all the important academic dates and deadlines for the 2025–26 year, including quarter start and end dates, holidays, enrollment windows, operational deadlines, and graduation requirements. Use it to plan ahead and stay on track throughout the year.
2025-26 Key Dates
| KEY DATES | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Begins | Sept. 20, 2025 | Jan. 5, 2026 | Mar. 30, 2026 | Jun. 22, 2026 |
| Instruction Begins | Sept. 25, 2025 | Jan. 5, 2026 | Mar. 30, 2026 | Jun. 22, 2026 |
| Instruction Ends | Dec. 5, 2025 | Mar. 13, 2026 | Jun.5, 2026 | Aug. 28, 2026 |
| Final Examinations | Dec. 8 – 12, 2025 | Mar. 16 – 20, 2026 | Jun. 8 – 11, 2026 | Varies |
| Quarter Ends | Dec. 12, 2025 | Mar. 20, 2026 | Jun. 11, 2026 | Aug. 28, 2026 |
| Grades Due | Dec. 17, 2025 | Mar. 24, 2026 | Jun. 16, 2026 | Varies |
| Commencement | Jun. 12 – 15, 2026 | |||
| Total Days of Instruction | 49 [M-10, T-9, W-10, Th-10, F-10] | 48 [M-8, T-10, W-10, Th-10, F-10] | 49 [M-9, T-10, W-10, Th-10, F-10] | Varies |
Holidays Observed
- Sept. 1, 2025 — Labor Day
- Nov. 11, 2025 — Veterans Day
- Nov. 27–28, 2025 — Thanksgiving Holidays
- Dec. 24–25, 2025 — Winter Holidays
- Dec. 31, 2025–Jan. 1, 2026 — Winter Holidays
- Jan. 19, 2026 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Feb. 16, 2026 — Presidents’ Day
- March 27, 2026 — César Chávez Day
- May 25, 2026 — Memorial Day
- June 19, 2026 — Juneteenth Day
- July 3, 2026 — Independence Day
- Sept. 7, 2026 — Labor Day
Term Dates & Deadlines
2025-26 TERM DATES & DEADLINES
| Quarterly Operational Deadlines | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Leave of Absence Deadline to petition for a Leave of Absence except for emergencies. | Aug. 7, 2025 | Nov. 6, 2025 | Feb. 11, 2026 | N/A |
| EBills available on UCSC eBill/ePay Including registration and housing fees. | Aug. 29, 2025 | Nov. 26, 2025 | Feb. 27, 2026 | Varies |
| Student Health Insurance (waiver due) Deadline to apply for waiver. | Sept. 19, 2025 | Dec. 19, 2025 | Mar. 13, 2026 | Jun. 1 – Jul. 1, 2026 |
| Financial Aid Disbursed to Student Accounts Financial Aid Disbursed to Student Accounts. | Sept. 16, 2025 | Dec. 29, 2025 | Mar. 23, 2026 | Varies |
| Minimum Credit Limit Enforced Minimum Credit Limit Enforced – Twelve credits for undergraduates and five credits for graduates. Students may still add courses through the Add/Drop/Swap deadline. | Sept. 16, 2025 | Dec. 29, 2025 | Mar. 23, 2026 | N/A |
| Housing and Dining Fees Due | Sept. 17, 2025 | Dec. 17, 2025 | Mar. 24, 2026 | Varies |
| Undergraduate Registration Fees Due | Sept. 17, 2025 | Dec. 17, 2025 | Mar. 24, 2026 | Varies |
| Graduate Late Leave of Absence Deadline Deadline to petition for LOA & receive full registration fees refund. | Sept. 25, 2025 | Jan. 5, 2026 | Mar. 30, 2026 | |
| Withdraw from the University Deadline to file to withdraw during quarter and receive full registration fees refund. | Sept. 25, 2025 | Jan. 5, 2026 | Mar. 30, 2026 | N/A |
| Class Permission Numbers Required Class Permission Numbers Required. Waitlist process ends. Students cannot edit secondary sections. | Oct. 4, 2025 | Jan. 14, 2026 | Apr. 8, 2026 | N/A |
| Graduate Student Enrollment and Fee Payment Deadline Fees are paid at the Financial Service Center | Oct. 9, 2025 | Jan. 15, 2026 | Apr. 9, 2026 | N/A |
| Graduate Student Part-time or In-Absentia Status Deadline to apply for a reduced class load and fees. | Oct. 9, 2025 | Jan. 15, 2026 | Apr. 9, 2026 | N/A |
| Add/Drop/Swap Classes Ends Deadline to process enrollment transactions. Students should be fully enrolled by this date. | Oct. 15, 2025 | Jan. 26, 2026 | Apr. 17, 2026 | Varies |
| Opt Out of UCSA and UCGPAC Opt-out deadline for UC Student Association and Graduate Student Association fees. | Oct. 15, 2025 | Jan. 26, 2026 | Apr. 17, 2026 | N/A |
| Undergraduate Part-time program Deadline to apply and submit documentation for a reduced class load and fees. | Oct. 15, 2025 | Jan. 26, 2026 | Apr. 17, 2026 | N/A |
| Late Add by Petition Begins Late add with permission number begins. | Oct. 16, 2025 | Jan. 27, 2026 | Apr. 18, 2026 | N/A |
| Undergraduate Withdraw from a Class Begins Students petition for a W (Withdraw) notation. | Oct. 16, 2025 | Jan. 27, 2026 | Apr. 18, 2026 | Varies |
| Declaration/Change of Major/Minor Deadline to file petition to be effective for enrollment the following quarter. | Oct. 24, 2025 | Feb. 6, 2026 | Apr. 24, 2026 | N/A |
| Undergraduate Withdraw from a Class Ends Deadline to drop a class with a W (Withdraw) notation, except for emergency reasons. Student drops after this date result in a “NP” (no pass) notation. | Nov. 5, 2025 | Feb. 17, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | Varies |
| Undergraduate Credit by Petition Ends Deadline to file a petition to challenge a class. | Nov. 5, 2025 | Feb. 17, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | N/A |
| Withdraw from UCSC / Leave of Absence Undergraduates: deadline to petition to withdraw during the quarter (except for emergency reasons) or to request a leave of absence. Graduates: deadline to withdraw during the quarter, except for emergency reasons. | Nov. 5, 2025 | Feb. 17, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | N/A |
| Change of College Deadline to file petition to be effective the following quarter. | Nov. 21, 2025 | Feb. 27, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | N/A |
| Undergraduate / GRAD Grade Change Option Deadline to change grade option | Nov. 30, 2025 | Mar. 6, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Varies |
| Undergraduate No Pass From a Class Ends Deadline to file petition for a NP (No Pass) grade except for emergency reasons. | Nov. 30, 2025 | Mar. 6, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Varies |
| Undergrad/Grad Late Add by Permission Ends Deadline to add a class by permission or petition. | Nov. 30, 2025 | Mar. 6, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | N/A |
| Undergrad/Grad Removal of Incomplete Deadline to file petition and submit class work for Incomplete grade from preceding quarter. Undergraduates: from preceding quarter. Graduates: within the last three quarters. | Dec. 12, 2025 | Mar. 20, 2026 | Jun. 11, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Grades Due From Instructors. | Dec. 17, 2025 | Mar. 24, 2026 | Jun. 16, 2026 | Varies |
Enrollment Dates
2025-26 ENROLLMENT DATES
Continuing and Readmitted Students (includes visitors)
| Enrollment | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Preparation week | May 12, 2025 | Nov. 6, 2025 | Feb. 18, 2026 | Mar. 15, 2026 | May 11–15, 2026 (Mon–Fri) |
| Priority Enrollment Begins (by appointment) | May 19, 2025 | Nov. 13, 2025 | Feb. 26, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
New Students
| Enrollment | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Graduate Students | Jun. 26, 2025 | Dec. 11, 2025 | |||
| New Undergraduates | Aug. 8 – 21, 2025, Fri-Thur | Nov. 13, 2025 |
Announcing Candidacy for Degree / Apply to Graduate
2025-26 ANNOUNCING CANDIDACY FOR DEGREE / APPLY TO GRADUATE
| Announcing Candidacy for Degree / Apply to Graduate | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERGRADUATE | ||||
| Deadline for timely processing. | Oct. 24, 2025 | Feb. 6, 2026 | Apr. 24, 2026 | tbd |
| Deadline to complete all requirements for degree and for the Office of the Registrar to receive transcripts from other institutions. Documentation received after this deadline will delay graduation processing. | Dec. 12, 2025 | Mar. 20, 2026 | Jun. 11, 2026 | Aug. 28, 2026 |
| Final deadline for the previous quarter. | Jan. 23, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Jul. 23, 2026 | Oct. 9, 2026 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | ||||
| Deadline to announce for master’s or Ph.D., or pay for filing fee, if applicable. | Oct. 9, 2025 | Jan. 15, 2026 | Apr. 9, 2026 | |
| Deadline to complete all requirements for degree. | Dec. 12, 2025 | Mar. 20, 2026 | Jun. 11, 2026 | Aug. 26, 2026 |
| Students participating in commencement need to complete all requirements by May 31 to be listed in the program. | ||||
Intercampus Visitor / Exchange
2025-26 INTERCAMPUS VISITOR / EXCHANGE
| Intercampus Visitor / Exchange | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduates Deadline to file application. | Apr. 30, 2025 | Oct. 31, 2025 | Jan. 1, 2026 (10/31. UC Berkeley and UC Merced) | |
| Graduate Students Deadline to file application. | Aug. 25, 2025 (Aug. 1, 2025, UC Berkeley and UC Merced) | Dec. 1, 2025 | Mar. 1, 2026 |
Readmission
2025-26 READMISSION
| Readmission | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Readmission Application Filing period for priority/first pass enrollment. | Jan. 1 – Mar. 31 | Jul. 1 – Sept. 30 | Oct. 1 – Dec. 31 | File Jan. 1 – Mar. 31 |
| Summer/Fall extended Application Period Late submission after Mar. 31 may affect enrollment appointments. | Apr. 1 – May 31 | |||
| Graduate Studies Application for Readmission | Jul. 31, 2025 | Oct. 31, 2025 | Jan. 31, 2026 | Apr. 30, 2026 |
Summer Session
2025-26 SUMMER SESSION
- Summer term active in Class Search: March 15, 2026
- Enrollment opens: May 1, 2026
Session Dates:
- Session 1: June 22 – July 24, 2026
- Session 2: July 27 – August 28, 2026
- 8-week Session: June 22 – August 14, 2026
- 10-week Session: June 22 – August 28, 2026
Financial Aid
2025-26 FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Application for Undergraduate Students – Fall 2026 Enrollment
- March 2, 2026: Deadline to file the FAFSA at fafsa.gov or the California Dream Act Application at dream.csac.ca.gov for Fall 2026 enrollment. (Submit by March 2 each year for priority consideration.)
- June 2, 2026: Deadline to submit all requested supporting documentation through MyAid Verify (via your MyUCSC To Do List).
- July 1, 2026: Documentation deadline for new transfer students.
- June 1, 2026: Enrollment deadline to ensure summer financial aid disburses on time.
Financial Aid Application for Graduate Students
- Federal Student Loans
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year at fafsa.gov.
- Applications are accepted throughout the academic year in which you are enrolled.
- Other Graduate Support
- Contact your academic department for information about other types of graduate support.
Additional Calendars
Additional Calendars
Curriculum & Scheduling Calendars
Shows key dates for program submission, course changes, and class scheduling actions and related deadlines each term.
Future Calendars & Key Dates
To see all quarters together, or to plan ahead into future years, you can also visit the Future Key Dates webpage, which includes key dates from 2022–23 through 2030–31.
Final Exam Calendar
Find final exam policies, dates, and times for each quarter. Schedules are organized by class meeting days and times, with details on policies, closed week, accommodations, and religious observances.
Academic & Administrative Calendar PDF
The 2025–26 Academic & Administrative Calendar is available in single-page and two-page formats. Both versions provide an at-a-glance view of key academic dates, holidays, and administrative deadlines throughout the year.
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Archived Calendars
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