Happy Holidays!
Our offices are closed Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 for winter break. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
Academic Calendar
Note that although we refer to seasonal academic quarters for reference, UCSC Extension doesn't schedule courses on a strict quarter system. Courses may begin in any week during the quarter.
Term/Quarter Enrollment Schedule
| Fall Quarter | September 1—December 31 | Courses are open for enrollment by June 16. |
| Winter Quarter | January 1—March 31 | Courses are open for enrollment by Sept. 1 |
| Spring Quarter | April 1—June 15 | Courses are open for enrollment by January 1. |
| Summer Quarter | June 16 —August 31 | Courses are open for enrollment by April 1. |
International student application deadlines
If you're an international student, visit this page for F-1 visa deadlines.
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension is closed on the following holidays.
| Saturday, Dec. 21 – Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 | Winter Closure |
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| Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 | Presidents' Day |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 | Cesar Chavez Day |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 | Memorial Day |
| Thursday, June, 19, 2025 | Juneteenth |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | Independence Day |
| Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
| Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, Nov. 27 & Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Weekend |
| Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025–Jan. 1, 2026 | Winter Closure |