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.

2023
Saturday, May 27 - Monday, May 29, 2023 Memorial Day Weekend
Monday, June 19, 2023 Juneteenth
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Independence Day
Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 Labor Day
Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov. 23 – Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 Thanksgiving Weekend
Monday, Dec. 25 - Tuesday, Dec. 31 Winter Closure
2024
Monday, Jan. 1 - Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 New Year's Closure
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 Presidents' Day
Friday, March 29, 2024 Cesar Chavez Day
Monday, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Juneteenth
Thursday, July 4, 2024 Independence Day
Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 Labor Day
Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov. 28 & Friday, 29, 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend
Tuesday, Dec. 24 & Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 Winter Closure
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 & Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 New Year's Closure