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 | |
| Thursday, Nov. 23 – Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 | Thanksgiving Weekend |
| Monday, Dec. 25 - Tuesday, Dec. 31 | Winter Closure |
| 2024 | |
| Monday, Jan. 1, 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, Nov. 29, 2024 | Thanksgiving Weekend |
| Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 | Winter Closure |