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.

Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 Labor Day
Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov. 28 & Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend
Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 Winter Closure
2025
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