Dates and Deadlines

ACT Plus Writing for U.S. Test Takers

FAFSA filing period opens

SAT and SAT Subject Tests for U.S. Test Takers

Deadline for submitting the FAFSA or Dream App, and (for CA students) the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to receive a Cal Grant Form for upcoming academic year

UC Santa Cruz Financial Aid Office requests supporting documentation from applicants and sends preliminary aid estimates to most new freshmen (sent to most new transfer students March 1-June 1)

Fall 2020 admissions decisions appear on my.ucsc.edu for all on-time freshmen applicants

Fall 2020 admissions decisions appear on my.ucsc.edu for all on-time transfer applicants

Room and board rates for next academic year are available from Housing

Frosh admission acceptance due online at my.ucsc.edu and pay required fees and deposits

Analytical Writing Placement Examination (AWPE) for all UC admitted frosh who have not yet satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement

Frosh Housing contract deadline. Complete the online housing application/contract by 11:59:59 (Pacific Time) on the deadline date.

Transfer Housing contract deadline. Complete the online housing application/contract at by 11:59:59 (Pacific Time) on the deadline date.

All transcripts are due to the UC Santa Cruz Office of Admissions from new incoming students (postmark deadline)

Slug Orientation Online

International Student Orientation

September 18-26, 2020 (approx.)

Fall Welcome Week

Classes Begin