Important Dates You’ll Need to Know
Incoming students for fall 2024:
June-August, 2024 - Slug Orientation online
June 1, 2024 - Transfer admission acceptance due online at my.ucsc.edu and pay required fees and deposits.
Mid-June 2024 - Advising and enrollment information provided – first years and transfers
Late June 2024 - Transfer Housing contract deadline. Complete the online housing application/contract by 11:59:59 (Pacific Time) on the deadline date.
July 1, 2024 - All transcripts are due to the UC Santa Cruz Office of Admissions from new incoming students (postmark deadline)
July 15, 2024 - Official test scores are due to the UC Santa Cruz Office of Admissions from new incoming students (receipt deadline)
July 15, 2024 - Early start Summer Edge program registration deadline. Complete the registration by 11:59:59 (Pacific Time) on the deadline date to start taking classes this summer.
September, 2024 - International Student Orientation
September 19-22, 2024 (approx.) - Fall Move-in
September 20-25, 2024 (approx.) - Fall Welcome Week
September 26, 2024 - Classes Begin
Dates for students applying for winter 2025:
June, 2024 - Our website has information on the winter 2025 application filing period for sophomore and junior level transfer students, including which majors will be open for consideration.
July 1, 2024 - UC Application filing period opens for winter 2025
July 31, 2024 - UC Application filing deadline for winter 2025
Sept. 15, 2024 - Winter 2025 admission decisions appear on the my.ucsc.edu portal for all on-time winter 2025 applicants.