Important Dates You’ll Need to Know
Dates for new students for fall 2025:
June-August, 2025 - Slug Orientation online
June 1, 2025 - Transfer admission acceptance due online at my.ucsc.edu and pay required fees and deposits.
Mid-June 2025 - Advising and enrollment information provided – first-years and transfers
June 15, 2025 - 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.
Late June 2025 - Transfer Housing contract deadline. Complete the online housing application/contract by 11:59:59 (Pacific Time) on the deadline date.
July 1, 2025 - All transcripts are due to the UC Santa Cruz Office of Admissions from new incoming students (postmark deadline)
July 15, 2025 - Official test scores are due to the UC Santa Cruz Office of Admissions from new incoming students (receipt deadline)
September, 2025 - International Student Orientation
September 18-20, 2025 (approx.) - Fall Move-in
September 19-24, 2025 (approx.) - Fall Welcome Week
September 25, 2025 - Classes Begin
Dates for Students Applying for Winter 2026
July 1-31, 2025 - Apply using the UC online application.
September 15, 2025 - Decisions appear on my.ucsc.edu.
October 15, 2025 - Deadline to accept your offer of admission via my.ucsc.edu.
January 5, 2026 - First day of winter quarter. Instruction begins.