Important Dates You’ll Need to Know
Dates for students applying for fall 2026
May 2, 2026 - Enrollment for summer classes opens for Summer Edge.
May 9, 2026 - Transfer Day open house for admitted transfer students and families
Late May 2026 - First-year Housing contract deadline. Complete the online housing application/contract by 11:59:59 (Pacific Time) on the deadline date.
June-August, 2026 - Slug Orientation online
June 1, 2026 - Transfer admission acceptance due online on the MyUCSC Student Portal and pay required fees and deposits.
Mid-June 2026 - Advising and enrollment information provided – first-years and transfers
June 15, 2026 - 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 2026 - Transfer Housing contract deadline. Complete the online housing application/contract by 11:59:59 (Pacific Time) on the deadline date.
July 1, 2026 - All transcripts are due to the UC Santa Cruz Office of Admissions from new incoming students (postmark deadline)
July 15, 2026 - Official test scores are due to the UC Santa Cruz Office of Admissions from new incoming students (receipt deadline)
September, 2026 - International Student Orientation
September 17-19, 2026 (approx.) - Fall Move-in
September 18-23, 2026 (approx.) - Fall Welcome Week
September 24, 2026 - Classes Begin
Dates for students applying for winter 2027
July 1, 2026 - Check the Winter Transfer Information page for information on majors that will be open for the winter 2027 UC application.