Navigating your
UCSC path
Undergraduate Advising at UC Santa Cruz is here to support you from your first quarter through graduation. Whether you’re exploring majors, navigating decisions, or encountering challenges, our advisors are here to guide you with care, insight, and encouragement as you pursue your goals and what matters most to you.
Connect with an advisor
Need help with classes, planning, or next steps? Find your advisor and reach out—we’re here to support you.
Essential Information
Key Academic Dates
JAN
Winter Classes Begin
January 5, 2026
JAN
Winter Add/Drop Deadline
January 26, 2026
FEB
Spring Enrollment Begins
February 26, 2026
MAR
Winter Final
Exams
March 16 – 20, 2026
MAR
Winter Quarter
Ends
March 20, 2026
Undergraduate Advising Transformation Workgroup
UC Santa Cruz has launched a campuswide Undergraduate Academic Advising Transformation Workgroup to design a more coherent, student-centered advising system. Learn about the goals, timeline, and process on the project website, and share your perspectives through the online feedback form, open through March 31, 2026.
