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
SEP
Fall Quarter Begins
September 20, 2025
SEP
Instruction Begins
September 25, 2025
OCT
Add/Drop Deadline
October 15, 2025
DEC
Final
Exams
December 8 – 12, 2025
DEC
Fall Quarter
Ends
December 12, 2025
