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
MAR
Spring Classes Begin
March 30, 2026
APR
Spring Add/Drop Deadline
April 17, 2026
MAY
Enrollment Prep Week (Fall)
May 11–15, 2026
JUN
Spring Final Exams
June 8–11, 2026
JUN
Spring Quarter
Ends
June 11, 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 April 30, 2026.
