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Family Calendar and Tips of the Month
Tips and Conversation Starters: January
Tips of the Month
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- Check in with your student. The start of a new quarter is a good time to chat about goals, anticipated challenges, and how to incorporate well-being into your student’s routines.
- Start thinking about housing for next year. If your student plans to live on campus, there are strict deadlines to consider, so be sure to review our important info about living on campus.
- Get ready for tax season. Retrieve your student’s 1098-T Tax Form.
- Check out our Triton Family Web Series and attend informational webinars designed to help you help your student.
Conversation Starters
- How are you reconnecting with your friends on campus? Do you have any fun things planned?
- What classes are you most excited for this quarter?
- Do you expect to face any challenges this quarter?
Calendar
Summer Quarter 2025*
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| Monday, June 30 |
First day of Summer Session I classes |
| Friday, July 4 |
Independence Day Holiday (no classes/offices closed) |
| Friday, August 1 |
Last day of Summer Session I classes |
| Saturday, August 1-2 |
Final Exams (Summer Session I) |
| Monday, August 4 |
First day of Summer Session II classes |
| Monday, September 1 |
Labor Day (no classes/offices closed) |
| Friday, September 5 |
Last day of Summer Session II classes |
| Saturday, September 5-6 |
Final Exams (Summer Session II) |
Fall Quarter 2025
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| Sunday, September 14 |
Deadline to waive mandatory UC SHIP health insurance for the school year. Learn more. |
| Wednesday, September 24 |
Deadline for tuition and registration fee payment |
| Thursday, September 25 |
First day of classes |
| Friday – Saturday, October 17 – 18 |
Family Weekend |
| Tuesday, November 11 |
Veterans Day Observed (no classes/offices closed) |
| Thursday – Friday, November 27 – 28 |
Thanksgiving Break (no classes/offices closed) |
| Friday, December 5 |
Last day of classes |
| Saturday – Saturday, December 6 – 13 |
Final exams |
| Sunday – Sunday, December 14 – January 4 |
Winter Break (residence halls remain open) |
| Wednesday – Thursday, December 24 – January 1 |
Campus closed for holidays. Learn more. |
Winter Quarter 2026
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| Sunday, December 14 |
Deadline to waive UC SHIP for Winter quarter and remainder of the school year (if you haven't already). |
| Friday, December 19 |
Deadline for tuition and registration fee payment |
| Monday, January 5 |
First day of classes |
| Monday, January 19 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes/offices closed) |
| Monday, February 16 |
Presidents' Day (no classes/offices closed) |
| Friday, March 13 |
Last day of classes |
| Saturday – Saturday, March 14 – 21 |
Final exams |
| Sunday – Sunday, March 22 – March 29 |
Spring Break (residence halls remain open) |
Spring Quarter 2026
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| Saturday, March 14 |
Deadline to waive UC SHIP for Spring quarter and remainder of the school year (if you haven't already). |
| Friday, March 20 |
Deadline for tuition and registration fee payment |
| Friday, March 27 |
César E. Chávez Day Observed (offices closed) |
| Monday, March 30 |
First day of classes |
| Monday, May 25 |
Memorial Day Observed (offices closed) |
| Friday, June 5 |
Last day of classes |
| Saturday – Saturday, June 6 – 12 |
Final exams |
| Saturday – Sunday, June 13 – 14 |
Commencement programs |
Summer Quarter 2026*
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| Monday, June 29 |
First day of Summer Session I classes |
| Friday, July 3 |
Independence Day Holiday (no classes/offices closed) |
| Friday, July 31 |
Last day of Summer Session I classes |
| Friday – Saturday, July 31 – August 1 |
Final Exams (Summer Session I) |
| Monday, August 3 |
First day of Summer Session II classes |
| Monday, September 7 |
Labor Day (no classes/offices closed) |
| Friday, September 4 |
Last day of Summer Session II classes |
| Friday – Saturday, September 4–5 |
Final Exams (Summer Session II) |
*While all students take classes during the fall, winter, and spring quarters, some students opt in to take classes in the summer.
Please note that the Academic Calendar is subject to revision.