UCSB Academic Calendar 2026-2027

UCSB Academic Calendar 2026-2027: UCSB Commencement 2026

The UCSB Academic Calendar 2026–2027 outlines all the important dates students need to know for the upcoming school year. This calendar is a reliable guide for planning classes, keeping track of holidays, preparing for exams, and staying organized throughout the year. Since the University of California, Santa Barbara runs on a quarter system, the academic year is divided into Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. Each quarter comes with its schedule for instruction, finals, breaks, and campus events.

The Fall 2026 quarter begins in late September with new student activities, the first day of instruction, and a full schedule that continues into early December. After classes end, students complete final exams before heading into winter break. The Winter 2027 quarter starts in early January and runs until March, with important holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day observed during the term. Following this, the Spring 2027 quarter begins at the end of March and extends through mid-June, with Memorial Day included as a campus holiday. Commencement ceremonies are held at the close of the spring term to celebrate the graduating class.

The Summer 2027 quarter starts in late June and offers a variety of sessions with different start and end dates. Summer courses give students the chance to continue their studies, focus on special subjects, or complete degree requirements. With holidays like Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day included, the UCSB Academic Calendar 2026–2027 serves as a complete guide for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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UCSB Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Winter 2026

UCSB Winter 2026 Quarter Begins January 5, 2026
New Student Convocation for UCSB Winter 2024 to be announced
UCSB Winter 2064 Pre-Instructional Activities is January 5, 2026
UCSB Winter 2026 First Day of Instruction begins January 2026
Holidays January 19 (MLK Jr. Day)February 16 (Presidents’ Day)2026
UCSB Winter 2024 Instruction Ends March 13, 2026
UCSB Winter 2024 Final Exams start March 14 – 20, 2026
The UCSB Winter 2026 Quarter Ends on March 20, 2026
Administrative Holidays is on March 27 (Cesar Chavez Day)2026
Commencement for UCSB Winter 2026 to be announced
UCSB Winter 2026 Days of Instruction 48

Spring 2026

UCSB Spring 2024 Quarter Begins on March 30, 2026
New Student Convocation for UCSB Spring 2026 to be announced
UCSB Spring 2024 Pre-Instructional Activities start March 30, 2026
UCSB Spring 2026 First Day of Instruction begins March 30, 2026
Holidays at UCSB start May 25 (Memorial Day)2026
UCSB Spring 2026 Instruction Ends June 5, 2026
UCSB Spring 2026 Final Exams start June 6 – 12, 2026
UCSB Spring 2026 Quarter Ends June 12, 2026
Administrative Holidays for UCSB Spring 2026 to be announced
Commencement for UCSB Spring 2024 begins June 13 – 14, 2026
Days of Instruction 49

Summer 2026

UCSB Summer 2026 Quarter Begins June 22, 2026
New Student Convocation for UCSB Summer 2026 to be announced
UCSB Summer 2026 Pre-Instructional Activities to be announced
UCSB Summer 2026 First Day of Instruction to be announced
Holidays June 19 (Juneteenth) July 3 (Independence Day) September 7 (Labor Day)
UCSB Summer 2026 Instruction Ends Varies by Session
UCSB Summer 2024 Final Exams Vary by Session
UCSB Summer 2026 Quarter Ends September 12, 2026
Administrative Holidays for UCSB Summer 2026 to be announced
Commencement for UCSB Summer 2026 to be announced
Days of Instruction Varies by Session

Fall 2026

Quarter begins: September 20, 2026
New Student Convocation: September 21, 2026
Pre-instructional activities: September 21–23, 2026
First day of instruction: September 24, 2026
Holidays: November 11 (Veterans Day), November 26–27 (Thanksgiving)
Instruction ends: December 4, 2026
Final exams: December 5–11, 2026
Quarter ends: December 11, 2026
Administrative holidays: December 24–25 (Christmas), December 31 (New Year’s Eve), January 1, 2027 (New Year’s Day)
Commencement: To be announced
Days of instruction: 49

Winter 2027

Quarter begins: January 4, 2027
Pre-instructional activities: January 4, 2027
First day of instruction: January 5, 2027
Holidays: January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), February 15 (Presidents’ Day)
Instruction ends: March 12, 2027
Final exams: March 13–19, 2027
Quarter ends: March 19, 2027
Administrative holiday: March 31, 2027 (César Chávez Day)
Commencement: To be announced
Days of instruction: 48

Spring 2027

Quarter begins: March 29, 2027
Pre-instructional activities: March 29, 2027
First day of instruction: March 29, 2027
Holiday: May 31, 2027 (Memorial Day)
Instruction ends: June 4, 2027
Final exams: June 5–11, 2027
Quarter ends: June 11, 2027
Commencement: June 12–13, 2027
Days of instruction: 49

Summer 2027

Quarter begins: June 21, 2027
Pre-instructional activities: To be announced
First day of instruction: Varies by session
Holidays: June 18 (Juneteenth observed), July 5 (Independence Day observed), September 6 (Labor Day)
Instruction ends: Varies by session
Final exams: Vary by session
Quarter ends: September 11, 2027
Commencement: To be announced
Days of instruction: Varies by session

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The UCSB Academic Calendar 2026–2027 helps students, teachers, and staff keep track of important dates during the year. It lists when classes begin and end, exam schedules, and holidays. Using this calendar makes it easier to stay prepared, plan well, and get the best out of the school year. Visit the official website of UC Santa Barbara for more information. I hope the provided information is helpful. Share your thoughts below in the comment section.

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