Dates & Deadlines
Important 2026 Dates for Summer Edge Students
April 1: Registration opens for Summer Edge.
May 1: Summer course enrollment opens for registered students (see add/swap deadlines for each session).
TBD: UC SHIP Waiver opens for students enrolled in summer.
June 15: Registration closes for Summer Edge.
June 22: Session 1, 8-week and 10-week classes begin.
June 30: Deadline to submit 2025-2026 FAFSA or Dream App for summer aid (this is in addition to the 2026-2027 app submitted for fall).
TBD: Deadline to submit UC SHIP Waiver for summer quarter.
TBD: Late Waiver Period for UC SHIP. (Approved waivers must pay a late fee).
July 24: Move-in Date for students who are living on campus for the Edge Residential Experience.
July 27: Session 2 classes begin.
Dates & deadlines
Review the calendar with important dates and deadlines for Summer Edge.
Registration
Summer Edge registration opens April 1 – June 15. Register for free to access summer enrollment!
Choosing classes
Let us help you pick the perfect summer classes. The course guides for 2026 are coming in Spring.
Costs & financial aid
Learn more about Summer Edge costs and financial aid opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Get answers from our FAQ that is specifically designed for newly admitted students taking their first UC Santa Cruz courses the summer before their first fall quarter.
Contact us
Email: summeredge@ucsc.edu
Phone: +1-831-459-5373
Edge Cancellation Request Form