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Dates & Deadlines

 Admissions Timelines

 Summer  Fall  Spring
 Multiple & Single Subject  December 1 - April 15  March 1 - July 15  May 1 - October 15
 Bilingual Added Authorization - Spanish  December 1 - April 15  March 1 - July 15  May 1 - October 15
 Interview Window  March 21 - April 29  May 13 - July 22  August 5 - October 28
 New Student/Clinical Practice Orientations  May 14, 2024  August 20, 2024  January 14, 2025
 Start of Term  May 22, 2024  August 28, 2024  January 21, 2025
 End of Term  July 14, 2024  December 20, 2024  May 16, 2025

Aspiring Teachers

If you are considering a teaching career, we encourage you to attend one of our information sessions to learn more about teaching credential options, admission requirements, financial aid, and more. To register for an information session, please click on the session date below.

Information Sessions Dates

Attend one of our in-person or virtual Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 information sessions and your application fee will be waived, saving you $100.00! We will send you the fee waiver code after the information session.

SPRING 2025

January 8, 2025: 6:00 - 6:30 PM Online

February 12, 2025: 6:00 - 6:30 PM Online

March 12, 2025: 6:00 - 6:30 PM Online


Next Steps

A program advisor is available to answer your questions about your specific needs or situation. You can book a 15-minute 1:1 consultation. Most of your questions will be discussed in our information sessions. You may also find your questions answered in our Frequently Asked Questions.

 

Spring 2025

Spring Semester Begins

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Monday, January 20, 2025

Spring Instruction Begins

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses

Monday, February 10, 2025

Presidents Day Holiday

Monday, February 17, 2025

Summer 2024 Registration

Tuesday,  February 18 - Friday, February 21, 2025

Mid-Semester Grades Due

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (at noon)

Spring Recess

Monday, March 24 - Thursday, March 27, 2025

Cesar Chavez Holiday

Friday, March 28, 2025

Course Withdraw Deadline

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Fall 2024 Registration

Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 18, 2025

Spring Instruction Ends

Friday, May 16, 2025

Final Exams

Saturday, May 10 & Monday, May 12 - Friday, May 16, 2025

Spring Semester Ends

Friday, May 16, 2025

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18, 2025

Final Grades Due

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (noon)

 

Summer 2025

Visit Summer Session Website for Important Dates and Deadlines

Summer Session A (1st 6-Week) TPP

Tuesday, May 27 - Thursday, July 3, 2025

Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, May 26, 2025

Juneteenth Holiday

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Independence Day Holiday

 Friday, July 4, 2025

 

 

Fall 2025

Fall Instruction Begins

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Labor Day Holiday

Monday,September 1, 2025

Last Day to Add/Drop Courses

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Mid-Semester Grades Due

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at noon

Course Withdraw Deadline

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Veterans Day Holiday

Monday, November 11, 2025

Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 27 - Friday, November 28, 2025

Fall Instruction Ends

Friday, December 12, 2025

Final Exams

Saturday, December 13 & Monday, December 15 - Friday, December 19, 2025

Fall Semester Ends

Friday, December 10, 2025

Final Grades Due

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at noon

 

 

 

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure

University of California programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student for California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the University of California and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.

The University of California has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether, if they complete a University of California program, they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).

Additional information is available by visiting the University of California | Office of the President and the California Department of Education.

Accreditation

The Teacher Preparation Program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

On August 6, 2021, The Commission on Teacher Credentialing granted full institutional approval to the University of California, Merced.