GLI Academic Calendar
Dates Subject to Change
GLI follows the UC San Diego academic calendar (fall, winter, and spring). English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are offered during the academic year as well as content-based courses designed for non-native English speakers to supplement the GPS curriculum. GLI’s Intensive ESL program is offered each summer to help individuals prepare for courses at UC San Diego.
Fall 2024
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Fall 2024 GLI Orientation |
Tuesday, Sept. 24 |
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Fall 2024 Instruction Begins |
Thursday, Sept. 26 |
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GLI Fall Social |
Thursday, Oct. 3 |
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GLI Deadline to Add/Drop Courses |
Wednesday, Oct. 9 |
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HOLIDAY – Veteran’s Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, Nov. 11 |
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HOLIDAY – Thanksgiving (no classes, campus closed) |
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 28-29 |
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GLI End of Quarter Celebration (Recognition of Departing Professionals) |
Thursday, Dec. 5 |
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Fall 2024 Instruction Ends |
Friday, Dec. 6 |
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Fall 2024 Final Exams |
Saturday-Saturday, Dec. 7-14 |
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Fall Quarter Ends |
Saturday, Dec. 14 |
WINTER BREAK FOR STUDENTS Sunday-Sunday, Dec. 15-Jan. 5
NOTE: GLI OFFICES CLOSED Wednesday-Wednesday, Dec. 25-Jan. 1
Winter 2025
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Winter 2025 GLI Orientation |
Thursday, Jan. 2 |
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Winter 2025 Instruction Begins |
Monday, Jan. 6 |
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GLI Deadline to Add/Drop Courses |
Wednesday, Jan. 15 |
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GLI Winter Celebration |
Thursday, Jan. 16 |
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HOLIDAY – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, Jan. 20 |
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HOLIDAY – Presidents’ Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, Feb. 17 |
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Winter 2025 Instruction Ends |
Friday, March 14 |
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Winter 2025 Final Exams |
Saturday-Saturday, March 15-22 |
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Winter Quarter Ends |
Saturday, March 22 |
SPRING BREAK FOR STUDENTS Sunday-Sunday, March 23-March 30
Spring 2025
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Spring 2025 GLI Orientation |
Thursday, March 27 |
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HOLIDAY – César Chávez Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Friday, March 28 |
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Spring 2025 Instruction Begins |
Monday, March 31 |
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GLI Deadline to Add/Drop Courses |
Wednesday, April 9 |
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GLI Happy Hour |
TBA |
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HOLIDAY – Memorial Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, May 26 |
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GLI End of Quarter Celebration (Recognition of Departing Professionals) |
Thursday, June 5 |
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Spring 2025 Instruction Ends |
Friday, June 6 |
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Spring 2025 Final Exams |
Saturday-Friday, June 7-13 |
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Spring Quarter Ends |
Friday, June 13 |
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GPS Commencement Ceremony |
Sunday, June 15 |
Summer 2025
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HOLIDAY - Juneteenth |
Thursday, June 19 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session I Orientation |
Thursday, June 26 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session I Begins |
Monday, June 30 |
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HOLIDAY – Independence Day Observed (campus closed) |
Friday, July 4 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session I Instruction Ends |
Thursday, July 31 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session II Orientation |
Thursday, July 31 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session II Instruction Begins |
Monday, Aug. 4 |
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HOLIDAY – Labor Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, Sept. 1 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session II Instruction Ends |
Thursday, Sept. 4 |
Fall 2025
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Fall 2025 GLI Orientation |
Tuesday, Sept. 23 |
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Fall 2025 Instruction Begins |
Thursday, Sept. 25 |
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GLI Deadline to Add/Drop Courses |
Wednesday, Oct. 8 |
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GLI Fall Welcome Dinner |
Thursday, Oct. 9 |
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HOLIDAY – Veteran’s Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Tuesday, Nov. 11 |
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HOLIDAY – Thanksgiving (no classes, campus closed) |
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 27-28 |
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GLI End of Quarter Celebration (Recognition of Departing Professionals) |
Thursday, Dec. 4 |
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Fall 2025 Instruction Ends |
Friday, Dec. 5 |
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Fall 2025 Final Exams |
Saturday-Saturday, Dec. 6-13 |
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Fall Quarter Ends |
Saturday, Dec. 13 |
WINTER BREAK FOR STUDENTS Sunday-Sunday, Dec. 14-Jan. 4
NOTE: GLI OFFICES CLOSED Monday - Thursday, Dec. 22-Jan. 1
Winter 2026
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Winter 2026 GLI Orientation (to be confirmed) |
Friday, Jan. 2 |
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Winter 2026 Instruction Begins |
Monday, Jan. 5 |
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GLI Deadline to Add/Drop Courses |
Wednesday, Jan. 14 |
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GLI Winter Celebration |
Thursday, Jan. 15 |
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HOLIDAY – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, Jan. 19 |
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HOLIDAY – Presidents’ Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, Feb. 16 |
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San Francisco/Silicon Valley Professional Tour (to be confirmed) |
Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 18-21 |
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Winter 2026 Instruction Ends |
Friday, March 13 |
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Winter 2026 Final Exams |
Saturday-Saturday, March 14-21 |
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Winter Quarter Ends |
Saturday, March 21 |
SPRING BREAK FOR STUDENTS Sunday-Sunday, March 22-March 29
WASHINGTON, D.C. PROFESSIONAL TOUR CONDUCTED DURING SPRING BREAK
Spring 2026
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Washington, D.C. Professional Tour (to be confirmed) |
Tuesday-Saturday, March 24-28 |
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Spring 2026 GLI Orientation |
Thursday, March 26 |
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HOLIDAY – César Chávez Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Friday, March 27 |
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Spring 2026 Instruction Begins |
Monday, March 30 |
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GLI Deadline to Add/Drop Courses |
Wednesday, April 8 |
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GLI Happy Hour |
Thursday, April 9 |
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HOLIDAY – Memorial Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, May 25 |
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GLI End of Quarter Celebration (Recognition of Departing Professionals) |
Thursday, June 4 |
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Spring 2026 Instruction Ends |
Friday, June 5 |
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Spring 2026 Final Exams |
Saturday-Friday, June 6-12 |
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Spring Quarter Ends |
Friday, June 12 |
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GPS Commencement Ceremony |
Sunday, June 14 |