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.
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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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
Spring 2026
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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 |
TBD |
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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 |
Summer 2026
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HOLIDAY - Juneteenth |
Friday, June 19 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session I Orientation |
Friday, June 26 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session I Begins |
Monday, June 29 |
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HOLIDAY – Independence Day Observed (campus closed) |
Friday, July 3 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session I Instruction Ends |
Thursday, July 30 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session II Orientation |
Thursday, July 30 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session II Instruction Begins |
Monday, August 3 |
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HOLIDAY – Labor Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, September 7 |
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Intensive ESL Summer Session II Instruction Ends |
Friday, September 4 |
Fall 2026
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Fall 2026 GLI Orientation |
Tuesday, September 22 |
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Fall 2026 Instruction Begins |
Thursday, September 24 |
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GLI Deadline to Add/Drop Courses |
Wednesday, October 7 |
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GLI Fall Welcome Reception |
Thursday, October 8 |
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HOLIDAY – Veteran’s Day (campus closed) |
Wednesday, November 11 |
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HOLIDAY – Thanksgiving (campus closed) |
Thursday-Friday, November 26-27 |
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GLI End of Quarter Celebration and Graduation Ceremony |
Thursday, December 3 |
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Fall 2025 Instruction Ends |
Friday, December 4 |
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Fall 2025 Final Exams |
Saturday-Saturday, December 5-12 |
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Fall Quarter Ends |
Saturday, December 12 |
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WINTER BREAK FOR STUDENTS Sunday-Sunday, December 13-January 3 |
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NOTE: GLI OFFICES CLOSED Wednesday-Sunday, December 16-January 3 |
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Winter 2027
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Winter 2027 GLI Orientation (to be confirmed) |
Monday, January 4 |
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Winter 2027 Instruction Begins |
Monday, January 4 |
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GLI Deadline to Add/Drop Courses |
Wednesday, January 13 |
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GLI Winter Welcome Reception |
Thursday, January 14 |
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HOLIDAY – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, January 18 |
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HOLIDAY – Presidents’ Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, February 15 |
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Winter 2026 Instruction Ends |
Friday, March 12 |
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Winter 2026 Final Exams |
Saturday-Saturday, March 13-20 |
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Winter Quarter Ends |
Saturday, March 20 |
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SPRING BREAK FOR STUDENTS Sunday-Sunday, March 21-March 28 |
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Spring 2027
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Spring 2026 GLI Orientation |
Thursday, March 25 |
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HOLIDAY – César Chávez Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Friday, March 26 |
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Spring 2026 Instruction Begins |
Monday, March 29 |
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GLI Deadline to Add/Drop Courses |
Wednesday, April 7 |
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GLI Happy Hour |
Thursday, April 8 |
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HOLIDAY – Memorial Day (no classes, campus closed) |
Monday, May 31 |
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GLI End of Quarter Celebration and Graduation Ceremony |
Thursday, June 3 |
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Spring 2026 Instruction Ends |
Friday, June 4 |
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Spring 2026 Final Exams |
Saturday-Friday, June 5-11 |
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Spring Quarter Ends |
Friday, June 11 |
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GPS Commencement Ceremony |
Sunday, June 13 |