Step Seven of the FYA Program

Review

Here are some important items for review prior to completing the final step for the First Year Advising Program:

Do you know where to find enrollment deadlines?

• Where to find your winter and spring quarter enrollment appointment times?
• Where to find the ADD/DROP/SWAP deadlines for fall, winter, and spring quarters?
• How to change grade options for courses and deadline?
• Utilize the Academic Calendar to find enrollment deadline dates! For enrollment questions, refer to the Office of the Registrar's Enrollment FAQs.
• You can also meet with your college adviser.

Can you answer the following questions?

• Where to find placement exam information for winter and spring quarters?  Refer to the Placement Exams.
• Do you understand the Writing/Composition Requirements and the time to completion?  Refer to the Writing Program.
  
  • You must complete the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) by the end of your 4th quarter of enrollment.
  • You must complete the C2 Writing Requirement by the end of your 6th quarter of enrollment.

Do you know where to find information about your General Education Requirements?

• log onto your Student Center and run your "Academic Advisement Report."

Do you know where to find the your graduation requirements?

• log onto your Student Center and run your "Academic Advisement Report."

Do you need help preparing to meet with your college academic adviser?

Follow the steps to PREPARE* to meet with a college adviser, and complete the required Class Assessment Activity and bring to your advising appointment:

• PREVIEW your general education requirements and proposed major requirements
• REVIEW your degree progress report and Bachelor's Degree Requirements
• EXPLORE the Class Search function and add classes to your shopping cart
• PLAN and bring a list of 4 to 6 possible classes
• ARRANGE a schedule of classes considering your responsibilities and other commitments
• REMEMBER to check for class prerequisites and restrictions
• EVALUATE your plan with your adviser/s

Other useful information and educational enrichment options to explore while at UC Santa Cruz:

• Education Abroad Program (EAP).
• UCDC Program for internship opportunities in Washington D.C.
• UC Center in Sacramento Program (UCCS)
• Intercampus Exchage Program - spend a quarter at another UC campus
• Domestic Exchante Program - spend a semester or year at the UCSC/University of New Hampshire (UNH) or UCSC/University of New Mexico (UNM).
• Semester at Sea.
• Porter's Undergraduate Fellowships & Awards for funding for expenses associated with original research, scholarly work, and/or artistic projects.

*source Indiana University East - Academic Advising Center