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Step Two of the FYA Tutorial

You are Correct!

All four responses are correct because you are expected to self-manage and to start academic planning to qualify for one or two majorss so that you can graduate timely.  It's aslo important to know wher to obtain help and resources you need for success.

What does self-management of my academic information mean?

  • It means learning how to utilize MyUCSC portal and the Student Center to monitor and track ...
    • your university requirements using your Academic Advisement Report (AAR) and Academic Advising Summary (i-button).
    • your general education requirements using the Academic Advisement Report (AAR).
    • your major requirements using the Academic Advisement Report.
    • your class enrollments and grading options.
    • your transfer credits using your Transfer Credit Report (TCR).
    • your To Do List and Holds in your Student Centerl.
    • your unofficial transcript in your Student Center (Unofficial Transcript).

    It means learning how to...

    • perform a class search to add classes to your shopping cart and enroll.
    • navigate e-Commons (a communication interface).
    • set goals.
    Setting goals is an important skill to achieve success at UC Santa Cruz.. Goals can be both near term and long-term. Studies indicate that students who have set academic goals for themselves are more likely to complete their college education. Additionally, defining your goals helps you structure your time so that you can focus on what is important to you.

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