Guide for New Transfers

Welcome to Porter College!

Get Prepared!

To ensure a smooth enrollment experience (and first quarter), please complete the following steps before your enrollment date.  You may begin enrolling in classes online during your "enrollment appointment" time, which will be visible to you in your MyUCSC portal.

New Student Resources

Step 1: Know how to contact us and keep updated

Step 2: Prepare to Qualify for Your Major

Step 3: Understand UCSC's Graduation Requirements

Step 4: Choose and Enroll in Your Classes

Step 5: Review Important information and Resources

Step 6: Start Networking immediately

• Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students (STARS) is a good place to start.
• Attend faculty office hours.
• Seek out events sponsored by your major and division.

Still Have Questions?

New Student Advising: Transfer Advising Guide

Review the UCSC New Transfer Advising Guide for more detailed information about our advising system, degree requirements, and what to consider as you choose your classes.

Looking Forward Beyond the First Quarter

• Declaring Your Major
• Funding: Fellowships and Undergraduate Funds
• Know your Academic Support Services
• Westside Writing Center
• This Center is available all year long to Porter students for any writing project, question or need. The Center is located at Oakes College, Room 111. Students are encouraged to book appointments online as drop-in hours are lmited (look for the booknow icon on the Westside Writing Center's website.

We are here for you throughout your career, so please never hesitate to ask us for help at (831) 459-2273 or at porteradviser@ucsc.edu.