Frequently Asked Questions
- Does UCSC offer a ____ major? How is the ___ major at UC Santa Cruz?
- Does UCSC offer a pre-med program? A business program? What about preparation to become a teacher?
- May I apply to UCSC with an undeclared major? When must I declare a major?
- Can I double major?
- How large are classes?
- What are the graduation requirements?
- What support do freshmen have? Do they have advisers?
- What honors courses or programs are available?
- How can I get a UC Santa Cruz catalog?
- What is UC Santa Cruz's grading policy for undergraduates?
- What honors courses or programs are available?
- What types of facilities exist at UC Santa Cruz?
- What academic programs are available off campus?
- What classes does UCSC Extension provide?
Applying
- How do I apply for fall 2012?
- What are the admissions criteria?
- What standardized tests do I need to take?
- What are the average SAT and ACT scores, GPA, etc. for admitted freshmen and transfer students?
- What is the acceptance rate?
- Do students from the East Coast have a greater chance of being accepted than West Coast students?
- What's the application fee?
- What are the application deadlines?
- Do I need to send in references and recommendations?
- How important is the personal statement?
- What is your AP policy?
- What do I have to do to establish residency in California?
- When are acceptance notices sent out?
Athletics
- What kinds of athletics and intramural programs are there?
- Does UC Santa Cruz offer any athletics scholarships or financial aid?
- What is the level of competition in UC Santa Cruz athletics?
- How difficult is it to make an NCAA Division III team?
- How are the athletics facilities at UC Santa Cruz?
- If I wanted more information about a particular team, how would I obtain it?
Finances
- How much does it cost to go to UC Santa Cruz?
- What types of financial aid are available?
- What is the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan?
- What other financing options are available?
- How do I apply for financial aid?
- What if I don't qualify for financial aid?
- What if I have more questions?
Housing
- What percentage of students live in university housing?
- What is the college system?
- What colleges are available and what are they like?
- How do I request affiliation with a college and can I change it?
- Does my college affiliation affect what classes I can take?
- What percentage of students live off campus?
- How much does it cost to live off campus?
- What services are in place to help me find off-campus housing?
- How do I apply for Family Student Housing?
Student life
- What is it like to be a student at UC Santa Cruz?
- What student clubs and organizations are active at Santa Cruz?
- What kinds of arts and entertainment does the campus offer?
- What kinds of arts and entertainment does the city of Santa Cruz offer?
- How safe is the campus?
- What is the ethnic breakdown of the campus?
Student services
Transferring to UC Santa Cruz
- What are the deadlines for transfer applications?
- What are the academic criteria for transfer admission and selection?
- Are there any selective majors at UC Santa Cruz?
- What kinds of courses can I transfer?
- What is the maximum number of credits I can transfer into UC Santa Cruz with?
- Can I fulfill lower-division requirements with the IGETC?
- What if I don't fulfill the general education requirements before I transfer?
- What are the requirements to apply for the UCSC TAG program?
- When are acceptance notices sent out?
- What is Concurrent Enrollment?
- Where can I go for more information?
Visiting UC Santa Cruz
- How do I get to UC Santa Cruz?
- How do I arrange a campus tour?
- Can I talk to an adviser during my visit?
- What if I can't get to UC Santa Cruz on a weekday?
- What do the campus tours offer?
- Will the guide be able to answer my specific questions about my course of study?
- What overnight lodgings are available in Santa Cruz?
- What else can I do while in Santa Cruz?
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