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UCSC Application for Readmission

UCSC welcomes returning undergraduates. Because your advisers want to ensure that you have a successful return, we encourage you to develop a readmission plan well in advance of the applicable readmission deadline.

Before You Apply:

It is important that you think about and obtain documentation about the following areas before you fill out the readmission application:

1. A plan for your intended major – You’ll need to know what major you're planning to pursue, and whether you're eligible for that major. If you haven't already, contact your department/major adviser and obtain a UCSC Academic Planning Form to help you map your courses. You’ll also need to submit a signed copy of your plan as a part of your readmission application. This document is required for all students. Undecided first-year and second-year students should contact their college for advice on how to plan.


2. Transcripts - If you've attended any schools since you left UCSC, unofficial and official transcripts are required for readmission. You'll need to obtain unofficial copies of your transcripts (or detailed course information if you're currently enrolled) in order to answer some of the readmission application questions, and to inform your college advisers of your current academic progress. Attach unofficial copies to your application. Furthermore, after you apply you'll also need to send official transcripts to the Office of The Registrar, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064.


3. Your readiness to return - If you left campus in poor academic standing, were barred, were issued a judicial sanction, or withdrew for medical reasons, you may need to submit additional documents regarding your readiness to succeed at UCSC. You are encouraged to contact your college advisers as soon as possible for details, as your readmission application may not be approved until certain conditions are met.

Instructions:

1. Download, print and complete the two-page Readmission Application.
2. If you have been away from UCSC for more than three regular academic terms (fall, winter, spring), download and complete the Statement of Legal Residence. Attach it to your application.
3. Work with your major adviser to complete the UCSC Academic Planning Form. Undecided first-year students may instead complete the plan with their college adviser. Attach it to your application (if you have not already sent this information to your college).
4. Obtain unofficial transcripts from any institutions attended since you were last enrolled at UCSC. Attach them to your application.
5. Mail the completed application, Statement of Legal Residence, UCSC Academic Planning Form, unofficial transcripts (if applicable) and the $60 or $70 filing fee* to:
   
      Admissions
      Hahn, UC Santa Cruz
      1156 High Street
      Santa Cruz, CA 95064
   
   * Note: Applicants for readmission to quarters prior to Fall 2012 send a $60 filing fee. The filing fee rises to $70 for applicants to Fall 2012 and after. The filing fee must be check or money order, made payable to the UC Regents, and attached with your application. Do not send cash. This fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable.


6. Contact your college to find out about any additional requirements based on your academic situation. Depending on your circumstances, these may include:
      • In-progress statements from courses you’re currently taking
      • Medical documentation addressing readiness to return
      • Academic standing appeal letters
      • Judicial appeal letters
      • Other documents as required by your college

What to Expect:

In most cases students who have submitted a complete application (with all required documents) will receive confirmation of acceptance, or correspondence regarding the application status, via email within two weeks. Incomplete applications - or those for students who were on probation, barred or disqualified from the University, or left for medical reasons - may take additional time to process.

Please make sure you check the email address listed in your application regularly, and respond as quickly as possible to all queries. If you are approved for readmission, your confirmation email will detail relevant enrollment instructions and deadlines. For additional information regarding your application or supplemental documents, please contact the offices listed below.

Who to Contact:

For questions about the receipt of your application, contact collegeadvising@ucsc.edu.

For questions about your approval requirements, supplemental documents or readiness to return, work with your college advising office:

   College Eight: (831) 459-2361; college8advising@ucsc.edu
   College Nine: (831) 459-5034; nineadvising@ucsc.edu
   College Ten: (831) 459-5034; tenadvising@ucsc.edu
   Cowell College: (831) 459-2253; cowell@ucsc.edu
   Crown College: (831) 459-2665; crownadvising@ucsc.edu
   Kresge College: (831) 459-2071; kresgeadvising@ucsc.edu
   Merrill College: (831) 459-2144; merrilladvising@ucsc.edu
   Oakes College: (831) 459-2558; oakesadvising@ucsc.edu
   Porter College: (831) 459-2273; porteradviser@ucsc.edu
   Stevenson College: (831) 459-4930; stevensonadvising@ucsc.edu

For questions about planning major courses using the UCSC Academic Planning Form, contact your major or department advising office:
http://admissions.ucsc.edu/academics/majors/.