Qualification requirements and/or prerequisites for the major:

Review Major Qualification Requirements in the General Catalog.

Transfer students who intend to pursue this major should do the following prior to the beginning of their first quarter…

• Transfer students planning to major in literature are urged to complete the equivalent of one year of college-level study of a language other than English before entering UCSC.
• If you are considering beginning language courses at UCSC, review information on the Language and Applied Linguistics website to determine whether you need language placement.

...and should take these courses their first quarter:

• LIT 61W, Writing and Research Methods, is recommended for any student transferring to the literature major, including those who completed the equivalent to LIT 60-61/80-81 at another college. LIT 61W is offered in the fall quarter.
• Students who completed the equivalents to LIT 1 and LIT 60-61/80-81 at their previous institutions should take one upper-division literature course (numbered 100-199).
• Students who did not complete the equivalents to LIT 1 and/or LIT 60-61/80-81 should take these lower-division courses in their first quarter.
• Students who did not complete the equivalent of one year of college-level study of a language other than English should enroll in an appropriate language course in their first quarter at UCSC. Students who have this level of proficiency may contact the department to schedule a proficiency exam. 
• Students who enroll in a LIT 1 or LIT 60-61/80-81 course may choose to also take an upper-division literature course. However, no student should enroll in more than two literature courses in the first quarter.

If unable to enroll in the courses listed above:

Enroll in an alternate literature course. Please feel free to get in touch with the Literature Department staff.

(831) 459-4778; litdept@ucsc.edu) for more information.

Special enrollment procedures:

Enroll in classes during your online enrollment appointment time.

Although not required for the major, students in this major might benefit from:

Literature students are urged to continue the study of a language other than English. Proficiency in more than one language enhances understanding of any literature and culture.

Other Information:

Links to Review:

Program Description (Catalog)
Department Website
Literature Advising
ASSIST Transfer and Articulation System

Advisor Contact Information:

Literature Undergraduate Advising

(831) 459-4778 or litdept@ucsc.edu
Humanities 1, room 303