Getting Started in Politics: 2023-2024 Entering Transfers
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Students are admitted to UC Santa Cruz with a "proposed major" in most cases, and later petition to officially declare the major. Admission does not guarantee acceptance into a particular major, although transfer students' records are screened for preparation for many majors at the time of admission. Junior transfer students must be formally declared by the deadline in their second quarter of enrollment.
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Qualification requirements and/or prerequisites for the major: |
Review transfer information and policy, getting started, and major qualification requirement sections in the General Catalog. |
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Transfer students who intend to pursue this major should do the following prior to the beginning of their first term… |
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...and should take these courses their first term: |
One lower-division politics course numbered 1-70 and one upper-division politics course numbered 100-189. Poli 100 is recommended for all new transfer students. |
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If unable to enroll in the courses listed above: |
Enroll in an alternate class of your choice and sign up for the waitlist when available. |
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Special enrollment procedures: |
Enroll in classes during your online enrollment appointment time. |
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Although not required for the major, students in this major might benefit from: |
Students will benefit from taking any courses that will build research and writing skills. |
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Other Information: |
A junior transfer student may satisfy the requirement for one of the two lower-division courses by completing an equivalent course in political science with a grade of C or better. Courses from another institution may be considered only if they appear on the UCSC Transfer Credit Summary. Instructions for declaring the major are on our website. |
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Links to Review: |
Program Description (Catalog) |
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Advisor Contact Information: |
Jerry Diaz (831) 459-2505 or polimajor@ucsc.edu Office in Merrill 27 |
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